I spent more than 3,000 yuan to buy a sliding door with floor rails. It is easier to use and more cost-effective than hanging rails. Let me talk about my personal experience.

Is it better to buy floor rails or hanging rails for sliding doors? Mainly considering four aspects, talk about my personal experience

Sliding doors greatly facilitate the separation and utilization of living space due to their small footprint, no waste of space, diverse shapes, and lively styles. AndGlass sliding doorIt can make the space appear lighter, more transparent and brighter, and is favored by the majority of owners.

butShould I choose hanging rails or floor rails for sliding doors?

I believe many owners will struggle with this when decorating: a track in Above, a track isbelow, which one is better? It just so happens that Xiaopai has used both. Here, I will select from Four aspectsTalk about my ownPersonal experience ：Bought for more than three thousandGround rail sliding door, Xiaopai personally feels thatis better than the hanging railEasy to use and cost-effective.

Appearance

Looking at the sliding door alone, or when the door is closed, there is no difference between hanging rail and floor rail sliding doors, because the appearance depends on the style and shape of the sliding door you choose.

ButLooking at the overall space, the difference is more obvious: hanging rail Since the upper rail is used to support the sliding movement of the upper hanging wheel, there is no lower rail. When the sliding door is opened,When you do this, you can clearly see the difference between the tracks on the ground and those without.

But even so,I can’t definitely say which one is better, some people think there is no With the lower track, the tiles are more transparent and atmospheric; some people think that only with the lower track can there be a complete door feeling, or some families have a door stone, in which case it is not obvious whether there is a track or not.

Practical

From a practical perspective, we mainly compare these performances:Service life, sound insulation, heat preservation, odor isolationWait. Objectively speaking, if the materials selected for the floor rail and hanging rail sliding doors are the same, thenGround RailThese performances willslightly better than the hanging rail.

Let’s talk about the service life first. Sliding doors are very It is rare for glass to break, sometimes it is due to accidents, and the most common situation is after using it for a long timePoor push and pull, lags. The main bearing capacity of the hanging rail sliding door is on the upper hanging wheel and the upper rail. The pulleys are prone to damage, misalignment, and sinking, resulting in poor sliding. The ground rail technology is more mature and the construction is more convenient. Once a problem occurs, even if it is ordinary Everyone can do repairs.

Let’s talk about sound insulation, heat preservation, and odor insulation. In the case of the same materials, these properties can actually be summarized as\”Tightness\”, the sliding door is hung on the hanging rail,The bottom is actually suspended for a short distance, then the \”sealing\” in this case is definitely not as good as that of floor rail sliding doors, so floor rail sliding doors have more advantages in sound insulation, heat preservation, and odor isolation.

Safety

Safety is no small matter, this is very important. Which is safer, ceiling rail sliding doors or floor rail sliding doors?

Many people say that floor rail sliding doorsThe track is a hidden danger, because there are tracks on the ground, the elderly and children can easily trip. I think this statement is a bit far-fetched. What\’s more, today\’s rails are designed to be very thin, and some can even be embedded in floors and tiles, making it very difficult to trip over.

On the contrary, I think the hanging rail sliding door is more unsafe, because the hanging rail sliding door is not restricted by the lower track, and it can move in multiple directions. Therefore, when opening and closing the hanging rail sliding door, it has nothing but theMove left and rightIn addition, it also shakes back and forth , often happens between two doorsColliding with each other will inevitably affect the quality of the sliding door over time,Creates safety risks.

Clean

In terms of cleaning, I admit that the hanging rail sliding door has its unique advantages, which is also one of its selling points. However, I don’t agree with the practice of promoting one by one, and those who promote hanging rail sliding doors. People always say that the sliding door on the floor is useless, saying that the floor is full of dirt, has dead spots and is difficult to clean. After using it, I found that this is not the case at all.

Because today\’s ground rails have become thinner and thinner, most of the ground rails are made into ultra-thin styles, with only a small raised track, and some even only require a metal strip to act as a Just the track. In this case, do you still think it will be difficult to clean the track?

From here After considering all four aspects, I don’t know how you chose. Anyway, I chose the floor rail sliding door, which is cheap and practical.

Regardless of choice Whether it is hanging rails or floor rails, we must pay attention to the following points when purchasing:

1. Selection of profiles

Sliding door profiles on the market mainly include wood, plastic steel profiles, aluminum alloy profiles, steel, etc. The most common one is aluminum alloy. It is recommended to choose aluminum-magnesium alloy or titanium-magnesium aluminum Alloy, titanium-magnesium-aluminum alloy is better, with high strength and good toughness, but it is also expensive.

It is recommended that the profile thickness be 1.6 -2mm. For high-rise balcony sliding doors, it is recommended to choose 2mm, which is safer and stronger.

2. Glass selection

Choose glassTempered glass3c certification span style=\”color: #333333; –tt-darkmode-color: #A3A3A3;\”>; Because tempered glass must pass 3c certification before it can be put into use.

For sliding doors in kitchens, study rooms, and bathroomsSingle layer 6mm or 8mmGlass That’s it, like balcony selectionDouble-layer 5mmGlass is better.

3. Hardware accessories

Hardware accessories are very important. Buying better ones can last for several more years, which is very worthwhile. Especially for pulleys, it is recommended to choose carbonThe plain fiberglass pulley not only has good load-bearing capacity, but also slides more smoothly.

4. Buffering and damping system

The buffering and damping system is very convenient. You are not afraid of hitting the door frame directly when closing the door, which is safe The sex is good, but you have to pay more, so please consider it at your own discretion.

5. Door cover

The door frame isSingle pack or double packYes If you agree, you need to greet the decorator well and cooperate.

6. On-site experience

When you go to see the sliding door on site, remember to try pushing and pulling it. The smaller the gap, the smaller the shaking when pushing and pulling, and the better the stability of the sliding door track.

Conclusion:The above is Xiaopai’s personal experience and personal opinion. Please help to see if it is correct. I also hope that this content can be helpful to those friends who are struggling with which sliding door to buy.

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