The history of sliding systems dates back to the Middle Ages, and now they can be found in new apartments, renovated apartments of old houses and large private estates outside megacities. Sliding doors attract with their beautiful and modern look. These designs are primarily designed to improve ergonomics and save space. Sliding systems are a great option for small apartments and in general for those who do not like swing doors. Depending on the installation method and materials of execution, you can save quite a lot. There are many options and configurations of accommodation, which allows the use of sliding mechanisms in all rooms. Sliding doors are perfectly combined with modern design trends and some historical and national styles in the interior.
Advantages and disadvantages of sliding doors in the interior
In addition to cabinets, sliding elements are widely used in interior doors. Sliding systems allow you to save the nearest space for various needs. Rolling sashes look stylish, and they have long been popular among a number of East Asian peoples. Sliding doors are easy to use and improve the ergonomics of the room. They have several drawbacks, due to which this type of design is inferior to the more familiar. Rollback systems isolate sounds, smells and light worse - they more easily pass through such mechanisms. This is due to the larger gaps between the web and the box. The second minus is the high price. There are also operational shortcomings. If the pull-out door is pulled too far to / from itself, it may fall. Other performance properties may deteriorate: the web may jerk, possibly jamming. However, the experience of many manufacturers and a wide selection in the market allow to take into account all the nuances.
Sliding door systems are equally well suited for both residential and office environments.
Sliding Door Options
The kit usually has the canvas itself (or several paintings), a door frame, platbands, all the necessary mechanisms and details (including guides). Roller system and guide rails are the basis for door leaf control. They function thanks to fasteners using self-tapping screws, brackets, etc.A side beam is required for the lock. At the end of the work, the beams are masked using false panels. All sliding models are sold with a large number of fittings. Some auxiliary elements also belong to it. This protection guides, sets of rollers, sets of synchronous mechanisms, door stops, biometric locks, linings and wraps on the cylinder, door hinges, latches and cylinder mechanisms. For the convenient functioning of the sliding door, it is desirable to have a cassette box.
Canvas
Cloths can be several. For small openings, it is worth choosing a door with one leaf. However, double doors are the most convenient option. Cascade mechanisms and accordions can be equipped with a large number of paintings. The total price largely depends on the material of the sash. Over the edges of the paintings should not go out the elements that are attached to them. This also applies to handles that are mounted, forming grooves in the door stand. There are also devices that are attached to the end of the sash and are used to control the door leaf. Experts recommend installing a cassette for web durability and easy handling. However, this option will be much more expensive. For the manufacture of one leaf for a doorway of a non-standard configuration, an additional 20% will be required.
Box
Most expensive are solid wood boxes. However, there are alternatives. You can still pick up the canvas from the array, and the box from other raw materials. One alternative is spliced timber. The material is obtained as strong as possible and without defective areas. MDF and HDF - high and medium density boards. Any parts of boxes and canvases are made from them. These materials are characterized by a wide range of sizes. The box can be made of layered composites, which consist of several types of raw materials.However, from what material a box beam would not be made, the main parameter is the width, tied to the thickness of the partition or wall and providing load-bearing capacity. The standard indicator for interior sliding doors is 35 × 75 or 30 × 70 mm. The minimum width of the door frame is equal to the smallest indicator of the thickness of the partition - 65 mm. The section of a standard bar of a door frame reminds a letter "L".
Rail kit and system of mechanisms
The main components in ensuring motor function are guides. Depending on the installation method, they are upper and lower. The guides “force” the door to move along a clear path. They are equipped with “closers” to prevent damage from sudden movement of the sash and for soft closing. The main task of the upper guide is to hold the doors. The part usually has 2 grooves, regardless of the number of wings in the system. The lower guide is attached to the furniture panel or floor. She, too, is almost always double. The main load falls on the lower guide. The height of the part is 5-7 mm. An indispensable component of the system is the roller mechanism. It contains ball or needle bearings for the most silent and smooth movement of doors. To fix the leaves in a certain position, a stopper (positioner) is used.
