Types of sliding doors to the dressing room, tips for choosing

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If there is a dressing room in the apartment, a very pressing question arises - how to harmoniously fit it into the interior of the room, not only without disturbing the combination, but, on the contrary, improving the design with its help. The right choice of a sliding door for a dressing room will allow it to harmoniously fit into the interior of absolutely any room or apartment. It is worth treating this issue with close attention and approaching the purchase after understanding all the nuances. This design will not only save space in the room, but also give it a certain charm. It all depends on the right choice.

Advantages and disadvantages

The choice of sliding doors for a dressing room is determined both by the layout and design of the room, and by functionality. This option has several advantages:

• Sliding doors to the dressing room will be a good choice when there is a shortage of free usable space. They do not take up space when open, like casement options and are perfect for narrow corridors or small compact rooms;
• variations of facade designs presented by manufacturers of this furniture segment will amaze even the most sophisticated designers;
• such doors do not slam shut in strong drafts - they will be safer for small children. It is more difficult for small children to open the sliding door for the dressing room, so this is another plus in terms of safety.

The main disadvantages of coupe models are their complex design, as well as the need for careful use. We can highlight the main disadvantages, knowledge of which will help to avoid mistakes when choosing them:

• The sliding sliding door for the dressing room allows air to easily pass through, and therefore odors. When installing a dressing room near the kitchen, take care of high-quality insulation;
• The short service life of working mechanisms can cause frequent repairs. You can avoid such problems by carefully choosing all the equipment of your wardrobe elements;
• the fragility of the structure can fail at the wrong moment. A guest who mistook the sliding façade for a hinged one will easily disable it with a strong pull towards himself.
• the inability to be open to everyone at once prevents the full width of the doorway from being used.

Despite the type of panels chosen to close the interior space of the dressing room from the main room, you should carefully select their components and handle them with care, even if they are declared to be the most durable.

Mirrored sliding doors for a dressing room

A wardrobe with a mirrored sliding door is one of the most functional and stylish options to complement your interior.

Advantages

Wardrobes began to become fashionable among domestic consumers relatively recently. But in this short time, everyone managed to appreciate their practicality and functionality. In the dressing room, all things are kept in perfect condition and are always at hand. It is very convenient and practical.

The compartment doors in such dressing rooms are very convenient. They have their disadvantages, but they have many more advantages.

First of all, it should be noted that doors of this type take up much less space. This design allows you to save space. Therefore, even in a small apartment, such a door will be very good. You don't have to think about how best to place the door so that it doesn't interfere with traffic.

Also, in the case of a sliding door, you will not injure your fingers or get them pinched.

A sliding door is also much easier to install and operate. In order to choose the right door, it is enough to take measurements of the opening and make the necessary door to order. Doors created in this way can become the embodiment of all your design fantasies, because they can be decorated in almost any way.

Since sliding doors are now in trend, even in stores there are a large number of different options. Buyers are provided with a large color palette and an abundance of decorative elements.

When creating mirrored sliding doors for a dressing room, as a rule, special shockproof glass is used. Therefore, when buying such a door, you do not have to worry about breaking the door in the first few days of using it.

Another advantage is the wide variety of decor. In addition to solid mirrored doors, there are also options decorated with stained glass or patterns. But this is worth talking about in more detail.

Flaws

But, along with the advantages, doors of this type also have their disadvantages. First of all, users note that a door of this type is capable of letting in all foreign odors. Therefore, if your dressing room is located next to the kitchen, then it is better to refuse this option.

In addition, if you are buying sliding doors, then it is best to give preference to more expensive options. A cheap design gets loose and breaks very quickly. If you use your closet regularly, a cheap sliding door won't last long. Therefore, we recommend that you do not skimp on either the base of the door or its various components that ensure smooth movement.

