Install the bump stops in the centre and at the end of the tracks to stop the doors rolling too far in either direction.
How to fit a internal sliding door.
It also creates space for the new sliding door away from the wall to clear the trim.
Most installations will require a hanger board or ledger on the wall to mount the door track.
Cut a board twice as long as the door width project diagram drawing 1.
Attach the rollers and.
Use packers to support the frame.
Put the sliding door frame together.
If your existing internal doors are looking tired and worn maybe it s time to replace them.
Install the frame into your stud wall.
Knock out the spacer at the top of the frame and insert the sliding track into the cavity.
Align them over the pre drilled holes in the centre of the tracks and screw them on.
Once you ve chosen your internal doors it s time to get out those tools and fit them.
After this work has been done you will need to allow for new facing plates with the lintol being made twice the width that it was to ensure you can fit the sliding door track too.
The issue with fitting a sliding door is that you will probably have to change the timber door stops that the hinged door closed against to frame plates in order to allow the door to overlap the frame equally at each side and the top.
A new door will add a whole new lease of life to any room.
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Adjust the bottom wheels using a pozidrive screwdriver altering the height and angle of each door.
Install the centre bump stops.
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Align the doors so the end doors are plumb to the side walls.
Fitting an internal door.