Hardware
In the case of sliding systems, you must use a different method of installing handles. They are mounted inside. These elements are made of stainless steel with a decorative coating or of an alloy of aluminum and zinc. Doors can be equipped with profile handles. They are symmetric and asymmetric. The first type is mainly used in interior doors, the second - in sliding wardrobes. This part is attached to the frame to use the latter as a handle. Doors are equipped with upper and lower frames. They have a horizontal configuration.They are used to place wheels; the lower one is always more massive than the upper one. It is also advisable to use a sealant (schlegel) to mitigate the impact of the sash against the wall. It is mounted on the end of the vertical profile. Often use such a decorative element as a pad. It is glued to a cloth of glass or board to divide the surface into parts.
Cassette
Most cassette boxes consist of a metal frame, a guide rail with mobile wheels, and a restraint and fixation device. Such an element may still be synchronizing mechanisms (with 3 or more canvases). The guide parts of the cassette are mainly parallel to the wall or inside it. They do not create obstacles to movement, leave the passage open. Modern synchronizing devices provide quick opening of multi-leaf doors with the simultaneous movement of all paintings. In this case, a minimal effect on one of the wings is required. The cassette box may consist of a removable rail, a reference mark, spars, grilles, mortgages for attaching to the floor, the same elements for reliable fixation to the wall. This kit may also include an adapted socket.
Popular sliding door models
Doors like "compartment" are often used in cases. They are single and double and move in one or different directions. Cassette doors (pencil case) are the most popular model. The system contains narrow niches for leaf movement. The cascade version usually has 2, 3 or 4 doors. They gather on the left or right side of the doorway. The movement of each leaf occurs along its guideline. Interior doors are double-leafed. Their parts are moving towards. Book configuration is also popular. In general, sashes of different sizes are better than the same, and the reason is that it is easier to close and open the doors.For narrow openings, this option may become the only possible one. The accordion door may consist of a large number of wings. This is the most presentable option among folding doors.
Materials and styles
Materials for the manufacture of doors:
plastic;
metal;
MDF;
tree;
aluminum;
tempered glass (transparent, mirror, frosted).
MDF, natural wood and tempered glass are widely used. Often combine two types of raw materials. Wooden models are durable. Glass come in handy in hot and humid rooms. MDF systems are relatively cheap, and in quality they are not inferior to the rest. Combinations of materials expand the possibilities of design. Among the main styles of execution, high-tech, modern and Japanese are distinguished. The first can also be called "modern." High-tech is expressed in the dominance of straight lines, minimalism, the absence of fusing or baguettes on the door. Colors should not be natural. Art Nouveau doors often have asymmetries, for example between the right and left wings. The main material is certainly wood. Must have some kind of texture. The Japanese style is characterized by a modest color scheme (black, white, gray), the absence of curved lines, a lot of glass.
Do-it-yourself installation
The algorithm should look like this:
Preparation of tools and materials;
Opening preparation;
Installation of timber;
Doorway decoration;
Installation of the upper and lower guides;
Door assembly;
Installation of fittings.
Installation of sliding interior doors is a lengthy process that requires accurate calculations and a high concentration of attention. Installation of the rollback system begins with measurements. At the same time, the recommended stock is maintained. Then comes the difficult stage - the creation of the door frame. Before this, the appearance of the opening is put in order. When the box is made and framed, it is the turn of the guide rails.Maximum precision is required, so the construction level must be used in the process. First, markup is done, and then everything is fixed. Both slats must be the same length. The next step is to get the wings and install them. Before mounting, a profile is attached to the door. Next, a roller device is attached to the canvas and installation of the main hardware elements, including handles and a lock, begins.
Necessary tools
You will need a tape measure to measure the doorway. If the canvas is one, then it should be 6 cm wider than the opening and as high. In addition, you will need to acquire accessories and fasteners. These are self-tapping screws, handles, rollers and guides. All of these accessories can be purchased at building materials stores. You will also need a beam with a section of 5 × 5 cm. The length of the beam should be equal to the double width of the canvas. A door frame, extensions and platbands are necessary for forming the outer part of the system. You must have anchors with you for mounting the bar to the wall. It is necessary to get an additional number of screws and finish nails. Other fixtures and tools that will be required when installing the door are a chisel or milling machine, a pencil, a screwdriver, a plumb line and a building level.
