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Default Bifold Door Pivot Issue

James Harvey wrote:
Hi All,

The bottom door pivot is angled outwards to get the front of the door
close to the trim at the bottom of the door when it's closed.
Otherwise there will be a large gap between the front of the door and
the trim at the bottom.

It works fine as is, but it's quite visible and ugly. I can't
straighten it and move closer to the outside or I'll have to screw
into the edge of the drywall with the outer mounting hole. I can't
use the floor mounting hole because there is porcelain tile beneath
it.

What can I do about this? Any help appreciated.


The top and bottom pivot holes should be the aligned with the center of the
track. The center of the track should be the same distance from the trim
along its entire length.

Your bracket is angled because it is improperly installed; either the back
screw is loose or there is something under the bracket pushing it out (looks
like there is). It maybe that it is resting on drywall and part of the
drywall has failed. Remove the bracket and either pack out where it is to go
or remove more...your goal is to have it sit flush and perpendicular to the
wall and to screw firmly to it. Use longer screws if needed to get into
solid wood.

It isn't hard to drill a hole in tile for the end screw but if the bracket
is tightly screwed to the wall you probaly won't need the end screw. Better
with, can work without.

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