Removing Interior Sliding Doors

Removing a sliding glass door may seem like a daunting task but once you ve learned the basic process it might be easier than you initially thought.

Removing interior sliding doors.

Remove the sliding door panel. With the right tools and instructions installing adjusting or removing sliding doors is a cinch. If your sliding glass doors don t have the screen door then you may move on to the next step. Use a philips head screwdriver to remove the interior casing or trim.

Also remove the head stop the decorative trim at the top of the door frame. You will find this on the inner side of the door. Removing a sliding patio door is only moderately challenging but by using the tools and steps below you can remove one with little difficulty. There are many reasons you may need to remove a sliding glass door including repairing or replacing panes restoring the proper slide or moving large objects like furniture.

How would i go about getting someone to remove these doors plus the top. I would need someone to shorten down the top of the door frame as currently its longer to suit the sliding doors in a t shape. Remove any dirt beforehand. Open the door and ask your helper to slightly lift the screen door.

Most sliding closet doors have a track on which the door glides back and forth. Step 1 unscrew the interior casing or trim since sliding doors are generally heavy with a considerable width of six to eight feet you might need to ask for help from a friend when lifting it out. 2 removing the screen door start with the removal of the screen door. Be careful as you go so you don t damage the material.