All about coplanar doors

The specific features of coplanar doors allow you to create a unique design for an apartment and a private house. Such systems do not take up free space, therefore, they are widely used for the architecture of small-sized premises. Moreover, it is not necessary to use ready-made doors - today the product box can be made to order in accordance with the individual wishes of the client.

The main feature of coplanar doors is their frame, which has significant differences from the same parts of a conventional door block. This innovative design makes the door leaf integral when it is in the closed position. The platbands do not protrude beyond the limits of a single plane, but, as it were, merge with it.

Externally, coplanar doors look laconic, but stylish and expressive, and their finishes may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. These products are ideal for installation in living rooms, but also decorate the premises of offices, cafes, government agencies.

Interroom coplanar monoblocks are universal in their purpose, equipped with handles, and have a special closing mechanism, usually made of aluminum. A technologically advanced system ensures solidity and easy opening not only of interior doors, but also of such types of wardrobes as a compartment. In this case, it is equipped with a device with guides and roller feet, which is necessary for leveling the door.

The main advantage of coplanar doors over similar products is the absence of stepping, but there are other characteristics that make them an exemplary version of modern design:

• simplicity and ease of use;

• practicality and a long period of operation;

• solid materials from which the system is made (in most cases);

• silent opening and closing;

• modern elegant design, unique, despite the minimalism of the finish;

• a variety of ready-made system options;

• economical use of room space;

• the ability to choose to open the door (towards yourself or from yourself);

• there is no need to create a threshold.

Due to the fact that there are no gaps, the door looks more aesthetically pleasing, dust does not accumulate in the guides, the device eliminates drafts. Due to the fact that the door is a single canvas, it is possible to independently make changes to its decor.

In addition, some products from the new collections are distinguished by increased strength and sound insulation properties due to the increased thickness of the sheets (up to 44 mm), for example, the models of the Impressive brand.

Unfortunately, such designs have certain disadvantages:

• a rather complicated installation procedure that must be carried out by professionals;

• for cabinet doors there are restrictions on the weight of the coplanar system (no more than 50 kg) and size (the door opening must have a width of 1.5-3 m);

• door leaves are not mounted in niches, since in this case there is no possibility of installing guides and other parts;

• heavy details in the form of stucco molding, mirrors and overhead glass are undesirable for door decoration;

• before installation, it is necessary to carefully level the floor and walls of the doorway.

Room doors of the innovative system are produced mainly from veneer, but other materials are also provided for production. Eco-veneer is used to give a more sophisticated look, but it also reduces the cost of the product.

We list the most common types of materials.

• Sheet wood (veneer), the thickness of which varies from 0.1 to 10 mm. The material has all the necessary characteristics for a long service life - it is durable, repels moisture, has a beautiful natural texture. However, it should be borne in mind that the door from it may seem too massive, and it will have a lot of weight.

• Polyvinyl chloride - plastic coplanar system, lightweight, not susceptible to the action of mold and mildew, does not require complex maintenance. However, such doors can release toxic compounds into the surrounding space at high temperatures and melting, and in cold conditions they become brittle and prone to cracking.

• The interior door can also be made of material, which is based on medium density wood panel (MDF). Advantages - the possibility of additional finishing with veneer and paint, disadvantages - the sheet of plates can ignite.

• The budget option is chipboard. These doors are inexpensive, but you cannot decorate them with a pattern or decorative image. In addition, the material has many other disadvantages - it changes shape when the air humidity is high, includes harmful substances, and is capable of crumbling if the room temperature is high.

If you wish, today you can get a coplanar system made of tempered glass, but you need to know that this is an expensive pleasure, and you will have to handle the product with extreme caution.

The coplanar sliding device allows the door leaves to be in the same plane with a distance of 2 mm between them. It is the handles that take it out of this plane; for an individual order, the doors can be additionally equipped with door closers that provide smooth opening and closing.

To install this system, you will need the following components:

• coplanar box (for single-leaf sliding doors or double doors);

• door leaf without protrusions;

• straight (non-telescopic) casing - a straight strip to fit the box, this part can be of the standard type or with a shank;

• hidden hinges (2), which are installed in pre-made grooves during installation; with a large weight of the door, another auxiliary hinge is installed, and the master makes a recess for it directly during installation.

When choosing coplanar doors for the kitchen and other rooms, it is very important to pay attention to the quality of the linen and platband itself:

• components made of glued solid wood are quite wear-resistant and durable, but they are laconic in appearance;

• you should not purchase hollow products - they are lightweight, wear out quickly, are damaged and are subject to deformation;

• expensive systems are usually made of natural wood and can be used in a wide variety of interiors, including classic, grunge and eco;

• doors of non-standard size with a large height are best made to order, based on the weight, indicate the presence of a third hinge.

In general, monoblock designs look spectacular if they are made in a strict minimalist style. However, no one forbids you to decorate them with glass overlays, suitable for most modern design trends.

The coplanar door system is an innovation that presupposes an original appearance and comfortable operation. Although it is believed that you can install such a structure with your own hands, you have to take into account that improper installation can lead to malfunctions, and the door simply will not function normally. Therefore, it is better to entrust the installation to a qualified technician who understands the intricacies of this process.