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The sliding wardrobe doors fly out, fly off, jump off, go out, come off the skids. Correct fastening, installation

Roller brackets modern cabinets divided into support and suspension. For the first, the wheels are located at the bottom of the door, for the second, they move along the upper rail. sliding mechanism it is more complicated than ordinary loops and requires more attention than swing wardrobes. We will tell you how the wardrobe doors are adjusted at home, and you can do it yourself without calling the master.

Adjustment of the support bracket is made with one screw

Common system failures

The sliding wardrobe system consists of one or more leaves that move by means of rollers along the running guides fixed from the bottom and top of the wardrobe. To prevent the doors from hitting the walls, stoppers are provided in the design.

With prolonged use, the following problems occur:

  • the door sagged over time;
  • the stoppers are worn out or displaced;
  • sash warped;
  • there were uncharacteristic sounds when closing and opening doors;
  • when exposed, the canvas flew off the guides;
  • the sashes began to adjoin loosely.

With such a quantity possible faults, it’s better not to call the wizard, but to learn how to set it up with your own hands.

Diagram of the door device

Door connection

Over time, the sash can sag and close loosely. Because of this, clothes can be soaked unpleasant odors, fall out. So that they do not open by themselves, it is enough to adjust the two elements.

Showing Schlegel

Adjustment of doors with lower rollers (Raumplus, Absolut, Aristo, Krauss) is carried out in several stages:

  1. First of all, it is necessary to unstick the fleecy seal located at the end of the sash on the left side. You don't need to tear it off completely. It is enough to peel off the tape by 30 cm.
  2. There should be two adjustment holes and a bracket under the seal. Adjustment is carried out using a hexagon.
  3. Turning the adjusting bolt clockwise raises the blade, while turning it counterclockwise lowers it.

Slowly but surely, more and more space in our homes is occupied by wardrobes. They captivate with their beauty, spaciousness and functionality. Unlike their swing counterparts, they do not take up much space when opened. They can be placed in the pantry and even on the balcony.

Sliding wardrobe with sliding mechanism

Over time, pleasant impressions evaporate at the sight of skewed, almost falling out doors. Accuracy and care during operation will help to avoid these problems. Proper assembly is also very important.

Scheme of the device of the aluminum lower support system of compartment doors

If there are the slightest omissions during the assembly process, then they will definitely appear during operation. If you need to adjust the sliding wardrobe doors, and you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to immediately seek help from professionals.

Scheme of the design of the lower support system of compartment doors

Device diagram aluminum doors coupe with top suspension

Advice. Save the contact details of the team that installed the furniture. If there are problems, you can contact them for troubleshooting.

For a person who is used to doing everything around the house on his own, adjusting the “coupe” is quite within his power. In most cases, malfunctions occur in moving mechanisms. The mirrors may also need to be replaced. In both cases, you will need to remove the door. It's better to do it together. First, lift up until the lower rollers are out of the track. If there are stoppers, open them. Depending on the type: snap off or rotate around the axis. Pull over and pull down with a brace.

You may need a set of screwdrivers and a hex wrench to adjust the closet doors.

If the compartment door spontaneously opens slightly and does not adhere tightly to the cabinet wall, then the problem is in the door stopper

If you notice that the cabinet door does not close tightly and rolls back, you need to adjust the locking stopper.


To install the stopper, you will need to remove the doors and dismantle the lower rail, since the stopper must be installed through its end

Eliminate door skew

If the closet door closes skewed, then the problem is in the adjusting screws

One of the most common varieties repair work- skew. You can observe the gap from above or below between the door leaf and the side of the cabinet with the door closed.

Door height adjustment scheme

This happens due to the loosening of the clamping of the adjusting screw, which is responsible for the strictly vertical arrangement of the sidewall of the cabinet.


By turning the key clockwise or counterclockwise, the door is adjusted, as a result of which its side can be lowered or raised

Turning the adjusting bolt changes the position of the door leaf

Adjusting the side edges of the doors

If, after closing the closet, the door is not tightly pressed against the frame, then in addition you need to adjust the horizontal door travel

If a gap remains after removing the skew, the abutment must be adjusted. The bracket is also located at the bottom of the canvas or in its center. By rotating it, you can bring the sash closer to the side

To reduce impacts when closing and opening sliding type door panels, a rubberized pad can be glued to each door leaf.

Correction of a malfunction when the doors came off the guide

It happens that the wheel comes off the guide. Before you fix the problem, you need to determine the cause of the occurrence.


Doors are installed first in the upper guide, and then the lower roller goes into the track of the lower guide

Adjustment of doors in the event of extraneous noise

Adjusting the upper roller mechanism will help get rid of unpleasant noise, for this you will need to remove the sash from the guides and tighten the mount.

Creaking, noise and rattle appear when the moving mechanisms are dry and the fasteners loosen from vibration.


