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To put a sliding screen door in track, follow these steps:
1. Measure the height and width of the door frame to ensure the screen door will fit properly.
2. Remove the old screen door (if applicable) by lifting it out of the track or unscrewing it from the frame.
3. Clean the track and frame to remove any dirt or debris that may hinder the smooth operation of the new screen door.
4. Place the screen door in the track, making sure it aligns with the frame and rests evenly on the track.
5. Adjust the rollers on the bottom of the screen door to ensure it slides smoothly. Use a screwdriver to make any necessary adjustments.
6. Test the door by sliding it back and forth to ensure it operates smoothly and fits securely in the track.
By following these steps, you can easily install a sliding screen door in the track.
While there are different designs for sliding patio screen doors, the most common one involves using a pair of rollers on the bottom of the door that fit onto a track on the bottom of the frame. Instead of sliding, the door moves along the track with the help of these wheels. However, the plastic wheels can get stuck or break, causing the door to become jammed. Replacing these wheels is a simple process, but first, you need to remove the door from the track. Once the replacement is done, putting the door back is equally easy.
Removing the Door
Step 1
Stand outside the door and open the screen wide enough to grip both sides. Lift the door as high as possible and attempt to angle the bottom towards yourself. If it doesn’t come off, you may need to raise the wheels.
Step 2
Check for an adjustment screw above each wheel on the bottom of the door frame. Use a screwdriver to turn it counterclockwise and raise the wheel. If there is no screw, the wheel is likely spring-loaded, and you’ll have to manually raise it.
Step 3
Ask someone to assist you in lifting the door. Slide a flat-head screwdriver under one of the wheels, lift it, and angle the door slightly to clear the track. Repeat this process with the other wheel, then angle the door’s bottom outwards and remove it.
Replacing the Door
Step 1
Hold the door with the top end angled towards the frame, and insert the top part into the groove on the frame. Some doors have spring-loaded wheels that fit into a track on the top of the frame. If your door has these, ensure that both wheels securely fit onto the track.
Step 2
Lift the door towards the top of the frame while angling the bottom towards the frame as well. Once the wheels clear the frame, lower the door and ensure that the bottom track fits inside the groove of both wheels. If the wheels do not clear the bottom track, you can use one of the following methods:
- Use a flat-head screwdriver to lift each wheel while pushing the door in. Release the wheel when it is over the track. Lower the door once both wheels are on the track.
- Raise the wheel by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise. After lowering the door, lower the wheels by turning each screw clockwise to secure the door in the frame. If you do not lower the wheels, the door will fall out of the frame when you try to open or close it.
Step 3
Test the door to ensure it slides smoothly. If it doesn’t, you may need to slightly raise the wheels or adjust the door so that all the wheels are on the track.
