First step: preparation of work
It should be noted that only applies in the sliding door can
be installed yourself, the retractable door asking for work far too important.
Before installing the sliding door, it should prepare the ground, this in order
to better organize the work. Here, this is adapt the door to the doorway for
best results. The ideal is to provide an overlap of the gate over the doorway
at the top and sides, three inches is sufficient. If the doorway already
exists, it will be the door that will fit the dimensions of the latter.
Otherwise, it is advisable to seek advice from a specialist who will assess the
possibility of breaking the wall or partition supposed to receive the sliding
door. Anyway, always follow a set of 3 to 5 mm between the door and the floor.
Second step: the restoration of the door
When choosing to replace its conventional door with a sliding
door, a few tips can keep the same and simply adapting to the system. Begin by
removing the hinges and the lock. And reseal all the holes using wood pulp. If
the type of door allows, one could opt for installing a glass panel at the top
of the door. This will benefit from more light. The glass panel is fixed with
nails glazier at the corners and the sealant. Sand then once the door by means
of sandpaper medium grain before affixing a first coat of paint. Before you
customize everything with a final coat of paint, sanding again, this faith it
using sandpaper grained.
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