To eliminate noise, it is necessary to adjust the roller mechanism, which ensures smooth movement of the sash

With a high-quality installation, the sliding wardrobe doors move smoothly, without jerking, and are pressed tightly against the end of the cabinet without additional effort.

Video: How to adjust the sliding wardrobe doors yourself

Sliding system wardrobes last years have become a piece of furniture that can be found in the homes of people with different levels of material wealth. You can choose a cheap model made from budget materials, or opt for premium wardrobes. But, unfortunately, the risk of damaging one of the structural elements is present in models of any quality, so it is important to understand how do-it-yourself wardrobe repair is carried out.

The demand for sliding wardrobes is so high that there is hardly a furniture store where at least one model of such an interior item for residential and office premises is not presented. And all because such products, as in the photo, have a certain design feature - a way to open doors. The facades do not swing open, but move around on rollers in different directions along the profiles mounted on top and bottom of the cabinet. This design is called a compartment mechanism and increases the level of spaciousness of premium class wardrobes, allowing such furniture to fit even in a tiny room.

The sliding wardrobe consists of the following main elements:

  • box with shelves and drawers;
  • sliding system;
  • components and accessories.

The locker itself consists of an outer box of regular geometric shape. Most of the models sold are in the shape of a rectangle with 90 degree corners. The rigidity of the box must be high, otherwise it will lead over time, the fasteners will loosen and the product will need to be repaired. The box can have legs or rest on the base with the whole bottom. The doors are framed metal profile, which is fixed on the door using fasteners. Rollers are attached to the canvas at the top and bottom. The main load during operation is experienced by the lower rollers and on the lower guide attached to the frame of the product. It is these parts that most often require repair work.

What to do if the wardrobe breaks for some reason? How to start repairing wardrobe doors? First of all, it is necessary to identify the main cause of the breakdown, which will solve the problem as quickly as possible and without additional material costs. We describe the most common breakdowns and how to fix them.

Breakdown options and solutions

If the door is out of order, do not rush to contact highly paid craftsmen. In most cases, you can identify the cause of the breakdown and fix it yourself.

Most often, a wardrobe repair at home is required because this piece of furniture has:

  • frame elements break;
  • mechanical components fail: guides, rollers are broken, torn off from the facade or side wall of the loop. Very often it is required to repair the wardrobe by replacing the rollers;
  • broken glass or mirror. In the manufacture of premium wardrobes, mirrored facades are often used. It is quite possible to damage them with careless operation.

Frame elements

If one of the elements of its frame breaks during operation, for example, a scratch appears on the shelf, it can be restored. To do this, you will need to dismantle the old hinges, remove the shelf, sand it and cover it with paint and varnish in the place of the direct defect. If an accessory of internal filling has become unusable, for example, a hanger, accessories or a leg, in this case the broken part will need to be replaced. It is often necessary to replace the mirror in wardrobes.

Frame elements

A simple metal corner will help strengthen the cabinet frame.

Mechanical components

Do-it-yourself wardrobe repair is quite real, if you clearly identify the cause of the problem. Let us describe the main mechanical components, the damage of which entails failures in the operation of the model.

Contamination of the grooves in the guides

Often repairs are required due to clogged grooves in the guides. Such a problem entails difficulties in moving the cabinet doors to the side. You can fix the problem by cleaning the bottom rail groove with a medium-hard cloth. If necessary, it can be moistened with soapy water.

Preventive measures (timely removal of dust, dirt) will allow you to use the sliding system for as long as possible without any problems.

Over time, dirt can accumulate in the guides, which can be easily removed with a soft cloth.

Incorrect installation of guides

If the rails are installed incorrectly, repairs may even be necessary for premium sliding wardrobes. Over time, the doors will have to be moved to the side not so smoothly. They can also fall out of the guides, as the roller will slip out. You will have to dismantle the doors and then the rails to install them correctly.

Proper installation of guides

Poor closing of doors

If, some time after assembly, the doors no longer close tightly, you will need to determine the cause of this problem. Perhaps the design is overflowing with things and some item of clothing simply prevents the door from closing. Check the contents of the closet. If these fears are not confirmed, a thorough repair of sliding doors will be required.

The doors may not fit snugly against the side wall due to a broken latch. If the stopper has fallen out or moved, it should be returned to its place. For the best result, it is worth putting it on a resistant glue, strengthening the grip with a press.

Stopper installation

Roller misalignment

When using premium sliding wardrobes with three doors, it is important to monitor the quality of the rollers. Without timely misalignment, they can quickly become unusable. If there is a gap, peel off the buffer tape at the corner of the facade, and then turn the screw clockwise. This will eliminate the gap at the bottom. If the slot is on top, then the screw is turned counterclockwise.

