How To Repair Bi Fold Doors

Loosen the setscrew slightly.

How to repair bi fold doors.

If the bracket is too low or sunk below carpeting remove the door and the bracket. Take down the door and pry the pivot out of the door edge with a flat head screwdriver or pliers. Each pair of bifold doors is fixed in the opening by two pivot pins. Perhaps the most common disadvantage of using a bifold door is that it can be breakable.

Close the wood with a c clamp and leave the clamp on for 3 to 4 hours. A roller in the top of the second leaf keeps the door aligned as you open and close it. Loosen the set screw on the top bracket and slide the bracket slightly along the track to adjust the space between the top of the doors. There are only a few parts to the bifold door so repair and adjustments are fairly easy.

The top roller guide rarely needs attention but make sure that it runs smoothly in the track. It can come off its tracks the wheels may fall off its hinges or even fail to slide properly. Open the door to find a small screw that sticks out of the bracket. Tap the pin back in the hole with a hammer and mount the door in its brackets.

Repairing interior bifold doors is a doable job for just about all homeowners. The pivot pins can get out of adjustment. Treat the sills will respect and try to avoid dragging heavy objects or suitcases across them. To adjust a bifold s height use an adjustable wrench a pair of pliers or the wrench that comes with the hardware.

Spread the crack slightly with the screwdriver and spread carpenter s glue with a toothpick. Then retighten the screw close the doors and check the fit. This is called the setscrew. To avoid major issues with your bifold door systems some simple maintenance will save hundreds if not thousands in repair or replacement costs.

Cut a shim to fit under the bracket and reinstall the bracket. Bifold doors usually enclose pantries closets and laundry rooms. Close the door and then push or pull the top of the door until it is lined up perfectly with the frame.