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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold doors are sticking to the wall, they might require some maintenance. They might require cleaning or lubricated, or even adjusted. The issue could be caused by loose bolts at the top pivot or by the top guide roller.

This kit contains all the necessary hardware to bring your bi-fold door repair closet door system to its best performance.

Remove the Door

It might seem difficult and difficult to set up an internal set of bifold door replacement doors however for DIYers with some experience it is actually quite simple. The frame is not the issue however, getting the doors to close and fold smoothly is. Because bifold doors are intricate machines, they could require some tuning to keep functioning properly. It could be as simple as tightening the screw, or as intricate as removing and replacing the pivot pin or roller.

Most of the time you can fix these issues with a couple of basic adjustments without removing the doors. You might find that your doors are sagging or scratching the floor, or that they are bouncing off of their tracks. Getting these issues under control isn't difficult, and with three simple steps, your bifold doors should be back in the blink of an eye.

The most common problem that bifolding doors with internal hinges face is the sliding out of alignment. This could be due to loose screws, holes in the anchor pins or simply a misaligned door. In most cases, you can correct this by making a few simple adjustments, but if the door isn't moving at all it might need to be removed and replaced.

You'll need to open the door with a screwdriver, and possibly a pair pliers to loosen any pivot pins that are too tight. The screwdriver is used to release the locking levers on the bottom of the pivot bracket. The pliers are used for removing the pin.

After the top roller has become loose it should be possible to lift the door and then swivel it downward, allowing you to take it off of its track and pivot brackets. This is usually quite straightforward however, be sure not to let the door slam against the door frame. Then you can sand the edge of the door to smooth it. You can then repaint it or refinish it as required.

Take off the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guides mounts on the top of bifolding doors to ensure smooth operation. It is designed to work with Kenna frames and can fit doors that are 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is made from nylon, steel and plastic components. It can be used to replace a worn or damaged guide.

Remove any screws that hold the guide to the roller with the screwdriver. Use your hands to carefully pull it from the frame. It may require some effort to lift the door, so ask someone else to assist you.

Once the guide you used to guide your child is removed, carefully cut through the remaining finish over the foot of the new guide with the help of a razor blade to remove it from the rod blank. This will make the guide's foot much easier to remove and will prevent any damage. Be careful when doing this, as the guide foot is extremely sharp and could potentially cut or nick your fingers.

You may need to apply some force to remove the guide, but take care not to chip or break the foot. After removing the guide that was previously attached, take out any threads or epoxy left in the area where it was anchored. This will prevent future problems with the guide.

After removing the old guide, try out your replacement by placing it in its new location and then applying a few turns of masking tape or another type of guide tubing to hold it in place. This allows you to double check the alignment of your guide and spacing to make sure everything is set up correctly. If you're eyeballing it or using the always accurate CRB Spine Finder and Deflection System, this step is important to avoid any problems in the future.

If the guide is placed properly and is functioning in the way it should then the final step is to reinstall the door in its place. Remember to tighten and replace any screws or pins that you removed or loosened.

Remove the Bottom Pivot

Bifold doors make a gorgeous feature for any home, but often they require a bit of tweaking or adjustment to stay in good shape. While some of the less critical issues can be resolved with the doors in place, others require removal. This guide will show you how to remove the bifold internal door pins, rollers and pivots.

The first step is to gather your tools. Getting everything together ahead of time will help you avoid a lot of frustration later on in the project. You'll need a screwdriver, pliers, and possibly a wrench. A set of basic tools can be bought at a reasonable price from your local hardware store. Keep some wood glue in the back of your hand. This will come in handy when you need to glue one of the rollers back into their original position.

Once you've got your tools, begin by opening the bifold doors, and then loosening the top track bracket using your screwdriver. Once the bracket is loose, the door should be capable of sliding off the top track completely. It might take a bit of jiggling to get it there, but it should come off the track.

The pivot at the bottom of the frame will need to be removed. You'll want to do this from the outside of your home So, make sure to close any interior doors you have open. This will make it easier to do instead of working on the inside. If the track on the bottom is still in good working order you'll be able to just lift up the door and remove the track.

You will need to replace the track if it is damaged. You can buy new tracks for bifold door glass replacement doors as well as swinging closet doors from your local hardware store. If the track is seriously damaged, you may need to replace it completely.

It is now time to test your doors to ensure their proper operation. Check that the doors can move into and out of their place easily. You'll need to ensure that the edges of your door are in line with the frame when it is closed. If they aren't, you'll need to adjust the top pivot bracket while tightening or loosening the bottom set screw.

Replace the Roller

Bifold doors neatly enclose closets or laundry rooms, as well as pantries, but only if they function correctly. Bifold doors comprise two panels that are hinged and slide on tracks at the top of the frame. Over time, the roller guide bearings can wear out and cause the doors to sag and rub against the floor. Replacing the roller guide requires only a few minutes, and basic tools.

The first step is to remove the roller guide from your door panel. The bottom pivot bolt is to be removed, as well as the screw holding the guide to the top of the door panel should be loosened. After taking off the guide, pull the panel off the track. Then with a wrench, remove the top pivot bolt from the hole in the header of the frame by loosening the nut.

A top nylon replacement guide that has a 7/8 inch diameter wheel and a steel base is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It mounts at the top edge of bifold repairs near me doors that are 1 inch to 1-3/8 inch thick. It is spring-loaded and self-adjusts in the upper track to ensure smooth sliding.

Another common problem with a bifold door is that it scrapes against the floor when it opens or closes. This is often the result of adding carpet or other flooring materials that require the doors to be raised to ensure proper clearance. Removing the screw that adjusts the bottom pivot, loosening the top track's mounting screws, and moving the anchor/pivot pin usually enough to clear this issue.

A new set of roller guides could be a low-cost solution to your bifold doors becoming difficult to operate. They are typically available at your local hardware store in the door section. However, they can be ordered online from several suppliers. You will also need a squeeze-clamp and a small container Elmer's wood adhesive, that is sold in big box stores. The clamp helps to hold the repair area tightly after glue is inserted and allowed to dry.