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Bi-Fold Door Repair Whether they are external or internal, bi-fold doors provide flexibility that can be tailored to meet the needs of any homeowner. However, as with all fixtures and fittings, they are prone to suffer from the occasional wear and tear. It's simple to bring them back to their original condition. With a little patience and some basic woodworking knowledge you can tackle a couple of easy bi-fold door repair projects. Cracked Corners Bifold closet doors are generally light and are prone to cracking around the pivot points. This usually happens over time due to the natural deterioration of wood in your home. This can be easily fixed by clamping and gluing affected wood. The procedure is fairly simple and will help you save the expense of hiring a professional complete the task for you. Bifold doors are often difficult to open and close smoothly. The most likely cause for this is a misalignment or misalignment of the doors, or their pivot pins and guides. This could be due to a slipped door or loose pivot pins or guides, and it's simple to fix with a little bit of effort. It is important to first inspect the tracks and runners for any obstructions or blockages. Sand, dirt, leaves fur, pet hair and everything else that gets into a running track will cause problems for the bifold door. Regular cleaning and lubrication for the tracks will keep them in good working order. If you notice that a door is leaning when closed, it probably needs to be trimmed. It is important to use a circular type of saw to accomplish this as the doors aren't particularly thick. Be cautious to avoid cracking or chipping the door's veneer while trimming it. Put the door on a sturdy table and draw the line with pencil. The door can be cut with circular saw along the line. Bifold doors can also cause carpeting to rub when it's opened or closed. This can lead to seals degrading, allowing draughts into your home and reducing the efficiency of your home's energy. This is a straightforward issue to fix. You'll need to clean the seals with an unabrasive solution like vinegar or mild dish detergent and then apply silicone sealant on the affected area. The issue should be fixed after the sealant has dried. This will also prolong the longevity of the seals and doors. Misaligned Doors If you have trouble sliding your bifold door open or shut, it could be because they are not aligned. It can also be an extremely risk to the security of your home. It is crucial to deal with this issue when you first detect it. Delaying repairs can lead to more extensive and costly repair work. Fortunately that adjusting your bifold door is easy. Make sure that the track is free of obstructions and clean. You may have to use a cloth or brush to clean up dirt or other debris that has built up over time. Once the track has been cleaned, you can apply an oil spray made of silicone to smooth out the movement of the door. Next, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets to get your doors into a proper position. The brackets are situated at the upper and lower corners of the door frame and are joined to the frame using screws. If your door is moving on the floor, you can raise it by loosening the screws and tightening them later. If your door is pulling away from the walls, you can lower it when you loosen the screws and tighten them again. Keep making small adjustments until your doors are completely aligned. It is also important to make sure that the door frames are secured. If the frame is moved slightly it could create gaps between the doors that will allow air and water to seep into your home. This could also cause the hinges to become misaligned, leading to uneven doors. If this happens, you will need to re-secure the frame. Additionally, check whether the doors are level with the floor. You'll have to adjust the hinge bolts if they're not in the correct position. This can be accomplished by opening and closing the doors. Then, use a spirit level and a screwdriver until the panels are all level. Shag Carpeting A bi-fold door is designed to slide open and shut however, sometimes the doors can scrape against your floor or wall. This is usually the result of one or more pivot pins being misaligned. This problem is often easy to fix. A pivot pin is located at the bottom of the bi-fold doors and connects to the floor bracket. On top, a spring-mounted retaining pin connects to a sliding bracket that locks into the track. If your bifold door scrapes against the carpet, just raise it by turning the pivot pin on the bottom counterclockwise until it's at the proper level. Another reason you could be experiencing a shagging issue with your bi-fold doors could be that the track they slide on is not level. This could be caused by settling, moving, or changes in weather and can cause the bi-fold door to not shut properly. If this is the situation you can adjust your tracks by loosening the screws which are holding the upper track bracket. Slide it up or down until it is at the same level as the bottom track bracket. Another possible issue with the bi-fold door is that the wood has cracked around one or more of the pivot pins. This is a problem that occurs with many types of doors, including bi-folds. To fix this issue, you'll need only a tiny amount of carpenter's glue as well as a C-clamp. First, take down the door and then pry the pivot pin with the help of pliers or a screwdriver. Then spread the glue over the crack using a toothpick, clamp the door, and let it set for about 3 to 4 hours. No matter if the issue you are having with your bi-fold door is minor or major you must have it repaired by an experienced professional. This will prevent damage to the door and ensure it is operating properly. You can locate a local expert by visiting the website of your door company. They will have a list of installers who have attended their workshops to obtain their certification. Then call them to schedule your bi-fold repair appointment. Broken Slats Louvered doors for closets allow air to circulate, discourage mildew and allow your clothes to see. They can be a wonderful feature in a house, but the task of repairing or replacing them can be a challenge. Louver doors consist of slats that can be closed and opened to let air, light, or rain into the room. They can be constructed from polyurethane or wood and used for doors, windows or walls. Bifold doors may not have louvered slats. However, those that do have louvered slats may be displaced over time or break. You may think that you need to replace the door when a slat breaks. But, it's not required. Instead, you can fix the damaged slat with a piece of fabric and carpenters glue. Begin by removing it from the track. Place it on the floor, or on a set of horses, so that the slats face upwards. This will allow you to work on the door without causing damage to the hinges or tracks. To remove a damaged slat from a door, place a claw-type of Hammer under each slat. Then, jerk up the slat to separate it. Once the slat has been removed, take measurements of the area that it was removed from to determine the width and length of the replacement slat. Once you have these measurements, take a piece of cork/foam board and cut it to the same length as the area where the broken slat was removed. Apply a thick line of carpenters glue to one side of the foam board. Place the fabric on the board's back smoothing out any wrinkles and folds along the way. Place the slat in the slot of the door, and if necessary fix it with nails. Once the glue has dried, you can rehang the bifold closet door.