What motivates you when you equip your cozy nest? Striving to stand out, follow fashion trends, or just a desire to make practical use of space? If everything in the aggregate matters to you, then installing sliding doors is the optimal design solution. By choosing the type of product suitable for your interior, you will create a real oasis of home comfort, where you will want to return again and again.

Types of sliding doors

Thanks to the ingenuity and ingenuity of manufacturers, the range of sliding products is so great that even the most picky buyer will find a suitable option for himself. Products are not similar to each other in shape, design, dimensions and raw materials from which they are made.

When choosing a design, consumers pay special attention to the last distinctive feature - the material. For the production of products are used:

• wood;
• glass;
• mirror;
• plastic;
• metal.

Natural wood products are, as they say, classics of the genre. They are able to give a sophisticated look to even the simplest interior.... From time immemorial, good wood has been a symbol of wealth and luxury. The high cost of the product is justified by its durability, practicality, and beauty.

Wooden sliding doors are durable and reliable in operation

Doors made of glass, mirrors are preferable for small rooms... They visually enlarge the room, allowing you to feel much more spacious in it. When choosing these types of products, there is no need to worry about their fragility. They are made of high-strength materials that are not subject to mechanical stress.

MDF products are a budget alternative to wood... For many years they do not lose their presentable appearance and captivate with their low weight, ease of installation. A significant disadvantage is their instability to moisture. Therefore, such products are not recommended to be installed in the bathroom or toilet.

Door systems made of MDF - an affordable analogue of wooden products

Plastic sliding structures are no less popular among consumers. They are resistant to deformation, temperature extremes, moisture, ultraviolet rays. Doors with a protective decorative coating will serve for many years without requiring any special maintenance.

Sliding systems are also made of metal... This kind of device can be found in pawnshops, banks, jewelry stores. However, the imagination of designers is limitless, so they found ways to use such products in country houses and even apartments. At the request of customers, the metal can be decorated with drawings that give the product lightness and texture.

Metal sliding doors can be installed in private houses

Installation methods

Sliding systems are divided into two large classes: sliding-folding and parallel-sliding. For folding structures, the sashes do not run along the wall, but move to the side and fold in the form of an accordion or book.

In parallel-sliding systems, the canvases move along a vertical surface. The installation methods are distinguished:

• compartment doors;
• cassette or built-in;
• cascading.

Sliding doors can be single-leaf and double-leaf. The canvases move along the vertical surface along the rails in the same or different directions. Sliding structures are perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, balconies, wardrobes.

You can install sliding doors yourself

Installation of this type of product is quite simple and quite within the power of a novice master. They can be installed both during repair work and after. The main requirements are a smooth opening, the ability of the wall to withstand the expected load.

Along with a huge number of advantages, this system has negative points. Given that the canvases move tightly along the wall, it is impossible to put furniture near it.

In addition, compartment products do not protect the room from sounds and smells. This is due to the design features. To prevent the flaps from touching the vertical surface, small gaps are provided on both sides.

Cassette products, like compartment ones, can be of one or two doors. The peculiarity of this model lies in the presence of a niche in the wall, where the canvases are rolled. The cassette design provides a high degree of sound insulation due to the fact that it is possible to install seals around the perimeter of the opening.

Cassette sliding door provides high sound insulation

If we talk about the disadvantages of cassette doors, then the most significant of them is the installation of the structure only during the repair.... The second disadvantage of the model is the installation of a false wall under the pencil case to the detriment of additional centimeters of area.

Cascade structures consist of one or more leaves and are considered a type of compartment doors. The number of guides corresponds to the number of canvases that, when opened, are collected from one side of the vertical surface.

Cascade door - a kind of compartment doors

The installation of this model is not easy. It includes many parts that require high precision assembly. Only experienced craftsmen can cope with this work, because there is practically no room for error.

Classification by type of mechanism

There are two large groups of devices.

Suspension system

A suspension device is called a supporting bar, to which a U-shaped guide is fixed... It is along it that the canvas or, in technical terms, the suspended door moves on rollers.

The installation of such a door assumes that the flooring remains intact. Only on the right or left side of the opening is the roller mounted from below. He drives along a groove made in the lower end of the blade. The main function of the roller is to prevent the vertical deflection of the product during movement.

Suspension system device

Installing the harness is easy. Installation is carried out in several steps:

1. fixing the upper guide;
2. installation of the roller device from above in the end part of the door;
3. installation of the sash in the guide;
4. fixing the limiters designed to prevent the web from going off the rails.
5. making a groove in the lower end of the product, fixing the roller.

Suspended structures perform a purely symbolic role of an interior partition. They do not protect the room from odors and do not provide adequate insulation from noise.

Rail Sliding System

Rail structures are used in wardrobes, dressing rooms, bedrooms, living rooms. This type of mechanism is represented by two rails located at the top and bottom.

The rail system is highly durable

This design is robust. The door is firmly fixed in a vertical plane and does not allow odors and noises to pass through. The imperfection of the system is that it is difficult to clean, since the bottom rail is periodically clogged.

Having weighed all the pros and cons of each of the systems, choose the most suitable one for yourself and start the process of step-by-step installation.

