How to Replace a Sliding Door
Sliding doors can be more convenient than a typical door with a knob and hinge, but they can be a bit more difficult to install and maintain. When a sliding door has been installed correctly, replacing it is a breeze; however, adjusting it so that it opens and closes smoothly and without problems can be frustrating. Here are a few steps that will help you learn how to replace a sliding door.
Steps
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Remove the existing sliding door. If necessary, use a circular saw to remove stucco from around the door unit. If you don't have a circular saw, an angle grinder works just as well. Removing the sliding door will make the frame lighter and easier to remove, making the door installation easier.
- When the sliding door is in its full open position, make sure you lift upwards and outwards from the frame. Be mindful that you will need to open the door all the way to first slide past the stop blocks at the top of the door if you have a relatively new door model. These stop blocks prevent the door from moving upwards.
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Remove the sliding door frame.
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Install new sliding door unit. Set the unit on the floor in position and shim up one side to level the door unit as best as you can. Shim up under the door unit to keep the threshold as level as possible. It might be beneficial to have someone to help you keep the door from falling out.
- Don't have someone to help you out? Nail a few nails above the upper flange and bend them over the flange to keep the top of the door from falling out.
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Plumb the side of the door unit. You can do this by installing the door into the unit and closing it to keep an even margin. If the bottom of your unit is level, then the sides should be plumb as long as your door is square and well made.
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Slide the door against the jamb evenly. If your door unit is level, then the sliding door will slide along the bottom in a smooth and straight manner. When you are satisfied with your door being plumb, nail the side flanges of the unit.
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Remove the top flange nails. This is important if you used nails at the top flange to keep the door from falling out. Do not nail any nails into the top flange at all.
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Test the sliding door. Open and close it both quickly and slowly. Does it work well? Does it get snagged at all? Does it go up and down and rub along the bottom track? If so, you may want to go back and make some adjustments.
Tips
- A "shim" is a small wedge that is used to fill a gap between surfaces.
- A "jamb" is the framing or the lining of a doorway or a window.
- "Plumb" means that something is perfectly up and down-in other words, vertical. If your floor is perfectly horizontal, then something is plumb when it is perfectly perpendicular to your floor.
Things You'll Need
- Circular saw or angle grinder
- Hammer and nails
- Screwdriver
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