How to Maintain and Fix Sliding Doors The two types of doors that are easiest to open don’t have hinges at all; instead, they slide on tracks. Sliding-glass doors are a popular feature in rooms with decks or patios because their full-length glass panels open the room visually to the great outdoors while providing easy access to the outside. Interior sliding doors are frequently used for closets and pantries, and sometimes to conceal water heaters and furnaces. You can remove sliding-door panels easily to gain complete access to what’s behind them. Follow simple repairs and maintenance procedures to keep your sliding doors on track. Patio doors slide horizontally — or at least they’re supposed to. All too often, these big, pesky contraptions stubbornly resist opening, and getting outside becomes about as easy as dragging a refrigerator through a sandbox. The most common cause of a sticking patio door is debris in the lower track. This channel easily becomes clogged with dirt and leaves because people and pets walk over it whenever they go in or out.
Each time you vacuum your floors, use a small brush attachment or cordless vacuum to clean the sliding-door tracks. Apply a lubricant to both upper and lower tracks to keep the door hardware clean and operating freely. In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding-door tracks, you want to lubricate the door lock. The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock. Sometimes, patio doors become hard to open even when the track is clean. In these cases, the problem is usually that the rollers at the bottom of the door have started to rub against the track. The rollers at the top can also wear down, lowering the bottom of the door so that it rubs on the track. Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends. Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller. Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
If the door becomes even harder to open, turn the screw in the opposite direction. After a bit of adjustment, the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track. Sliding closet doors operate on rollers that are positioned in tracks at the top jamb and floor, allowing the doors to bypass each other in the tracks. Because sliding doors don’t fold out the way bifold doors do, they allow access to only half the width of the opening at a time. 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. Use an aerosol lubricant to lubricate all the door rollers. If the rollers are damaged, install replacement rollers (available at home centers). If the door doesn’t hang level, leaving an uneven gap between the door and door frame, look for an adjustable mounting screw at the inside top of each door. Use a screwdriver to adjust the mounting screw and even out the door.» Fixing a Bifold Closet Door #
Somehow, one of the bifold closet doors in the house got broken. The door has a hollow construction with pivota at the top and bottom set into 3/8" holes in relatively small pieces of wood (maybe 2x2s?). Whatever happened broke a chunk of wood out of the piece of wood on the bottom of the door in the worst possible place, taking half the hole with it and pushing the front and back surface of the door out. To make matters worse, we discovered this when the door fell out and attacked my wife when she tried to open it... Replacing the door wasn't an option, since it is part of a bank of four such doors that all match and also match other doors in the house, and the doors lack any sort of identifying marks as to theMy best guess was Jeld Wen, but there is a huge variety of different dimensions, proportions, and styles. out to repair it as a weekend project. Here was the process: Craft a piece of wood to roughly match the missing
Reglue the front/back/side of the door onto the remaining woodClamp to shape and wipe off excess; Glue the custom-made hunk of wood into place with some Gorilla Glue. glue for the job because it expands as it dries, ensuring a tight fit. The only odd thing is that you need to moisten the wood before gluing. I clamped the door into the right shape with some scrap 1x4 to ensure that it didn't force the door apart. Use a razor blade to ensure that the bottom surface of the door is Construct a guide for the 3/8" hole by drilling through a piece of scrap lumber. This is important, as there's no way to hand-hold the drill steady enough to drill the half a hole that you need. clamp (cheap and useful!) to clamp the guide in place on the bottom of the door and a piece of scrap lumber on the top of the door. Drill the hole using the guide, remove the clamp, and tap in the sleeve for the bottom pivot ← 2008-01-08 — A Little Love for Io
→ 2008-01-11 — Ahhh... These basic bifold doors look like lightweight louvered shutters—inexpensive, but best relegated to the utility room. Plantationshutter doors, from JCPenney,approximately $140. A little lift in a panel profile mimics Italianate and Queen Anne—style entry doors. Cremona, from CraftMaster, about $70. Six panels evoke early American house styles. Colonial door, from Jeld-Wen, about $200. Smooth flat panels complement Craftsman and Modern houses. in fir, from Simpson Door Company, about $650.When you’re building or remodeling your home, it’s easy to overlook the importance of interior doors. They provide privacy and sound abatement, and they keep clutter out of sight. They also can enhance circulation of air and light throughout the home while adding to the aesthetic appeal of interior spaces. Ring’s End Showrooms offer extensive displays of interior door options… plus door experts who’ll help you choose the doors that are exactly right for your project.
