Sliding doors: features of choice

Recently, very comfortable compartment doors are gaining special popularity. More and more often, interior designers recommend their clients to use this type of door. They certainly have a lot of advantages, especially for small apartments, where every centimeter counts. After all, you really want to arrange as many interior items as possible without wasting a lot of space.

Sliding doors are divided into a large number of different types, so everyone can choose something suitable for any interior. Compartment options are perfect for small apartments. They are used as interroom. Classic options take up a lot of space when opened, which could be used for other furniture.

Slider doors can be divided into several categories:

• Single leaf. They are very compact, with only one flap that slides sideways.
• Bivalve. They are used in large rooms with large doorways. The leaves move in different directions.
• Multi-leaf. A variant similar to the previous one, with the difference that the sashes are much larger and they also move in two directions.

You can carry out the division according to a different principle and criterion.

For example, by how they open:

• Folding doors. In their structure, they are similar to blinds. They have a foldable canvas that consists of several parts. They are often used in dressing rooms and as interroom. A distinctive feature of such doors is a democratic price.
• Pencil case doors have a high degree of noise insulation, therefore they are popular in modern conditions.

• The most common option is directly compartment doors... They are divided into one-. double and multi-leaf.
• Cassette are similar to the previous version with the only difference that when the door is open, the canvas is hidden in the wall. They are often made from drywall.
• Radius rarely found in a residential apartment, although these are very original models. Such sliding options have a rounded shape, which is why they have such a name. They are installed near the wall, the radius of which coincides with the radius of the canvas. The guides on which the compartment door is located are also rounded. It looks very stylish and modern. Doors in most shower cabins work according to this principle.

• Intra-door there are only double ones. They do not slide on or into the wall, but hide one behind the other, leaving room for passage. Sliding doors in wardrobes are made according to this principle.
• Cascading similar to the previous version, but they are triple. One of the parts of such a structure is stationary, while others are mobile. Each part has its own guides, along which they move.
• Foldable they perfectly hide small areas in the room, for example, fencing off the office area from the rest of the apartment.

Whichever model the buyer chooses - frameless, mounted, combined, glider, coupe, will be more original than the usual swing ones. An online constructor, of which there are many on the Internet, will help you choose the right option.

It is important that the acquired door meets the expectations and needs as much as possible, since it will serve for a long time, and its cost is not so low as to change the door leaf too often. Moreover, the installation of this type of door is very difficult and labor-intensive. In almost any case, you will have to seek help from a specialist.

One of the most important points when choosing sliding doors is the choice of the material from which this piece of furniture is created.

One of the most suitable and common materials for this is Fiberboard and chipboard... Let's take a closer look at its advantages and disadvantages.

Let's start with what this type of construction is. In decoding, chipboard means nothing more than Chipboard. This very plate is usually made under the influence of high temperatures. The surfaces of such boards usually contain wood particles, and this material is made using formaldehyde resins. Today it is the most common raw material for the manufacture of interior doors. However, this does not guarantee the quality of such a product.

Doors solid wood the most expensive of the interroom, as they will serve the owner of the house for a very long time. They look solid. Natural wood is always a trend in any season. In conjunction with such a canvas, aluminum components are used in some design options. They are not the most durable, but the material is lightweight, practical, inexpensive, and therefore still popular.

Wood is convenient because with a thin layer of paint, the texture on the canvas is preserved. It looks pretty in almost any interior. Most often, this option is used in a classic interior. Additional leather trim will give the doors significance, beauty, a kind of prosperity.

If you want to have such beauty, but you need to save money, then a door leaf from MDF... This material has properties similar to wood, but much cheaper. It easily lends itself to various types of processing, including milling, so the door can turn out to be unique, with intricate patterns. For fans of unique design and creative people, this option is best suited.

In addition, such doors are relevant for eco-style, as the patterns can be borrowed from plants, flowers and other representatives of the flora. Plywood doors are not strong, but they are still widely used and are popular in different styles and among people of different incomes.

Light airy transparent doors will be in perfect harmony with the wood finish of the room. Options with glass inserts also look elegant. All-glass models are ideal for separating a living room and a balcony or loggia. They can limit access to the veranda in the summer cottage.

Doors created from a combination of materials are used less often, but completely in vain, because the combination is beauty, style and practicality, which should not be abandoned. Often in modern interiors you can find plastic, drywall, polycarbonate models. They fit perfectly into the room and do not look vulgar and defiant.