Installation of a bar
To prepare the opening for installing the box, you need to finish the finish. Side walls should not deviate more than 5 mm. If they are drywall, then the beam is attached along the entire length of the guide rail. Departure of the short part should be 80 mm beyond the edge of the doorway. Next, marking for the upper bar is applied to the wall. The canvas is leaning against the doorway. The border for the placement of the beam is drawn on the wall, and in parallel the rail width and a margin of 5 mm are taken into account. Then the sash is removed, and a horizontal strip is drawn at the mark.If the canvas will open to the right, then the beam is placed so that the middle part is above the right half of the box. Next, drill holes (in the wall and beam). Elements are securely fastened with anchors. In general, door frame assembly can be done in two ways:
First get the side parts, and the transverse beam is placed in the grooves between them.
The first step is to cut a transverse element (shorter), and then it is placed on top of the end parts of the racks.
The second method is easier, since there will be no need to cut grooves and dowels at the ends of different parts.
To make the door frame parts correctly, you must first draw a sketch, and for this you may need the help of a wizard.
Rail mounting
This stage of work is the most responsible and important. Before installing the frame for sliding doors, you need to draw a markup in advance, based on which the slats will be placed. Exact parallelism must be maintained between ceiling and floor rails. For work, you need a building level. With its help, precise lines are drawn along the entire doorway. The next step is the actual installation of guide rails. They are mounted on the floor and ceiling, adhering to the markings. To make the structure as strong as possible, you need to use guides of the same length. It is recommended to observe this proportion also in order to give a more aesthetic appearance. The lower and upper trims must be trimmed to the nearest millimeter. It is worth taking care of the frame, carefully securing it with self-tapping screws for greater reliability.
Door assembly
After the system of guide elements is fixed, it is time for the manufacture of doors. It must be borne in mind that in small apartments this process is accompanied by some inconvenience. In all cases, the doors are cut with a margin of 5 cm above the size of the doorway. This is necessary for overlaying panels.After choosing the dimensions of the product, they begin to trim the sheets of chipboard. Before cropping, draw lines on the panels. Then the jigsaw / saw cut out the door. If chips are formed at the edges, then the defect will have to be covered with aluminum profiles. The next step is the edging of the doors. Some profiles are connected to the doors with self-tapping screws, while others are glued into the cut-out groove. Those who do not have much experience with the milling machine, it is better to choose the first option. The screws are hidden by hats to match the color of the board. When mounting the rollers will have to use a milling machine. The rollers are applied to the bottom panel at a distance of 10 cm from the edge. Contours are drawn and then a groove is cut out along them. Next, the roller is placed in a vacuum and fastened with a self-tapping screw.
Hardware Installation
It occurs in several stages:
Installation of the canvas.
Mounting the lock and handles.
Beam masking.
This is the final step in assembling the sliding system. To move the canvas along the desired path in the end part, holes are drilled along the edges. Next mounted roller mechanisms. To install the doors, they are lifted and brought into the guide. The groove in the lower part of the canvas will coincide with the lower guide rail, and the door will be suspended above the floor. To work with fittings when installing the blade, you need a wrench. Then the lock and handle are mounted. The latter crashes into the sash and locks in place with a snap. For the castle you need a side beam, where the L-shaped crossbar will go. Locks for sliding systems are equipped with hooks, rather than ordinary latches. At the very end, the canvas is trimmed to hide the beams. In this case, false panels are used. If desired, the door is finished with additional controls.
Aperture finish
The design of the opening itself is better to do before mounting the door leaf. After fixing the guide elements to carry out these works will be much more difficult. First, the old finish is removed.To remove the old door frame, you may need a crowbar and a grinder. Then the perimeter of the doorway is aligned. In this case, you can use drywall or plaster. After puttying, the surface is painted or finished with MDF linings. The installation of MDF panels in its principle resembles the fastening of a door frame. The upper bar and side parts are first assembled separately on the floor, and then are mounted in the opening and filled with mounting foam. The location of the parts and the distance between them are supported by struts and wedges. Other interesting finishes - clinker tiles and platbands of suitable width.
Features of installing doors with a cassette system
This is a technically complex process, so you may need the help of an experienced craftsman. The first step is preparing the opening. It will take to break part of the wall. This manipulation must be done carefully; using instrumentation. It is necessary to measure the length and width of the cartridge. Based on them, a drawing of a new opening is drawn. It is necessary to remember the technological gap - a few cm between the cassette and the opening on both sides. Then the cartridge is mounted. In order for the entire system to work silently, you must follow the levels. If the cassette is well leveled, then the life will be longer. It should be fixed with corners and other fasteners. Often, in addition to such fixation, foam is also used. The next case, the cassette is sheathed with drywall. At this stage, it is important to choose the right method for setting the cast. If the thickness of the wall is too small, it is sewn onto the cassette device.
