Remove a door by lifting and tilting the bottom out.
How to fix a off rail hanging closet sliding door.
If your doors hang from a top rail and do not have a track on the floor then you need to either replace or tighten down the floor guides.
Reinstalling sliding bypass doors the doors are usually interchangeable but you will want to start with the rear track.
Grab the door from both sides and lift it off the track.
Lubricate the rollers but not the track because lubricant will act as a magnet for dust.
If you have a sliding closet door that glides on a bottom track clean the track with a damp cloth to ensure smooth gliding.
See if the screws holding the guides down need tightening to be more secure.
Insert the door s wheels into the double track inside the upper door jamb lifting it as far as it will go.
If a roller is stuck unscrew and remove it.
Place a blanket or rug onto the floor and lay the door onto it for a safe spot.
See if the screws holding the guides down need tightening to be more secure.
The first thing to check is what type of rail system your sliding closet door uses in order for it to slide.
To clean and lubricate the hardware of a sliding closet door use a stiff brush a toothbrush or a hand vacuum to clean dust from the tracks.
The first thing to check is what type of rail system your sliding closet door uses in order for it to slide.
Use the philips or flathead screwdriver to loosen each screw on the brackets at the top of your door.
If the rollers are damaged install replacement rollers available at home centers.
To take the door out you ll lift it out from the bottom track.
To make space to maneuver it you will loosen the brackets on the back.
Angle the bottom of the door toward you while you let it down and the wheels should hook right onto the track.
Use an aerosol lubricant to lubricate all the door rollers.