How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold doors are sticking, they probably require some maintenance. It is possible that you need to clean, lubricate or adjust them. The problem may be caused by a loose screw on the top pivot or by the top guide roller.

This kit contains all the necessary hardware to restore your bi fold door repair-fold closet door to optimal performance.

Remove the Door

It might seem difficult and difficult to install an internal set of bifold doors however for those who are DIYers with some experience, it is actually quite simple. The frame isn't the issue however getting the doors to fold and close smoothly is. Bifold doors are complex pieces of machinery and, therefore they could require some 'tuning up' to ensure that they function properly. This could be as easy as tightening a screw or as complicated as removing the door and replacing a pivot pin or roller.

Most of the time you can resolve these issues by making a few simple adjustments, without having to remove the doors. It is possible that your bifold door seal repair doors are sliding, scraping the floor or slipping off track. Getting these issues under control isn't difficult. With three simple steps your bifold doors can be back on track in the blink of an eye.

One of the most frequent issues that internal bifold doors encounter is sliding out of alignment. This could be due loose screws, holes in the anchor/pivots, or a misaligned bifold door. The majority times this can be fixed by a few simple adjustments. However, if your door doesn't move at all, you may have to replace it.

You'll need to open the door using the help of a screwdriver and possibly pliers to loosen any pivot pins that are too tight. The screwdriver is used to release any locking levers on the bottom pivot bracket and the pliers will allow you to wiggle the pin out and off.

Once the top roller has been removed, you can lift the door, then swivel it downwards and remove it from its pivot brackets and track. It is usually a simple process, but you must be careful to not let the door strike the frame of the door. Then you can sand the edge of the door to smooth it. Then paint or refinish the door if necessary.

Take off the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guides the mount on top of bifolding doors to aid in smooth operation. It is designed to work with Kenna frames and can fit doors that are 1 inch to 3/8 inches thick. It is made from nylon, steel and plastic components. It can replace the damaged guide.

Take out any screws that are holding the roller guide in place with the screwdriver. Then, carefully use your hands to lift it out of the frame. It may take some effort to remove the door, so ask an assistant to help.

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

You may need to apply some force to remove the guide, but take care not to break or chip the foot. After you have removed the guide from the rod blank, be sure to remove all of the threads and epoxy remaining in the area where it was affixed. This will prevent future problems with the guide.

After removing the guide, you can test the new guide by placing it in its new location and applying a few rotations of masking tape or some form of guide tubing to keep it in its place. This allows you to double check the alignment of your guide and spacing to ensure everything is in place. This is vital to avoid future problems, whether you use the CRB Spine Finder and Deflection System or simply eyeball it.

If the guide is placed properly and functions as it should the next step will be to reinstall the door in its place. Remember that any screws or pins that you loosened or removed must be replaced and tightened appropriately when you're done.

Remove the Bottom Pivot

Bifold doors are a beautiful addition to any home but often they require a bit of tweaking or adjustment to remain in good shape. Some issues can be resolved with the doors still in place. Others will require that the doors be removed. This guide will teach you how to remove the bifold internal door pins, rollers, and pivots.

Gathering your tools is the first step. Making sure you have everything in place before time can make it easier later on in the project. You'll also need an plier and a screwdriver. A set of basic tools can be purchased at a reasonable cost at your local hardware store. Keep some wood glue in your kit. This will be useful if you need to put the rollers in the right place.

Once you've got your tools, start by opening the bifold doors, and then loosening the top track bracket using your screwdriver. Once the bracket is loose, the door should be free to slide off the top track completely. It may take a few jigglings but it should come right off the track.

The bottom pivot of the frame will need to be removed. Close all doors in the interior before beginning. This will make it easier instead of working inside. If the track on the bottom appears good it is possible to lift the door up and remove the track.

If the track is damaged, then you'll need 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 now need to check your doors for their proper operation. Verify that the doors move into and out of their positions easily. You should also ensure that the edges of the door are parallel to the frame when closed. If they aren't, then you'll need to readjust the top pivot bracket and tighten or loosen the bottom screwscrew until the bi-fold door repair's edge coincides perfectly with the frame.

Replace the Roller

If they are installed properly they can be used to enclose laundry nooks, pantries and closets. They comprise two door panels that are hinged together and open up on the track that is located at the frame's top. Over time the roller guides may wear out and cause the doors to bow. The guide roller can be replaced in just a few minutes using a few tools.

The first step is to take the roller guide from the door panel. The pivot bolt at the bottom must be removed, and the screw holding the guide to the top of the door panel should be loosen. Once the guide is removed and the door panel is lifted up and out of its track. Then, using a wrench, remove the top pivot bolt from the hole in the header of the frame by loosening the bolt.

Stanley, Cox and Acme offer a replacement top nylon roller with a 7/8-inch wheel mounted on a base made of steel. It mounts on the top of a bifold door that is 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick and is spring loaded to self-adjust the upper track to ensure smooth glide.

Another common problem with a bifold door replacement door is that it scrapes against the floor when it opens or closes. This can happen after installing carpet or other flooring materials that require the doors to be raised for proper clearance. This issue can be resolved by removing the bottom pivot adjustment screws, loosening up the top track mounting screws, and moving the anchor/pivot.

A new set top roller guides could be a low-cost solution to the problem of your bifold doors being difficult to operate. They are usually available at the hardware store near you in the door section, but they're also accessible on the internet from a variety of suppliers. You will also need an elongated squeeze-clamp as well as a small container of Elmer's wood glue, which can be found in big box stores. The clamp is used to keep the repair area tightly after glue is inserted, and allowed to dry.