Keep Bifold Closet Door Knobs from Loosening
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2014
- Here's the reason why the knobs on bifold doors loosen and tear out over time -- and a simple, inexpensive way to prevent it from happening!
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Your technique is solid. This has been an annoyance for quite a while, but NOT anymore. Thank you for sharing!
Amazing... I had 3 closets that all had the "loose knob" problem. After spending $2.50 to buy the PVC tubing, all knobs are firmly in-place.
This works!!!!
Excellent! I have this exact problem and I would never have thought of this. Precise instructions at a good pace, not too slow or too fast.
Dude your a genius. Jus went bought this stuff an it’s fixed. Theses doors are made so cheaply it’s awfully ashamed they make em like this but man you saved me !
This is an awesome video. It's a pet peeve of mine that those knobs always end up wiggling around. Thank you so much for sharing!! Blessings to you my dear. Very well articulated.
We followed you video to move the knob to the location shown here. The builders had the knob in one of the solid ends of the door but you couldn't use the knob to close the door. Now they are fully functional and are still tight after 3 years!
Great advice. I always thought the inexpensive doors needed some internal support and your video was proof. I used pex 1/2" tubing and bored a larger 5/8" hole on the backside with the fender washer. Worked great and thanks so much for your educational video.
Excellent solution. I figured this out too! The only difference, I use 1/4" bendable copper line and cut it easily with a small tubing cutter. I also use a standard size washer on the back of the door. Bravo for bringing this to " the masses"!
Thanks, I used a 1/4 water line and and a 1/4 drill bit. The hard tubing was tight in the hole but it worked well. Cheers
Great video. What size fender washer did you use? Thanks
Worked like a charm. Although i found the 3/8 drill bit was too small but using a 1/2 spade bit worked great.
Excellent and simple idea thanks so much!
... and this is what I learned today! Thank you!
Perfect! Just what I was looking for!
Thank you so much for this video! I have a bunch of bifold doors already installed in my home with a bunch of loose knobs. I tried buying some new knobs for some reason and couldn’t figure out what the issue was. Your solution was perfect! I went to the hardware store and got exactly what I needed and I’m very happy. This is the most success I’ve ever had with a CZcams video.
Only problem with this is now you are left with ugly washer and bolt head on the other side. I came up with a great and very simple solution to this issue about 18 years ago for knobs on bi-fold doors. Drill your hole on just the knob side of the door. Then using Unibond No More Nails Original Strong Instant Grab Adhesive or similar in a tube, for use with a silicone sealant gun. Place the nozzle of the instant grab adhesive partway into the drilled hole and pump in the glue (approx 1x quarter or 5th of the tube, about 80g's). Leave for at least 24 hours until it's rock hard, this will bind both sides of the door to each other solid from the inside of the door, and give something for the screw of your door knob to screw into. This has 3 great benefits, knob NEVER comes loose, stops all movement of the door panels in the knob area, but most importantly is no ugly washers/bolts/fasteners on the other side. I have had my Bi-fold doors for many many years now and the knobs have NEVER come loose on me, even with heavy handed children. Once you try this method you will never look back
@@dazza1825 Brilliant idea! I’m a 53 year old woman who just installed and painted my bifold door. I drilled the hole for the knob and screw but have not installed that part yet. I agree with you who wants to see that ugly washer and bolt on the backside of the door. I will give your way a try. Thanks!
thanks, your video helps me a lot.
dude! I'm definitely gonna use this on my doors! thanks!
Worked great, thanks!
Thank you for instructions!
Oh thank you, thank you, thank you, sooo much. I have two sets of these doors one wood and one metal. I've tightened many times, used dope tape, pipe dope, lock tight and spent hours searching through hidie holes, ferrets grand kids... I was about ready to drill another hole and run a shoe lace or the likes so I could open and close doors or use canned foam. 💖💋What a bright 💡 👍. Once again thank you so much
Can I use a smaller plastic flex than the one you mentioned (I believe you're using 3/8ths)?
Good job!
came here looking for carpentry tips, was surprised to find the guy that I have watched for game boy mod stuff!!! nice tips.
thanks
Brilliant!
Awsome. Thanks a lot!
Another solution (simpler and better looking I think) is to use a dummy door handle and some hollow door anchors (Toggler TA).
Can this work for an existing hole? Or would I have to drill a new hole maybe a half-inch above the old one?
This video helped.
would a backplate help this problem?
Thanks for the video. Worked well for me.
I cannot unscrew the original screw out to install a new knob. Any suggestions?
Came here looking for a door solution - now I have to go find that shirt!
Here you go! www.amazon.com/Shirt-Woot-Family-Portrait/dp/B01JJ9AU20
Glue it on....done!
Can't I just use some loctite wood glue?
Okay, so you made me smack my forehead. Happy now?
Only problem with this is now you are left with ugly washer and bolt head on the other side. I came up with a great and very simple solution to this issue about 18 years ago for knobs on bi-fold doors. Drill your hole on just the knob side of the door. Then using Unibond No More Nails Original Strong Instant Grab Adhesive or similar in a tube, for use with a silicone sealant gun. Place the nozzle of the instant grab adhesive partway into the drilled hole and pump in the glue (approx 1x quarter or 5th of the tube, about 80g's). Leave for at least 24 hours until it's rock hard, this will bind both sides of the door to each other solid from the inside of the door, and give something for the screw of your door knob to screw into. This has 3 great benefits, knob NEVER comes loose, stops all movement of the door panels in the knob area, but most importantly is no ugly washers/bolts/fasteners on the other side. I have had my Bi-fold doors for many many years now and the knobs have NEVER come loose on me, even with heavy handed children. Once you try this method you will never look back.
Can you make a video
Ok, good video but I cannot drill through the door myself because I cannot take the door off myself! The knob just fell off, so, how do I repair it without removing and drilling the door? I do not have a handy man to help me! H E L P! LOL
You could get some heavy duty foam in a can. Just use the least amount you can. I'd first put some tape or Vaseline around where the foam expands and sneacks back out. Use disposible gloves work fast and you can push the screw through the foam before it sets.. Take the tape off right away.
But BE careful it could bust the skins of the door frame if you get spacy and empty the whole can.
I was using some of that foam around my water cooler and I didn't realize it pushed my electric wire out & when I was cleaning excess foam up with exacto knife and bizzzz snap burned a hunk out of my razor. You might want to experiment if your not used to fixing your own home.