Required tools and materials

When starting the assembly of sliding structures, make sure you have the required tools and materials. To work, you need a whole set:

• electric drill or screwdriver;
• perforator, if necessary, to extract the inner layer of the wall;
• Phillips screwdriver;
• overhead strips - 2 pcs. One of them is mounted at the top, and the other is opposite the side to which the sashes open.
• anchors;
• self-tapping screws;
• handles on canvas - 2 units;
• finishing nails;
• two additions;
• the rack, to which the sash adjoins, while in the closed position;
• fittings: rollers that make up the fasteners, aluminum rails;
• canvas. To determine its dimensions, measure the height and width of the opening and add 70 mm to them from above;
• timber made of wood with a section of 50x70 mm. The length of the beam is equal to the doubled width of the sash plus 5 centimeters.

Armed with everything you need, proceed to the next block of work.

Installation instructions for sliding doors

Only a true professional can supply a multi-leaf structure, mirrored doors or large-weight products. A novice master, taking on such responsibility, is able to perform many rash actions that will subsequently cost dearly.

Therefore, if you first come across sliding structures, start with the simplest option - assembling compartment doors. If you purchase a ready-made kit, you will save a lot of time and effort. The kit contains all the components for installing the sliding system, including fittings.

Taking up work, you should be extremely careful and accurate. The whole process begins with the preparation of the opening. The quality of the installation depends on how accurately it was measured.

The height of the opening is determined in several places: measure the right, middle and left sides. Its width is measured in the same way. Then check how perpendicular and straight all sides are. In the case of installing platbands, the thickness of the vertical surface is measured in several places and in the corners of the opening.

The opening height is measured in several places

To avoid misses when installing do-it-yourself compartment doors, follow these instructions exactly. Break the whole process into blocks and gradually move from one to the next.

Dismantling the old door

Free the box from cashing, remove the old door leaf and door hinges, and then dismantle the box itself. However, you can leave it alone if it holds well and does not interfere with the flaps to move freely on the rails.

At the first stage, the old door frame is dismantled.

Opening preparation

If necessary, remove the curvature of the walls, seal cracks and cracks with putty.

The contours of the opening should be even, so make sure that no brick or drywall sticks out anywhere.

Check how parallel and horizontal the opening is from above to the floor. The maximum limit deviation is permissible up to 5 mm. This is also mandatory for the sides of the opening. Here the tolerance is maximum 0.5 cm by 2 m.

After dismantling the old box, a new one is installed. It is aligned with small wedges. Adjust the angle of the structure in relation to the flooring and vertical surface by moving or pressing in the wedges.

Use wooden wedges to align the door frame

Secure the box with screws. When working with a screwdriver, you must be extremely careful not to damage the product.

Installation of the upper rails

After placing the box, attach the door to the opening and mark its upper border. Repeat this action again, placing the product in the opening. This is only necessary if the floor is not very even.

Installing the top rail

If the line is horizontal, measure 0.7 cm from it and draw another line. A wooden beam will subsequently be installed on it. To fasten the beam, take such a number of self-tapping screws so that it fits snugly against the vertical surface.

The rail is fixed to the bottom end of the beam. At first, it is screwed on slightly on one side. To accurately determine the location of the self-tapping screw, the thickness of the leaf is divided by two and added from 0.3 to 0.5 cm, which are needed for the smooth movement of the flaps... Follow the same principle on the other side.

Make sure the rail is straight before locking it in place.

Before final fixing the rail, make sure that there is sufficient space between the curtain and the wall. Also pay attention to the straightness of the guide. Kinks and curvatures must not be allowed, otherwise the structure will not work properly.

Assembling carriages and installing stops

Going on to installing the rollers for sliding doors, insert the bolts into the carriages so that they protrude slightly from the hole. Run the carriages into the prepared rails and make sure they move smoothly.

The next step is to install the carriages.

At both ends of the guides, limiters should be installed that will not allow the web to go off the rails. When doing this, make sure that the rubber shock absorbers point inward.

We make a groove in the lower part of the door leaf

To make a recess in the bottom end of the sash, step back from its edge 1.5 cm on both sides and drill one hole each with a radius of 3.5 mm and a depth of 2 cm. Select a groove for the guide in the center between them.

A groove for the guide is selected in the center of the sash

The depth of the groove should be 1.8 cm, and the width should be 0.3 cm more than the width of the guide, which is a flag or a knife. Taking into account that it is not easy to make a perfectly even groove, it is recommended to mount two slats or a profile in the shape of the letter "P".

Fasteners to carriages

Moving two millimeters away from the side borders of the sash, fix the fasteners to the carriages exactly in the middle. An important point: the cutouts on the staples in the form of a semicircle must be directed towards the wall.

We hang the door leaf

You won't be able to put the door down alone, so call someone for help. Having found yourself an assistant, start performing the following actions:

1. Attach the product to the rail and connect the carriage bolt on the right with the cutout on the bracket, while lifting the blade.
2. Insert the end of the bolt into the adjusting nut hole with washer.
3. Lightly fasten the brackets to the carriage bolts.
4. We proceed to the installation of the lower rail in the groove. To do this, slide the lower part away from the vertical surface, place the blade horizontally and slide it open.
5. Measure the maximum opening length and mark with a simple pencil.
6. Set the gap between the flaps and the vertical surface. To do this, move the bottom of the blade and place a mark at the location of the knife. The distance should be no more than 0.5 cm.
7. Remove the blade and tighten the guide to the floor from below with two self-tapping screws.
8. Align the notch at the end of the curtain with the rail and hang the products without screwing the nuts all the way in.
9. Adjust the clearance between the flooring and the product by tightening or loosening the adjustment bolts on the carriages.
10. Secure the nuts without turning the bolts.

