Step By Step Process Of Fixing A Stuck Pocket Slider Door
Pocket slider doors are usually installed on closets as well as bathrooms next to or adjoining a master bedroom. Instead of opening inward or outward into the room, taking up living space such as a traditional hinged door, pocket doors slide on rollers through tracks that go into the wall as soon as the door is opened or closed. The door can become difficult to slide in or out of the wall, with the repeated use, over a period of time and can even get stuck in one position, which in turn needs repairs to restore it to working order. Pocket sliding doors are proper space savers. Due to the fact that they don't swing, use the 24- to 30-inch clearance you need for a conventional door for other purposes, including a sitting area or a coat rack. A pocket door generally slides on an overhead track, and it remains in a pocket inside the wall framing when it's open. When it gets stuck, the problem is generally a loose roller, and if so, it is easy to fix. Another probability is misaligned or dented tracks, which isn't as easy to fix, due to the reason that it needs the removal of some drywall.
- Remove The Casing Trim
First of all, eliminate the casing trim on one side of the wall where the pocket door is dented. With the help of a utility knife, cleanly cut the paint line betwixt the wall and the trim, before slipping a flat pry bar behind the trim and firmly prying it away from the wall. - Remove Any Doorstop Or Other Trim & Doorjamb
Now, pull out any doorstop or other trim, & in due course remove the doorjamb on the same side of the pocket door. There may also be a need to pull out the part of the doorjamb on top as well. This will allow better access to the pocket in which the door is dented. Pull the door closed before tilting the door toward yourself and into the room, and then lift the door rollers out of the track. - Inspect The Condition Of The Rollers
Next, position the door on its side before inspecting the condition of the rollers. If the rollers are damaged or do not roll smoothly, then you need to replace the rollers. For those rollers that appear to be in good condition, you need to put or spread a drop or two of multipurpose oil to each of the rollers at their axles. - Inspect The Track For Any Debris Or Defects
Secure the mounting screws of the rolling track within the pocket as well as the doorway with the help of a screwdriver. Check the track for any debris or defects that might affect the movement of the rollers. Replace the track if you find unrectifiable damage. - Reposition The Door Into The Door Opening
Finally, replace the door into the door opening before positioning the rollers back into the track. Adjust the height of the rollers as they connect to the door using an open-end wrench in order to make sure that the door is not binding against the track. Slide the door in as well as out of the pocket and make any adjustments as long as the movement is smooth and easy. Replace the doorjamb, stops, as well as the casing by tacking the existing nails into place using a hammer.