When installing doors with a cassette device, it is recommended to use screws 16 × 3.5 mm in size.
Sliding doors in the interior of the rooms
In large rooms like the living room, you should buy sliding systems in a restrained functional style. Preferably, the sash is more than two. However, in studio apartments the opposite is true - the more there are, the better.In the kitchen, single-leaf doors with lots of transparent material are relevant. Sliding sliding doors - the best option for bedrooms. The same system can separate the wardrobe inside the bedroom. Monophonic systems, as well as doors with a pattern, harmonize well with the room. In the bathroom, a single door of large thickness with a moisture-resistant coating is most often installed. Translucent options are also popular. For children's rooms, lightweight bivalve systems are suitable. Doors with large patterns and rich colors are preferred. Designs in children’s rooms are additionally equipped with blockers.
Recommendations for choosing a sliding door
There are a number of rules and criteria for choosing the perfect door. The canvas should be 10 cm wider than the doorway. Do not forget about the installation location of the sliding system. If there is a baseboard, then you will need to remove it. The height of the door leaf is consistent with the same opening indicator, but taking into account that the rollers will be used. Doors with glazing beads or ledges on panels should be avoided, otherwise the gap between the wall and the canvas will be longer than necessary, or the opening / closing process itself will be problematic. It is also necessary to take into account the location of the system and the features of the interior. It is desirable that all sliding doors are in harmony with each other. Particular attention is paid to the selection of material. It can be wood, glass, plastic and metal. The best option is a combination of natural wood and shockproof glass.
Conclusion
Sliding door systems have many advantages. They save space and change the interior for the better. The sliding system includes a box, a canvas, accessories, platbands, and sometimes a cassette system. They make sliding doors of wood and glass, less often - of metal and plastic. Among the most popular models, the “coupe”, pencil case, cascade system, “book” and accordion door deserve special attention.The number of flaps usually ranges between two and four. There are many recommendations in order to make the best choice, but you can try to install a rollback system with your own hands. You will need to get tools, prepare a doorway, install bars. Then the passage is formed and the installation of the guide elements and the web itself begins. The final stage is the installation of fittings. A sliding door will be useful in any room.
The history of sliding systems dates back to the Middle Ages, and now they can be found in new apartments, renovated apartments of old houses and large private estates outside megacities. Sliding doors attract with their beautiful and modern look. These designs are primarily designed to improve ergonomics and save space. Sliding systems are a great option for small apartments and in general for those who do not like swing doors. Depending on the installation method and materials of execution, you can save quite a lot. There are many options and configurations of accommodation, which allows the use of sliding mechanisms in all rooms. Sliding doors are perfectly combined with modern design trends and some historical and national styles in the interior.
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Advantages and disadvantages of sliding doors in the interior
In addition to cabinets, sliding elements are widely used in interior doors. Sliding systems allow you to save the nearest space for various needs. Rolling sashes look stylish, and they have long been popular among a number of East Asian peoples. Sliding doors are easy to use and improve the ergonomics of the room. They have several drawbacks, due to which this type of design is inferior to the more familiar. Rollback systems isolate sounds, smells and light worse - they more easily pass through such mechanisms. This is due to the larger gaps between the web and the box. The second minus is the high price. There are also operational shortcomings. If the pull-out door is pulled too far to / from itself, it may fall. Other performance properties may deteriorate: the web may jerk, possibly jamming. However, the experience of many manufacturers and a wide selection in the market allow to take into account all the nuances.
Sliding Door Options
The kit usually has the canvas itself (or several paintings), a door frame, platbands, all the necessary mechanisms and details (including guides). Roller system and guide rails are the basis for door leaf control. They function thanks to fasteners using self-tapping screws, brackets, etc.A side beam is required for the lock. At the end of the work, the beams are masked using false panels. All sliding models are sold with a large number of fittings. Some auxiliary elements also belong to it. This protection guides, sets of rollers, sets of synchronous mechanisms, door stops, biometric locks, linings and wraps on the cylinder, door hinges, latches and cylinder mechanisms. For the convenient functioning of the sliding door, it is desirable to have a cassette box.
