Adjusting Bifold Doors Video

Bi fold doors can be a nightmare to set up right.

Adjusting bifold doors video.

Depending on the size of the door opening it holds either one or two sets of bifold doors. Every home repair must end in fun. How to adjust bi fold doors hinges. Show a step by step how to on installing bifold doors.

Sometimes the top pivot doesn t compress enough to free the bottom pivot. Removing a bifold door doesn t always go as smoothly as photo 2 shows. Adjusting bifold doors is part of the installation. There is a clip in the track that the top pivot fits into.

Once the track is in place the door can be moved and adjusted as needed. I try to talk customers out of having them because they are fraught with problems and unless you buy a very expensive high quality track or pre made setup they are usually disappointing. This clip has a set screw that holds it in place. Bifold doors contain two separate door panels that are connected with hinges forming one bifold door.

How to adjust door hinges door height compression and weather tightness for your conservatory or french doors. You loosen the set screw and move the door closer to the frame or father away. Bifold doors slide back with ease allowing you to keep the interior of your closet hidden and creating a clean look to any bedroom. It s not as hard as you think.

Watch to the end if you want to see the fun part. Assuming that the opening is square and plumb you want the margins around the door to be even. Whether your bifold doors contain two panels or four panels adjust the doors similarly if they continually pop back open after you close them. A half inch of clearance is adequate photo 1.

Once the new doors are installed i show how to properly adjust the doors. Bi fold closet doors are some of the most used doors in your house. Turn the bottom pivot height adjustment to lower it if possible. The last step i discuss th.