Then sharply angle the bottom of the door outward and lift the door from the track.
How to replace a sliding glass door track.
Remove the screen door if you have one.
Replacing a sliding door track is a fairly simple job that you may eventually have to do over time the door tracks become worn out and bent.
Inspect the guide wheels.
Scrub caked dirt and grime out of the track with a stiff brush and soapy water.
After a few years sliding doors may not close properly and sometimes they can become difficult to operate because they repeatedly get stuck.
Be careful sliding doors can be very heavy.
The rollers may also be broken.
Lay the door flat on a stable surface.
First lift the rollers off the track by sliding a flat head screwdriver or putty knife under the roller and pushing up.
If the door still doesn t slide smoothly the rollers under the door either need adjusting or are shot.
Place the screen doors safely off to the side until you are ready to put them back.
Rough or bumpy operation 1.
Start with a good cleaning.
You can order rollers and other door parts for repairing sliding doors through lumberyards and home centers or online.
Remove old sliding glass door from frame latch the door then unscrew and remove the inside head stop.
Rotate both wheels while inspecting them for cracks flat or worn spots and.
Unlatch the door tip the top of the sliding panel inward and lift it free of the track.
Set the new track in position and screw it to the subfloor then seal each and with an additional bead of caulk.
Sliding glass door repair will get the job done.
Run a bead of caulk along the entire edge of the track on both sides of the door to.
Remove the door from the track.