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Fixing Up And Beautifying Your Pocket Door Set
If you have a pocket door set in your home, you have something that is considered as quite rare these days, because they were mainly built in the Victorian era. They can still be found in some of the older houses that haven't been completely remodeled. These types of doors are convenient for many reasons, and can be used in several areas of the home. Since that they don't open outwards, they save a lot of space, and if decorated appropriately, they can even be quite hidden from view.
How these types of sliding doors are used within a home is completely up to the residents. Many like to keep their doors open at times, so that the rooms look larger and brighter, however, there are always times when closed doors are best. Closed doors create privacy, and can sometimes give a cozy look to a room. The doors can even be slid behind some furniture if you don't want them to show when they are open.
When the doors slide easily, they can be used as required, however, when they stick and are a hassle to move then they are problematic, and the homeowner may not want to use them. Sometimes they can be so tight that they do not move at all. Below are some ideas on how to solve these common problems.
First of all, you will have to decide where the problem lies, and decide why the doors are not operating. Those that are completely stuck may have come off their rails, and must be reseated. Doors that don't slide easily will also have rail problems. There could be a build up of dirt that is causing hassles, or the rails need to be adjusted.
To fix the tracks, or rails, you will need to be able to access them. This may mean removing the doors. This task, however, is not too difficult, and can be achieved without damaging any parts of the mechanisms. When you are able to get to the rails, the problem may be obvious. Sometimes, all the rails need is a good clean.
While you are inspecting the track, make sure that it is still in good condition and that it is straight. You may also need to tighten the screws with a screwdriver. Now would be a good time as well to replace any missing screws. Check to see if the hardware on the doors are still in reasonable condition, and make adjustments to them if necessary. A bit of lubricant can be of great help as well.
Parts of the home that have been around for a long time get worn, and tatty-looking. You can restore your doors with a bit of paint, or make an attractive painting on the doors themselves. This will look unique and interesting.
Hardware can be purchased for a pocket door set. You can buy new latches and handles in a wide variety of materials. Furthermore, you can consider replacing your old doors with translucent or transparent doors, which allow more light to infiltrate the room.
How these types of sliding doors are used within a home is completely up to the residents. Many like to keep their doors open at times, so that the rooms look larger and brighter, however, there are always times when closed doors are best. Closed doors create privacy, and can sometimes give a cozy look to a room. The doors can even be slid behind some furniture if you don't want them to show when they are open.
When the doors slide easily, they can be used as required, however, when they stick and are a hassle to move then they are problematic, and the homeowner may not want to use them. Sometimes they can be so tight that they do not move at all. Below are some ideas on how to solve these common problems.
First of all, you will have to decide where the problem lies, and decide why the doors are not operating. Those that are completely stuck may have come off their rails, and must be reseated. Doors that don't slide easily will also have rail problems. There could be a build up of dirt that is causing hassles, or the rails need to be adjusted.
To fix the tracks, or rails, you will need to be able to access them. This may mean removing the doors. This task, however, is not too difficult, and can be achieved without damaging any parts of the mechanisms. When you are able to get to the rails, the problem may be obvious. Sometimes, all the rails need is a good clean.
While you are inspecting the track, make sure that it is still in good condition and that it is straight. You may also need to tighten the screws with a screwdriver. Now would be a good time as well to replace any missing screws. Check to see if the hardware on the doors are still in reasonable condition, and make adjustments to them if necessary. A bit of lubricant can be of great help as well.
Parts of the home that have been around for a long time get worn, and tatty-looking. You can restore your doors with a bit of paint, or make an attractive painting on the doors themselves. This will look unique and interesting.
Hardware can be purchased for a pocket door set. You can buy new latches and handles in a wide variety of materials. Furthermore, you can consider replacing your old doors with translucent or transparent doors, which allow more light to infiltrate the room.
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