Replacing sliding closet doors or making repairs to the upper rail requires getting the closet doors off the slider rails.
How to get a sliding closet door back on track.
First locate the adjustment screws along the bottom of the outside face of the door frame shown or on the door s inside edge.
Dirt buildup can make it difficult to put your door back on the track and make it easier to become unhinged.
Slide the closet door along the tracks to spread the lubricant further.
Take one step back while pulling the door with you.
Once it reaches the floor check the bottom track to make sure that it s completely off.
Insert the door s wheels into the double track inside the upper door jamb lifting it as far as it will go.
4 gently lift the door up while allowing the track wheels to disengage.
Fit the edge of the rag into the tracks.
When reinstalling the closet doors start with the inner panel.
The door may come completely off when you go to lower it.
Turn each screw counterclockwise to raise the wheels and lower the door so that you can lift the door up and out of the track.
This usually requires tilting the door to get the rollers into the.
Olive oil fish oil mineral oil or petroleum jelly.
The top of the door.
Pull the bottom of the door out towards you and set it down off of the track.
Spread the rag throughout the tracks to spread the lubricant.
Release the door and let it swing gently back to the vertical position.
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.
With the door set aside vacuum up any debris and wipe the track clean.
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.
Look out for any debris or paint on the track and wipe it off.
Hold the door at or around a 15 to 25 degree angle.
Spray the dirty areas with cleaning solution for best results.
Apply a small amount of the lubricant to the edge of the rag.