Decoration

To hide the rails at the top of the opening, platbands are used for decorative purposes. The lock and handle are installed at the end.

Features of installing cassette-type doors

The instructions above can be used as a guide for the installation of the guide blades. When installing this model, there is no need for decorative finishes. Instead, they additionally put a false wall.

When installing cassette doors, a false wall is mounted

The distance between the false wall and the vertical surface is approximately 10 cm. It is calculated based on the thickness of the sash, the gaps on both sides and the profile size.

The frame made of profiles does not require reinforcement, since most of the load falls on the wall. But if you want to give rigidity to the structure, then install wooden bars inside and fix them with self-tapping screws.

Installation of sliding doors is not a very difficult process, but it requires certain skills in the construction business. If you are not confident in your abilities, invite a better master. This way you can avoid double work in case of a mistake or save an extra pretty penny.

Sliding door systems have a special place in interior design. Their functions combine several advantages at once - convenience, efficiency and originality. The installation of such doors differs significantly from the installation of the usual swing models. You can get acquainted with the principles and features of the installation of sliding systems by reading the section - Do-it-yourself installation of sliding interior doors: assembly video for non-professionals.

DIY installation of a one-leaf sliding door

Types of sliding doors and their equipment

Designers do not skimp on ideas, developing all new models of sliding interior systems. They can vary in the following ways:

Double-leaf sliding doors made of translucent glass between the kitchen and the living room

Sliding doors, the upper rail of which is attached to the ceiling, visually increase the height of the room. Structures that do not use the bottom rail will preserve the uniformity of the flooring of the entire room.

In the open position, the leaf of the cassette sliding door is located in a niche inside the wall

When purchasing sliding interior systems for self-installation, make sure that there is a standard configuration. It includes:

Double-leaf sliding doors with double row of top rails

The model of roller mechanisms and their number depends on the weight of the door leaf. If you purchase a door without a set of fittings, ask yourself what its weight is.

DIY tools for installing sliding doors

To install sliding interior doors with your own hands, there is no need to have a special tool. For DIY installation, you will need the usual "duty" set:

White wooden sliding doors with glass inserts

From devices - you can stock up on a number of wooden wedges and a square bar measuring 50 or 40 (mm) for attaching the guides.

Do-it-yourself installation of sliding interior doors: video tutorial for non-professionals

A non-professional can also install a sliding interior door with his own hands, as can be seen from the video. Once the desired door design has been selected and the appropriate accessories purchased, installation can begin.

Sliding doors as an element of space zoning in the interior

The most popular do-it-yourself models are single-leaf sliding interior doors. The assembly and fastening of such doors is relatively simple, and at the same time, they have common installation features with other types of sliding doors:

Step 1: taking measurements of the doorway

Step 2: assembling the door structure and pseudo box

When deciding to set the model of the door moving along the wall, plan the arrangement of furniture and accessories so that they are not in the path of the door.

Schematic representation of the movement of the compartment door along the wall

Step 3: installing the pseudo-box in the opening, aligning it vertically and horizontally

Step 4: attaching the top rail

Step 5: securing the brackets to the top end of the door leaf

Don't skimp on fittings! When choosing a sliding mechanism for an interior door, make a choice in favor of quality products. It depends on how softly, silently and how long the mechanism will function.

Step 6: install the roller carriages in the top rail

Step 7: adjust the position of the roller carriages

Step 8: attach the bottom guide pad

• it remains with the help of a decorative strip to hide the timber with a guide rail, attach the platbands and plugs at the attachment points.

Sliding systems with a sliding door inside the wall. Do-it-yourself installation specifics

For interior sliding systems, the doors of which are "hidden" in the wall, the installation technology is somewhat different. This does not apply to the basic principles of assembly and fastening of the sliding mechanism, but rather to calculations and preparatory work for the installation of a false wall. The door will roll back into the niche of this wall or a cassette will be installed (if you purchased a door with a cassette unit):

Step 1: arranging the frame for the double wall partition

Step 2: making a space inside the wall for the sliding door to move

Step 3: plasterboard cladding of false walls and finishing

When determining the location of the stopper on the upper rail inside the cassette, do not forget to take into account the thickness of the decorative casing that will frame the opening.

Schematic representation of the location of the door leaf inside the wall partition

Step 4: sliding door sliding into the wall

Do-it-yourself installation of sliding doors is a process that does not require professional skills and effort. It is enough to have the necessary minimum of tools and feel free to start the installation with your own hands. Accurate measurement, following the recommendations - and your room will be transformed by a functional and stylish sliding door. In addition, self-assembly will "balance" the cost of purchasing structures that are more expensive than swing counterparts.

Initially, the doors carried only the function of retaining heat in the house, so people cared more about this component than about their appearance. Modern technologies make it possible to harmoniously fit interior doors into the interior of any style and direction, without forgetting about their functionality.