Canvas
Cloths can be several. For small openings, it is worth choosing a door with one leaf. However, double doors are the most convenient option. Cascade mechanisms and accordions can be equipped with a large number of paintings. The total price largely depends on the material of the sash. Over the edges of the paintings should not go out the elements that are attached to them. This also applies to handles that are mounted, forming grooves in the door stand. There are also devices that are attached to the end of the sash and are used to control the door leaf. Experts recommend installing a cassette for web durability and easy handling. However, this option will be much more expensive. For the manufacture of one leaf for a doorway of a non-standard configuration, an additional 20% will be required.
Box
Most expensive are solid wood boxes. However, there are alternatives. You can still pick up the canvas from the array, and the box from other raw materials. One alternative is spliced timber. The material is obtained as strong as possible and without defective areas. MDF and HDF - high and medium density boards. Any parts of boxes and canvases are made from them. These materials are characterized by a wide range of sizes. The box can be made of layered composites, which consist of several types of raw materials.However, from what material a box beam would not be made, the main parameter is the width, tied to the thickness of the partition or wall and providing load-bearing capacity. The standard indicator for interior sliding doors is 35 × 75 or 30 × 70 mm. The minimum width of the door frame is equal to the smallest indicator of the thickness of the partition - 65 mm. The section of a standard bar of a door frame reminds a letter "L".
Rail kit and system of mechanisms
The main components in ensuring motor function are guides. Depending on the installation method, they are upper and lower. The guides “force” the door to move along a clear path. They are equipped with “closers” to prevent damage from sudden movement of the sash and for soft closing. The main task of the upper guide is to hold the doors. The part usually has 2 grooves, regardless of the number of wings in the system. The lower guide is attached to the furniture panel or floor. She, too, is almost always double. The main load falls on the lower guide. The height of the part is 5-7 mm. An indispensable component of the system is the roller mechanism. It contains ball or needle bearings for the most silent and smooth movement of doors. To fix the leaves in a certain position, a stopper (positioner) is used.
Hardware
In the case of sliding systems, you must use a different method of installing handles. They are mounted inside. These elements are made of stainless steel with a decorative coating or of an alloy of aluminum and zinc. Doors can be equipped with profile handles. They are symmetric and asymmetric. The first type is mainly used in interior doors, the second - in sliding wardrobes. This part is attached to the frame to use the latter as a handle. Doors are equipped with upper and lower frames. They have a horizontal configuration.They are used to place wheels; the lower one is always more massive than the upper one. It is also advisable to use a sealant (schlegel) to mitigate the impact of the sash against the wall. It is mounted on the end of the vertical profile. Often use such a decorative element as a pad. It is glued to a cloth of glass or board to divide the surface into parts.
Cassette
Most cassette boxes consist of a metal frame, a guide rail with mobile wheels, and a restraint and fixation device. Such an element may still be synchronizing mechanisms (with 3 or more canvases). The guide parts of the cassette are mainly parallel to the wall or inside it. They do not create obstacles to movement, leave the passage open. Modern synchronizing devices provide quick opening of multi-leaf doors with the simultaneous movement of all paintings. In this case, a minimal effect on one of the wings is required. The cassette box may consist of a removable rail, a reference mark, spars, grilles, mortgages for attaching to the floor, the same elements for reliable fixation to the wall. This kit may also include an adapted socket.
Popular sliding door models
Doors like "compartment" are often used in cases. They are single and double and move in one or different directions. Cassette doors (pencil case) are the most popular model. The system contains narrow niches for leaf movement. The cascade version usually has 2, 3 or 4 doors. They gather on the left or right side of the doorway. The movement of each leaf occurs along its guideline. Interior doors are double-leafed. Their parts are moving towards. Book configuration is also popular. In general, sashes of different sizes are better than the same, and the reason is that it is easier to close and open the doors.For narrow openings, this option may become the only possible one. The accordion door may consist of a large number of wings. This is the most presentable option among folding doors.
