Doors and Windows - repairing a recessed or pocket door
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12-23-01, 06:16 AM
Help! Having a housefull of company for Christmas day and my recessed door lost it's rollers at the top! I just need to know how to replace it so someone doesn't get stuck in the bathroom! There or 3 wheels on it total and a screw like thing on the side! Thanks!
lefty
12-23-01, 02:39 PM
This one is easy--------- only let your mother in law in that space and hey, no problemo
Seriously, you mention 3 screws. I assume these are on each of the 2 rollers, in a triangular pattern (2 at the top, and 1 centered below). Remove all 3 screws and move the roller 1/2" towards the center of the door. Put in the upper screw that goes into the round hole. Now put in the other upper screw into the slotted hole. Adjust the door so that it is plumb when you close i, and tighten both screws. Now install the third (lower) screw in it's hole, and everything will remain as you adjusted it.
Seriously, you mention 3 screws. I assume these are on each of the 2 rollers, in a triangular pattern (2 at the top, and 1 centered below). Remove all 3 screws and move the roller 1/2" towards the center of the door. Put in the upper screw that goes into the round hole. Now put in the other upper screw into the slotted hole. Adjust the door so that it is plumb when you close i, and tighten both screws. Now install the third (lower) screw in it's hole, and everything will remain as you adjusted it.