We can talk about the size and thickness for a long time, but the main defining constant in this matter is the size of the doorway. As a rule, its height is two meters, and its width ranges from sixty to ninety centimeters. These are the most standard parameters.

If you want to install the structure not in the doorway, but as a partition in the room, then the question arises of how to calculate the correct size. This will not be difficult for a professional architect or interior designer, so it is best to contact him.

Or just doors consist of several parts, some of which may be generally fixed (you can read about such types in the article above). In height, such a model should be slightly less than the height of the ceilings. But this is in the event that a full-size partition is assumed.

If an additional structure is erected above an imaginary door frame, then it can no longer be considered only a partition - this is a full-fledged interior partition, and not a temporary structure within one room.

Modern technologies have stepped far forward, so you can choose a door that matches the color of absolutely any interior. In this case, the material from which the canvas is made does not matter. Traditionally, the most popular colors for living spaces are alder and other similar light shades. White is used for bathrooms and offices. But this color is not only suitable there. Designers are increasingly creating interiors of living rooms in a minimalist style, where white plays a dominant role.

If the owner of the room prefers dark shades, he can be advised of wenge doors. These doors look very stylish.

It is good if all the doors in the apartment are decorated in the same style. Of course, each room can be individual, but the door leaves are a kind of bridge that will connect all the rooms into a single whole. Moreover, as a rule, all rooms are united by a hall or hallway, in which the variety of door styles will be too striking.

The most important feature of these doors is the opening and closing mechanism. There are two main types of devices:

• With a hidden mechanism. This system is only installed during the construction phase of the building. An exception is the case when the built-in doors are supposed to be installed in a new wall, which is being erected after the house is handed over. This usually happens with the owners of premises in monolithic-frame houses, where apartments are sold by the size of the area, and not by the number of rooms. Recessed doors hide in the wall when opening and closing. It is very difficult to install such a structure, so you will need to call specialists. Craftsmen will perfectly cope with the installation of rollers, rails, guides.

• Open mechanism. They can be installed at any stage, since no intervention in the design of the interior partition is required. All mechanisms are located outside the doors, so anyone can install the components, even if they are doing it for the first time.

You can make a division on other grounds:

• Model with two guides. In this case, the profiles are fixed to the floor and ceiling. This design has a very smooth ride, the fastening is reliable. This option is used quite often, although it is not without some drawbacks. To install the bottom floor guide, you need to make a recess in the floor.If you do not do it, then the rail will clog up all the time, fray over time and begin to look untidy, not aesthetically pleasing.

• One guide. Differs in ease of installation, since there are only suspended guides, in this case there is no floor. All you need is a bar that is under the ceiling. The peculiarity is that the doors should be light, the weight should not exceed thirty kilograms, otherwise the structure will not support the weight.

• Special fasteners at the doors, whose appearance can be attributed to the accordion. The whole structure rests on the top rail, since these models are usually quite lightweight. But at the same time there is a side profile. Such filling of the structure is required to tightly hold the canvas in the opening. The movement is provided by rollers, which are in separate sections.

When choosing new doors for an apartment or office, it is very important to pay attention to the manufacturer. It is generally accepted on the market that Italian door models are the best. Reviews about them are the most positive, as a rule, do not cause complaints.

Depending on which room you plan to place the door in, you need to choose a certain material. When buying, it is important to remember what are the advantages and disadvantages of compartment doors:

• Nx is very convenient to use in small apartments, in rooms where there is very little space and there is no way to open the doors wide.
• Even if the doorway is very large, the use of compartment doors is possible, since there are various options, including folding ones, consisting of several canvases.
• Often this type is used as a partition, which allows you to transform a room: create one large one or divide it into several small ones. This function is used in traditional Japanese houses, therefore, if the room is decorated in an oriental style, then it will be quite difficult to do without this zest, especially since it is not only beautiful, but also multifunctional, convenient, and practical.

• An excellent solution for those homes where there are children or a large number of pets. Since the compartment doors do not slam shut, there is no need to worry about crushed fingers and tails. Opening such a compartment door, you can not be afraid that the child will get it on the forehead and start crying loudly in pain, creating discomfort to others.
• Aesthetic laconic solution that will decorate any interior. They fit into almost any style.
• Regardless of what material and who the manufacturer is, doors are usually very durable, provided that all components, especially rollers, are correctly selected for the weight of the door leaf.
• Do not creak, do not change position over time. do not skew. They are almost impossible to damage the floor covering.

Unfortunately, like any other mechanism, they are not without drawbacks. But for some buyers, they practically do not matter, so the choice is made in favor of such a model.

