Choosing fittings for sliding doors

Swing-type doors must be supplemented with all the necessary fittings. These details should be chosen very carefully. Their correct installation is the key to the proper functioning of doors with a swing mechanism. Today we will analyze what elements are required for such door leaves and what you should pay attention to when selecting them.

Before considering all the existing options for fittings for sliding doors, it is worth considering what these canvases themselves are. Currently, such popular door designs are installed in dwellings:

• moving along the wall base - these options boast a stylish design and fairly simple installation - it is quite possible to cope with it without contacting specialists;

• wall-opening - structures with a retractable door leaf make it possible to significantly save free space in the dwelling, however, these copies are not installed so easily (it takes a lot of time);

• folding - designs of this kind are very popular today, which take up little free space and act like doors in buses and consist of several sections.

The listed options for sliding doors are insanely popular today and are found in many homes. They not only boast a spectacular design, but also convenient use. These structures must be equipped with the following fittings:

• guides - these are the parts necessary for folding doors and intended for door movement;

• rollers with rubber seal - these elements are responsible for the quietest operation of the existing mechanism;

• cassette - specialized devices that are needed for the direct installation of door leaves installed in the wall;

• fixing and blocking parts - these components make it possible to restrict the movement of the door leaf in one position or another;

• locks - if we are talking about interior sliding doors, then, in most cases, high-quality cut-in options are used in the form of latches that do not interfere with the opening of the doors;

• door handles - the purpose of these elements is not a secret for anyone - with the use of handles, it is much more convenient to use the doors;

• Scenery - these additions are usually intended to close the mechanism responsible for opening the doors.

The mechanisms present in sliding door structures may differ not only in design and method of opening / closing, but also in the method of installation. There are structures of the following types.

• Thresholdless systems. In such constructions, the rail is mounted on the wall with top rollers. This type of construction is ideal for neat doors that are light in weight and small in size. For example, it can be beautiful glass canvases that are wildly popular among lovers of modern styles. Thresholdless systems boast user-friendliness and easy installation.

• Systems with a track on the floor. To increase the level of convenience when moving, the guide can be slightly drowned in the floor, but it must be borne in mind that this will have to spend extra time and money.

• Systems with both top and bottom guides. Such designs are considered optimal when it comes to installing heavy and large sliding doors made from natural solid wood, for example, expensive and solid oak.

In the modern market, you can meet a huge number of different options for fittings designed for sliding doors. Moreover, it can be not only interior designs, but also elements for the wardrobes, which are terribly popular in our time. Only when choosing high-quality branded products can you be sure that the system will function correctly and for a long time.

Palladium is a major manufacturer of quality sliding door hardware with a wide range of products.

The following products of the highest quality are presented in the catalogs of the company:

• handles suitable for sliding door leaves of various modifications;
• handles equipped with locking systems;
• silent and wear-resistant rollers with a long service life;
• both lower and upper guides with a parameter of 1 m and 2-3 m (made of aluminum);
• dovetail brackets used to secure base guides.

In the assortment of this manufacturer, you can find fittings at a variety of prices. These can be both cheap and quite expensive parts. However, they all boast excellent quality and wear resistance.

The Door-Handle company has specialized in the sale of a variety of sliding fittings for over 10 years. During its existence, a huge number of handles, hinges and other required high quality accessories have been sold. Many consumers order sliding door fittings from Door-Handle over the Internet.

The clients of this company are firms that sell high-quality interior doors, as well as organizations specializing in the installation of a variety of door panels. Of course, Door-Handle products are no less popular among ordinary consumers looking for really high-quality and durable products for arranging sliding doors.

The 500 Doors is a major center for door furnishing. Its products are insanely popular and can be found in various shopping and business centers, as well as in large enterprises, factories, mills and many other facilities. In the assortment of the company you can find a huge number of high-quality products of various modifications. Consumers can choose a suitable product from the following positions:

• different interior designs;
• entrance doors;
• construction and fire-fighting products;
• fittings for all of the listed door leaves made from a wide variety of materials.

Trading house "500 Doors" offers consumers high quality and reliable products, made to last.

This renowned manufacturer from Germany offers customers high quality aluminum systems with a wide range of profiles for sliding wardrobe doors. The only drawback of the product is not the richest selection of acceptable coatings. Of course, the original German is not very cheap, but it boasts excellent performance and a long service life.

Hardware from Raumplus can be safely purchased when it comes to installing large and heavy sashes.