Creaking sound when moving the door

Squeaks and other noises during the movement of the door indicate a curvature of the roller, which will have to be replaced. You can do this yourself, the main thing is to choose a replacement part that is similar in terms of operational parameters.

But before replacing the roller, you should try to solve the problem with a few drops of engine oil. Perhaps by dropping them into the mechanism, you thereby solve the problem and do not have to purchase new expensive parts.

Roller failure

If the roller is damaged during the operation of the furniture, you need to replace it, since this unit cannot be repaired. Remove the door, and the features of this operation will determine the type of sliding system.

Work sequence Type of sliding system
Aluminum Steel
Dismantling door leaf from guides Raise the door, pull the lower wheels out of the guide. Next, slide the lower part towards you and pull the canvas out of the upper profile. Sliding systems of this type almost always have special locks on the mechanism with a wheel on the back of the facade. In some models, it is enough to turn the lever, in others - to move it to the side. After that, the facade can be dismantled from the guides.
Inspection of the wheel and dismantling of the roller Turn the screw at the bottom of the front on the front side using a hexagon. When unscrewing the fixing screws, do not forget to hold the door frame, as it may move apart.
Installing a new clip The same hexagon will help to fix the new roller in place of the old one. The new roller mechanism is twisted with a hexagon, holding the door frames.

It is better to dismantle the door leaf with a partner, because when it is raised, the spring mechanism in the lower rollers pushes the wheel outward. You will need to carefully hold it.

Elements of the roller system

Very popular today wardrobes, they become indispensable for storing large wardrobes of clothes.

  1. They have a beautiful appearance.
  2. Roomy.
  3. They don't take up much space.
  4. Inconspicuous and harmoniously complement the overall interior of the room.
  5. They have a sliding door closer that allows you to easily close and open them; the presence of an auto-closer in the closet makes it more practical and modern.

The sliding wardrobe fits perfectly into the hallway, into the bedroom, into the children's room.

wardrobe problems

Purchasing a new closet in an apartment or Vacation home I want it to last as long as possible. But even high-quality and expensive models cease to please the eye over time and lose their original appearance.

Self-adjusting wardrobe doors

The thing is that any furniture, and to a greater extent, cabinets, tend to loosen. This may be caused by incorrect initial assembly and installation, or by moving the furniture to a new location (to another room or apartment).

Then there are situations when urgent adjustment of wardrobe doors is required. There is nothing super complicated in this matter and, after reading a little additional information on how to adjust the wardrobe doors, you can successfully cope with the task left on your own without calling the master at home and spending extra money.

Adjusting hinges on cabinet doors: basic principles

The main problems that arise with wardrobe doors are that during the operation of the furniture, the following occurs:

  • their distortion;
  • doors no longer close tightly;
  • the appearance of extraneous noise when opening and closing the doors of the cabinet;
  • partial prolapse of the valves.

You can learn how to adjust the door in the wardrobe yourself if you read the relevant information or watch the video tutorial. Then the setup will not be difficult and will not take much time.

Before adjusting the cabinet door, it is necessary to prepare the tools necessary for adjustment (you may need a glue moment, a stopper, an adjusting hex key for furniture, a set of screwdrivers of various sizes). After preparing everything you need, you can proceed directly to fixing the existing problems.

How to fix skewed wardrobe doors yourself

When setting up the mechanism of cabinets, you need to be guided by the following scheme for performing step-by-step actions.

  1. Release the bracket located at the bottom of both sides of the cabinets from the tape (while trying to maintain its integrity).
  2. Loosen the lower adjusting screw with a hexagon.
  3. By turning the key, you should lower or raise the structure, thus establishing the correct position of the door in the cabinet.

If the doors don't close properly

Such a defect occurs over time and is associated with long-term operation of the wardrobe with a built-in closer. To adjust cabinet hinges:

  • place the door so that it completely and tightly closes the cabinet;
  • mark the places where the center of the roller should be located;
  • using any sharp object, take the door to the side, move the stopper in such a way that its middle enters exactly into the mark.

If the doors creak

Comfortable use of furniture should be devoid of extraneous noise. If such a problem occurs, you need to adjust the roller mechanism from above. For this:

  • remove the door leaf;
  • tighten the fastener on the retractable side.

Roller overhangs must remain identical. The absence of them from either side provokes the appearance of an unpleasant creaking of the doors.

If the doors fall out

Contamination of the roller mechanism

Door leaves fall out if:

  • the roller mechanism is clogged;
  • cabinet overloaded;
  • no stopper.

In order to eliminate the trouble, you need:

  • clean the rollers of debris (if any);
  • get rid of unnecessary and unnecessary things;
  • install the missing element of the sliding mechanism.

In order to adjust the cabinet doors yourself, you can view the corresponding video or read the instructions on how to do it correctly. If your own strength is not enough, then a specialist will help you to tell how to adjust the hinges of the cabinet and help to cope with the problem.

