The Advanced Guide To Repair Bifold Door Top Roller

How to Repair Bifold Door Top Roller Guide
If your bifold doors are squeaking and squeaking, they may require a little attention. They could need to be cleaned or lubricated, or even adjusted. The issue could be caused by a loose bolt on the top pivot, or by the top guide roller.
This kit contains all the hardware you need to restore your bi-fold wardrobe door to its optimal performance.
Take the door off
Installing a set of internal bifold doors may seem like a complex and challenging project however, it's actually easy for DIYers with a few years of experience. Moving the frame isn't a major issue but the trick is getting the doors to fold and close easily and precisely. Since bifold doors are complicated machines, they might require some 'tuning' to continue functioning properly. It could be as easy as tightening a screw, or as complex as removing and replacing the door's pivot pin or roller.
Most of the time, you can solve these issues by making a few basic adjustments without removing the doors. You may find that your doors are sagging, scraping the floor, or that they are bouncing off of their track. In order to fix these issues, it isn't a big deal, and with three simple steps the bifold doors will be back on track in the blink of an eye.
The most common problem that bifolding doors with internal hinges face is that they slide out of alignment. This can be due to loose screws, holes in the anchor/pivots or an unaligned bifold door. The majority times, this can be corrected by making a few minor adjustments. However, if your door doesn't move at all, you may have to replace it.
To take the door off, you'll need a screwdriver and possibly pliers (to aid in loosening any pins on the pivot that are stuck). The screwdriver will be used to release any locking levers on the bottom bracket of the pivot and the pliers allow you to wiggle the pin and take it off.
Once the top roller has become loose, you should be able to raise the door and swivel it downwards in order to lift it out of its track and pivot brackets. It is usually a simple process, but you must be careful to not let the door hit the door frame. You'll then be able to cut off the edge of the door that is scraping the floor, and then sand it until smooth. You can then repaint or replace it with a new finish as needed.
Take off the Roller Guide
This spring-loaded roller guides the mount on top of bifolding doors to facilitate smooth operation. It is designed to be used with Kenna frames and will fit the door's panel from 1 inch to 1/8 inch thick. It is made of nylon, steel, and plastic components. It will replace the damaged guide.
To begin the process of removing the guide for the roller, remove the screws that hold it in place using the screwdriver and a little to loosen it. Use your hands to carefully pull it from the frame. It may take some effort, so you should have an assistant help you keep the door in place as you take it off.
After removing the old guide, carefully cut the remaining finish on the foot of the guide with a razor to separate it from the blank rod. This will make it easier to remove and prevent damage to the new guide foot. The foot is extremely sharp and could cut or snag fingers.
You may have to use some force to take the guide off, but take care not to break or chip the foot. After you've removed the guide, you must remove any threads or epoxy left in the place where it was fixed. This will help prevent future problems with the guide.
After removing the guide, test out your new guide by putting it in its permanent location and then applying a few turns of masking tape or a form of guide tubing to keep it in its place. This will allow you to double check the alignment of your guide and spacing to ensure everything is set up correctly. This step is crucial to avoid any issues in the future regardless of whether you use the CRB Spine Finder & Deflection System or eyeball it.
The final step is to replace the door. If the guide is in the proper position and is working just as it should, you can proceed. Make sure that any screws or pins that you removed or loosened should be replaced and tightened properly when you're done.
Take the Bottom Pivot off.
Bifold doors can be an attractive addition to any home, but they may require tweaking or adjusted to keep them in good shape. Some issues can be addressed by keeping the doors in place. Others will require the doors be removed. This guide will demonstrate how to remove the bifold internal door pins, rollers, and pivots.
The first step is to gather your tools. You will save yourself some frustration if you collect all of your tools beforehand. You'll also need pliers and a screwdriver. You can buy a basic set of tools at your local hardware store at a reasonable price. Keep some wood glue in your kit. This is useful if you need to glue the rollers into place.
After putting together your tools and tools, open the bifold door and loosen the top track bracket with your screwdriver. Once the bracket is loose, the door should be capable of sliding off the top track completely. It might take a bit of jiggling but it should come right off the track.
Next, you'll need to remove the bottom pivot from the frame. Close all doors to the interior prior to starting. This will make it much easier to do instead of working on the inside. If the track at the bottom is still in good condition you'll be able to simply lift the door and then remove the track.
If the track is damaged, you'll need to replace it. Hardware stores offer replacement tracks for bifold doors as well as swinging closet doors. If the track is badly damaged then you may need to replace it completely.
Once your track is repaired or replaced it is time to test the doors for the proper operation. Make sure that they are capable of moving smoothly in and out of position. You'll need to ensure that the edges of your door are parallel to 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 edge of the door is perfectly aligned with the frame.
Replace the Roller
Bifold doors can be used to neatly cover closets, laundry nooks and pantries, but only when they work properly. They are made up of two panels that are hinged and open up on the track that is located at the top of the frame. Over time the guides for the rollers can wear out and cause the doors to slide. bi folding door repair can be replaced in a matter of minutes with basic tools.
The first step is removing the guide for your roller from the door panel. This requires taking off the pivot bolt at the bottom and loosening the screw that holds the guide at its top. After taking off the guide, pull the panel from the track. Next, loosen the nut that holds the top pivot bolt and use the wrench to remove it from the hole in the top header of the door frame.
Stanley, Cox and Acme offer a replacement top nylon roller with a 7/8-inch diameter wheel mounted on a base made of steel. It is mounted on the top edge of the bifold door, which is 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches thick and is spring-loaded to adjust in the upper track for smooth glide.
Another issue that is common to bifold doors is that it scrapes against the floor when it opens or closes. This can happen after installing carpet or other flooring materials that require the doors to be raised slightly to allow for adequate clearance. This issue can be solved by taking off the screws that adjust the bottom pivot, loosening up the top track mounting screws and moving anchor/pivot.
A new set of top roller guides is a low-cost solution to a problem that could make bifold doors difficult to operate. They are usually available at your local hardware store in the door section. However, they can be bought on the internet from a variety of suppliers. Along with a brand new top guide for rollers, you'll need a small container 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 repair area in place after glue is inserted, and allowed to dry.