Retractable interior doors: design features

Doors - is an integral part of any home, giving it comfort and practicality. One of the drawbacks of classic canvases is their large opening radius. The solution to this problem are sliding systems. Retractable interior doors fit perfectly into any modern interior. Installation of these mechanisms is also quite simple, which allows you to perform this operation even without much experience.

Sliding doors are one or more canvases that move in a straight line. These designs are a type of sliding models. A feature of such interior modifications is the presence of support rollers, with which the sash moves.These devices perceive the main load, whereas in sliding systems this role is played by a special suspension mechanism.

Sliding doors have many advantages over other similar structures:

• Long service life. To operate the door leafs can be up to 10 years without the need for repair.
• Noiselessness The movement of the canvas is not accompanied by almost any sounds. Noises and rattles do not occur even when exposed to wind (drafts).
• Compactness. The door leaf moves only in one plane. Therefore, for its operation does not need a lot of space, as for swing modifications.

But sliding doors are not a universal solution.

This product is characterized by several significant disadvantages:

• Mounted on the floor guide acts as a small threshold. This can create a slight discomfort for older people who find it difficult to step over it.
• Inside the groove through which the rollers move, garbage is constantly accumulating. This leads to rapid clogging of the canal, which prevents quality movement of the canvas.To clean it, you need to try hard, sweeping garbage from the smallest crevices.

Retractable doors are a great opportunity to free up space and make the room more practical. The main component of this system is a roller mechanism, which is often installed on both the top and bottom ends.

Such a construction consists of the following main components:

• Guides. Made of aluminum or its derivatives. The shape of the product depends on the type of door leaf and the support systems used. These parts are fixed both below and above the door leaf.
• Roller system. It consists of several pairs of rollers that are attached directly to the door itself. They are also located at the bottom and top of the canvas. The shape and size of these devices may be different, depending on the standard used by each manufacturer.

To reduce the noise level, many manufacturers make the working surface of the wheel of special types of rubber. Technically, sliding doors can be made independently from old cloth. To do this, you need to select the necessary components, and then attach the rollers to the frame. When everything is ready, make measurements of the wall and fix the guides into which the door leaf is placed.

Clearly the process of installing such doors is shown in the video below.

Sliding doors are gaining huge popularity today. They are not only compact, but also very practical. They are increasingly installed in modern interiors with the aim of creating an original design. Manufacturers produce many modifications of these products, which allows them to be classified according to several criteria.

Material production is one of the main indicators used to classify doors of this type. Today, for the manufacture of such products use several types of materials:

• Glass. As the main product for receiving the valves, only shock-resistant varieties of this substance are used.This makes it possible to ensure an optimal level of security and a long service life of glass products. As profiles here, aluminum profiles can also be used, in which sheets of glass are placed. But many modifications assume the presence of only glass to which the roller systems are attached. The latter option is much more expensive and less common. Externally, glass can be both transparent and frosted. Manufacturers complement its surface with carvings and sets of shades. If desired, the glass sash can be given a different shape. Particular attention should be paid to mirror surfaces that are original. But the cost of such products will be slightly higher than standard modifications.

• MDF. One of the cheapest materials for the production of door panels. In this case, the substance is perfect for interior designs. The material is very well treatable, and also resists moisture. Doors from MDF can be supplemented with carvings or original cuts. Many of them are made in combination with decorative glass, which allows to radically change the design of the product.As for colors, there are practically no restrictions. Depending on the wishes of the client, the manufacturer can cover the product with paint of any color.

• Plastic. Sliding doors of this material are quite rare. But they are the best option for bathrooms where it is constantly humid. Plastic products can also be of different shades, which allows you to combine them with different interiors.

• Natural wood. Cloths of this substance are the most popular and practical interroom products. Wooden sliding systems can be supplemented with carvings and glass inserts. You can use them in both modern and classic interiors. Manufacturers produce webs of various tree species, differing in structure and shade. They are perfectly combined with other types of furniture, as well as complement it.

The variety of sliding doors is very large, which does not always allow an inexperienced buyer to make the right choice. To purchase a quality product, you should evaluate several of its parameters:

• Canvas material. Doors are made of several substances, which differ in both price and design design. It is important to select the doors so that they not only fit you on a budget, but also fit well into the style of the room. Today, for example, canvases with a mirror, which make it possible to make a room more spacious, are of particular popularity.
• The presence of the box. This attribute gives the design a special charm. He not only acts as a limiter, but also creates a kind of design gate (portal), visually dividing the room into a kind of zone.
• Quality and type of components. Door leafs move at the expense of rollers and guides, which must be compatible with each other. In this case, the structures must be of high quality, since the duration of the system operation depends on it. It is important to pay attention to the type of roller mechanisms that must withstand the weight of the web intended for them.
• Dimensions and location. Many types of sliding doors are designed for wide openings, which does not allow to install them in an ordinary apartment.
• Design. The exterior design of the door is chosen only depending on the personal desires of the buyer and the interior, where they will be installed.

The installation methods for doors differ depending on their type.

• Open systems move along guides along the wall. These doors can be supplemented with one or two doors. Often, such modifications are the most popular. To eliminate strong impacts during opening, such constructions are equipped with a door closer, which smoothly closes all the valves.

• Closed systems are located in a special niche. In most cases, it is made at the end of the wall or from sheets of drywall. When the door leaves are open, they are completely hidden inside the groove and are not visible from the outside. This design is very convenient, as the door and guides do not interfere with movement and do not occupy too much space. It is rather difficult to make such a pencil case with your own hands, since it requires adherence to certain technologies.Therefore, the cost of construction of such systems is quite high, which affects their popularity.

• Door systems like "accordion" consist of several canvases.which are interconnected by special veils. Each individual element can move relative to the adjacent segment. Therefore, when the door is opened, the canvas folds up like an accordion. But these sliding systems are complemented by special guides that can withstand a considerable weight of the web. The movement of doors can be both one-and two-sided. These products are an excellent option for private houses with large rooms.

Practically all modifications of such door leafs are supplemented with locks, which makes it possible to limit the movement of blades if necessary. The installation of these mechanisms requires careful measurement.

White sliding single-door door of frosted glass in the kitchen looks great against the background of yellow walls. It looks very light, and its chrome parts are decorated with an open roller system and a large pen.

A double-winged wooden interior door in which strips of dark and white colors are combined strictly and in an original way complements the interior of the living room. A white sofa, located nearby, and light walls emphasize their elegance.