How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide

If your bifold doors are sticking, it's likely that they require some maintenance. You may have to clean, lubricate or adjust them. The problem could be caused by a loose bolt at the top pivot or by the top guide roller.

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

Remove the Door

It might seem difficult and difficult to install a set of bifold internal doors, but for DIYers with some experience it's actually a breeze. Moving the frame isn't a problem but the trick is getting the doors to fold and close easily and accurately. Since bifold doors are complicated machines, they might require some 'tuning' to continue working properly. This could be as simple as tightening screws or as complex as removing the door and replacing a pivot pin or roller.

It is usually possible to fix these issues by making a few simple adjustments, without the need to take off the doors. You may find that your doors are sagging, scratching the floor, or they are bouncing off of their track. Getting these issues under control isn't difficult, and with three easy steps your repair bifold door top roller doors can be back on track in short time.

The most common problem that bifolding doors with internal hinges face is the sliding out of alignment. This can be due to loose screws, holes in the anchor/pivots or an unaligned bifold door. In the majority of instances, you can fix this issue with a few simple adjustments, however if the door isn't moving at all, it could be necessary to have it removed and repair Bifold door Top Roller replaced.

To take the door off, you'll need a screwdriver and possibly a pair of pliers (to help loosen any tight pivot pins). The screwdriver is used to disengage any locking levers on the bottom bracket of the pivot and the pliers allow you to pull the pin to release it and then take it off.

After the top roller is free, you should be able to raise the door and swivel it down and allow you to pull it out of its pivot brackets and track. It's usually quite simple, but be careful not to let the door hit against the frame of the door. Then you can sand the edge of the door to smooth it. Then paint or refinish the door as necessary.

Remove the Roller Guide

This spring-loaded roller guides the mount on the top of bifolding doors to facilitate smooth operation. It is designed to work with Kenna frames and can be fitted to the door's panel from 1 to 3/8 inches thick. It is made from steel, nylon and plastic components. It can be used to replace a damaged or worn-out guide.

To begin to removire some tweaking or adjustment to remain in top shape. Some issues can be resolved with the doors in place. Other issues will require the doors be removed. This guide will guide you through how to remove internal bifold pivots for doors and rollers, as well as pins and pins, so you can make your doors slide like new.

Gathering your tools is the first step. You will save yourself some frustration if you collect all your tools in advance. You'll need a screwdriver pliers and maybe a wrench. You can purchase an assortment of basic tools at your local hardware store for a reasonable cost. It's recommended to keep some wood glue handy. This is useful when you need to fix the rollers into place.

Once you've collected your tools, start by opening the bifold doors, and then loosening the top track bracket with your screwdriver. Once the bracket is free, you'll be able to slide the door off the top track. It may take a few jigglings but it should be able to pop right off the track.

The pivot at the bottom of the frame needs to be removed. Close all interior doors before beginning. This will make it much easier than trying to work inside. If the track at the bottom is still in good working order, you'll be able to simply lift the door and remove the track.

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

You'll need to check your doors for the proper operation. Make sure they're able to move smoothly in and out of position. You'll want to ensure that the edges of your door are in line with the frame when closed. If they aren't, then you'll need to readjust the top pivot bracket and tighten or loosen the bottom setscrew until the door's edge coincides perfectly with the frame.

Replace the Roller

Bifold doors are a great way to enclose closets or laundry rooms, as well as pantries, but only when they work properly. They are made up of two panels that hinge together and slide open on tracks that are positioned in the top of the frame. Over time the roller guides may wear out and cause the doors to bow. Replacing the roller guide requires just a few minutes and the most basic tools.

The first step is to remove the roller guide from your door panel. This involves removal of the bottom pivot bolt and loosening the screw that holds the guide on its top. After the guide has been removed, lift the door panel up and out of its track. Then, loosen the bolt that holds the top pivot bolt, and use the wrench to remove it from the hole in the top header of the door frame.

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

Another common problem with bifold doors is that it scrapes the floor when it opens or closes. This is often the result of adding carpet or other flooring materials that require the doors to be raised to allow for adequate clearance. Removing the screw that adjusts the bottom pivot, loosening the top track's mounting screws and moving the anchor pin usually enough to clear this issue.

A new set of roller guides can be an inexpensive solution to the problem of your bifold doors being difficult to operate. They are typically available at the local hardware store in the door section. However, they can also be purchased online from several vendors. Along with a brand new top roller guide, you will require a small amount of Elmer's wood glue, which is available in big box stores as well as a squeeze clamp. The clamp is used to keep the area being repaired sealed after the glue has been inserted and dried.