Types of Interior Doors All-Panel Doors and Flush Doors All-panel doors, which have varying configurations of square or oblong panels, complement traditional architecture; flush interior doors, smooth on both sides, are well suited to contemporary architecture. Because both types provide maximum privacy, they are commonly used as doors to bedrooms and bathrooms. Glass panel interior doors, also referred to as interior French doors, allow light to penetrate from room to room, even as they delineate separate spaces. They are often used as entries to home offices, sunrooms, and conservatories. In some situations, a door that swings outward or inward is not feasible. Pocket doors are a classic solution providing privacy and aesthetic appeal while using space efficiently. Louvered doors are preferred when ventilation is necessary. They are often included in closet, laundry, and storage room designs. Useful in tight spaces, bi-fold doors are hinged accordion-style to minimize their swing.
They’re often selected for closets and pantries. A solid hardwood door is the most elegant interior door you can choose. These deluxe doors are available in a variety of premium woods in solid panel, glass panel, bi-fold, and louvered styles; they can be stained and finished to fit with your home’s interior architecture. This material offers the detail and craftsmanship of solid hardwood doors without the risk of warping or splitting. Although sturdy and substantial, these doors are not as heavy as solid hardwood, making them easier to open and close. Wood species like poplar and pine are ideal for paint and stain. Often they have engineered wood cores and plywood veneer panels. A lower-cost interior door alternative, this material is eco-friendly and is used for a wide variety of door styles. Usually, the least expensive option, these interior doors are constructed by sandwiching a honeycomb or grid with finished boards. Styles of Interior Doors Features of Interior Doors
Most interior doors are single doors, but in some areas of the home double doors are desirable, as they provide a wider, more dramatic entrance. You’ll also want to consider whether the door will swing out or swing in as well as whether the knob or handle will be on the left or the right. There are hundreds of panel designs from which to choose: raised and recessed, ornate and streamlined, classic and modern. You’ll also want to consider the number, arrangement, and proportion of the panels. If your door includes glass panels, you decide among clear, textured, and decorative options. Your decision will be influenced by privacy needs and aesthetic considerations. Door Glass Options at Ring’s End > Some interior doors can be ordered pre-finished from the manufacturer. You will have a choice of beautiful, rich wood stains or vibrant colors that express your home’s unique style. How to Select Interior Doors for your Home Selecting interior doors can be simpler than selecting exterior doors, but it still involves many considerations and decisions.
Type and style (and budget) usually top the list, but materials and features are just as important. Ring’s End professionals will help you evaluate factors such as privacy, ventilation, light, ease of use, and overall functionality. They will also show you a complete range of style and finish options. Finally, they’ll explain the delivery and project oversight services Ring’s End can offer. We’ve been in the business for over a century. Our longevity is due in large part to putting customers first and to standing behind our products and services. It’s not enough to sell you an interior door – or a houseful of doors. We want your doors to be absolutely right for your home, your taste, and your lifestyle. If you need a replacement door, take pictures of the damaged door or of other doors in your house that are similar to the one needing replacement. If you need doors for a new build or a remodel, assemble photos of doors that you like that fit your home’s overall architectural style – and figure out the type and number of doors you’ll need
Visit one of the Ring’s End Windows & Doors Showrooms. Consult with a Ring’s End sales professional about the interior door options that will meet your needs, your style, and your budget. Discuss whether using Ring’s End professional installation services is right for you. See Interior Doors at our Showrooms The Interior Doors We Stock Door Slabs - 1-3/8” x 6’8” * Door is 3-Panel in this size ** Door is 10-Lite in this size A. Primed Pine French Door B. Lemieux - Pine 6-Panel B. Hollow Core Moulded Smooth 6-Panel B. Jeld-Wen - Solid Core Moulded Smooth 6-Panel C. Jeld-Wen - Hollow Core Flush Birch C. Solid Core Flush Birch 163P* 16E* 16ES* 16HB 206P 20E 20ES 20HB 246P 24E 24ES 24HB 266P 26E 26ES 26HB 26138SB 286P 28E 28ES 28HB 28138SB 306P 30E 30ES 30HB 30138SB Moulded Jeld-Wen Bi-fold Door Kits Interior Wood Pre-hung Doors 4-5/8” Clear veneered jamb • 3 hinges • Standard bore • No lock or casing