Kinds

The range of wardrobe facades offered by manufacturers is large enough to be applied to any wardrobe rooms and any room layouts. There is a basic range of design solutions based on supporting sliding mechanisms or suspended sliding mechanisms:

• bottom support structures include several main types of sliding structures. This includes the most popular sliding wardrobe doors. The main feature of this type is the load on the lower support rail or support rollers. The upper part of the entire mechanism serves as a guide. Typically the lower part is made of steel or aluminum. Aluminum is stronger and more durable than steel, but costs more. Bottom rails are either mortise or overhead. The first ones are technically more difficult to make, but they look better, and they also allow the door to go down close to the floor. The lower guide rail often becomes clogged and creates noise during operation;
• suspended structures are more modern and more reliable. The top profile is wide and massive, which helps it withstand heavy loads. A special stabilization system prevents the doors from swinging too much and prevents them from falling. Hanging structures require a strong frame, so they are often installed on partially built-in wardrobes.

Bottom support system

Hanging system
In addition to the structural diversity, sliding doors are divided into the following types:

• wardrobe compartment - a conventional bottom-support sliding system;
• a pencil case is a structure that hides in the walls when opened. It is not suitable for installing a dressing room in a niche;
• book - similar in appearance to a swing door, but opens by folding in half;
• accordion - a solid door similar to a screen. It looks like a book door, but has more doors;
• There are frameless sliding systems - these are glass modules that do not have a clear frame, and the working mechanisms are attached directly to the panel.

Frameless

Pencil case

Harmonic

Coupe

How to choose

There are many design solutions for the manufacture and decoration of sliding doors. At first glance, choosing the best model may seem like an overwhelming task for the consumer. But everything is simple, you just need to take into account some factors:

• The size of the opening, since with a small width there is no need or opportunity to insert bulky doors made of carved wood into it, it is better to choose folding structures.
• A corner dressing room, equipped in a bedroom or hallway, looks best with sliding doors decorated with mirrors.
• The use of canvases with slats is in demand if things are placed in a shallow niche in the wall. This allows air to penetrate freely, increasing the quality of storage, and the design itself is made in a color that suits the style.
• Frequency of use is important. If you plan to open the doors several times a day or a week, or even a month, you need to select the right devices in terms of price and quality, so as not to overpay for expensive fittings when they are not needed.
• A number of requirements are dictated by the placement features, the need to visually expand the space, be it a discreet door or a bright accent in the form of an elegant partition.

Manufacturing materials

Today, the main materials used for the manufacture of sliding wardrobe doors are wood, MDF boards, metal, glass, plastic, and combined materials. Natural wood is used when installing accordion doors, pencil cases and books. This material goes well with a classic interior, emphasizing the high status of the owner of the house. This is an environmentally friendly, reliable material, but it is quite expensive. Most often oak is used for these purposes.

MDF is the most common and has established itself as an inexpensive and versatile material. MDF boards are amenable to shaped processing of any complexity, which allows you to create doors of any shape and style.

Glass and mirror doors are designed to visually increase the space of the room. They are suitable for modern and high-tech styles. The peculiarity of such doors of dressing rooms is that, without entering the dressing room, you can see its contents. The doors are also supplied with frosted glass, decorated glass, patterned glass, glossy glass and structured glass.

Combining materials allows you to adjust the final result to the specific needs of the customer. Combinations can be varied: plastic with metal, glass with MDF or wood, glass and plastic, mirror panels with frosted glass.

The working mechanisms are made of steel and aluminum. Steel systems are cheaper than aluminum ones, but they are fragile and quickly fail. The reason for this is often the small thickness of the canvas. Thin rails of lower support systems quickly deform. Aluminum systems will last longer, although they are much more expensive than steel ones. What is certain is that any system, regardless of its cost, will last a long time if handled with care.

Working door systems are equipped with rollers or bearing mechanisms. Often the standard equipment is equipped with roller elements that do not have bearings, but they can be replaced with higher-quality parts for compartment doors to the dressing room with your own hands.

MDF

Mirror

Chipboard

Wooden

Glass

Varieties

You will probably agree that doors are not always given special attention. It is believed that if the dressing room is comfortable, then such a “trifle” as doors does not play a serious role

But this is not true at all. It is the door, in addition to its decorative function, that is expected to provide reliable storage of things and accessories, and ease of use.

