Once you ve chosen your internal doors it s time to get out those tools and fit them.
How to fit a internal sliding door.
A 2 x 6 will work for most homes it should be at least as thick as the trim.
It also creates space for the new sliding door away from the wall to clear the trim.
Adjust the bottom wheels using a pozidrive screwdriver altering the height and angle of each door.
Install the frame into your stud wall.
If your existing internal doors are looking tired and worn maybe it s time to replace them.
Use packers to support the frame.
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.
Step by step instructions.
Cut a board twice as long as the door width project diagram drawing 1.
Align the doors so the end doors are plumb to the side walls.
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.
Install the centre bump stops.
Install the bump stops in the centre and at the end of the tracks to stop the doors rolling too far in either direction.
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Turn and screw clockwise to raise the door and anti clockwise to lower the door.
Align them over the pre drilled holes in the centre of the tracks and screw them on.
Put the sliding door frame together.
Attach the rollers and.
Most installations will require a hanger board or ledger on the wall to mount the door track.
A new door will add a whole new lease of life to any room.