Installing sliding interior doors

The peculiarity of sliding doors is that when opening, they do not take the living space in the room and save space, and therefore more people give preference to them. Today, these doors can be glass or other materials, such as wood.

In the case of mounted structures, the peculiarity is that they may have a different number of flaps. This allows you to completely divide the room into two different rooms. You can also isolate the room from other rooms.

Before proceeding to the choice of sliding doors, it is necessary to initially understand their design. This will make it easier to mount such a door if its installation will be carried out on its own.

The difference between a sliding door and the usual one is. It lies in the fact that at ordinary doors the canvas is connected to the box. With a sliding mechanism there is no such connection.These are two separate parts that can perform different functions and are independent of each other.

In ordinary doors, the box is the main supporting structure on which the canvas is hung. In the swing these are separate elements, and the box plays a more decorative role, giving the doorway a beautiful appearance.

The bearing role in single-wing swing systems is played by another element, which is installed on the side of the door on the wall. On it passes the door leaf. Usually this happens with the help of rollers and guides.

As you can guess guides and wheels - the main part of the swing construction. It is arranged quite simply: on the aluminum rail, the rollers move, which, in turn, are attached to the canvas. The latter simply hangs on such a profile and moves along it with the help of rollers.

Also in the profile there are special stops, which are placed additionally. It is because of them that the canvas cannot move more than the laid side distance. Limiters do not allow the door to move further in both directions.

Initially, the sliding systems were quite fragile and unreliable. Also, the sash moved poorly on rails, sometimes stuck, which caused a lot of unpleasant moments to the owners. Now everything has changed, as high-quality accessories and other elements of the system appeared.

The advantages of modern mechanisms:

1. Do not open when draft.
2. Save space in the room.
3. Ability to choose different door material.
4. You can embody any design innovations.
5. No items that creak.
6. Security.
7. Harmonious combination.

There are drawbacks in sliding systems:

1. Can not avoid cracks.
2. They are relatively expensive compared to conventional systems.
3. Poor installation can lead to the fact that the sash will move poorly on the slats.
4. There should be a free space on the side where the leaf will move.
5. When the door is hidden in a niche, there may be a lot of dust that will be difficult to remove.

Usually such mechanisms are not as difficult to set as it may seem at first glance. Installation of interior doors will take 2-3 hours with minimal experience. Thus, it is also possible to install furniture mechanisms in cabinets or on bedside tables. But usually it will need to be done in the apartment in the case when the cabinets are built into the walls.

The use of automatic parts is allowed., which makes the process of opening or closing doors even easier. But this requires additional elements for installation and can not always be done on its own. Therefore, such constructions will be discussed separately.

To put the system right and right, you first need to take measurements and make calculations. Initially, we must understand that sliding systems can be of the following types:

1. The canvas moves along the wall.
2. The canvas moves in the wall.

In the first case, the entire structure will be held on a profile that is attached to the wall. In the second case, the canvas can also move on the lower hanger. But this method has one drawback, namely that there will be a threshold in front of the door. Also sometimes two such types of fasteners can be used at once.This ensures the reliability and durability of the system.

You need to know that when you plan to make a door that will move inside the wall, you can not knock out the opening, but simply make a plasterboard wall. This will reduce the time for work. It will also help to leave the wall structure as intact and complete.

Sliding structures can be equipped with different types of mechanisms. Among them are:

1. Hidden. The canvas moves inside the wall. Everything for such a system should be prepared at an early stage. To do this, you will need to knock out a hole in the wall or impose sheets of hyposboard on top of it. As a result of such actions, the wall thickness can be slightly increased, which will take the usable area of ​​the room. Also in such niches will accumulate debris and dust, which will make cleaning difficult.
2. Open. The installation of such a mechanism can be carried out at any time.Here it is important that there is a doorway away from the doors and enough space to install the guides. No work on the restructuring of the wall is not required. In this case, there are many options for installing guides, which makes it possible to choose the best option for a given case.

The last thing you should pay attention to when deciding on the installation of sliding structures is the profiles along which the door will move. They can be placed below or above. It all depends on the design features. They can also be placed on both sides at the same time:

• Top. This option of installing profiles is most popular. It turns out that the canvas will hang on the profile along which it moves. This can be done when the weight of the canvas is small. Such guides can last longer, cleaning the dust from the rollers will be simplified, and also they will not jam.
• Lower Such guides are rarely used, as they are subject to deformation during use, and therefore may not last for long. Such runners will require constant cleaning of dust and debris.The door will not slide smoothly if it has no support at the top.
• Combined. Used in cases where the system is large and heavy. This provides a smoother glide through the openings.

