The issue with fitting a sliding door is that you will probably have to change the timber door stops that the hinged door closed against to frame plates in order to allow the door to overlap the frame equally at each side and the top.
How to fit a internal sliding door.
A 2 x 6 will work for most homes it should be at least as thick as the trim.
It also creates space for the new sliding door away from the wall to clear the trim.
Align the doors so the end doors are plumb to the side walls.
The job of fitting an interior door can be broken down into several steps.
A new door will add a whole new lease of life to any room.
Once you ve chosen your internal doors it s time to get out those tools and fit them.
If your existing internal doors are looking tired and worn maybe it s time to replace them.
Fitting an internal door.
Install the frame into your stud wall.
Use packers to support the frame.
Put the sliding door frame together.
After this work has been done you will need to allow for new facing plates with the lintol being made twice the width that it was to ensure you can fit the sliding door track too.
Step by step instructions.
Turn and screw clockwise to raise the door and anti clockwise to lower the door.
Knock out the spacer at the top of the frame and insert the sliding track into the cavity.
Most installations will require a hanger board or ledger on the wall to mount the door track.
Cut a board twice as long as the door width project diagram drawing 1.
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Align them over the pre drilled holes in the centre of the tracks and screw them on.
Install the centre bump stops.