After the doors are hanging install the center guide on the floor to keep the doors in line.
How to install sliding closet door handles.
If the header is out of level as it was in this video use an appropriately sized shim at the high end and then use liquid shim pl pro in globs on the underside of the track.
Lock a forstner bit the same size as the circular pull into the chuck of your drill.
To install the doors install the track on the top of the door s frame.
Transfer the depth measurement to the drill bit at the drilling end and moving toward the drill.
To install sliding closet doors start by screwing the top track into position at the top of your door with the track facing down.
To install decorative pulls mark a comfortable height on the face of the guide door centered is usually best for ease of use.
Set the drill speed to 450.
For the inside handle keep in mind that the door is wider than the opening.
Next screw the bottom track into place or glue it down if your floor is made of concrete.
Attach the hangers to the tops of the doors.
Attach with 1 1 2 inch screws.
Install track tight to one side so the roller wheels can slip into the other side.
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Hold the drill bit up to the door.
Tip the doors to hook the hangers onto the track.
Place the outside handle near the edge of the door as you would any handle or door knob.
Hold the hardware in place marking the holes.
The center of the handle should be about 36 inches from the bottom of the door.
The hardware kit specifies the exact locations.
If your kit doesn t include a handle you can buy one and either screw or bolt it to the door.