In the United Kingdom, DIY wardrobe doors can give your storage a clean, uncluttered look.
In the United Kingdom, many homes, especially modern ones, lack storage space. To address this problem, you can create built-in wardrobes. You can install poles for hanging clothes, shoe rests, and shelf systems to store a range of home items. Whatever lies inside the wardrobe, though, you need good-quality doors. The most popular are those that slide rather than open out. For the do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiast in the United Kingdom, these sliding wardrobe doors come in a range of heights, widths, designs, and materials. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose your wardrobe doors from one of the many DIY retailers in the United Kingdom. Among the major stores are Wickes, Homebase, and B & Q. Do not go to a store expecting to see a selection of wardrobe doors, however. Many retailers do not keep them in stock; they place special orders for them. You can also start your search for doors on the Internet using the retailers' websites. The information in the sites usually includes measurements and high-quality photos. (See References.)
2. Measure the area in which you want to build your wardrobe. Your measurements must be completely accurate. Always verify them before placing an order. When you place your order for wardrobe doors, you can add a matching end panel if you need one. Don't worry if your measurements show that your room is not square or that the doors are not high enough to reach the ceiling. You can use opening reducers and spacer blocks to correct these problems. Please note that you have to buy these separately.
3. Buy a fixing kit with your doors. The kit has the fittings that allow your doors to slide open and close. It contains the bottom track for the doors and the upper guide rail. The guide rail comes with attachments to fasten it to the ceiling. Always use the recommended kit because door fixings differ from maker to maker. Make sure the kit is large enough for your DIY project. If in doubt, speak to the retailer. Please note that the kit does not contain opening reducers and spacer blocks.
4. Install the doors in your wardrobe as the last step in building your wardrobe. In other words, when everything for your DIY project arrives, put the doors to one side. Your first tasks are to build the opening for the doors and fix the bottom track and upper guide rail in place. Never deviate from the instructions that come with the fixing kit. Use a level to ensure the bottom track and guide rail are horizontal. Check the accuracy of all measurements.
5. Place the top of the wardrobe door into the upper guide rail. Put the door into place on the bottom track. You can raise or lower the height of the door to ensure it fits perfectly and runs smoothly. Make such adjustments by using a cross-head screwdriver to turn the screws on the metal plates that hold the bottom wheels in place. With most doors, you twist the screws clockwise to raise them and anti-clockwise to lower them. The instructions that come with the doors confirm this.
6. Ensure the doors continue to run smoothly by adjusting the height if necessary. To make adjustments, see step 5. Clean the bottom track and upper guide rail regularly. Most DIY wardrobe doors bought in the United Kingdom are durable. Simply wipe them down with a soft cloth from time to time. If the doors are glass, use a proprietary mirror or glass cleaner.
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