How to adjust the bottom of a bi-fold door

[@TCJAZZ-MUSIC]

Great video and thanks a million! I adjusted all of mine in the entire house and the wife is happy. A happy wife, is a happy life! Thanks again! TC~

[@anniec7944]

Thanks, from a single mom who has to fix everything in the house. After I watched the video, the only thing that was actually preventing the door from staying in the track was the bottom screw being too short. It took me 30s to fix this. Thought I had to replace the whole thing. The door has been broken for 6 months already. This was really helpful.

[@VideoJoeKnows]

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[@seanguy5659]

Joe, this may have just saved my marriage! :) On our bifold door the edge at the top that stays in place had worn out and I could not find another door that was the same size, so I bought some wood putty, let it dry, re-drilled the hole and reinserted it, then I found that the doors were both out of adjustment. Before I took my rubber mallet to it, I thought I'd check here first and voila, I was able to adjust the doors to perfection in under 3 minutes! Thank you for taking the time to post this!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

So awesome to hear the marriage was saved! Nice!

[@kristindean9264]

Thank you! This was exactly what I need to know to adjust my door.

[@VideoJoeKnows]

You're welcome & thanks for your message. Glad to hear you got what you needed. If you need any other assistance for bifold door install(s) & adjustments then you can go to my main KZbin channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to doors & I have more there. Take care!

[@jimleonard8271]

Thank you!!! We've been trying to adjust our closet doors for months since we had new carpeting installed!!!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Dude way to go with finding this video then! So glad to hear you were able to get those doors adjusted. I have more bi-fold door videos on my channel for more learning if interested. Just go to my main KZbin channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to doors & they will be in there. In fact I have lots of DIY topics/videos in the playlists area that will save you more money around the house. Check it out! Thanks again for taking time to send me your message!

[@joshuaford2872]

This video helps me a TON! Thanks for posting it, it was the last piece I needed to re-adjust my doors

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Awesome! Thanks for watching this video!

[@user-wr4uz8pg7m]

Thanks so much for this! A perfect, simple and effective explanation!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

So glad to hear this video came in handy for you! Can I say I have a ton of videos you would appreciate on my channel for DIY? Just go to my main KZbin channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to see all the ways YOU, yes YOU can save money around the house. do you like to save money? Ha! I know stupid question right? Well if you just spend some quality time in my playlists area I'm sure you will save that hard earned money of yours. I have to warn you though....you'll need to grab your favorite cup of "joe" or a huge bowl of popcorn & sit a spell. Try it! Thanks for stopping by.

[@bobplatt4808]

Thanks! Have been working for two hours with bifold doors that kept hitting each other, preventing closure. I picked up the left sided bifold, dropped it back down and voila, all is good! Thanks again!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Wow...that was easy! I have more bi-fold videos on my channel as well as all kinds of things that will assist you around the house & save you money too. Just go to my main KZbin channel page then click on playlists then scroll down. Try it!

[@garypeterson4300]

My son and I were struggling to get these types of doors back in after our A/C was repaired. Thanks for making it simple enough for me to understand! I have them perfectly adjusted now and it only took a few minutes.

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Gary Peterson Way to go....awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@DanDalessio]

Thanks, Joe. I just fixed my closet, thanks to you.

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Awesome sauce. Thanks for the message!

[@ashleygaland]

Thanks a million, just bought my first house and my closet door was fine until today I tried closing it and it was like the door had been scooted over and was now in the way of the doors closing, I thought I'd have to take the whole door off the track but I fixed it in 30 seconds thanks to this video by litterly picking up the bottom of the door and pushing it back over where it should be

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Awesome & congrats on your home purchase 3 years ago! I have a ton of helpful videos for you to save money on around the house as I know you love to save that money of yours! Just go to my main KZbin channel page then click on playlists & scroll through the many DIY topics I have for you waiting to save you money. I have over 3700 DIY videos on my channel so I know there are lots on there that can help you around the house. Try it out & see. Thanks for your message!

[@lisapetruzzi4245]

Can you tell me how to correct the top pin?

[@VideoJoeKnows]

I have more videos for installing & adjusting bifold doors including the top pin. Go to my main KZbin channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to doors & they will be in there...

[@fadiyassine5720]

the one and only helpful video on KZbin!!😂

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Awesome! I win!!!

[@Alaska610ish]

Thanks Joe! Very informative.

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

I like your little quote there. Glad to hear it's been working for you! Joe :0

[@dtjones928]

I am missing the hardware...specifically that little metal screw at the base of the door. Do you know where I can find a replacement?

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Are you just missing a screw for the bottom bracket or are you missing the bracket too? You can use any screw to secure the bracket down to the floor but if you are actually referring to the screw that goes into the bottom of the door on the door then yes you can get those at most any local hardware store & they sell other parts for a bifold door as well. Thanks for stopping by!

[@MrJpg30]

im currently about to fit a bi-fold door in a bathroom, does the gap in the middle of the door have to have the hinge recessed or will that cause the door to bind? also with the gap is there any way to cover the gap as you will be able to see through the gap and look straight at the shower cubicle.

[@VideoJoeKnows]

What did you end up doing for the gaps? I have more bifold videos on my channel but not exactly what you were looking for though. If you want to see those then go to my main KZbin channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to doors. Thanks!

[@jansen_music]

Thx problem is the little foot gets hung up in the carpet so when I screw it down to make it go in the slot it makes the door too low and the whole bottom scrapes the carpet not enough clearance on top to raise door and adjust the screw down Arrrgg worked on this thing 2 hours.....

