Have you noticed how much space traditional swing doors take up when opening? On average, it's about 0.6 m2 (depending on door width), and in smaller apartments, every centimeter counts. This is where sliding doors can help. Wall-mounted sliding doors take up only 0.1 m² of interior space, while pocket doors take up virtually none.
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Where are sliding doors an ideal solution?
They are perfect for narrow hallways, entryways, pantries, or walk-in closets, as well as for bathrooms—anywhere they help save space. They are also ideal for rooms where doors remain open most of the time, such as between the kitchen and living room. Sliding doors allow easy connection between rooms without the door leaf getting in the way.
How to choose the right sliding doors?
For already furnished interiors, wall-mounted sliding doors are a great choice, as they do not require major construction modifications. They are attached to a rail concealed in a pelmet, which is mounted above the door opening. Special rollers ensure smooth door movement, while a guide pin keeps the door leaf aligned. Do you have original steel door frames and don't want to remove them? We offer a special cover solution for metal frames designed for use with sliding doors.
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Important to remember: You will need free wall space for the door leaf to slide. Pay attention to the placement of switches and shelves. If you have drywall partitions, you must install a reinforced profile above the structural opening to mount the track and pelmet securely.
These are the ultimate space-saving solution. The door leaf slides into a built-in pocket when open. However, installing a pocket frame requires planning during the initial construction phase. If you decide to install one later, such as during a renovation, it will require significant modifications to the wall structure. Additionally, the pocket frame does not have a load-bearing function, so a structural lintel must be placed above it.
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Anything else to consider?
A practical advantage of both sliding door options is that they can be locked. Wall-mounted sliding doors use a hook lock and a door frame with a stop block equipped with a strike plate, into which the lock engages for single-leaf doors. For double-leaf doors, one leaf locks into the other. The same locking principle applies to pocket doors, but instead of a stop block, they have a divided frame.
If you don’t need to lock your doors, you can opt for a modern frameless version. In this case, wall-mounted sliding doors are installed above a finished wall opening, and pocket sliding doors have a special frameless version. If you're still unsure which option is best, check out our article How to choose sliding doors?.
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