Visually, sliding wardrobe doors allow you to achieve a large number of effects.

• Retractable (this system is also called a “pencil case”). It consists of guides, carriages and rollers. Valued for reliability and ease of use. Ideal for small spaces, as the doors are hidden in a niche when opened. Installing the structure yourself is impossible unless you have special skills.
• Sliding doors. This is kind of a sales leader. The demand is explained by the versatility of the design and practicality. The doors move inside thanks to the presence of rollers. The canvases move parallel and do not touch each other. Such doors are installed on both linear and radius models. The latter are considered more impressive in appearance.

Door leaves moving along guides save as much usable space as possible.

• Foldable. Compared to previous options, this model will require more space. The doors do not diverge, but fold in half and move away. Externally they look stylish and fit well into modern minimalist interiors.
• Doors in techno style. This is one of the most unusual models. It is valued for its convenience and safe operation - it is impossible to get injured with this design, there are no lower fastenings. Most often, such models are installed in rooms with flat floors without thresholds.
• Harmonic. Externally, the model resembles a screen. Door leaves consist of interconnected lamellas, which are folded together during the sliding process. The accordion takes up minimal space and is easy to use.

Models such as accordion or book are distinguished by a particularly elegant appearance, compactness, comfort, relevance and fairly simple operation.

Roto doors. This option is ideal for highly technical interiors, such as high-tech. The design is based on a rotating mechanism, thanks to which the door leaf rotates around its own axis and opens in any direction. Roto doors guarantee the uniqueness of your interior and ease of use. The only drawback is that the design requires a lot of space, so it is only suitable for large dressing rooms.

Experts also recommend paying close attention to all mechanisms and, if possible, adjusting them.

When choosing a type of model, take into account the size of the doorways and the area of ​​available free space. If you doubt your own abilities, it is better to contact professionals, they will not only tell you which model is right for you, but will also take the correct measurements

Their wide range allows you to choose the optimal solution for any room.

Decoration

Decorating sliding wardrobe doors is a creative and time-consuming process. Before you learn how to make it yourself, you should familiarize yourself with all the possible options, because a wardrobe with sliding doors can be decorated in various ways. Decorating glass doors or doors with glass inserts is considered common. Also popular is photo printing on plastic or chipboard panels. We invite you to find out how to make your dressing room even more attractive:

• Designs are applied to glass and mirror sliding wardrobe doors in a variety of ways. Sandblasting remains the most popular method in glass decoration. Using an air-sand jet, you can make the glass matte, apply a pattern or design on it;
• beveled glass elements are applied to glass wardrobe doors and are designed to enhance the furniture with their elaborate shapes. They are made mainly to order, so they have exclusive shapes and unique designs;
• photo printing is gradually replacing glass processing. If you want to replace one pattern with another, or change the color of the door, it does not require replacing the entire panel. This applies to photographs printed on film. Photo printing conveys colors better, and it can be used to decorate glass, plastic, leather and other materials. You just have to select an image, and a large-format printer will recreate it on film and you can decorate any compartment door for a dressing room. Photos can be seen in the selection;
• Contour stained glass is the most popular type of stained glass. Filled stained glass windows, as they are also called, are made by hand, so each one is unique and exclusive. This also affects the quality of the result, as can be seen from the high clarity and richness of the drawings;
• artistic painting is another type of stained glass painting. This is a labor-intensive process that requires a highly qualified artist. The uniqueness of hand-painting technology lies in the fact that the design is applied from the inside in layers. The first layer serves as the outside foreground, and all subsequent layers are the background of the image;
• Film stained glass is a quick way to create stained glass on a cabinet door. The method of making such stained glass consists of gluing layers of film that imitates glass. After this, lead tape is glued to the joints. This method is gaining popularity due to its simplicity and speed of implementation;
• Ion plasma sputtering is a high-tech, sophisticated and beautiful method of decorating a glass or mirror surface. Ion plasma stained glass is a fairly expensive method of painting on glass, but the result of this method exceeds all expectations;
• the sliding facade of the dressing room can be airbrushed; the door can also be made in such a way that it will be decorated with a mirror;
• The combination method will allow you to create a glass mosaic on the doors. Often large pattern elements are created in the form of simple geometric shapes.