The most popular doors on the door market are sliding structures. Installation of sliding doors allows you to add uniqueness and originality to the design of the room. They make it possible to significantly expand the space of the room without requiring additional space for opening the doors, as well as arrange the area around them in accordance with the general style.

The first generation of sliding doors were very thin partitions that got stuck in runners and caused only irritation. It is for this reason that many still do not dare to change the more familiar swing designs. Also, consumers are very much scared off by the myth about the complexity of such a procedure as installing a sliding door with their own hands. Still, most of the population of our country tries to avoid calling a specialist at home or additional expenses caused by paying for his work.

Modern sliding systems

The design of sliding doors is being improved with each new model, and modern systems already have a number of undeniable advantages:

• saving space required to open the swing door;
• such a door cannot be opened by a draft;
• the choice of size and material;
• the absence of loops, which over time begin to creak;
• absolute safety - it is impossible to pinch a finger with such a door;
• the ability to implement any design idea;
• harmonious combination with the environment;
• the possibility of combining adjacent rooms.

One of the drawbacks of sliding systems is poor sound insulation.

Of course, there are a number of disadvantages of the coupé systems:

1. The design of sliding doors is such that gaps between the frame and the door leaf cannot be avoided. Therefore, such structures have much lower sound and heat insulation properties. They practically do not isolate the room from the noise emitted in the adjacent room.
2. Such doors have a slightly higher price.
3. As a result of improper installation or due to poor quality of the mechanism, the sash can move unevenly along the runners, which can lead to their jamming.
4. It is necessary to take care of the availability of free space on the side of the door into which the door leaf moves. It is possible to put a cabinet or some other dimensional object near this wall only if the door goes into a special pocket. Otherwise, the cabinet can only be placed at a certain distance of at least 100-150 mm. This, in turn, leads to a decrease in the usable area, for the sake of which the installation of sliding doors is most often started. The disadvantage of a wall with a pocket for the door leaf is that it cannot be used to mount wall lighting fixtures, paintings, decorative elements, as well as to install switches and sockets.
5. A large amount of dust will accumulate in the pocket, which is extremely problematic to remove.
6. Quite often, in the niche in which the sash is hidden, the sliding door leaf is jammed due to the skew of the rollers.

Advice: it is better to provide for the possibility of removing one side of the niche for the sliding door leaf. This will help avoid the problems described in points 5 and 6.

Therefore, before deciding to replace conventional swing structures with sliding ones, you should carefully think over everything, weigh the pros and cons, and only then decide whether it is really necessary.

Classification by installation and type of mechanism

Installing sliding interior doors is not as difficult as it is usually imagined. Maximum reliability and high quality of the construction entirely depends on the accuracy of the installation work and the utmost accuracy of all the required dimensions and calculations. First you need to decide which sliding door you would like to see in your house.

All sliding systems can be divided into two groups:

• built into the wall;
• visible structures moving along the wall.

Sliding systems in which the doors go into the wall

By the type of mechanism, such doors can be divided into three types:

• the canvas is held on the upper suspension - non-threshold systems;
• the canvas is held on the lower suspension. The disadvantage is the presence of a small sill on the floor that can be drowned, but such structures are considered the easiest to install and, moreover, are the cheapest;
• the system uses both of the above mounting options. This type of door is the most reliable and convenient during operation.

Tip: it should be noted that the price of a door mainly depends not only on its type, but more on the quality of materials and the type of fittings. That is, by replacing expensive platbands, door handles, locks and rollers with cheaper counterparts, you can significantly save money.

Sliding doors, in which the canvas is held only on the upper suspension, are called non-threshold

Of course, entering the door into a special pocket allows you to save some space in the room, but at the same time it requires additional work and the destruction of a part of the wall near the doorway.

Tip: you can mount the canvas not only by breaking the wall, but also by installing an overhead plasterboard structure. As a result, the length of the room will be reduced by about 100 mm, and you will be able to avoid a rather complicated procedure.

Sliding door design

Sliding systems consist of several components:

• frame with glass or solid filling;
• a mechanism consisting of a guide, clamps, roller carriages, etc.;
• platbands and extensions;
• decorative strips designed to mask the driving mechanism;
• fittings (special locks and handles).

There are several options for door frames:

1. Frames made of MDF with a variety of toning.
2. Aluminum profile frames. They are characterized by lightness and durability of the structure, they are absolutely not afraid of moisture, they allow the absence of decorative elements, since they can be painted in any color or anodized.
3. Tempered glass doors (frameless designs). Suitable mainly for high-tech style, ideal for highlighting meeting areas and for damp rooms.

Glass sliding doors

Of course, doors with a wooden frame are somewhat more expensive, but they have higher thermal insulation.

The mechanism used to implement the movement of the sliding door consists of one or more guides with roller carriages that serve as a fastener for the door leaf. An aluminum profile is usually used as a guide.

The rollers are made of a special polymer material that is extremely resistant to damage and abrasion. The rotation is carried out by rolling bearings, which ensures the ease of movement of the carriage.

Interesting: fittings for sliding systems have a number of distinctive features. The handles must be recessed, otherwise they will interfere with the operation of the door. An ordinary straight lock will not be able to close such a structure; its crossbar must be hook-shaped.

A large selection of door leaves allows you to implement a variety of interior design options. You should not use a solid wood canvas, since the severity of this material leads to distortions of the entire structure, leading to a decrease in the smoothness of the ride.