Materials and styles
Materials for the manufacture of doors:
MDF, natural wood and tempered glass are widely used. Often combine two types of raw materials. Wooden models are durable. Glass come in handy in hot and humid rooms. MDF systems are relatively cheap, and in quality they are not inferior to the rest. Combinations of materials expand the possibilities of design. Among the main styles of execution, high-tech, modern and Japanese are distinguished. The first can also be called "modern." High-tech is expressed in the dominance of straight lines, minimalism, the absence of fusing or baguettes on the door. Colors should not be natural. Art Nouveau doors often have asymmetries, for example between the right and left wings. The main material is certainly wood. Must have some kind of texture. The Japanese style is characterized by a modest color scheme (black, white, gray), the absence of curved lines, a lot of glass.
Do-it-yourself installation
The algorithm should look like this:
Installation of sliding interior doors is a lengthy process that requires accurate calculations and a high concentration of attention. Installation of the rollback system begins with measurements. At the same time, the recommended stock is maintained. Then comes the difficult stage - the creation of the door frame. Before this, the appearance of the opening is put in order. When the box is made and framed, it is the turn of the guide rails.Maximum precision is required, so the construction level must be used in the process. First, markup is done, and then everything is fixed. Both slats must be the same length. The next step is to get the wings and install them. Before mounting, a profile is attached to the door. Next, a roller device is attached to the canvas and installation of the main hardware elements, including handles and a lock, begins.
Necessary tools
You will need a tape measure to measure the doorway. If the canvas is one, then it should be 6 cm wider than the opening and as high. In addition, you will need to acquire accessories and fasteners. These are self-tapping screws, handles, rollers and guides. All of these accessories can be purchased at building materials stores. You will also need a beam with a section of 5 × 5 cm. The length of the beam should be equal to the double width of the canvas. A door frame, extensions and platbands are necessary for forming the outer part of the system. You must have anchors with you for mounting the bar to the wall. It is necessary to get an additional number of screws and finish nails. Other fixtures and tools that will be required when installing the door are a chisel or milling machine, a pencil, a screwdriver, a plumb line and a building level.
Installation of a bar
To prepare the opening for installing the box, you need to finish the finish. Side walls should not deviate more than 5 mm. If they are drywall, then the beam is attached along the entire length of the guide rail. Departure of the short part should be 80 mm beyond the edge of the doorway. Next, marking for the upper bar is applied to the wall. The canvas is leaning against the doorway. The border for the placement of the beam is drawn on the wall, and in parallel the rail width and a margin of 5 mm are taken into account. Then the sash is removed, and a horizontal strip is drawn at the mark.If the canvas will open to the right, then the beam is placed so that the middle part is above the right half of the box. Next, drill holes (in the wall and beam). Elements are securely fastened with anchors. In general, door frame assembly can be done in two ways:
The second method is easier, since there will be no need to cut grooves and dowels at the ends of different parts.
Rail mounting
This stage of work is the most responsible and important. Before installing the frame for sliding doors, you need to draw a markup in advance, based on which the slats will be placed. Exact parallelism must be maintained between ceiling and floor rails. For work, you need a building level. With its help, precise lines are drawn along the entire doorway. The next step is the actual installation of guide rails. They are mounted on the floor and ceiling, adhering to the markings. To make the structure as strong as possible, you need to use guides of the same length. It is recommended to observe this proportion also in order to give a more aesthetic appearance. The lower and upper trims must be trimmed to the nearest millimeter. It is worth taking care of the frame, carefully securing it with self-tapping screws for greater reliability.
Door assembly
After the system of guide elements is fixed, it is time for the manufacture of doors. It must be borne in mind that in small apartments this process is accompanied by some inconvenience. In all cases, the doors are cut with a margin of 5 cm above the size of the doorway. This is necessary for overlaying panels.After choosing the dimensions of the product, they begin to trim the sheets of chipboard. Before cropping, draw lines on the panels. Then the jigsaw / saw cut out the door. If chips are formed at the edges, then the defect will have to be covered with aluminum profiles. The next step is the edging of the doors. Some profiles are connected to the doors with self-tapping screws, while others are glued into the cut-out groove. Those who do not have much experience with the milling machine, it is better to choose the first option. The screws are hidden by hats to match the color of the board. When mounting the rollers will have to use a milling machine. The rollers are applied to the bottom panel at a distance of 10 cm from the edge. Contours are drawn and then a groove is cut out along them. Next, the roller is placed in a vacuum and fastened with a self-tapping screw.
