Choose sliding door or swing door? After reading this you will have the answer

The decoration of a house is inseparable from various cabinets, and the wardrobe is an indispensable storage cabinet in the bedroom. Every detail is worthy of our time and careful consideration. In addition to style and internal division, wardrobe design should also choose the appropriate door opening method. The following introduces the characteristics of the two door opening methods from three aspects.

1. Plate and hardware types

Sliding door

Sliding door is mainly composed of three parts: frame, pulley, track. Common frame materials are divided into carbon steel materials, aluminum-magnesium alloys, aluminum-titanium alloys, etc. Carbon steel products have a variety of surface adhesive films, but are prone to rust; aluminum alloys with a magnesium decorative layer on the surface have high strength, low specific gravity, high toughness, and high prices.

The pulley track is the \”soul\” of the sliding door, which almost determines the service life and sliding effect of the sliding door. This means that the pulley track requires high strength, wear-resistant, and low-noise materials, such as aluminum-magnesium-titanium-silicon alloy.

But whether the sliding door can be used smoothly or not cannot be achieved by relying on one component alone, but depends on the mutual cooperation of each component. The upper and lower pulleys are made of high-strength nylon composite material, with balls inside and rich in non-drying grease. They can be easily pushed and pulled, are pressure-resistant and wear-resistant, and are not easily deformed. In addition, pulleys with anti-jump devices are safer.

The adhesive strips that play a sealing role should not be underestimated. The strength of the silicone strips can ensure the flexible connection between plates and profiles, and the PVC rubber edge strips are solid and durable. Does not fade or fall off.

Therefore, when purchasing a sliding door, in addition to considering the door panel and style, you should also consider whether the pulley track is smooth and low-noise.

Hinged door

The hardware for swing doors is mainly hinges and handles. The function of the hinge is to connect the cabinet and the door panel, and to bear the weight of the door alone, so the quality is particularly important.

When choosing a hinge, you should first look at the material. A good hinge will feel thick, have a smooth surface, and be rust-proof and anti-corrosion. It is recommended to use international brands. The hinges are made of cold-rolled steel, which is stamped and formed in one step. The surface is smooth and nickel-plated, making it strong, durable and good in load-bearing. On the other hand, we should also consider whether the opening and closing is smooth., whether the door will not close tightly.

Cabinet door handles are generally divided into brass handles, stainless steel handles, and ceramic handles according to materials. Stainless steel handles are oil-resistant and stain-resistant.

In order to cater to the trend of minimalist design, no handles or invisible handles are also an option. For example, by leaving gaps on the top or side of the cabinet door, you can create a handleless effect. There is also a rebounder to open the door, which is simple and has no sanitary blind spots.

Door panel materials are divided into double facings, blister, UV super crystal board, cladding, baking paint, solid wood, etc. The materials can be selected according to different design styles.

2. Occupied area and size
Sliding door

Due to the characteristic of sliding door, it slides left and right. , so it does not take up extra space and can increase the utilization rate of bedroom space. It is suitable for small apartments and smaller bedrooms. However, the track will occupy the internal space of the wardrobe, and the thickness of the wardrobe needs to be increased by 10cm. The width of the sliding door is 750-1100cm, and the height is 1800-2700cm. Two designs, top cabinet + main cabinet and full-top cabinet, are often used.

If glass or silver mirror is used as the door core, the thickness is generally 5mm; if wood is used as the door core, the thickness is generally 9mm. Wooden boards that are too thin have poor stability and are easily warped and deformed after being used for a period of time, causing them to jam on the guide rails.As a result, push and pull are not smooth, affecting normal use.

Hinged door

Because the wardrobe with swing doors opens outwards, it has high space requirements. If the space is narrow, the door cannot be opened. Generally, when the cabinet doors are all open, the minimum distance to the object is 20cm. Therefore, you need to consider the size of the bedside table when designing, or design the part near the bedside as an open cabinet.

The hinges of swing doors are pressure-bearing, so the single cabinet door should not be too wide. The best wardrobe door width is between 45-60cm, and the height is 350cm. -2700cm, with smaller height restrictions.

3. Comparison of advantages and disadvantages

Sliding doors can realize left and right staggered pushing and pulling through upper and lower guide rails, which can greatly save space and use Lightweight and cost-effective. However, only 50% of the sliding door is visible, and the sealing is not good. The gap is still large after closing, which can easily cause dust to accumulate inside the wardrobe, especially the track groove of the sliding door, which needs to be cleaned frequently.

The opening degree of the swing door is 100%, and each cabinet door is connected to each other. Independent, not affecting each other, maximizing convenience in accessing things. The sealing performance is good, there is basically no gap after closing, and the moisture resistance is relatively good. However, since the swing door opens outward, a wider space is required.

Sliding doors and flat doors have their own advantages. If the bedroom is small and you want to improve space utilization, you can choose sliding doors. Otherwise, you can choose flat doors that are more convenient for taking things. Open the door.