Important: The sliding door should be lightened as much as possible by using lighter materials such as aluminum. If the sash weight exceeds 70-75 kg, then it is better to install four or more rollers on each.

What you need to install sliding interior doors

Before proceeding with the assembly of interior sliding systems, you need to prepare all the materials and tools that may be needed during the installation process.

When installing interior sliding doors, you cannot do without a screwdriver or drill

So, we need:

• screwdriver or electric drill;
• perforator (if you need to sample the inside of the wall);
• crosshead screwdriver;
• two platbands. One is installed on top of the door, and the second is on the opposite side from the one into which the door is opened;
• anchors;
• self-tapping screws;
• door handles - 2 pcs;
• finishing nails;
• addons - 2 pcs;
• a rack for adjoining the door when closed;
• the necessary accessories, such as rollers, fasteners, metal (preferably aluminum) guide bar;
• door leaf;
• dry wooden beam 50x50, the width of which is twice the same size of the door.

Tip: in order for the door leaf to fit perfectly, carefully measure the doorway and increase the linear dimensions (width and height) by seventy millimeters.

Installation of a sliding structure

To perform any complex options (installation of multi-leaf doors, glass doors that are very heavy or equipment of a pocket in the wall), it is better to invite real specialists, since any mistakes in the installation process can hit your pocket very hard. A person who has never dealt with sliding structures can only install simple compartment doors.

The installation of sliding sliding doors can be easily handled by yourself

If you purchased a ready-made kit, then the installation will not take you much effort or time, since it will already contain all the necessary accessories provided by the manufacturer. But if you decide to create a sliding system in accordance with your desires and preferences, then you will have to select the complete set yourself and it is very difficult, when doing this work for the first time, to avoid mistakes.

Let's try to draw up such instructions for installing sliding doors, which will allow a beginner to quickly and efficiently carry out all the necessary work. Pull yourself together, you will need the utmost care and accuracy.

Installation should start from the opening. We measure the height of the opening in three places: on the left, in the middle and on the right, and the width in three places: at the top, on the central line of the wall and below. Next, we check the verticality, perpendicularity and straightness of the corresponding sides. If the design provides for a framing, then the minimum and maximum wall thicknesses should be measured, be sure to take measurements in the corners of the opening, and not only on the sides.

For ease of understanding, we will divide the entire further process into simple steps.

Dismantling the old door

First, you need to remove the old door, door hinges, carefully remove the platbands on both sides, then dismantle the door frame. If it is well fixed and does not interfere with the free movement of the sashes, then you can leave it, this will be a continuation of the wall.

We put the walls in order

Now you need to carefully align the walls, filling all cracks and cracks. The opening should have clear dimensions (height, width and thickness), parts of brick or foam concrete should not protrude anywhere, drywall should be cut off.

We check the upper part of the opening and the floor for parallelism (tolerance no more than 5 mm) and horizontal. Using a plumb line, we check the sides of the opening, here a deviation of no more than 5 mm by 2000 mm is allowed. The more evenness of the walls you manage to achieve, the more tightly the door leaf will adhere to them.

Installing the box is a responsible job

If the old box is dismantled, then we install a new one. It is very difficult to cope here alone, so it is better to invite a partner. We install the frame in the doorway and align it with small wedges. We adjust the angle of the structure relative to the floor and walls by moving or sinking the wedges.

We install the door frame by leveling it with wedges

We fix the box in the wall with screws. We work with a screwdriver very carefully, since any, even minor, damage can lead to sad consequences.

We fix the upper guides

After the door frame is ready, we attach the door leaf to the opening and mark its upper level on the wall with a pencil. Now we carry out the same procedure, but having already installed the canvas directly in the doorway. This must be done in case the floor plane is suddenly not flat enough.

If the resulting line is horizontal, measure 70 mm up from it and draw another line. This is where the guide rail will be installed. We attach a pre-prepared wooden bar to the marked line and fix it with self-tapping screws as tightly as possible, regardless of the evenness of the wall. To do this, we use as many self-tapping screws as needed.

Attaching the rail to the bottom of the timber

Now we attach a rail to the bottom end of the wooden beam. First, loosely screw the guide on one side. To accurately determine the location of the self-tapping screw, it is necessary to halve the thickness of the door and add 3-5 mm required to ensure the free movement of the sash (distance from the wall). We carry out the same operation on the other side of the bar. Before the final fastening of the rail, make sure that there is sufficient distance between the door leaf and the wall.

Important: the guide rail must be strictly straight, not the slightest bend is allowed, regardless of the curvature of the wall and timber.

You can now permanently secure the guide.

Assembling carriages and installing stops

Before the final assembly of the carriages, you must make sure that they are free to move.

Tip: You don't need to lubricate the inside of the rail with anything.

We install travel stops along the edges of the guide rail, making sure that the rubber shock absorbers look inward.

Groove in the lower part of the door leaf

We proceed to the design of the groove of the lower end of the door. To do this, we retreat 15 mm from the edge of the sash and drill two holes on each side with a diameter of 7 mm and a depth of 20 mm, between which we cut a groove strictly in the middle for the lower guide.

A perfectly flat groove is difficult to make, even with a router. Beginners can be advised to install slats or a U-shaped profile.

