Sliding Door Hardware: Installing Sliding Closet Doors

Article Written By: martincooper53

We have all had it happen. Our sliding closet doors start to come off the track, they are old, or they are just plain ugly. Most people dread the idea of having to try to put in new sliding closet doors. You may think it is too hard, or too big of a job. While it my not be a simple 5-minute job, putting in new sliding closet doors does not have to be a dreaded task. By simply following these simple steps, you will be able to replace those old, ugly, worn out sliding closet doors in no time at all.

Selecting your room and style is one of the most fun parts of this job. Once you have selected the room you want to hang your new sliding doors in, then you can take some time to choose what style of sliding doors you want. Select the style you want, usually something that matches the rest of your décor will work best. If you choose unfinished doors, then paint or stain them before you hang/install.

Go ahead and lift the old doors up and out away from the tracks. Most of these types of doors actually ride on the overhead track (the bottom track is for guiding the door). There is probably a small lever that you can hold down to release the door off of its track. If not, then just lift the door out of the track and proceed.

Be sure to wear your safety glasses during this procedure, as you don t want debris flying into your eyes.

You won t need any of the old hardware, as your new doors should have come with everything needed. Use your screwdriver and remove all of the old screws that are holding the tracks in place. You can also remove all brackets and discard them.

Use the old track to measure the correct length. Once you get the correct measurements, go ahead and take a hacksaw and cut the new track where needed. Place the new track where the old track was.

It may be helpful to have a friend hold the track in place while you put in the new screws.

If your new track has different placement for screws, then take your drill and/or hammer and nail it into the proper position for the new screws. Make sure that the screws are well sealed, but at the same time not too tight, as you don t want to warp the track.

Place the bottom track on the floor and then hang the door. To properly hang, hang the back sliding door, then the front sliding door. Allow the doors to hang until they find the center of the bottom track. Once this position is known, mark the position of the lower track on the doorjamb, then mark each screw hole along the floor.

Attach the lower track, and then re-hang the doors – again starting with the back door. Attach the doors to the lower track and slide them gently back and forth. Now you can enjoy the smooth and gently sliding and gliding of your new doors.

About the Author

For more help regarding door hardware please visit sliding door hardware.

You Can Link Directly to "Sliding Door Hardware: Installing Sliding Closet Doors" by using the url:
http://www.allbestarticles.com//home/improvement/sliding-door-hardware-installing-sliding-closet-doors.html

This Article Has Been Published on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 and Read 456 Times

Find All Best Articles at http://www.allbestarticles.com

Rating: Not yet rated

Comments

No comments posted.

Add Comment

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.

Related information on Improvement

Simple Guidelines for Overhauling the Spaces of Living Room!
What A Difference A New Door Can Make
Renovating Your Home
Extend Your Living Area Outdoors With Patio Doors
Things to Know About Central Heating
Doors And Windows For Your New Home
Know About Residential Roofing in Texas
Questions To Ask Solar Panel Installers
Great Layouts for Small and Large Bathrooms
Differences between an RCD and RCBO
Some Reasons Why You Should Probably Look at DIY Plantation Wooden shutters
Creative Home Renovation in Melbourne
What Can You Use A Concrete Garage For
How to Create Ambience in a Room
Where to Find the Best Apartment Mailboxes for Sale
Be Creative with Shower curtains and shower rails
Pool Maintenance Tips For Summer
Get Creative with your Garage Doors
Ensure You Use the Correct Tradesman for your Home Improvements
Distinguishing Designs of Victorian Homes
What are down lighters and what differences can they make in your house?
What to do during a power cut
Updates to improve your bathroom
Do you have an open plan kitchen-dining area?
Dealing with Roof and Siding Leaks