How to prevent loosening of doors

You can prevent loosening of cabinet doors if:

  • choose high-quality furniture models made of durable materials
  • after purchase, you need to make sure that the cabinet is complete, if you find a defective doors or hinges, you should contact the seller in order to replace the goods;
  • initially assemble the furniture correctly, strictly following all the points of the assembly instructions; not knowing how to adjust the cabinet doors, as well as in the absence of skills self assembly you can watch the corresponding video or order a paid service by a specialist;
  • lubricate creaking doors in a timely manner, tighten loose bolts;
  • do not overload the cabinet with unnecessary things, as this provokes its overload and disables the door leaves.

By following the simple rules for choosing, purchasing, assembling and operating a cabinet, you can significantly extend its service life.

Sliding wardrobes are a worthy replacement for typical wardrobe wardrobes. Among the advantages of such furniture are its stylish exterior, the ability to accommodate a significant number of different things and the ability to install anywhere in the apartment. But for a pleasant and long-term operation of this piece of furniture, periodic adjustment of the sliding wardrobe doors is required, which will significantly reduce the likelihood of breakdowns.

The compartment doors become loose due to the vibration that appears in the process of opening / closing the doors, as well as due to the abrasion of the movable rollers. And you can adjust the doors for the sliding wardrobe yourself, without resorting to the help of specialists.

Warping of the canvas occurs due to the settling of the door on one of its sides. It is not difficult to notice the problem: it is clearly visible in the gap at the top (bottom) between the end part of the locked sash and the side rack of the cabinet. Trouble is caused by an unscrewing adjusting screw, which thereby violates the vertical position of the side border of the doors.

It is not difficult to align the canvases and eliminate their distortion - the instruction will help.

  1. First, a bracket with two screws is found: its location is at the bottom of the side end of the door or under the glued intermediate tape (the fasteners will be found if the tape is lifted and moved).
  2. Next, with suitable parameters, the key is stuck into the lower adjustment screw of the bracket (its slot looks like a recessed hexagon).
  3. By turning the key clockwise or counterclockwise, you can adjust the doors. As a result, the side edge of the canvas falls or rises. It is worth knowing that one completed rotation with a key allows you to move the canvas vertically by 1 mm.

This saves the canvas from warping and the formation of a gap, while not forgetting about the selection of the correct position of the sliding canvases: the sliding wardrobe doors will be adjusted if, in the closed state, the end part and the side rack of the wardrobe are parallel to each other.

It is worth remembering that the gap between the lower edge of the sash and the guide should not exceed 6 mm.

Getting rid of loose sliding doors

The absence of a tight abutment of the sashes to the side wall and the presence of their slight rollback is created, most often, by a scanty, and therefore visually invisible, slope of the floor covering. And the closet door doesn't close tightly. Adjusting the locking stopper will help align it. This is achieved by sequentially performing the following steps:

  • installing the doors so that each leans tightly against the side of the cabinet;
  • a mark made with a marker on the lower guide at the point corresponding to the center of the roller (left or right - will help determine the position and direction of the corrected canvas);
  • by moving the sliding doors to the side and then moving the stopper with any suitable rod so that the center of the latch is aligned with the already marked point.

The correct installation of the stopper will be indicated by the door roller rolled onto it, which will be fixed in the required position. The door will stick tightly to the side edge of the cabinet.

Cancellation of extraneous noise

Cabinet doors should move smoothly and silently. The occurrence of third-party noises, grinding during the movement of the wings along the upper rail indicate the unscrewing of the fasteners and warping of the rollers in the upper part of the cabinet.

Adjusting the top roller mechanism will fix the problem. To do this, remove the sash from the guides and tighten the fasteners, while taking into account the uniformity of the overhangs of the rollers on both sides of the sliding canvases.

Elimination of fragmentary leaflet prolapse

If the canvas falls off the lower guide, the reason, most often, lies in the ingress of dust and litter into the rail. At the same time, the lower wheel runs over the compacted debris, causing the door to rise and move to the side.

It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the furniture and clean its parts from dust and litter. This is especially true for wheels. Garbage from hair, scraps of animal hair is wound around them and can disable the entire mechanism. To change unusable wheels, you should remove the door, put a spare option and adjust it accurately. This is not difficult to do, but it can sometimes be difficult for home craftsmen to find the appropriate type of spare parts.

Often found and deflection of the frame of sliding doors. Excessive filling of the wardrobe with things and various objects, as well as their inaccurate folding on the shelves, lead to such a breakdown. This contributes to the stalling of the guides and the loss of the blade. For troubleshooting and adjustment correct operation the sash should be unfastened, carefully straightened and inserted into its original place.

Often the door slides off the rail. This happens if there is no stopper. By installing the limiter, it is easy to adjust the door and fix the problem.

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