How to Get Bi-Fold Doors to Line Up

Line Up Height

• 1

  Grip the bottom of the door. Lift. Move the bottom pivot out of the bracket.

• 2

  Twist the pivot clockwise to raise the door. Twist it counterclockwise to lower the door.

• 3

  Lower the pivot into the bracket. Release the door.

Level

• 4

  Twist the top pivot bracket screw loose.

• 5

  Move the bracket back and forth along the track until the door is level.

• 6

  Tighten the screw.

Install Aligner

• 7

  Sit inside the closet. Close the doors fully.

• 8

  Place an aligner level on the doors. An aligner consists of two pieces. It forces the center of two bi-fold door panels to meet in the middle. One aligner piece should sit on the edge of one door with the other piece on the opposite door.

• 9

  Position the aligner 6 to 12 inches from the floor.

• 10

  Hook the aligner pieces together.

• 11

  Tighten the screws.

• 12

  Open the doors and step outside. Close the doors. If the doors do not close tightly and have an even reveal between them, reposition the aligner.