In order to avoid any interruptions in the work, before you start the installation, you should purchase all the materials and prepare the tools. They can be purchased at any specialty store. Without them it will be impossible to do this work.

Will need:

• Case for sliding door;
• Mount;
• Pens;
• Drill;
• The correct guide;
• Cassette in the wall;
• Fixture for a niche;
• Liquid Nails;
• Self-tapping screws;
• Anchor;
• Racks;
• Canvas;
• Wooden beam.

If the structure has a complex shape or large weight, then the presence of a specialist will be required to perform such work. Therefore, it is important not to start such an event on your own, since this can lead to disastrous results and affect costs.If there are no skills in such work, then only small systems can be installed independently.

When you buy a ready-made set of doors, then this work can be done quite simply. It does not take a lot of time and effort. The system will have everything you need to carry out such work. Only required all right to prepare and install.

Usually the installation of the mechanism begins with the opening. To do this, you need to dismantle the old canvas and bring the opening in order. You can use cement to level the walls or carry out plastering works. All irregularities and cracks should be removed from the surface of the wall. Drywall should be cut off smoothly around the edge, and excess cement and a layer of plaster should be removed.

In order for the guides to run parallel to the floor, a straight line should be knocked out over the opening, onto which the guide rail will be mounted. If there is still a decorative element on the wall,then it will also need to leave a place and place it exactly above the door.

Also it is worth checking the top element of the opening relative to the floor. They should be parallel. With the help of a plumb you need to check the opening itself and its perpendicularity to the floor. Deviation of 5-10 millimeters is allowed. But at the same time, the smoother the wall will be, the more densely the canvas will adhere to it.

Next you need to put the box. With such work it will be difficult to cope. It will take a partner. The box must be installed in the opening and leveled there with wedges. It should stand exactly in relation to the floor and walls. After that, the box should be secured with anchors or screws. Tight it must be carefully not to dislodge.

Next, you need to check the correctness and parallelism of the guide rail mounting line relative to the door opening. This must be done, since the floor may not be very even, especially in apartments. If the line is correct, then it should be at the same distance from the opening in all corners.

On this line is mounted guide. To lay the canvas tightly, the guide should be attached to the wall as hard as possible. For this purpose, self-tapping screws and anchors are used.

Each carriage after such work must be attached to the door and entered into the guide. There are also placed limiters. They need to play a little rake, so that the clips do not jump over them. You should also make sure that the rollers are free to go in the rail.

To correctly and quickly install the canvas with your own hands, you will need an assistant and a scheme. The canvas must be attached tightly to the guide and put the rollers inside. Then they are attached to the canvas, so they sat there firmly. Wherein It is important that the gap between the door and the base does not exceed 5 millimeters. If this is not, then the canvas must be tightened with screws.

Above the rail, you can install a platband that will cover it. It is necessary to pick it up in accordance with the style of the room. It can be painted or pasted wallpaper to the surface. Next on the door fasten locks or handles.

To put the canvas correctly and it served for a long time, you should listen to such recommendations, which are given by experts. Namely:

• The width of the canvas should be greater than the opening by 10 centimeters, no more.This will provide an acceptable warp when opening and it will be able to completely cover the opening, providing sound insulation.
• When shortening the guides, which often have to be reduced, it is necessary to ensure that there are no agnails at the edges of the cut, as this will complicate the process of rotation of the rollers and their smooth movement.

For the system to serve for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for it. Namely:

1. Do not allow water to get on the rollers and the door itself, this can lead to its misalignment and seizure.
2. Doors will need to close smoothly and without sudden movements to extend the life of the rollers.
3. Guides should be regularly cleaned of dust. If dust or dirt gets into the profile, it can lead to the door closing badly and jamming.
4. Check constantly fittings, replacing rollers or guides.
5. Apply funds to care for the material manufacturing system.

Based on the above, it can be seen that it is possible to fix and put the sliding mechanism in the interior on your own.But it is desirable to entrust such work to masters who have a certain experience if they themselves do not have the skills. Only a professional will be able to take into account all the nuances and equip openings with sliding systems that will last for a long time and will not require repairs. You can install them in the hall, in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the bathroom.

How to install sliding doors in thin walls of your own equipment, see the following video.