The depth of the groove should be at least 18 mm, and the width is 2-3 mm greater than the width of the lower guide, usually a flag or knife. Since it is very problematic to make a perfectly flat notch on your own, even with the help of an electric drill or a router, it is preferable to install a U-shaped profile or two rails.

Fasteners to carriages are an important detail

Fasteners to carriages should be attached exactly in the middle at a distance of at least two millimeters from the side edges of the sash. In this case, the semicircular cutouts on the brackets must be turned towards the wall.

Installing the door leaf

Two people are required to install the door leaf. After attaching the blade to the rail, align the bolt of the right carriage with the cutout on the bracket located on the same side. To do this, the door must be slightly raised. We put the end of the bolt into the fastening hole of the adjusting nut with a washer, which must remain outside the bracket. We fix the brackets on the carriage bolts, but not completely.

Now place the bottom guide in the cutout of the bottom end. This can be easily done by moving the bottom slightly away from the wall. We return the canvas to a horizontal position and move it to the open state. The longest opening length should be marked with a pencil. To adjust the gap between the wall and the sashes, you need to deflect the lower part of the door leaf until it is reached and mark the position of the knife on the floor.

Important: the gap between the wall and the door leaf should not exceed 5 mm.

After removing the carriage nuts, remove the canvas and attach the lower guide to the floor using two self-tapping screws.

We combine the groove with the guide and hang the door leaf again, also not fully tightening the nuts. After setting the required gap between the floor and the door leaf by tightening or loosening the adjustment bolts on the carriages, we fix the nuts, while simultaneously keeping the adjusting bolts from turning.

Decorative design of the sliding system

We install a decorative folding platband over the upper rail and mask it in accordance with the general style of the room (you can paste over with the same wallpaper, or paint it with paint that the walls of the room are painted with). We attach handles and a lock.

How to install a sliding door - video instruction

In order to better understand how to install a sliding door, the video will demonstrate in detail some of the nuances of installing a system with a false wall.

After watching the recording, you can assemble the first sliding structure in just 3-5 hours.

Of course, you can install a sliding interior door yourself, but you cannot vouch for the quality in this case. After all, only a specialist will be able to take into account all the nuances of each specific case and equip your house with a sliding system, which will delight you for many years with its magnificent and, most importantly, uninterrupted work.

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Choosing interior doors is not an easy task. And if earlier this choice was simplified by the fact that the assortment in the stores was scarce, now manufacturers are doing everything to make the buyer “scattered” from the variety of models and types. However, here, too, certain trends can be traced, and guided by them.

One of the clearly visible trends in the design of residential premises in recent years is the preference for sliding interior doors by buyers. These models are very comfortable and ergonomic: they save space, are ideal for small apartments, but also look good in spaces of a decent scale. In addition, sliding interior doors look stylish, giving the home a touch of modernity and minimalism, which is so fashionable now. From the article we will learn how to install such doors in our apartment on our own: we will consider all the stages of work in detail.

Description

The second name of sliding doors is a slider: this is how this model is called in Western countries, from where they, in fact, came into our everyday life. The peculiarity of this type of doors is that they are not installed on hinges, as we are all used to, but move along special narrow rails on rollers.

The result is significant space savings, more rational and ergonomic use of the available square meters. And besides, sliding doors are also quite durable if they are operated "without fanaticism" and carefully. What are the standard sizes of door frames, you can see

On the video how to install sliding interior doors:

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This type of door has two subtypes: built-in (coupe) and accordion. Let's tell you more about them.

Built-in (coupe)

When this model opens, it turns out to be "recessed" in the wall. In this case, a mechanism is used that allows the door to be displaced when opening / closing strictly parallel to the wall.

Sliding built-in compartment interior doors

The principle of operation of such doors is simple: rollers are put on them from above and below, and guide rails are installed on the doorway or above it. In this way the rollers slide on and the door functions perfectly. But what should be the thickness of the door frames of interior doors, and what they are, indicated

Harmonic

This model is made from a kind of dies (lamellas): plastic or wooden. Moving according to the accordion principle, the lamellas are compressed, allowing you to save space.

Harmonic

It should be noted that it is better to choose this model from a good manufacturer, and not save much on the purchase, since cheap products of this type quickly fail.

pros

Let's find out what are the advantages of this type of door.

This model looks unusual and unusual for most people. Perhaps, over time, sliding doors will become commonplace, but now, having a similar model in your home, you can gain a favorable reputation as a person who has good taste and follows the trends of modern fashion.

Sliding interior doors do not create inconvenience when planning furniture arrangement. Since they do not require additional space for themselves, you can put any furniture directly next to the doors.

As a result of the indicated advantage, there will be no “blind” zones in the apartment where furniture cannot be placed due to the fact that the door leaf opens there.

Slider doors are safe: you and your children will not get your fingers caught in the closing sash, and you will not bump your forehead against a corner or doorframe in the dark.

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Such models are not afraid of drafts: they will not open and close from the wind.

And the most important advantage, which has already been mentioned, is a significant saving in living space.

Minuses

In fairness, it is necessary to identify the disadvantages of such models.

The cost of installing these products is sometimes slightly less than their cost: that is, quite expensive. But thanks to our article, you can easily eliminate this drawback, since you can cope with the installation yourself.