Despite the complexity of decorating, you can do an upgrade for your dressing room with your own hands, you just need to show a little creativity in this matter.

Decorative finishing

The final cost of the product is always determined by the method of its decoration.

Based on visual design technology, doors are divided into:

Veneer is a natural wood covering. The thinnest sections of wood materials are applied to the door leaf using hot pressing and a special adhesive composition. After this, the surface is varnished. This increases the level of resistance of the finished product to mechanical damage.

The following materials can be used for lamination:

In modern industry, only 2 main lamination methods are popular:

Using paper is comparatively cheaper. The quality is also significantly lower. This coating has a certain aesthetic appeal, but at the same time it wears off quite quickly and fades under direct sunlight. technology using fiberglass makes it possible to obtain a high-quality coating like veneer. The special polymer film is resistant to mechanical stress and sunlight. Cracks and all kinds of scratches do not form on this coating; the film is very easy to clean. The cost of such a laminate is higher than that of ordinary paper.

To paint interior doors, special tinted antiseptics are used, which make it possible to reproduce the appearance of wood texture and help protect against constant exposure to the sun and prevent the formation of fungi. This tint is applied using non-toxic materials and dries very quickly.

Care and operation

Of course, every furniture, regardless of its cost and class, needs proper care and compliance with operating rules. Sliding doors for the dressing room are equipped with working mechanisms that are constantly subject to loads. We will tell you how to avoid the serious consequences of improper use of such furniture.

Wooden wardrobe doors and doors made of chipboard are afraid of too humid air and at the same time drying out. It is optimal to use such doors at temperatures no higher than 45 degrees Celsius. Air humidity should be between 55-75 percent. Otherwise, cabinet doors made of such material may become deformed. You should not place heaters near the doors of the dressing room. Wipe off dust on a wooden surface only with a well-wrung out microfiber cloth. In addition, you need to control the level of overload on the shelves and hangers of the closet to avoid breakdowns.

Guide profiles and roller systems of door support elements are responsible for their normal movement within a given trajectory. Profiles of lower support systems mounted into the floor require special care. Such profiles become clogged and require regular cleaning. Otherwise, rollers of any quality will quickly break. If necessary, all moving mechanisms of sliding facades must be lubricated.

A careless attitude towards such mechanisms will sooner or later lead to their breakdown, which can affect the family budget, since replacing such parts is not cheap.

You need to take care of the surface of the doors with care; if stains have formed on the furniture, they need to be removed with a weak soap solution, which is wiped dry with a clean rag. Mirrored sliding doors for a dressing room should only be washed with mirror products, not glass products. Otherwise, surface clouding may occur. It is worth remembering that no matter how expensive your furniture or its equipment is, with sliding structures or others, it requires absolutely the same care.

What is important when choosing?

The configuration in which the door to the niche will be made is determined by the dimensions of the latter. There are several door design options:

• sliding;
• coupe;
• swing;
• harmonic.

Doors can be wooden, metal, plastic, glass or a combination.

Sliding

The option involves carrying out simple installation work. But the doors look stylish, and with the right decor they complement the interior of adjacent rooms. This is the optimal solution for a cabinet equipped in a corner niche: the allocated space will be fully used, and its area will visually increase.

Coupe

The mechanism of the compartment door to the niche provides that when opened, it disappears into the wall opening. The closed one forms a single composition with the wall, which organically fits into the design of the adjacent room. The process of installing it is not a quick task, but it is compensated by originality and saved space.

Swing

The layout is not always such that it is possible to install the latest models. In this case, the usual swing doors into a niche will do. Their advantage is ease of use

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