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How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold doors are sticking then it's likely that they require some maintenance. You may need to clean, lubricate or adjust them. The problem may be caused by an unfastened screw on the top pivot or the top roller guide.

This kit contains all the hardware required to bring your bi fold repairs-fold closet door system to optimal performance.

Take the door off

It might seem difficult and difficult to install a set of bifold internal doors but for DIYers with a little experience, it's actually quite easy. 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 continue working properly. It could be as easy as tightening up a screw, or as complicated as taking off and replacing the door's pivot pin or roller.

The majority of the time, you can solve these issues with a few basic adjustments without removing the doors. You may find that your doors are sliding or scratching the floor, or they are bouncing off of their tracks. Getting these issues under control isn't difficult. With three easy steps, your bifold doors should be back in no time.

One of the most common problems that bifold doors with internals face is that they are sliding out of alignment. This could be due loose screws, holes on the anchor/pivots or a misaligned bifold door repair bracket door. The majority times, this can be corrected by a few simple adjustments. If, however, your door isn't moving at all, you may have to replace it.

You'll need to open the door with the help of a screwdriver and possibly a pair pliers to loosen any pivot pins that are too tight. The screwdriver will be used to disengage any locking levers that are on the bottom bracket of the pivot, and the pliers will allow you to pull the pin and take it off.

Once the top roller is loose it should be possible to lift the door and swivel it down, allowing you to take it off its track and pivot brackets. It's usually quite simple however, be sure not to let the door crash against the door frame. You should then be able to cut off the edge of the door that's scraping the floor, and sand it down until it is smooth. You can then paint or refinish the door if necessary.

Remove the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guide mounts on the top edge of the bifold door to assist with smooth operation. It is specifically designed to work with Kenna frames and will fit door panels from 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is constructed of nylon, steel and plastic components and will replace a worn or damaged guide.

Remove any screws holding the roller guide in place with the screwdriver. Use your hands to slowly pull it from the frame. It might require some effort to take off the door, so you may need someone else to assist you.

After the guide has been removed, carefully cut through the remaining finish on the foot of the new guide using the help of a razor blade to cut it off from the rod blank. This will make it easier to remove and will prevent damage to the new guide foot. Be careful when doing this, as the guide foot is very sharp and could cause injury to your fingers or cut them.

You may have to use some force to pull the guide off, but be cautious not to chip or break the foot. After you have removed the guide, you must remove any threads or epoxy left in the place where it was attached. This will help avoid future problems with the guide.

After removing the old guide, try out the new guide by placing it in its place and then applying a few rotations of masking tape or some form of guide tubing to secure it in its place. This will allow you to double check the guide alignment and spacing to ensure everything is in place. This step is crucial to avoid any issues in the future, whether you use the CRB Spine Finder & Deflection System or just eyeball it.

The final step is to replace the door. If the guide is in the correct position and functions in the correct way, then you're ready to proceed. Remember to replace and tighten any screws or pins you removed or loosen.

Remove the Bottom Pivot

Bifold doors are a stunning feature for any home, but sometimes they need a little adjustment or tweaking to stay in top shape. Some issues can be resolved by keeping the doors in place. Others will require that the doors be removed. This guide will walk you through how to remove the internal bifold door pivots, pins and rollers to make your doors glide like new again.

Gathering your tools is the first step. Putting everything together before time can save you some frustration later during the construction. You'll also need a screwdriver and pliers. A set of basic tools can be purchased at a reasonable cost from a local hardware store. Also, keep some wood glue on hand. This is useful when you need to fix the rollers into their place.

After assembling your tools then open the bifold door repairs doors and loosen the top track bracket with your screwdriver. Once the bracket is in place, you should be able to slide the door off of the top track. It may take some jiggling to get it there, but it should come off the track.

The bottom pivot of the frame will need to be removed. It is best to do this from the outside of your home, so be sure to shut any interior doors that are open. This will be a lot easier than trying to work from the inside. If the repairing bottom of bifold door track still looks good you can lift the door up and remove the track.

If the track is damaged, then you'll have to replace it. Hardware stores offer replacement tracks for bifold doors, as well as swinging closet doors. If the track is badly damaged, you may have to replace it completely.

You'll need to test your doors to ensure their proper operation. Make sure that the doors be moved into and out of their positions effortlessly. You'll want to make sure that the edges of your door are parallel to the frame when it is closed. If they're not, you'll have to adjust the top pivot bracket and tighten or loosen the bottom screwscrew until the door's edge is perfectly aligned with the frame.

Replace the Roller

Bifold doors neatly enclose closets as well as laundry nooks and pantries, but only if they function properly. The bifold doors consist of two panels that are hinged and slide along a track at the top of the frame. Over time, the roller guide bearings could wear out and cause the doors to bow and scrape against the floor. Replacing the roller guide takes only a few minutes, and basic tools.

The first step is to take the guide for the roller from the door panel. This involves removal of the bottom pivot bolt and loosening the screw that holds the guide to its top. After removing the guide, pull the panel off the track. Then, using a wrench, remove the top pivot bolt from the hole in the header of the frame by loosening the bolt.

A top nylon replacement guide that has a 7/8 inch diameter wheel and a base made of steel is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It is mounted on the top of bifold doors that range from 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick. It comes spring-loaded and adjusts automatically in the upper track to ensure smooth sliding.

Another issue that is common to bifold doors is that it scrapes the floor when it closes or opens. This can occur after installing carpet, or other flooring materials which require that the doors be slightly raised to allow for clearance. This issue can be fixed by taking off the screws that adjust the bottom pivot and loosening the top track mounting screws and moving the anchor/pivot.

A new set top roller guides is a cost-effective solution to your bifold doors being difficult to operate. They are usually available at your local hardware store in the door section. However, they can be bought online from several vendors. You'll also require the squeeze-clamp and a tiny container Elmer's wood adhesive, which is available in large box stores. The clamp helps to hold the repair bifold door bottom pivot area tightly after the glue has been inserted and allowed to dry.