It will also be interesting to understand how it is carried out, because every man should understand what can be done with the door if the lock breaks in it.

Sliding models do not provide sufficient insulation for rooms. All noises, smells, and other phenomena will freely penetrate into the adjacent room. Some people struggle with this drawback by putting a pad of felt or other soft material on the end. In this case, when closing, the door is pressed against the jamb more tightly.

The pencil case (the tunnel into which the door goes) is rather difficult to clean due to its narrowness and inaccessibility. If a small detail rolls into it, then it will be problematic to get it. In addition, it can restrict and complicate the normal operation of the doors. Ordinary debris and dust are removed from the pencil case with a vacuum cleaner with a narrow nozzle. And some owners of sliding doors go further, and simply remove drywall from one side of the pencil case, exposing its mechanism.

Renovation also presents a lot of problems. When purchasing a door, it is recommended that you purchase several spare rollers of the required size at once so that they can be easily replaced if necessary. But what are the sizes of entrance doors with a box, you can see

Tools and materials

What we need to install the doors on our own.

Note: Experienced installers advise using four rollers for a model weighing more than 27 kg, and in the case when the door weighs less, two will be enough.

How to install

Let's consider in detail the process of correct installation of sliding interior doors with our own hands.

Preparation

At the initial stage, it is necessary to find out and precisely determine the place where the door will be located, as well as in which direction it will open.

Sliding door device

Opening decoration

1. You must first measure the parameters of the opening: its width and height. Experts recommend taking measurements at different points: at the very top, bottom, in the middle. This approach will avoid an annoying calculation error. The height of the door should be measured both open and closed in order to take into account possible unevenness in the floor.
2. After measurements, a bar is installed for attaching the guides. To install it evenly, a line is drawn above the box - as even as possible. Precisely along this line, the timber is attached. Provide a sufficient width of the timber so that after fixing the platbands, the door can close without interference.
3. After installing the timber, the upper rails are mounted using hardware. Immediately check how well the roller will slide along the guides: just run it back and forth a couple of times. If you encounter difficulties and obstacles, eliminate them immediately so that you do not return to this question again.
4. Then install the bottom rails. This can be done either by selecting part of the flooring or directly onto the flooring. In the first version, the runners are recessed into the floor, and in the second they are located on its surface.
5. Install the guide knife. But since the lower guides are rarely used, they use a packet knife, which performs the function of holding the door. Also, the packet knife does not allow the door, when closing-opening, to leave the selected course, to deviate from the given direction.

It is also worth paying attention to how the insulation takes place and which one is the best and how to choose it.

The sliding door system does not include thresholds. This is very convenient, since the presence of thresholds in the house always creates certain obstacles when driving. And many mothers know how many bruises and bumps, "thanks" to these protrusions on the floor, are stuffed by children. The absence of thresholds, in addition to its obvious ease of use, also allows you not to destroy the floor covering, since there is no need to lay runners.

Assembly

To make our doors slide, we attach rollers to their upper end. And on the lower end, about 15 mm from the edge, holes are drilled, between which a groove is selected along the entire length. It is most convenient to do this work with a chisel.

The groove width should be 2 mm wider than the knife. And the depth should be equal to the height of the knife: this is, on average, 10-18 mm. That part of the end face where there is no groove can be a natural limiter of movement.

Fittings

In order for the product to take on the proper look, it is necessary to mount all the relying accessories: handles and a lock, if the latter is available. This stage of work requires special care, since the door has already been installed, and it is important not to damage it. Many entrust this delicate matter to professionals in order to guarantee a flawless result. It is also worth paying attention to how it is carried out

Final installation

Decor

In order for the device to look organic, it is necessary to mask all the elements and mechanisms of the structure. In other words, you should hide all the functional filling so that only a beautiful and stylish door remains in plain sight.

Sliding door decor example

For such disguise, platbands are used. They should be installed on the box and top rails. By the way, the design of some models does not provide for such disguise at all, but, on the contrary, proudly demonstrates the entire internal mechanism of work. Most often, a similar solution is used in the design of modern interiors: loft, high-tech, etc.

We examined the features of installing interior sliding doors. As you can see, this type of door has undeniable advantages, especially important in the conditions of small apartments, which are the overwhelming majority in our country. So make up your mind, choose the right model, and our recommendations will help you install it correctly. After a little fuss with the installation of the structure, you can enjoy the fact that there is much more space in the apartment, and the design of the living space has acquired interesting modern touches.

In an effort to free up the space of a small apartment to the maximum, the owners even remodel the door blocks. One of the smart solutions is the installation, the sash of which rolls over the wall without forming a dead zone.

The main difference between sliding systems is the working mechanism. Traditional hinges have been replaced by rollers. The blade moves along the rail. The rollers can be attached only from the top of the sash or simultaneously from above and below. In the second case, the load is evenly distributed over the two rails. The service life of the mechanism increases, but there is one drawback. The bottom element is often clogged with dirt. If not cleaned, the sash will jam.

Do-it-yourself installation of interior compartment doors is not difficult. The main work consists in correct measurement, installation of the roller mechanism, guides, hanging the door leaf. The sash will fit from,.

There are two types of sliding structures:

• the sash goes behind the wall;

• the canvas goes into the wall.

The second option is more convenient, but difficult to manufacture. The system provides for the assembly of a pencil case installed instead of a partition.

