Automatic sliding doors are a great way to add a touch of luxury to your home. They’re also
relatively easy to install, as long as you have the right tools and know-how. In this blog post,
we’ll walk you through the process of fitting an automatic sliding door, step-by-step. By the
end, you’ll be an expert!
Tools You Will Need:
– Tape measure
– Level
– Drill
– Screws
– Hinges
– Automatic door opener kit (including motors, brackets, control panel, etc.)
1. The first thing you need to do is measure the opening for your door. Measure the width
and height of the space in which the door will slide. Make sure to take into account any
obstacles like molding or thresholds. Once you have your measurements, write them down
or enter them into a drawing program so that you can reference them later.
2. Next, use yourlevelto mark out where the door will hang. It’s important that your door is
level so that it slides open and closed smoothly. Use a pencil to lightly mark out the top
corners of your doorframe. Then, use your drillto create pilot holes for your screws.
3. Once you have your pilot holes drilled, it’s time to start attaching hinges. Start with the
top hinge and work your way down. Make sure that each hinge is level before moving on to
the next one. Once all of the hinges are in place, check that they are level one last time. If
everything looks good, move on to step 4!
4. Now it’s time to install the automatic sliding door opener kit. This will usually include a
motor, brackets, and a control panel. Begin by following the instructions included in your
kit—every model is slightly different so it’s important that you read carefully! Generally
speaking, you will need to mount the motor above the doorframe and then attach the
brackets to the underside of the door itself. The final step is to wire everything up according
to the instructions in your kit and then test it out to make sure it works properly.
5. And that’s it! Just close up any gaps around your new automatic sliding door with some
weatherstripping and you’re good to go! ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF NEVER HAVING TO
OPEN A DOOR AGAIN!
Automatic sliding doors are a great way add a touch of luxury (and convenience!) To your
home. Luckily, they’re not too difficult to install as long as you have all of the right tools and
know-how. We hope that this blog post has been helpful in walking you through the process
of fitting an automatic sliding door from start to finish, but if you prefer to have a group of
professionals supply and fit your new Automatic sliding doors in York and Hull, just call us at
Gem Automatic doors for a free visit and quotation.