Adjusting Bifold Doors Video

Adjusting bifold doors is part of the installation.

Adjusting bifold doors video.

This clip has a set screw that holds it in place. The easiest way to measure a bifold door for cutting is with the door slightly opened. Depending on the size of the door opening it holds either one or two sets of bifold doors. Once the track is in place the door can be moved and adjusted as needed.

Bi fold doors can be a nightmare to set up right. Assuming that the opening is square and plumb you want the margins around the door to be even. There is a clip in the track that the top pivot fits into. How to adjust door hinges door height compression and weather tightness for your conservatory or french doors.

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. The cairngorm group inverness suppliers of. Bifold doors slide back with ease allowing you to keep the interior of your closet hidden and creating a clean look to any bedroom. A half inch of clearance is adequate photo 1.

How to adjust bi fold doors hinges. Watch to the end if you want to see the fun part. Removing a bifold door doesn t always go as smoothly as photo 2 shows. 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. Whether your bifold doors contain two panels or four panels adjust the doors similarly if they continually pop back open after you close them. Every home repair must end in fun. Show a step by step how to on installing bifold doors.

Sometimes the top pivot doesn t compress enough to free the bottom pivot. Bifold doors contain two separate door panels that are connected with hinges forming one bifold door. It s not as hard as you think. Once the new doors are installed i show how to properly adjust the doors.