I wonder if your choice of balcony and kitchen sliding doors makes you dizzy? If you take a casual stroll in the market, you will find that every door and window brand praises the quality of its sliding doors. How to choose a sliding door? The following is a detailed analysis for you. Pay attention to these 5 points to choose sliding doors that save money and look good!

Note 1: Sliding door styles

According to different installations, they can be divided into hanging rail sliding doors and floor rail sliding doors.

From the appearance point of view: hanging rail > floor rail, the overall space of the hanging rail sliding door is better.

From a practical point of view: ground rail>suspended rail, ground rail sliding door has sound insulation and longer life.

From a safety point of view: ground rail > hanging rail, hanging rail sliding doors must not be installed on lightweight brick walls.

From the perspective of cleaning: hanging rails > floor rails, floor rails and sliding door rails can easily harbor dirt and evil.

Note 2: Look at the profiles

Sliding door profiles on the market mainly include wood, plastic steel profiles, aluminum alloy profiles, steel, etc., and aluminum Alloy materials are more common.

Never choose recycled aluminum. When choosing, pay attention to whether there are impurities on the surface of the aluminum. Do not choose if it feels rough and burrs. 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 to choose 1.6-2mm for profile thickness, like high-rise balconiesIt is recommended to choose 2mm for sliding doors, which is safer and stronger.

Note 3: Look at the glass

Be sure to choose tempered glass with 3c certification, single-layer 6mm for kitchens, study rooms, and bathrooms Or 8mm glass is enough. For balconies, double-layer 5mm glass is better.

Note 4: Look at the pulleys

Pulleys are very important hardware for sliding doors. They mainly include plastic pulleys, metal pulleys, and fiberglass pulleys. , it is recommended to choose carbon fiberglass pulleys, which not only have good load-bearing capacity, but also slide smoothly.

In addition, be sure to choose a cushioning and damping system, which will not directly hit the door frame when closing the door, which is safe.

Note 5: Look at the track

It is recommended to choose original stainless steel or copper strips for the track strips, which are stronger. When you go to see the sliding door on site, remember to try pushing and pulling it. The smaller the shaking when pushing and pulling, the better the stability of the sliding door track and the smaller the gap.

Tips for saving money on sliding doors:

1. Decide in advance whether to choose hanging rails or floor rails for sliding doors. , some special minimalist sliding doors need to reserve the craftsmanship in the water, electricity and carpentry stage in advance.

2. When placing an order, be sure to confirm the profiles, glass, hardware and after-sales service, and write them down in the contract to prevent problems later.

3. Is the door cover a single package or a double package? Do I need to pay for the lock separately? Is there any buffer damping? What material are the pulleys made of? These must be decided in advance and written down in the contract.

4. It is recommended to go to the installation site near the merchant to see the installation level of the master for more peace of mind.

The above is my summary of useful information on choosing sliding doors. If you find it useful, you can save it.