[@VideoJoeKnows]

@visvire I had to listen to this about 3 times to hear what I said because the sound gets slightly muffled right here!!...lol I say I had to "patch" the wall there before I painted it. I scrapped off any loose drywall mud then sanded this area then applied 2 coats of all purpose joint compound. I put 2 coats on since the first coat shrinks. I sanded then primed & 2 coats of paint. If I would've had larger gouges I would've patched the wall differently. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0

[@VideoJoeKnows]

@cowlipz Sounds like this has been happening ever since the carpet's been down. Take the door down & remove the bottom pin then undercut the door, then put the pin back in & reinstall the door. That shoulod do it, as long as you have enough threads on the pin to raise above the carpet. Check it out & let me know. Joe :0

[@VideoJoeKnows]

You can generally get replacement parts at your local hardware store. Ask them & they will show you which aisle. Generally by screen & sliding door parts area. Look for them. Thanks for your question. Joe :0

[@MyraNissen]

I love your videos.

[@MyraNissen]

What is the easiest way to raise the height of a bi-fold door? I know I have to tighten that knurled post that fits in the bracket, but do I have to take the door off to do it?

[@VideoJoeKnows]

It's kind of tricky to turn the screw fitting with the door still upright & in place. If you have a different screw at the bottom some of the older styles has a little nut that you can put a very thin bent style wrench on & turn it up that way without remove the door. They sell these wrenches separately at the hardware store where they sell replacement parts for bifold doors. worse case scenario you have to remove the door & guess how far to unscrew it then put the door back up & hope you have it the right adjustment. sometimes though you then can't reinstall the door if the top wheel hits after you adjust the bottom spike. Then you have to raise in place no matter what. Thanks for your question. Good luck. hey thanks for liking the videos BTW. I'll make more! Joe :0

[@nking1528]

Great video, I fixed 2 bi-fold doors in less than 10 minutes after watching!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Good job. Way to go! Now you have that new found knowledge for the rest of your born days...... Joe :0

[@r0caf3lla23]

Thanks! From a New homeowner here!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Hey 6 years later & congrats on the new home purchase! I know you will want to see more of my DIY videos then & I only have 3950 more for you to check out! Just go to my main KZbin channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to see all the ways you can save your hard earned money for a change! Do it~!

[@miripagano5205]

my bottom brackets are rusted in each side and the doors fell what can i do to repair this problem perhaps i should buy new brackets or new bi fold doors and I'm a women that don't do any diy but if putting the bracket is easy then i will put the brackets on myself thank you for the video your great

[@VideoJoeKnows]

miri pagano Yes it's pretty easy to replace the rusted brackets. Try to remove them so you can take to store & match up with the exact size since they make two different sizes. If the one on the floor is rusty too, remove that & take that with you too. The one on the floor should only take a phillips screw driver to remove & the ones on the bottom of the door you might be able to remove with just a pair of pliers. If you need to you might be able to wedge a flat head screw driver under them to gently raise them out of the hole just a bit so you can then grab them with the pliers to pull out. Take those to the store too. Take a pic of the brackets so you know which one goes back where so you don't get mixed up. Look at them just a bit before removing & you will see which one goes where. Try not to unscrew any of the threaded piece so you will know how much of the threaded piece stays out on the new one. You can do it! Let me know how it goes or if you have any questions. Joe :0

[@miripagano5205]

thank you

[@VideoJoeKnows]

You're welcome!

[@sharabrown66]

Thanks for the video . I’m going to try this

[@VideoJoeKnows]

So how did it go adjusting your bifold door 4 years ago?!!

[@betsymusicfans]

this is very useful, thanks!

[@lehman527]

Thank you .....Now I can calm my frustrated husband...so he can fix it and get back to March Madness...or I will do it myself....yipee....blessings.

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Awesome! silly basketball! LOL

[@VideoJoeKnows]

@cowlipz Don't call anyone. I know you can do it! Take the door all the way down if you have to, then make your adjustments & reset the door. I'm not sure of your exact issue with the adjustment. If you give me more details I know I can help you out so you can do it yourself.... Joe :0

[@miripagano5205]

have another question so sorry forgot, there are some scratches on one of the bi fold door that was in this condition when i moved into the apartment can i sand it out and paint over it thanks

[@VideoJoeKnows]

miri pagano Depending on how deep the scratch is you might be able to sand it out then repaint with two coats of paint. If the scratch is deep you could get some white latex caulking & put some caulking over it then flatten with a putty knife & then just leave it if it doesn't look too unsightly. Then you wouldn't have to sand, fill, & repaint. Especially if you don't have any matching paint then the white caulking might blend in to a certain extent if your door is white. Good luck with your repair! Joe :0

[@miripagano5205]

thank you and good luck too you also

[@VideoJoeKnows]

Thank you!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

@cowlipz You can do it with a skilsaw. That would be easier. Joe :0

[@VideoJoeKnows]

@betsymusicfans Good luck with adjusting your bi-fold door. I have other bi-fold door videos that may help you further.....they should be close to where you found this one. Have a great week. Joe :0

[@jansen_music]

Thanks wish I had a table saw.

[@georgianna789]

I fixed my door!

[@VideoJoeKnows]

You are awesome for sure! Great job with getting it fixed yourself! Anytime you have a DIY question just ask! I will respond within 3 years next time...LOL

[@jansen_music]

lot harder with carpet........who can i call