This popular manufacturer produces steel profiles, which are more common in inexpensive wardrobes.It should be borne in mind that systems from Komandor do not come with rubber seals for glass, so they just need to be inserted into the profile groove, which is not very good. In addition, one should not expect increased rigidity from such products. The movement of the doors is usually accompanied by unnecessary noise (similar to rustling), which can attract too much attention from neighbors. And the owners themselves are unlikely to be pleased with such sounds. However, one cannot fail to mention the low cost of accessories from this manufacturer - any consumer can afford it.

The products of this Chinese manufacturer are a good option in terms of price / quality ratio. Thanks to this feature, today many furniture makers turn to Rolla fittings in the manufacture of sliding wardrobes. With the use of these parts, good quality and affordable pieces of furniture are obtained, which are in great demand.

Fittings for sliding doors must be selected very carefully. Do not forget that the service life of the door leaves, as well as the convenience of their operation, will depend on the quality of such parts. Today in stores you can find a huge number of products that have different prices and quality. When choosing the best options, you should rely on the following important criteria.

• Sliding door weight. Please note that the greater the mass of the door leaf, the more durable and strong the guides must be. Also, there should be more rollers. If you do not adhere to this rule, then the accessories simply will not withstand the large weight of the canvases and will deform.
• The number of flaps that can be opened. In most cases, structures are produced that have only one or two sashes, for which one or two guides are required.
• Manufacturing raw materials. Choose only high-quality fittings made of reliable and durable materials that are not afraid of wear and tear and heavy loads, especially when it comes to installing large and heavy doors. It is advisable to give preference to metal structures - they are not subject to decay and destruction over time.
• Workmanship. Inspect the fittings carefully. None of the parts should be damaged, chipped, curved lines, scratches, dents and other similar defects. If there are any, then it is better to refuse to buy products and look for better options, albeit with a higher price.
• Manufacturer. It doesn't matter at all whether you choose fittings for interior doors or wardrobe doors - in any case, you should purchase only branded products of brilliant quality. Such products will certainly last a long time and will not cause much trouble during their use. Of course, the cost of such products can be quite high, but their quality and durability are worth it.

Let's consider in stages how the installation of the sliding door mechanism with all the accessories is carried out.

• Keep in mind that the guide must necessarily protrude slightly from one side of the opening by at least 5 cm. In order for the door leaf to move smoothly, from the side of the opening, you must use a profile whose length increases by the width of the leaf.
• It is necessary to calculate the height level for the fastening of the sliding mechanism. This value consists of 2 main parameters: the height of the door together with the rollers, as well as the gap under the door leaf (approximately 15 mm, depending on the degree of floor bevel).
• Next, you need to select the gap between the location of the guide part from the wall based on the level of unevenness of the wall bases.
• If the walls in the room are absolutely even, then the guides are attached directly to the indicated bases, where the necessary holes were drilled in advance.
• If we are talking about a sufficiently curved wall, then the guide is moved away from it a short distance.Next, a wooden strip is attached to the wall base and a guide piece is already placed on it.

Further actions.

• Install the door leaf itself on the guide part. For this purpose, rollers are fixed on the side of the prepared base.
• The door must be in the correct position.
• Now attach the thrust piece to the floor base.
• The door opens as wide as possible, but at the same time it is important to ensure that it does not leave the frames of the previously prepared grooves.
• In the inner part of the guide, you will need to fix the rubber cushion using self-tapping screws. She will play the role of a kind of limiter.
• In the groove of the canvas, located at the bottom, you should move the stop halfway and fix the part using dowels attached to the floor from 1 side.
• Further, the canvas will need to be moved in the direction of closing the opening. Find the best position for him.
• Attach the upper door travel stop.
• Fix the support to the floor.

If you are going to equip fashionable built-in doors, then you should take into account that they require additional hardware parts, and these are unnecessary expenses. Such designs are more expensive.

Experts advise using only metal fittings in their work, since they are stronger, more reliable and wear-resistant. If you decide to turn to cheaper plastic options, then you should know that they are usually used only in exceptional cases. They are not designed for heavy loads and do not last as long.

Self-installing the sliding mechanism with all the necessary accessories, it is recommended to use a building level (bubble and laser tools are considered the best and most convenient). This device will be needed to maintain the horizontal direction of the guide profile for door movement.

Experienced craftsmen recommend turning to such designs in which the rollers are present both above and below (double set). These options are considered more reliable and functional.

When purchasing complete sliding doors, check the complete set. All required details should be there. The absence of certain elements can cause many problems during the assembly of the structure, therefore, it is necessary to make sure that they are present before making a payment, so that later there will be no unpleasant surprises.

There is no point in spending money on an unnecessarily expensive design. If you live in a small apartment, then a huge glass door in it will look disharmonious.

For tips on choosing sliding interior doors, see the video below.