Step 1 choose guide materials.
Installing new sliding closet doors.
Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home.
Once again drill pilot holes to make the job easier.
Follow these steps for a quick and easy installation project.
Next screw the bottom track into place or glue it down if your floor is made of concrete.
When we moved here we paid for new set of rollers to make them operate efficiently.
They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well.
Today we are taking some standard interior doors and turning them into sliding closet doors.
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Our house was built in 1977 and has all floor to ceiling sliding closet doors.
I wont to replace these closet doors with bi fold doors standard size to make it easier to get things in out of closet and to see what it in there better.
Drill holes if necessary for the door pulls.
To accommodate a different opening width simply cut a standard track with a hacksaw.
Hanging the doors is.
Hardware kits are available for openings of 4 5 6 and 8 feet.
To install sliding closet doors start by screwing the top track into position at the top of your door with the track facing down.
When installing a new sliding closet door or repairing a damaged one you may have to add or change the door guides that keep the door in place.
A popular choice for closets bypass doors need no room to swing open but they allow access to only one side of a closet at a time.
There are several different materials that are used to manufacture sliding door guides.