Screw the track to the top of the door opening.
How to install a sliding closet door track.
Step 2 mark the screw hole locations through the track using a black fine point marker to mark the spots on the carpet.
You have a wide variety of options for the closet doors.
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Use a drill to screw the track.
The top of the track should be facing down toward the floor.
To get a straight cut use a miter box and hacksaw.
Hollow core interior doors are readily available and.
Check for square at the three remaining intersections between the wall and the chalk line.
The lines must be square with the opening for a successful installation.
Step 1 align the bracket track on the floor as per sliding door installation instructions.
Its position depends on how you plan to trim the opening.
Sliding doors need to overlap in the center by 2 to 3 inches so keep that in mind as you figure your door.
Then check to make sure the track is level.
Once the door is approximately under the hole in the track release the pivot.
Typically the top door rail is installed and the doors hung to find the exact positioning of the floor bracket.
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First subtract 1 2 millimetres 0 039 0 079 in from the width of.
Then hold the spring loaded top pivot down while you swing the top of the door toward the frame and under the door track.
Mark the width on the closet door track with a pencil.
Cut your top track to this measurement.
Installing the tracks 1.
Begin by inserting the bottom pivot into the bracket which can be screwed to the floor to the door jamb or both.
Cut your tracks to size with a hacksaw if needed.
Position the top track on the top of your closet opening.
Measure the width of the closet opening.
Consult the manufacturer s instructions to install the track.