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Guide to Sliding Mirror Closet Doors - 2

...2. Slide the door plates over the existing holes, then pre-drill the screw holes with a 1/8" wood drill bit. Next screw the plates to the door.

3. Next in order to help set the track flush with the wall you need to measure the distance between the pre-drilled mounting holes on the upper track and the track valance panel.

4. Align flush to the wall the front of the upper track valence panel. Mark the mounting holes 1 " from the outer closet corners.

5. To keep the track straight across the opening you need to measure the distance from the back of the closet wall and then mark it on the ceiling across from where the opening is.

6. Next locate the closet header across the width of the opening. You can use a stud finder to make it easier. If you can't find the wood header you will need to use anchors to attach.

7. Mark the pre-drill holes in the closet frame then you are ready to fasten your track with 2" screws.

8. Next align the lower track so it is running flush with the wall at both ends and then use your screw to fasten the track through your pre-drilled holes into the floor.

9. You are ready to hang the doors. If the doors are too big get some assistance. Set the upper wheels into the track then clip the bottom of the door into the lower track.

That's it.

As you can see, knowing more about mirror products, and what you need to know about sliding mirror closet doors, will help you when you are making important decisions while you are shopping. You will know that you are not wasting your money on something that is not useful or helpful to you as well.

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