How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

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

This kit contains all the hardware you require to restore your bi-fold door repair wardrobe door to its best performance.

Remove the Door

Installing an internal set of repair bifold door bottom pivot doors might seem like a complex and difficult task, but it's actually quite easy for DIYers with a few years of experience. The frame isn't the issue however, getting the doors to close and fold smoothly is. As bifold doors are complex machines, they may need some tuning to keep working properly. This might be something as simple as tightening screws or as complex as taking out the door and replacing a pivot pin or roller.

You can usually resolve these issues with some minor adjustments without having to take out the doors. You might notice that your bifold doors are sagging, scraping the floor or slipping off track. It's easy to fix these problems. Follow three easy steps and your bifold doors will be back in line in short time.

The most frequent issue that internal bifolding doors face is the sliding out of alignment. This could be due to loose screws or holes in the anchor/pivot pins, or simply a misaligned door. In most cases, you can correct this issue with a few simple adjustments, but if your door isn't moving, it could be necessary to have it removed and replaced.

To open the door, you'll need an screwdriver and perhaps pliers (to aid in loosening any pins on the pivot that are stuck). The screwdriver can be used to loosen the locking levers located on the bottom bracket for pivots. The pliers are used to take off the pin.

After the top roller has been removed After that, you can lift the door, then swivel it downwards and remove it from its track and pivot brackets. It is usually a simple process, but you must be careful to not let the door strike the door frame. You'll then be able to saw off the edge of the door which is scraping the floor and then sand it until it's smooth. Then paint or refinish the door if needed.

Take off the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded guide roller is mounted on the top edge of a bifold door to help in smooth operation. It is designed to be used with Kenna frames and can fit the door's panel from 1 to 3/8 inches thick. It is made of nylon, steel and plastic components. It will replace the damaged guide.

Remove any screws holding the roller guide in place using the screwdriver. Then, use your hands to lift it out of the frame. It may require some effort to take off the door, so you may need an assistant to help.

After removing the 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's foot easier to remove, and prevent any damage. Be cautious when doing this as the foot is extremely sharp and can cut or snag your fingers.

It is possible to use some force to remove the guide, but you must be careful not to break or chip the foot. After you have separated the old guide from the rod blank, be sure to remove all of the threads and epoxy remaining in the area the guide was attached. This will help avoid future problems with the guide.

After you have removed the guide, you can test the new guide by placing it in its new location and then applying a few rotations of masking tape or another type of guide tubing to hold it in the correct position. This will allow you to check the alignment of your guide and spacing to make sure everything is set up correctly. This is vital to avoid future problems regardless of whether you use the CRB Spine Finder & Deflection System or simply eyeball it.

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

Remove the Bottom Pivot

Bifold doors are a beautiful addition to any home but often they require a bit of adjustment or tweaking to stay in good shape. While some of the less critical problems can be solved with the doors still in place, other issues will require them to be removed. This guide will walk you through the process of removing the internal bifold door replacement door pivots and rollers, as well as pins and pins, so that you can make your doors glide like new.

The first step is to gather your tools. Putting everything together before time can help you avoid a lot of frustration later during the construction. You'll also require a screwdriver and pliers. You can pick up a basic set of tools at your local hardware store for a reasonable price. Keep some wood glue in your kit. This will be useful if you need to glue the rollers into the right place.

Once you've got your tools, start by opening the bifold doors, and then loosening the top track bracket with your screwdriver. Once it's loose, the door should be capable of sliding off the top track completely. It may take a bit of jiggling but it should be able to pop right off the track.

The next step is to remove the bottom pivot from the frame. Close all doors in the interior before beginning. This will be a lot easier than working from inside. If the track on the bottom appears to be in good condition it is possible to raise the door to take off the track.

You'll need to replace the track if it's damaged. You can buy new tracks for bifold doors as well as swinging closet doors from a local hardware store. If the track is badly damaged, you might need to replace it completely.

Now that your track is repaired or replaced, you'll need to test the doors for proper operation. Make sure they're able to move smoothly in and out of position. You'll want to make sure that the edges of your door are parallel to the frame when closed. If they aren't, you'll need to adjust the top pivot bracket while tightening or loosening the bottom set screw.

Replace the Roller

If they are installed correctly they can be used to cover laundry nooks, pantries and closets. They are made up of two panels that are hinged together and open up on tracks that are positioned in the frame's top. Over time the guides for the rollers can wear out and cause the doors to bow. Replacing the roller guide requires just a few minutes and basic tools.

The first step is removing the guide roller from your door panel. This requires removal of the bottom pivot bolt and loosening the screw that holds the guide on its top. After removing the guide, pull the panel off the track. Then, loosen the nut that secures the top pivot bolt, and employ the wrench to remove it from the hole in the top header of the door frame.

Stanley, Cox and Acme offer a replacement top nylon roller with a 7/8-inch diameter wheel that rests on a steel base. It is mounted at the top edge of bifold doors which are 1 to 1-3/8 inches thick. It is spring loaded and self-adjusts in the upper track to ensure smooth glide.

A bifold door can also scrape against the floor when it closes and opens. This is often the result of adding carpet, or other flooring materials which require the doors to be elevated to allow for clearance. This issue can be fixed by taking off the bottom pivot adjustment screws by loosening the top track mounting screws and moving anchor/pivot.

A new set of roller guides could be a low-cost solution to your bifold doors becoming difficult to operate. They are typically found at the local hardware store in the door section. However, they can be ordered on the internet from a variety of vendors. In addition to a brand-new top guide for rollers, you'll require a small amount of Elmer's wood glue that is available in big box stores as well as a squeeze clamp. The clamp is used to keep the area being repaired shut after the glue has been placed in and dried.