Remove the casing trim on one side of the wall in which the pocket door is recessed. Use a utility knife to cleanly cut the paint line between the wall and the trim, then slip a flat pry bar behind the trim and gently pry it away from the wall.
Remove any door stop or other trim, followed by the doorjamb on the same side of the pocket door. You may need to remove part of the doorjamb on top as well. This should allow for a bit better access to the pocket in which the door is recessed.
Pull the door closed. Tilt the door toward you and into the room, and lift the door rollers out of the track.
Place the door on its side and inspect the condition of the rollers. If the rollers are damaged or do not roll smoothly, replace the rollers. If the rollers appear to be in good condition, apply a drop or two of multipurpose oil to each of the rollers at their axles.
Tighten the mounting screws of the rolling track within the pocket and the doorway with a screwdriver. Inspect the track for any debris or defects that might impinge the movement of the rollers.
Reposition the door into the door opening and place the rollers back into the track. Adjust the height of the rollers as they connect to the door with an open-end wrench so that the door is not binding against the track.
Replace the doorjamb, stops and the casing by tacking the existing nails into place with a hammer.
Try putting some WD40 on the track and wheels that should do it
Remove the casing trim on one side of the wall in which the pocket door is recessed. Use a utility knife to cleanly cut the paint line between the wall and the trim, then slip a flat pry bar behind the trim and gently pry it away from the wall.
Remove any door stop or other trim, followed by the doorjamb on the same side of the pocket door. You may need to remove part of the doorjamb on top as well. This should allow for a bit better access to the pocket in which the door is recessed.
Pull the door closed. Tilt the door toward you and into the room, and lift the door rollers out of the track.
Place the door on its side and inspect the condition of the rollers. If the rollers are damaged or do not roll smoothly, replace the rollers. If the rollers appear to be in good condition, apply a drop or two of multipurpose oil to each of the rollers at their axles.
Tighten the mounting screws of the rolling track within the pocket and the doorway with a screwdriver. Inspect the track for any debris or defects that might impinge the movement of the rollers.
Reposition the door into the door opening and place the rollers back into the track. Adjust the height of the rollers as they connect to the door with an open-end wrench so that the door is not binding against the track.
Replace the doorjamb, stops and the casing by tacking the existing nails into place with a hammer.
Mogie,
Your answer is amazing. So detailed, makes me feel like I could do it myself! (though I plan on roping in my husband and possibly my son, too.)
Thank you so very much, I truly appreciate it! Sue
Hi Sue!
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