When you go put the door back on the track you want to get the hanger on the top of the door aligned with the bolt and wheel assembly inside of the track.
Putting sliding doors back on the track.
Dirt buildup can make it difficult to put your door back on the track and make it easier to become unhinged.
Installing the doors requires lifting the door so the rollers sit in the grooved track on top and rest in the guides on the floor.
The doors are usually interchangeable but you will want to start with the rear track.
Fit the door back in place and almost close it then adjust the screws to even up the gap between jamb and door lifting the frame 1 8 inch above the track and you re ready to roll.
Again using the screwdriver loosen the screw holding the roller and adjust it in the slanted slot it is attached to.
Get a helper to lift the door.
Make slight adjustments and.
This usually requires tilting the door to get the rollers into the.
This is a demonstration of how to adjust a sliding screen door so it can be put back on track.
It is best to apply wd 40 or silicone lubricant to the track a.
Repeat with the other wheel then angle the bottom of the door out and remove the door.
Check to ensure that the bottom of the door frame is not dragging on the track.
There are two sides to the door the strike side where the lock is and the pocket side.
Putting a pocket door back on the hangers has an order to it like most other things.
4 lubricate the tracks using a dry cloth or grease gun.
Raise or lower the doors and test the adjustment.
Angle the bottom of the door toward you while you let it down and the wheels should hook right onto the track.
Use a hand vacuum or scrub the tracks with a toothbrush to clear away dust.