When i was at my parents last weekend their sliding patio door opened and shut so easily it made me jealous.
How to make sliding glass door slide easier.
Ours is difficult to open not smooth at all.
Replacing our patio doors is a bonus on our list for outdoor upgrades this summer but in case we don t get to it i was determined to make the most of the one we have.
There are actually quite a few reasons why your patio door may stick.
Clean the sliding glass door track step 1.
Move the door back and forth like you did in step 1 to help the door glide over the oiled areas.
How to make sliding glass door slide easier.
What can i do to.
I have a double sliding glass door which leads to a sun room.
The track acts as a guide for.
Finally add the 3 in 1 oil along the track.
How to make sliding glass door slide easier.
With a screwdriver you can turn the screws clockwise to increase the gap between the door and the track to at least 1 8 inch.
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If the edge of the door is hitting the frame try tightening the screws on the top middle or bottom hinge on both the door frame and the door being careful not to over tighten and strip the screws.
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Clean the sliding glass door track standard sliding glass doors all have tracks.
Once you know that the track is free of debris and dirt then you are ready to begin applying a lubricant to the sliding door track.
If the problem is with the door you might be able to adjust the height of the wheels that roll in the track which is controlled by adjustment screws.
Why is your sliding glass patio door sticking.
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But first i had to learn how.
So how do you make your patio door slide easier.
Determine exactly where the door is sticking before deciding on a remedy.
This will actually help to move around the lubricant into the harder to reach middle area where the door is constantly sliding and experiencing the friction that makes it stick.
Whatever your cleaning approach first make sure that the track is clean and dry before you move on to applying a lubricant to help the door slide better.
It takes a fair amount of effort to slide open or close the door.