The Benefits of Cavity Sliding Doors
Sliding pocket doors are elegant, space-saving door systems that can make a significant difference in the appearance and functionality of a room. This practical and aesthetically pleasing product is a particularly stylish option for compact spaces or situations where traditional hinged doors may clash. It is also a favourite among designers looking to create contemporary spaces on a large scale or to divide areas while maintaining an organized overall look. Cavity sliding doors offer a multitude of advantages in diverse environments. These systems contribute to a reduction in visual clutter and the creation of a contemporary aesthetic in both residential and commercial spaces. Furthermore, they enhance accessibility and safety in healthcare facilities. In the hospitality industry, such as hotels, cavity sliding doors optimize limited space and serve as a replacement for traditional hinged doors. These systems have the capability to blur the boundaries between spaces and offer flexibility in the utilization of different areas.
Since the door is specially designed to disappear in a wall recess, there is no need to leave space for it to swing into or out of the room, and it does not obstruct pathways. Unlike sliding doors that slide along a track but remain visible in the room, the sliding pocket door leaves very little evidence of its presence. When completely pushed back into the pocket, all you see is a smooth and clean opening.
Sliding pocket doors offer much more design flexibility and options for furniture placement, storage, and open-plan spaces. Popular locations include dressing rooms, laundry rooms, utility rooms, and master bathrooms.
The wall constructed for the sliding pocket door will be thicker than a standard interior wall. You will lose about 15cm of space in your room, but in return, you will gain all the practicality and clean lines of the sliding pocket door.
A recessed pull handle placed on the side edges of the door gives a flawless appearance and allows the door to be pulled into place. While various handles with locking mechanisms or without locking mechanisms are available, adding a privacy lock to the sliding pocket door may be problematic.
Extra wide sliding pocket doors are possible, but they need to be custom designed and built. If solid wood or wood veneer is specified, the door is custom-made by a carpenter when the frame of the pocket is installed on-site. As a result, a custom-made door is a much more expensive option than choosing from standard sliding pocket doors. Frameless glass doors are not suitable as sliding pocket doors, but frosted glass or glass panel doors are compatible with sliding pocket door systems.
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