Install the bump stops in the centre and at the end of the tracks to stop the doors rolling too far in either direction.
How to fit a internal sliding door.
It also creates space for the new sliding door away from the wall to clear the trim.
Install the frame into your stud wall.
Install the centre bump stops.
Once you ve chosen your internal doors it s time to get out those tools and fit them.
Most installations will require a hanger board or ledger on the wall to mount the door track.
A new door will add a whole new lease of life to any room.
Step by step instructions.
The job of fitting an interior door can be broken down into several steps.
A 2 x 6 will work for most homes it should be at least as thick as the trim.
Fitting an internal door.
Knock out the spacer at the top of the frame and insert the sliding track into the cavity.
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The issue with fitting a sliding door is that you will probably have to change the timber door stops that the hinged door closed against to frame plates in order to allow the door to overlap the frame equally at each side and the top.
Align them over the pre drilled holes in the centre of the tracks and screw them on.
Align the doors so the end doors are plumb to the side walls.
Use packers to support the frame.
If your existing internal doors are looking tired and worn maybe it s time to replace them.
After this work has been done you will need to allow for new facing plates with the lintol being made twice the width that it was to ensure you can fit the sliding door track too.
Adjust the bottom wheels using a pozidrive screwdriver altering the height and angle of each door.
Put the sliding door frame together.