So they are:

• Always and with any installation, they will make a sound when opening and closing. This is due to the fact that the movement will occur due to direct contact with the rollers. The sound will not be very strong with proper installation and loud rattling if something has been broken in the structure.
• For the structure to work properly, it is required that there is free space near the doors. If it is not provided for by the design, then it will be necessary to build the door into the wall, and this is possible only when the interior partition is demolished and re-installed.
• Self-installation of the structure is almost impossible due to its complexity. you will need to find a qualified master.
• As a rule, locks are not provided in this design, so this model will not provide protection.

• When closed, it is no different from an ordinary door, so the guest or visitor will not understand how to open it and begin to pull or press on it, like an ordinary door. If you apply too much force, then the door leaf may not resist and the whole structure will collapse on the guest.
• It is a sound-permeable construction. In addition, it is not always suitable for the kitchen, since the smells of such a compartment door cannot be stopped either.

The actual canvas is obligatory. It is a rectangle made of a specific material or a combination of both. It has no handles, no hinges, or any other details. Another required part is the box. This is the part that frames the doorway. As a rule, its color and material correspond to the canvas. Unlike conventional swing doors, in this case the box does not have specific functions.

Another must-have is a set of rollers and guides. Depending on the type and weight of the canvas, there may be a different number of them. Limiters are also needed.

Of the optional elements, all fittings can be noted: handles, locks, hinges. They are not required for every model, but if it is provided, then they are either bought separately, or they immediately go in the kit. The presence of cassettes is not necessary, since they are needed only for sliding models. But if it is required, then the cassette must be made of metal.

Fans of the classics are unlikely to pay attention to this type of door, but if they still decide to purchase, they will probably stop at a wooden model in the color of the tree. Valuable woods are very expensive, but will suit a classic interior.

Glass models are incredibly beautiful with stained glass windows. Glare, which is obtained when light hits the colored part of the door, very refreshing the interior.

In general, glass models are gradually gaining popularity among designers. Increasingly, they are using frosted glass doors. Glass doors don't have to be transparent. Stylish matte sliding doors will refresh the interior. They can contain a drawing. That is, the entire canvas will be matte, but the pattern will be transparent or vice versa.

The door color does not have to be white. If necessary, you can combine colors, dullness, glossiness, transparency. Such doors are used in high-tech style and look very stylish. They are made of impact-resistant plexiglass, but this does not affect the level of transparency. Thanks to the effect of the sandblaster, stylish patterns appear on the canvas.

Carved doors can often be seen in country houses or in designs with floral notes. In addition, designers often propose to make a stylization for the Ancient East, Egypt. In such cases, it is difficult to do without carved patterns on the canvas.

A bright colored door looks beautiful in a room made in a minimalist style. The bright spot attracts attention. The combination of white and red, yellow and purple looks beautiful.

Designers advise to decorate the doors in the apartment in the same style. This, of course, does not mean that all doors in the hall, in the room, in the bedroom, in the living room, in the kitchen, in the hallway, in the closet, on the balcony will be identical. They may differ, but you need to remember that the side of the door that looks into the corridor must be the same everywhere, otherwise this room will be oversaturated with different styles.

The most common use of this design can be found in the bathroom. Even standard shower stalls have doors built according to this principle.

But they have one drawback: with a loose closure, which develops over time due to the loosening of the rollers, water begins to flow out of the booth. For these reasons, designers do not advise using sliding doors as interior doors to the bathroom if the cabin is not equipped with a curtain inside.

The most elegant application is to separate a balcony, loggia or vernade from the living space. It should be borne in mind that the balcony must be glazed, heating will not be superfluous, since the compartment doors do not block the path for air.

Of course, if the house is located in Russia, where the winter is cold and snowy. But for a country house, in which it is not supposed to live in winter, this option is quite acceptable, since fresh air will always enter the room, even with closed doors.

Sliding doors are a great helper if you need to divide a large space into two zones. Such a partition can be folding or sliding. If necessary, it unfolds and residents of a large one-room apartment can go about their business. Zoning is also necessary if you want to separate your desktop from a large room. The most successful option is when the table is installed in a niche.

A niche is generally a great solution for an apartment. For example, you don't have to buy a large wardrobe. You can install shelves in it, and cover it with the familiar compartment door, which costs much less than a new huge wardrobe. And it looks more stylish and unusual. As a rule, this option is resorted to by young owners who do not like the old classic "grandmother's" apartments.

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