Hinged doors for wardrobe
The article presents the characteristics and varieties of the suspension system of sliding wardrobe doors. The process of fastening the sashes and the best models of the hinged system are also considered.
Hinged doors for sliding wardrobe
The sliding wardrobe is the most modern type of storage product. It allows you to save the surrounding space, organize the storage of things in the most efficient way. Convenience and durability of the cabinet depends on the quality of the door leaf and especially the chosen method of opening the doors.
Suspension system characteristics
The suspension system for sliding wardrobes looks good in classic sliding wardrobes, corner and non-standard shapes.
On the furniture market, there are wardrobes with a lower and upper support sliding system. Bottom support provides a mortise or overhead installation method. It allows you to install the canvas to the floor.
Suspended structure consists of rollers and a guide made of aluminum profile with a special coating. It also includes door closers that ensure smooth movement of the leaves without much effort.
Top rail cabinets are slightly more expensive. In a system with top guides, the mechanism is open. Mandatory registration of the upper part of the canvas is required. Usually, during the manufacture, decorative elements are used to close the mechanism.
Important! Installation with top rails is more complicated. Fastening should be done by professionals or, if you have certain skills when installing it yourself.
There are several types of suspension systems:
- Roller. The roller is located inside the rail type guide. Top or bottom roller mounting;
- Framework. The profile is made of steel or aluminum. The aluminum profile is more abrasion resistant and more durable. Its use is preferable, but it is more expensive;
- No frame. The system may deform due to temperature changes or high levels of humidity in the room. The service life is shorter than that of other types. Cheaper option;
- Radial. They are usually used in products with a non-standard configuration.
Varieties of hinged doors
- Hinged door. The canvas is suspended on the upper fittings, and fixed on the lower;
- Support door. The sash is supported by the lower rollers, and the upper hardware is used to fix and support the door. They are easier to install, they are cheaper, but the sashes may have a backlash relative to the movement line.
- Combined. The sashes are fixed on both profiles (there is no play). The design is the most reliable and expensive.
Step-by-step mounting instructions
Consider the installation of the most common hinged system with support on the lower profile for sliding wardrobes.
Sequence of actions for fastening:
- install the top hardware (guide profile). When fastening, there should be no gap between the ends of the profile and the side walls. For fixing, you can use countersunk screws or self-tapping screws;
- adjust the movement of the roller;
- install the bottom guide profile;
- install the corner of the door travel stop.
The best hinged system models
Products from many manufacturers are offered on the market. The best models are:
- Aristo is a high-strength profile with a wide range of colors. Estimated term of use up to 30 years;
- Versal - perfect dimensional accuracy of profiles, easy installation. Estimated term of use up to 18 years;
- Komandor - with increased tensile strength and improved lower roller design.
The profiles HfTTich, Hafle and Marbella are also popular.
Important! Specialists are not recommended to buy cheap models. The design is not particularly reliable and can quickly fail. There will be more problems instead of usability and efficiency.
Sliding wardrobes are distinguished by their compactness, versatility, large capacity, and ease of use. They replace numerous cabinets with doors. The suspension system is the ideal solution for fastening door leaves. Convenient and aesthetically pleasing conditions are created for access to the contents of the cabinet and for its smooth closing.
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