Hardware Installation
It occurs in several stages:
This is the final step in assembling the sliding system. To move the canvas along the desired path in the end part, holes are drilled along the edges. Next mounted roller mechanisms. To install the doors, they are lifted and brought into the guide. The groove in the lower part of the canvas will coincide with the lower guide rail, and the door will be suspended above the floor. To work with fittings when installing the blade, you need a wrench. Then the lock and handle are mounted. The latter crashes into the sash and locks in place with a snap. For the castle you need a side beam, where the L-shaped crossbar will go. Locks for sliding systems are equipped with hooks, rather than ordinary latches. At the very end, the canvas is trimmed to hide the beams. In this case, false panels are used. If desired, the door is finished with additional controls.
Aperture finish
The design of the opening itself is better to do before mounting the door leaf. After fixing the guide elements to carry out these works will be much more difficult. First, the old finish is removed.To remove the old door frame, you may need a crowbar and a grinder. Then the perimeter of the doorway is aligned. In this case, you can use drywall or plaster. After puttying, the surface is painted or finished with MDF linings. The installation of MDF panels in its principle resembles the fastening of a door frame. The upper bar and side parts are first assembled separately on the floor, and then are mounted in the opening and filled with mounting foam. The location of the parts and the distance between them are supported by struts and wedges. Other interesting finishes - clinker tiles and platbands of suitable width.
Features of installing doors with a cassette system
This is a technically complex process, so you may need the help of an experienced craftsman. The first step is preparing the opening. It will take to break part of the wall. This manipulation must be done carefully; using instrumentation. It is necessary to measure the length and width of the cartridge. Based on them, a drawing of a new opening is drawn. It is necessary to remember the technological gap - a few cm between the cassette and the opening on both sides. Then the cartridge is mounted. In order for the entire system to work silently, you must follow the levels. If the cassette is well leveled, then the life will be longer. It should be fixed with corners and other fasteners. Often, in addition to such fixation, foam is also used. The next case, the cassette is sheathed with drywall. At this stage, it is important to choose the right method for setting the cast. If the thickness of the wall is too small, it is sewn onto the cassette device.
Sliding doors in the interior of the rooms
In large rooms like the living room, you should buy sliding systems in a restrained functional style. Preferably, the sash is more than two. However, in studio apartments the opposite is true - the more there are, the better.In the kitchen, single-leaf doors with lots of transparent material are relevant. Sliding sliding doors - the best option for bedrooms. The same system can separate the wardrobe inside the bedroom. Monophonic systems, as well as doors with a pattern, harmonize well with the room. In the bathroom, a single door of large thickness with a moisture-resistant coating is most often installed. Translucent options are also popular. For children's rooms, lightweight bivalve systems are suitable. Doors with large patterns and rich colors are preferred. Designs in children’s rooms are additionally equipped with blockers.
Recommendations for choosing a sliding door
There are a number of rules and criteria for choosing the perfect door. The canvas should be 10 cm wider than the doorway. Do not forget about the installation location of the sliding system. If there is a baseboard, then you will need to remove it. The height of the door leaf is consistent with the same opening indicator, but taking into account that the rollers will be used. Doors with glazing beads or ledges on panels should be avoided, otherwise the gap between the wall and the canvas will be longer than necessary, or the opening / closing process itself will be problematic. It is also necessary to take into account the location of the system and the features of the interior. It is desirable that all sliding doors are in harmony with each other. Particular attention is paid to the selection of material. It can be wood, glass, plastic and metal. The best option is a combination of natural wood and shockproof glass.
Conclusion
Sliding door systems have many advantages. They save space and change the interior for the better. The sliding system includes a box, a canvas, accessories, platbands, and sometimes a cassette system. They make sliding doors of wood and glass, less often - of metal and plastic. Among the most popular models, the “coupe”, pencil case, cascade system, “book” and accordion door deserve special attention.The number of flaps usually ranges between two and four. There are many recommendations in order to make the best choice, but you can try to install a rollback system with your own hands. You will need to get tools, prepare a doorway, install bars. Then the passage is formed and the installation of the guide elements and the web itself begins. The final stage is the installation of fittings. A sliding door will be useful in any room.