Concrete screws are easy to install and suitable for most closet door projects.
How to install sliding closet doors on concrete.
When installing a new sliding closet door or repairing a damaged one you may have to add or change the door guides that keep the door in place.
Next screw the bottom track into place or glue it down if your floor is made of concrete.
Step 1 choose guide materials.
Installing sliding closet doors requires attaching the tracks and slide the panels into position.
Whether you re installing heavy mirrored closet doors or lightweight bypass doors the key to mounting guides or tracks to concrete is using masonry anchors.
Step 1 kneel down and measure the bottom of the door opening using a tape measure.
Whether you re installing heavy mirrored closet doors or lightweight bypass doors the key to mounting guides or tracks to concrete is using masonry anchors.
However if the flooring has carpeting and concrete some preparation is required.
Follow these steps for a quick and easy installation project.
I have sliding closet doors in both areas.
I ve finished my basement including carpet and laminate floors.
There are several different materials that are used to manufacture sliding door guides.
Once in place you can trim around the door retainer and remove any visible tape.
To install sliding closet doors start by screwing the top track into position at the top of your door with the track facing down.
Place the door retainer over the tape and start the screws.
I cannot find the installation instructions but i recall there was something in them about putting down a thin piece of wood under the lower track so that the carpet could go under the track the lower track carries the weight because they are mirrored doors.
Tighten the screws drawing the retainer against the floor.
Locate the top and bottom tracks for your sliding door kit and lay them on the floor.
Sliding doors usually glide across ceiling or floor mounted tracks.
They should be fully in the concrete.
I have a set of sliding mirrored closet doors which i need to install on a concrete floor.