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Step-By-Step Guide to Installing Concealed Door Closer

Installing a concealed door closer to make the concealed door close automatically is not a very difficult thing to do. A concealed doo closer uses swinging arm mechanism, which helps the door, get closed even when it is left a little ajar. In this article, you will see how you can get a concealed door closer and install it, all by yourself. It will help you understand the entire process of installation – from measurement to installation.

How to install concealed door closer

Step 1: measure the door

The very first step in installing a door closer is to take the exact measurement of the door. Measure height, depth, and width, and take note of it.

Step 2: How heavy is the door

If you have purchased the door then you must be aware of the weight of the door. If you are not aware of it then search for it in the installation manual you might have got from the door manufacturer. You can also ask an expert or a retail furniture storeowner about the weight of the concealed door you have at your home.

Step 3: Measure the angle formed by the opening of the door

Open the door to the maximum and measure the angle to which the door opens using an angle-measuring tool. Note the exact angle (in degrees) to which the door opens.

Step 4: see which side the door opens

Generally, a concealed door opens on one side only. When taking measurement, you should take a note of which side does the door opens. This will matter when buying concealed doors furniture like door closer. When going to the market to shop for door closers, you should keep in mind that the door closers, which you will buy, should close in the opposite direction of the concealed door. If the door opens on the right, the door closer should close on the left.

Step 5: Buy door closers

The next step is to buy door closers. When buying one keep in mind that the concealed door closer needs to handle weight of the doors and degrees to which your door opens up. It should also fit on the door. If you face any problem in buying an appropriate door closer then you should consider talking to a local hardware expert, or search on the Internet to find the solution.

Step 6: install the door closer

The last and final step in the process is to install the door closer following the installation manual given by manufacturer. If you face any problem in doing so then do not try it further, you should call a local expert to do the installation for you.

Conclusion

As you can see from the above, measurement is the key element in the process of installing a concealed door closer, so one should be very thorough when taking the measurement of height, width, depth, weight, and angle of door opening. These measurements will help you find the right kind of concealed door closer. You should also keep in mind that the door closer should close in opposite direction in which the door opens.