How to make a sliding door from a regular one?

Sliding doors are becoming increasingly popular these days. This is not only due to fashion trends but also because of the practicality and convenience of such a model, especially in cases where the apartment does not have spacious dimensions.

Today, almost any door panel can be made sliding, as long as you correctly choose the opening system that will fit aesthetically and comfortably into the overall style of the room.

If you wish to purchase sliding interior doors of good quality, and also not worry about their installation, we recommend contacting professionals, one of whom is the company "Dvernoy Olimp".

Types of sliding systems - what are they?

Today's market offers a wide variety of hardware for installing closet doors, but they all fall into a few main types, which we will consider below, comparing their advantages and disadvantages.

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• Closet doors - the simplest and least expensive way to place door panels, for example, in a wardrobe room. The system consists of runners fixed to the floor and walls or ceiling, along which the door moves. The disadvantage of this system is the presence of a protruding lower guide, as well as poor sound- and moistureproofing.
• Sliding doors with a single guide. Such a system consists of a metal structure fixed above the door frame or within it, ensuring smooth movement of the door panel along the frame. A special stopper located on the floor and secured in a special recess at the bottom of the door panel prevents the door from swinging during movement along the guide. Such systems are among the most popular, thanks to a wide range of designs, simple installation and maintenance systems. The ability to adjust the door panel's fit against the wall allows achieving a minimal gap, which contributes to good sound insulation.
• Pencil-slide system - will be appreciated by those who value every free centimeter and want to achieve maximum sound insulation. Doors installed on such a system slide into the wall, where a special cassette with guides is located. Such doors do not require space for free movement along the wall, allowing you to ergonomically place furniture and appliances. The disadvantages of this system include the need for installation during renovation work, accumulation of dirt and dust in the cassette housing, and the need for partial disassembly in case of malfunction.
• Rotary sliding doors. This system is one of the youngest, yet it is already gaining popularity. Its distinguishing feature is not only the type of opening, where the panel rotates around its axis, sliding and becoming perpendicular to the door frame, but also the possibility of opening the door in any convenient direction, both towards and away from oneself.

Disadvantages of the system include its high cost and the need for precise installation by qualified professionals.

Advantages of sliding door systems

Those who have already installed such a system at home happily note the increase in free space in narrow corridors. In addition, it is convenient and practical in the case of a non-standard door frame, since it does not require additional work - it is sufficient to measure the frame and order a door panel that slightly exceeds its dimensions.

With such systems, you can easily zone the space in studio apartments. However, in this case, it is recommended to order not full-sized door panels, but partitions, which differ in smaller thickness and weight.

Where to buy doors with a sliding system?

"Dvernoy Olimp" - a trademark that has been selling doors from leading Ukrainian manufacturers for more than 10 years, guaranteeing an optimal price range and compliance with all contract conditions. Come to Dvernoy Olimp: the company's showrooms are always open to customers, and our goal is a satisfied customer at any cost!