In decoration, there is a science everywhere.

For example, kitchen doors, although now everyone generally chooses glass sliding doors when decorating, compared with traditional wooden flat doors, they do not take up space and are not afraid of Moisture does not affect lighting and other advantages.

However, glass sliding doors are also divided into ground rails and hanging rails, which makes many people confused. Which one is more practical?

Some people think that it is difficult to clean the track on the floor of the floor rail door, so they choose the hanging rail door. This idea Is it really right?

In this issue, Xiaodong will talk to you in detail about the advantages and disadvantages of the two sliding doors. At the end of the article It will also help you summarize which sliding door is more suitable.

1. Advantages of floor rail sliding doors Disadvantages

The so-called ground rail sliding door is a traditional sliding door installation method that uses grooved tracks on the ground to open and close the door.

Advantages of floor track doors:

1. Cheap price

Traditional floor rail doors are relatively mature in technology and do not have such high installation and load-bearing requirements, so the price is naturally cheap. Generally, the price of good quality floor rail doors on the market is usually only 1,800 models. , but the hanging rail door of the same material costs two to three thousand. Moreover, the maintenance cost is relatively low, so the floor rail door is also the choice of most ordinary families.

2. Stable and durable

We all know that the track of the floor track door is on the ground, so the center of gravity is also on the ground. To put it simply, it mainly relies on the track on the ground to bear weight, so it is more stable to use. , it will be very stable when pushed and pulled, and there will be no shaking. In addition, the probability of problems with the general rail door is relatively small, and there will be no problems after ten or twenty years of use.

3. Convenient maintenance

Due to The floor rail door is simple to install and has a simple process, so it is more convenient to repair later. Even if there is a problem, such as poor sliding, jamming, etc., generally speaking, it can be solved by replacing the hardware. Easy to disassemble.

4. Good sealing

It adopts the design of concave and convex grooves. The track and the door leaf rely on each other, and there is almost no gap. In other words, the whole thing is airtight and the sealing is very good. From a practical point of view, it is not only thermal insulation and sound insulation, but also better at isolating oil smoke. Therefore, in addition to the kitchen, it is also suitable for sliding doors on the balcony.

Disadvantages of floor track doors:

1. Poor aesthetics

The floor rail sliding door has very obvious shortcomings. First, the track will divide the ground into two parts, which will appear to be impenetrable. In addition, the traditional track grooves will protrude several centimeters from the ground, which not only affects the visual appearance, but also makes it easy to get bumped. Especially if there are elderly people and children at home, there are still some safety risks.

2. Difficult to clean up

The grooves of floor rail doors are particularly easy to trap dirt and grime, making them difficult to clean. In particular, dust and debris will accumulate in the tracks, and they need to be cleaned regularly. Otherwise, as time goes by,The resistance of the sliding door will also increase, causing the door to open and close unsmoothly.

Tips: Regarding the shortcomings of floor rail doors, I would like to give you two tips.

• Traditional floor rails have deep grooves and protrude too high from the ground, making them easy to bump and difficult to maintain. . With the upgrade of technology, there are now some with shallower tracks. Try to choose the one with a height of only 6 mm, which improves the aesthetics and is easier to clean.

• Or simply choose an embedded copper track. This requires grooves on the threshold stone or ceramic tiles in the early stage. Then embed it directly. Generally, the copper strip protrudes from the ground by about 5 mm. The ground will look cleaner and tidier, and it will not affect cleaning.

2. The advantages and disadvantages of hanging rail sliding doors

The hanging rail sliding doors, to put it bluntly, are the Hanging it up and hiding it on the top of the door is a new and popular way of installing sliding doors

Advantages of hanging rail doors:

1. Good looks

Because the track of the hanging rail sliding door is on the top, the ground is not bound by the track, which can maintain the integrity of the ground. It not only has strong integrity, but also has high aesthetics. Moreover, it is also more popular in living rooms now. Ceramic tiles are laid all the way to the kitchen, and the floor is not blocked by tracks, making it visually more transparent and classy.

2. Good quietness

The hanging rail sliding door is equivalent to an upgraded product of the traditional floor rail door, so it has been improved in terms of quality and performance. Generally speaking, there is usually no sliding rail or it is difficult to push and pull during use. It can be said that it is light and convenient. Moreover, the noise produced by the top rail when pushing and pulling is much smaller than the noise caused by the friction of the floor rail.

3. The floor is clean

Because the track is on the top, there is no grooved track on the floor, so there is no dust accumulation. Obviously, it is much more convenient to clean the floor. In addition, there is no protruding track threshold. There is no need to worry about bumps and dirt, which is quite friendly for families with elderly children.

Disadvantages of hanging rail doors:

1. Installation is troublesome

Because the track needs to be installed above the door, there are requirements for the load-bearing capacity of the door beam. It is recommended to install it as much as possible on the load-bearing On the wall or beam, otherwise long-term use may easily cause the door beam to collapse, which may cause certain safety hazards.

Therefore, the installation of hanging rail doors is relatively troublesome, and the bearing capacity of the wall and door beams needs to be considered (If it is installed on a suspended ceiling, it must be reinforced with a steel frame.) Moreover, the installation accuracy of the track is also relatively high. If the installation is uneven, the door will automatically slide to one side.

2. Easy to sink

The current sliding doors are basically tempered glass with a profiled metal frame, which means that their own weight is very large. When installing a hanging rail sliding door, the door leaf is fixed by the hanging rail position, especially It is a larger-sized sliding door that is prone to sinking if it is overloaded for a long time. In addition, if the building wall settles, it will also cause the hanging rail door to shake unevenly or be damaged.

3. Poor sealing

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There is no track on the floor of the hanging rail door. In order to avoid friction between the door leaf and the ground, it will affect the opening and closing of the door or damage the tiles. Therefore, there is usually a distance of 1 cm between the hanging rail door and the ground, and there will also be a gap between the door leaves to avoid friction and collision. This also results in poor sealing, poor ability to isolate noise and oil fumes, and poor thermal insulation properties as well as floor rail doors.

4. High maintenance costs

The cost of hanging rail doors is the highest, which is not only reflected in its own price, but also the later maintenance and replacement costs. Even if a traditional floor track door is broken, it can usually be repaired by replacing the hardware. Problems with hanging rail doors usually occur on the hanging rails, making maintenance and disassembly very inconvenient. Moreover, even if it is repaired, it usually won\’t take long. The probability of repeated damage is relatively high, and it is basically not far from being scrapped.

To summarize:

In summary, It is not difficult for everyone to find that no matter what kind of track sliding door it is, it has its own advantages and disadvantages, and it is impossible to be perfect. But in my opinion,if you look at durability,In terms of sealing and stability, the advantages of traditional floor rail sliding doors are more obvious. Moreover, with the same material and quality, the price of floor rail sliding doors is also much cheaper, making it more suitable for ordinary families who pursue economical benefits.

Of course, if you have sufficient budget,you will pursue appearance and aesthetics. If you are more concerned about quietness and easy maintenance, you can choose the new hanging rail sliding door.