Sliding doors are one of the most common types of doors for outdoor and indoor use. One main reason why individuals prefer this type is because it does not take much space. Unlike hinged door, a sliding door will not require space when it swings to open. Unlike folding doors, it does not take space in the pathway because its parts do not stack. They just slide. Here are some facts and tips that are all about sliding doors.

Installing Sliding Doors

You should check the floor level. You can add shims if it is not levelled. You can check the gap between the head jamb and the doors to determine if it is even. You also need to take off all braces and clips to ensure your door will be working properly. The bottom is the first part to be installed. From the other side, you can caulk around the brick mould.

Removing Sliding Doors

Removing a sliding door requires patience and caution. You will need someone\’s help if the sliding door\’s weight is beyond what you can lift. You will also need to spread some padding on the floor. This will help you avoid damages on the floor especially if you are about to remove a sliding door made from glass. It is also a way of protecting your floor from scratches. Once the floor is ready, you can start gathering your materials. You will most likely need hammer, chisel, screwdrivers (Phillips and slotted) and pry bar. You may also opt to wear protective eyeglasses. Even experts wear these when removing a sliding door.

A sliding door may be made up of the screen door, stationary door and the sliding door. You will need to remove the parts one by one. Note that some sliding doors may not have a sliding door. You can work on the stationary immediately if this is the case. The bottom side of the door is the first to be removed. Lift the screen door. You can use a pry bar to do this. You will be able to remove the entire door once you have removed the bottom part. The stationary part can be removed by removing the screws on top and at the bottom. Lastly, you can remove the part of the door that slides by doing the same procedures for removing the screen part. You can then remove the rollers using screwdrivers.

Treatments for Sliding Doors

It may be hard to choose treatments for sliding doors. For instance, vertical blinds may not look as elegant as you want them to be. Your best choice will be curtains and drapes. The ideal type of fabric for these is the sheer ones and those with light colour that makes you see silhouettes of what is on the other side.

Some things to remember when buying drapes and curtains for sliding doors are as follows:
– The curtain should have the same length as the door\’s length
– The rod should be installed just above the highest point of the door
– You can have two layers of curtain – silk and sheer fabric – but you will also need two rods

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