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How to fix cavity sliding door not level?

I have a cavity sliding door which is not level. You can notice a gap at the top left hand side of the door. When you close the door it won’t stay shut but has a tendency to roll back. I have a small flat spanner for the top nuts, left side and right side. Only problem is, which one do I turn to get the top left level and which one to turn to level the bottom left hand side of the door.

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JacobZ

Hi @chrisforuch,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

It really depends on how far from the ground each side of the door is.

Bringing the left side up will level out both the top and bottom by raising the left side of the door. Lowering the right side will level out both the top and bottom by lowering the right side of the door.

Typically, you want around 10mm of clearance to the ground, so if the left side of the door is about 10mm from the ground, bring the right side down. If the right side of the door is about 10mm from the ground, bring the left side up.

Let me know what you think and if you require further clarification, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

chrisforuch

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/44327#Comment_44327

Hi Jacob, Thanks for getting back to me. Is there a good video that I can watch ? I adjusted the left side nut anticlockwise. The door started to level, then I might have gone wrong by doing the same on the right side nut and noticed that the bottom right of the bottom of the door was tight to push back into the cavity. Then I adjusted the nut on the right side clockwise, am I doing it correctly? When I close it the door doesn’t roll back and remains shut. The bottom right still looks like it rubs slightly on the bottom when it passes through the plastic white wedge. Look to any suggestions thanks.🙏

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/84306#Comment_84306

Hello @chrisforuch

I'm sorry but I'm unaware of any sliding door adjustment videos. However, your adjustments seem to be having an impact on the doors balance. I suggest turning the right nut clockwise to pull the door up and doing the same for left hand side. it will have to be a matter of testing various heights to see which adjustment works best for you.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

chrisforuch

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/107167#Comment_107167

Many thanks.

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