Remove Sliding Closet Door Handle

Removing the existing handle and it s correlating hardware is a simple matter of unscrewing the existing fittings.

Remove sliding closet door handle.

Unscrew these using a drill or screwdriver and remove the hardware. Every sliding door is set up slightly differently but almost all of them can be removed by following a few simple steps. Most of the time the door will pop right off. In this video we show how to remove a sliding closet door facebook.

First loosen the brackets at the top of each door with a flathead or philips head screwdriver. Find the screws on the side of the door that secure the latch plate. Once this is complete repeat the process with the inside closet door. Find an allen wrench that fits the screw by trying each different size in the set until.

Step 1 remove existing pull. This screw holds. Then angle the door towards you and pull gently detaching the door from its top track. There are generally two screws that secure the pull to the door and two for the lock latch on the door frame.

Remove the outside closet door by first sliding the door to the center of the track. Then try lifting it up a little and pulling it towards you. Take out the screws then carefully pry off the plate with a flat head screwdriver. Examine the edge of the door handle s metal plate on the interior side of the door looking for a hidden recessed screw.

Next carefully lift the door up at a slight angle to remove the bottom rollers from the track. Remove the latch mechanism if you re installing a new handle.