Ways to repair a sliding wardrobe, detailed instructions

In recent years, wardrobes have become a piece of furniture that can be found in homes of people with different levels of material wealth. You can choose a cheap model made from budget materials, or opt for premium closets. But, unfortunately, the risk of damage to one of the structural elements is present in models of any quality, so it is important to understand how do-it-yourself sliding wardrobe repair is carried out.

Design

The demand for the sliding wardrobe is so high that there is hardly a furniture store where at least one model of such an interior item for residential and office premises is not represented. And all because such products, as in the photo, have a certain design feature - a way to open doors. The facades do not open up, but move on rollers in different directions along the profiles mounted on the top and bottom of the cabinet. This design is called the compartment mechanism and increases the level of spaciousness of the cabinets of the premium class, allowing you to fit such furniture even in a tiny room.

The sliding wardrobe consists of such basic elements:

• box with shelves and drawers;
• sliding system;
• accessories and fittings.

The cabinet itself consists of an external box of the correct geometric shape. Most of the models sold are rectangular in shape with angles of 90 degrees. The stiffness of the box must be high, otherwise it will lead over time, the fasteners will weaken and the product will need repair. The box can have legs or rest on the base with the whole bottom. Doors have a frame made of metal profile, which is fixed to the door using fasteners. Top and bottom rollers are attached to the canvas. The main load during operation is experienced by the lower rollers and the lower guide attached to the frame of the product. It is these parts that more often than others require repair work.

What to do if the sliding door closes for some reason? Where to start repairing the doors of the closet? First of all, it is necessary to identify the main cause of the failure, which will solve the problem as quickly as possible and without additional material costs. We describe the most frequent breakdowns and how to eliminate them.

Failure options and solutions

If the door is out of order, do not rush to contact the highly paid masters. In a large number of cases, the cause of the breakdown can be identified and eliminated independently.

Most often, the repair of a sliding wardrobe at home is required because this piece of furniture:

• frame elements break down;
• mechanical components fail: guides, rollers are broken, torn from the facade or side wall of the loop. It is often required to repair a sliding wardrobe by replacing the rollers;
• glass or mirror is damaged. In the manufacture of premium sliding door wardrobes, mirrored facades are often used. It is quite possible to damage them during careless operation.

Wireframe elements

If during operation one of the elements of its frame breaks down, for example, a scratch appears on a shelf, it can be restored. To do this, you will need to dismantle the old hinges, remove the shelf, sand it and cover it with paint and varnish in the place of a direct defect. If the accessory of internal filling, for example, a hanger, accessories or a leg, has fallen into disrepair, then the broken part will need to be replaced. Often it is necessary to replace the mirror in the closets.

Mechanical components

DIY repair of a sliding door wardrobe is quite real, if you clearly indicate the cause of the problem. We describe the main mechanical components, the damage of which entails malfunctioning of the model.

Contaminated grooves in the guides

Often repairs are required due to clogged grooves in the guides. Such a problem entails difficulties when moving the cabinet doors to the side. It is possible to fix the problem by cleaning the groove of the lower guide with a medium hard fabric. If necessary, it can be moistened with soapy water.

Preventive measures (timely removal of dust, dirt) will allow you to easily use the sliding system for as long as possible.

Incorrect installation of guides

If the guides are not installed correctly, even premium cabinets may need repairs. Doors will eventually have to be moved sideways not so smoothly. They can also fall out of the rails, as the roller will slip out. You will have to dismantle the doors, and then the guides, to install them correctly.

Loose door closure

If, after some time after assembly, the doors no longer close tightly, you will need to determine the cause of this problem. Perhaps the design is full of things and some wardrobe item simply prevents the door from closing. Check the contents of the cabinet. If these concerns have not been confirmed, a thorough repair of the sliding doors will be required.

Doors may not fit snugly against the side wall due to a broken retainer. If the stopper fell out or moved, it should be returned to its place. For the best result, it is worth putting it on a resistant adhesive, strengthening the grip with a press.

Roller adjustment

When operating premium cabinets with three doors, it is important to monitor the quality of the rollers. Without timely adjustment, they can quickly become unusable. If there is a gap, peel off the buffer tape in the corner of the facade, and then turn the screw clockwise. This will eliminate the gap from the bottom. If the slot is on top, the screw is turned counterclockwise.

Squeak when moving the door

Squeaks and other noises during the movement of the door indicate a curvature of the roller, which will have to be replaced. You can do this yourself, the main thing is to choose a part similar in operational parameters for replacement.

But before replacing the roller, you should try to solve the problem with a few drops of engine oil. Perhaps dropping them into the mechanism you thereby solve the problem and do not have to purchase new expensive parts.

Roller failure

If the roller is damaged during furniture operation, it is necessary to replace it, since this unit will not work to be repaired. Remove the door, and the features of this operation will determine the type of sliding system.

It is better to dismantle the door leaf with a partner, because when it is lifted, the spring mechanism in the lower rollers pushes the wheel out. You will need to gently hold it.

Replacing the Mirror Part

Often during operation, mirrors are damaged in the compartment door 3 doors. If the mirror insert of the facade is damaged, you will need to disassemble its frame. It is made either of aluminum and is fixed to four screws located at the end of the doors under the dust brush, or of steel and is fixed to four roller mechanisms located on the back of the doors.

To repair the sliding door wardrobe and replace the mirror, you will need a screwdriver or screwdriver. The first thing to do is to remove the door, for which it will be necessary to disconnect the stopper. Only after the door is removed and placed in a horizontal position, you can start replacing the mirror.

Carrying out the work is slow, since replacing the mirror in the cabinet is a painstaking process. Door assembly after repair, which involves replacing the mirror, should be carried out in the reverse order.

Video

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