How We Saved a Vintage Sliding Door with Custom Rollers

How We Saved a Vintage Sliding Door with Custom Rollers

Check out how we brought a 1970s sliding door back to life with a custom roller solution when all hope seemed lost.

February 5, 2024
7 min read
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When the Andersons were told their vintage 1970s sliding glass door was a goner, they didn’t give up—and neither did we! This heartwarming story is all about how our team used a bit of creativity and a lot of know-how to rescue a gorgeous mid-century door that was headed for the scrap heap.

The challenge? The door’s original rollers were nowhere to be found, and the track was a quirky one-of-a-kind. Instead of throwing in the towel, we got to work designing a custom roller solution. In this blog, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the process—from measuring and tweaking to the triumphant moment when the door slid like butter again.

With photos and step-by-step details, you’ll see how we turned a “hopeless” case into a win for the homeowners and their wallet. This story is proof that with the right approach, even the trickiest sliding doors can get a second chance. Got an old door you love? You’ll want to read this!

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