How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold doors have become stuck to the wall, they might require some maintenance. They might need to be cleaned, lubricated or adjusted. The problem could be caused by a loose bolt on the top pivot or by the top guide roller.

This kit comes with all the hardware needed to bring your bi-fold closet door system to optimal performance.

Remove the Door

Installing an internal set of bifold doors may appear to be a complicated and complicated project, but it's actually quite easy for DIYers with a little experience. The frame is not the issue, but getting the doors to fold and close smoothly is. Since bifold doors are complicated machines, they may need some tweaking to ensure they are functioning correctly. It could be as easy as tightening the screw, or as complicated as taking out and replacing the door's pivot pin or roller.

It is usually possible to fix these issues with just a few minor adjustments, without the need to take off the doors. It is possible that your bifold doors are sagging or scraping the floor, or jumping out of track. Getting these issues under control isn't difficult. With three easy steps, your bifold doors should be back in short time.

The most common problem that internal bifolding doors encounter is that they are sliding out of alignment. This could be due to loose screws, holes on the anchor/pivots or a misaligned bifold door repair bracket door. Most of the time, this can be corrected by a few simple adjustments. If, however, your door doesn't move at all, you may require replacing it.

To open the door, you'll need a screwdriver and possibly two pliers (to help loosen any pins on the pivot that are stuck). The screwdriver is used to release the locking levers at the bottom bracket for pivots. The pliers are used to remove the pin.

When the top roller is free, you should be able to lift the door and then swivel it down and allow you to pull it off of its pivot brackets and track. It's usually quite simple, but be careful not to let the door slam against the frame of the door. Then you can sand the edges of the door to make it smooth. Then, you can repaint or refinish it as required.

Remove the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guides the mount on top of a bifolding door to aid in smooth operation. It is made specifically for Kenna frames, and will fit door panels ranging from 1 inch to 1-3/8 inch thick. It is made from nylon, steel and plastic components. It can replace the damaged guide.

To begin to remove the guide roller, take out any screws that are holding it in place using the screwdriver and a little to loosen it. Make use of your hands to gently pull it from the frame. This may require some effort, so you should have a friend help you to keep the door in place while you remove it.

After removing the old guide, carefully cut off the remaining finish on the guide's foot using a razor to separate it from the blank rod. This will make the guide foot easier to remove and will prevent any damage. The foot is extremely sharp and could cut or snag fingers.

It is likely that you will need to apply a little force to pull the guide off, but be cautious not to chip or break the foot. After you've removed the guide from the rod blank, make sure to get rid of all the epoxy and threads that remain where it was attached. This will avoid future issues with the guide.

After removing the guide, try out the new guide by placing it in its permanent location and applying a few rotations of masking tape or a form of guide tubing to secure it in place. This allows you to double-check the guide alignment and spacing to ensure that everything is properly set up. If you're eyeballing it or using the dependable CRB Spine Finder and Deflection System it is essential to prevent any issues in the future.

The last step is to replace the door. If the guide is in the correct position and functions just as it should, you're able to proceed. Make sure that any screws or pins that you loosened or removed must be replaced and tightened properly when you're done.

Take the Bottom Pivot off.

bifold door glass replacement doors can be a beautiful addition to a home, but they may require tweaking or adjusted to keep them in good shape. Certain issues can be solved by keeping the doors in place. Other issues will require the doors be removed. This guide will show you how to take off the internal bifold door pins, rollers and pivots.

The first step is to gather your tools. Getting everything together before time can help you avoid a lot of frustration later in the process. You'll need a screwdriver, pliers and maybe a wrench. A set of basic tools is available at a reasonable price at your local hardware store. Also, keep some wood glue in your kit. This is useful if you need to put the rollers in place.

After putting together your tools then open the bifold 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 might take a small amount of jiggling, but it should pop right off the track.

The bottom pivot of the frame needs to be removed. This should be done from the outside of the house, so be sure to close any interior doors that are open. This will be much easier than trying to work from inside. If the track on the bottom is still in good working order, you'll be able to simply lift the door and then remove the track.

If the track is damaged, then you'll need to replace it. You can purchase tracks that are suitable for bifold doors as well as swinging closet doors at your local hardware store. If the track is seriously damaged, you may need to replace it completely.

Once your track is repaired or replaced it is time to test the doors to ensure their proper operation. Make sure they're capable of moving smoothly in and out of position. You should also ensure that the edges of the door are parallel to the frame when closed. If they're not, you'll have to adjust the top pivot bracket by tightening or loosening the bottom screwscrew.

Replace the Roller

Bifold doors are a great way to enclose closets as well as laundry nooks and pantries, but only if they function properly. The bifold door replacement doors consist of two panels that are hinged and slide along a track at the top of the frame. Over time the guides for the rollers can wear out and cause the doors to slide. Replacing the roller guide requires just a few minutes and a few basic tools.

The first step is to remove the roller guide from the door panel. This requires taking off the pivot bolt at the bottom and loosening the screw that holds the guide on its top. After taking off the guide, pull the panel from 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 replacement top nylon roller guide with a 7/8 inch diameter wheel and a base made of steel is available from Stanley, Cox or Acme. It is mounted at the top edge of bifold door replacement doors which are 1 inch to 1-3/8 inch thick. It is spring-loaded and self-adjusts in the upper track to ensure smooth glide.

Another common problem with a bifold door is that it scrapes against the floor when it is closed or opened. This can occur after adding carpet or other flooring materials that require the doors to be raised slightly to allow for adequate clearance. The removal of the pivot adjustment screw on the bottom and loosening the top track's mounting screws, and moving the anchor/pivot pin usually enough to clear this issue.

A set top roller with new guides could be a low-cost solution to your bifold doors being difficult to operate. You can usually find them at the hardware store near you in the door section, however, they are also available on the internet through a variety of suppliers. In addition to a new top roller guide, you will require a small amount of Elmer's wood glue, which is sold in the big box stores as well as a squeeze clamp. The clamp is used to keep the repair area closed tightly after the glue has been installed and dried.