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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold doors are squeaking to the wall, they might need a little maintenance. They could require cleaning, lubricated or 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 repairs-fold closet door to its best performance.

Remove the Door

Installing an interior set of bifold doors might seem like an involved and challenging task however, it's actually easy for DIYers with a bit of experience. The frame is not the problem however getting the doors to fold and close smoothly is. As bifold doors are complex machines, they might require some tuning to keep functioning correctly. It could be as easy as tightening a screw, or as intricate as taking out and replacing the door's pivot pin or roller.

You can usually fix these issues by making a few simple adjustments, without having to remove the doors. You might find that your doors are sagging, scratching the floor, or they're bouncing off their tracks. It's easy to fix these problems. Just follow three simple steps and your bifold doors will be back on the right direction in the shortest amount of time.

The most common issue internal bifolding doors encounter is that they are sliding out of alignment. This can be due to loose screws, holes in the anchor/pivots or a misaligned bifold door. In most instances, you can fix this with a few easy adjustments, but if the door isn't moving at all, it might need to be removed and replaced.

To take the door off you'll need an screwdriver and perhaps two pliers (to assist in loosening any tight pivot pins). The screwdriver can be used to release any locking levers that are on the bottom bracket of the pivot and the pliers will allow you to pull the pin out and off.

When the top roller has become loose and the top roller is loose, you should be able to raise the door and swivel it downwards, allowing you to take it off of its pivot brackets and track. It's usually a simple process, but you must be cautious not to let the door strike the frame of the door. Then, you'll be able to saw off the edge of the door that is scraping the floor, and sand it down until smooth. You can then paint or refinish the door if needed.

Remove the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded guide roller is mounted on the top edge of a bifold door to help in smooth operation. It is designed to be used with Kenna frames and can be fitted to doors that are 1 to 3/8 inches thick. It is made from nylon, steel, and plastic components. It is able to replace a damaged guide.

Remove any screws that hold the guide to the roller by using the screwdriver. Make use of your hands to gently lift it off the frame. It might take some effort to remove the door, so you may need an assistant to help.

After the guide has been removed, carefully cut the remaining finish around the foot of the new guide using a razor blade to separate it from the rod blank. This will make the guide's foot much easier to remove and prevent any damage. The guide foot is extremely sharp, and it can cut or snag fingers.

It is possible to use some force to remove the guide, but be careful not to break or chip the foot. After you have separated the guide from the rod blank, make sure to remove all of the epoxy and threads that remain in the place the guide was attached. This will help prevent future problems with the guide.

After you have removed the guide, test out the new guide by placing it in its place and applying a few rotations of masking tape or a kind of guide tubing to keep it in its place. This will allow you to double verify the guide's spacing and alignment to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This is vital to avoid future problems regardless of whether you are using the CRB Spine Finder and Deflection System or simply eyeball it.

If the guide is positioned properly and functions in the way it should then the final step will be to put the door back in its place. Remember to replace and tighten any screws or pins you removed or loosened.

Take the Bottom Pivot off.

Bifold doors can be an attractive addition to a home, but they sometimes need to be tweaked or adjusted to keep them in good shape. While some of the simpler issues can be resolved by keeping the doors in place, some will require them to be removed. This guide will teach you how to remove the bifold internal door pins, rollers, and pivots.

The first step is to gather your tools. You'll avoid frustration by assembling all your tools in advance. You'll need a screwdriver, pliers, and possibly a wrench. You can purchase a basic set of tools at your local hardware store for a reasonable price. Keep some wood glue in your kit. This will be useful when you need to glue the rollers into place.

Once you've gathered your tools, start by opening the bifold doors, and then loosening the top track bracket with your screwdriver. Once this is loose the door should be able to slide off the top track completely. It might take a bit of jiggling, but it should pop off the track.

The pivot on the bottom of the frame will have to be removed. Close all doors in the interior before beginning. This will be a lot easier than working from the inside. If the bottom track still looks good, you can simply raise the door to remove the track.

If the track is damaged, then you'll have to replace it. You can buy tracks that are suitable for swinging and bifold closet doors from a local hardware store. If the track is badly damaged, you may have to replace it entirely.

Once your track is repaired or replaced, you'll need to test the doors to ensure the proper operation. Make sure that they are easily able to move from position to position. You'll also want to check that the edges of the door are parallel to the frame when closed. If they're not, you'll need to adjust the top pivot bracket and tighten or loosen the bottom set screw until the edge of the door lines up perfectly with the frame.

Replace the Roller

Bifold doors are a great way to enclose closets as well as laundry nooks and pantries, but only if they function correctly. They comprise two door panels that are hinged together and slide open on a track that sits in the top of the frame. Over time, the roller guide bearings may wear out and cause the doors to sag and rub against the floor. Replacing the roller guide requires just a few minutes and basic tools.

The first step is to remove the roller guide from your door panel. This involves taking off the pivot bolt at the repairing bottom of bifold door and loosening the screw that holds the guide to its top. After taking off the guide, lift the panel out of the track. Then, loosen the bolt that secures the top pivot bolt, and use an abrasive to pull it out of the hole in the top header of the door frame.

A top nylon replacement guide with a 7/8 " diameter wheel and a steel base is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It mounts on the top edge of a bifold door that is 1 to 1-3/8 inches in thickness and is spring loaded to self-adjust the upper track for smooth sliding.

Another issue that is common to a bifold door is that it scrapes 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 slightly to allow for adequate clearance. Removal of the screw that adjusts the bottom pivot and loosening the top track's mounting screws and moving the anchor/pivot pin is typically enough to resolve this issue.

A new set of top roller guides is a cheap solution to a problem that could make bifold doors difficult to operate. They are typically found at your local hardware shop in the door section. However they can also be purchased online from various suppliers. You'll also require a squeeze-clamp and a small container Elmer's wood adhesive, which is available in large box stores. The clamp is used to keep the repair bifold door bottom pivot area tightly after glue is inserted, and allowed to dry.