Remove A Wood Sliding Door

Every sliding door is set up slightly differently but almost all of them can be removed by following a few simple steps.

Remove a wood sliding door.

You will cut through the insulation fasteners and shims. Sliding patio doors have two separate units namely the sliding door panel and the stationary panel. Next carefully lift the door up at a slight angle to remove the bottom rollers from the track. Once this is complete repeat the process with the inside closet door.

400 series frenchwood hinged patio door. Use a reciprocating saw with a longer bimetal blade to cut between the framing and the door jamb. Remove the door by pulling it out of the top track of the door frame. Remove the screws above the adjustment screws on each end of the sliding door.

4 removing the sliding door before removing the door slide it to the point in the track where you see an indent. With the head and side jambs cut free tip the frame from the top to the outside. Most of the time the door will pop right off. First loosen the brackets at the top of each door with a flathead or philips head screwdriver.

Available in both standard and custom sizes. Place a wooden block against the bottom. Begin with the inside door casing by cutting the caulking that is between the back of the casing and the wall. Door casing and brick molding are the wood trim pieces that frame both sides of the door.

Remove the interior door casing and the exterior brick molding. Cutting the caulking will prevent damage to the drywall. Once the door is completely loose from the frame set it aside somewhere safe such as against the side of the house or lying flat on a work bench. The door should slide right out of the top track once you ve freed it from the bottom track.

400 series hinged patio doors make a dramatic statement and add great ventilation. Then tilt it slightly with help and remove it from the upper track of the door frame as well. Pry off the exterior trim. Made of wood protected by a vinyl exterior it s our best selling hinged patio door.

Their french door styling goes well with any home style. These screws hold the rollers and the door frame to the bottom of the door. Keep lowering the panel until it is completely out of the upper track and free. In order to remove the sliding one effectively lift it upwards into the upper track and ask a helper to push the bottom gently and carefully toward you.

Then try lifting it up a little and pulling it towards you.