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Tips to Install Sliding Closet Doors
By: Ken M |
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| Installing a sliding closet door is an easy job if somethings are kept in mind. Old tracks and screws can be used or a can be replaced with a complete newer set. They beautify your closet and the room. |
Sliding closet doors are becoming a very common sight these days. They not only are convenient to use, they also improve the décor of the room making a strong style statement. Sliding doors also provide people with an option to choose from metal, glass, wood and plastic. Sliding glass doors, especially the ones with a mirror finish have become most popular of the lot. Not only do sliding doors make the closet look elegant, they also enlarge the look of the room.
Unlike the outward opening doors they do not need space on the outside. This thus allows people with the opportunity to utilize the space around the closet more efficiently. Sliding closet doors utilizes a system of tracks and rollers to move easily from a closed to an open position. However installation of sliding closet doors can be tricky at times. Following are the instructions for easy installation of a sliding door for your closet.
You might have to remove your old sliding closet door before you install the new one. Most sliding closet doors ride on an overhead track so lift the old door up and out of the track. There might be a lever which holds the door which you will need to hold to release the door from the track.
Sliding doors can be heavy so do not try to remove or install them alone. Always take help from someone while installing a sliding door. It will also help you in taking accurate measurements and save precious time.
Use your electric drill or screwdriver to remove the screws holding the overhead track in place. Since your new sliding door will come with new sets of screws you most likely won't need them. In case you are using your old tracks be easy while removing them.
Take exact measurements of the new track and compare it with your old one. Make sure that the new track is perfect in size. Use a hacksaw to get that perfect size or else the door might not slide in the track properly after fixing.
Remember the golden rule install the upper track first and and fix the position where you want to drive in the screws.
Use a drill or a hammer to guide the new screws in and make sure that screws are seated well and don't interfere with the movement of the door. Avoid over tightening of screws or it might damage the tracks.
Place the bottom track on the floor and and mount the rollers on the door on the upper track of the door.
Hang the new doors on the track and slide it to check if it is smooth. If everything is fine than you are done.
Following the above mentioned instructions can make your job of installing a sliding closet door very easy. |
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