The popularity of sliding structures is due to the large number advantages:

• saving usable space due to the absence of a dead zone;
• creating a beautiful modern style;
• easy installation;
• single-leaf or double-leaf design allows you to close an opening of any width;
• increase in the service life of the door block due to the even distribution of the load along the rail.

Disadvantage a decrease in the level of sound insulation and tightness is considered. Above and below the door structure, a gap of about 5 mm is formed, through which extraneous sounds and odors penetrate into the room.

What is needed for installation?

Having decided to install it yourself, you need to know what you need materials:

• Railing. It is a beam anchored to the wall surface. Usually, a wooden beam with a section of 50x50 mm is used. A rail is fixed to it.
• Mechanism. The set includes rollers, stops, guide knife, rails.

• Fittings. For sliding systems, special mortise handles and locks are produced.

• Sash,.

From instruments you will need a drill, screwdriver, screwdriver, jigsaw, level, tape measure and pencil.

How to install sliding interior doors with your own hands?

The installation of sliding interior doors is started after the walls are aligned. The room must have a clean floor and the verticality of the doorway must be checked. If there is no floor covering, then when taking measurements, its thickness is taken into account.

The main problem of how to install is the difficulty of mounting the upper beam and rail. The railing should be ideally aligned in level and height, fit snugly against the wall, securely fixed with anchors.

Before the start of installation work, it is determined in which direction the sash will roll back. If there are two products, then provide free space on both sides of the opening.

Installation instructions for a sliding door consists of the following points:

• installation of timber;
• rail fastening;
• assembly of the mechanism and hanging of the canvas;
• installation of fittings;
• decorative finishing of the opening.

Installation of timber

The beginning of the installation involves the application of markings on the wall for the upper beam. The sash is leaned tightly against the opening. Taking into account the width of the rail and the gap of 5 mm on the wall, mark the border of the location of the beam. The canvas is set aside. A horizontal line is drawn along the mark.

For a sash opening to the right, the bar is positioned so that its middle is above the right side of the box. The level is set horizontally. Holes are drilled in the timber and the wall and secure anchoring of the upper beam is made.

Rail mounting

When installing sliding doors, the upper rail is screwed to the lower plane of the beam with self-tapping screws. For convenience, it can be fixed to the beam in advance. After fixing the rollers are inserted into the rail and run to check the smooth sliding.

If the installation of the interior provides bottom mount, then the installation of the guide is performed in three ways:

1. A groove is cut in the floor covering. The lower roller rail is immersed inside.
2. The guide is fixed from above to the floor covering without cutting a groove. Close with a threshold on both sides.
3. The guide is installed on the end of the lower part of the sash inside the pre-cut groove.

The third method is suitable if, instead of the lower rollers, a guide knife is used, which simply holds the opening blade. The element is fixed to the floor covering.

How to assemble sliding doors?

The assembly begins with the installation of the rollers. The location is chosen according to the manufacturer's instructions. The rollers can be installed offset from the edge 1/6 of the sash width or directly at the edge. In the second version, the indentation is formed by the mounting plates.

At the end, mark a place for the rollers with a pencil. You can pre-drill holes for free entry of hardware. The mounting plates are screwed in with self-tapping screws at least 70 mm long. Threaded supports, side covers are inserted into them. A platform of rollers is screwed onto the threads of the pins.

If a guide knife is installed on the rollers from below, then a groove is made at the end of the blade 2 mm wider than its thickness. The rail itself does not even need to be installed. The depth is usually 10 to 18 mm. The groove is not chosen for the entire width of the end of the web, but a section without a cut of about 10 mm is left at the edges. These will be the restraints.

At the end of the assembly of the mechanism, they begin to install the sliding door with their own hands on the prepared guides. The product is rolled on the rail to check the progress.

Installation of fittings

The end of the installation of a sliding door with your own hands is the installation of fittings. It is more convenient to fasten all elements before hanging the canvas. First you need to install a stop for the door - a rubber shock absorber - into the runners. The sash is checked again for free movement, the places for the handles and the lock are marked and the canvas is removed from the guide.

Grooves are cut out for fittings. Felling of wood is usually done with a chisel. Drilling helps partly. After mounting the handles and the lock, the sash is hung back on the guide.

Opening finishing

At the end of the installation of hinged doors, they begin to decorate the opening and. Elements add a complete look to the structure. In order to hide the mechanism, an additional board is attached to the bar.

Care and maintenance

In the process of using a sliding structure, it may be necessary to adjust the web if its sagging is noticed. To eliminate the defect, remove the upper addition. An adjusting screw is found on the roller. It must be scrolled while checking the elimination of the sagging of the web.

Caring for the sliding system involves cleaning the guides from debris. The rollers are lubricated and replaced when worn. The sash is closed smoothly. Sudden movements can cause the rollers to fly out of the guide.

How to remove a compartment door?

Sash removal methods depend on the type of sliding system. If there are rollers with one wheel on top, and a guide knife from below, then the blade is slightly raised so that the knife comes out of the groove. The bottom is pulled back. At an inclination, the canvas is lowered to the floor. At this time, the rollers should come out of the guide.

If there are double rollers at the top and bottom of the sash, then the stoppers are first unscrewed. The door leaf is simply rolled out of the guide. Sliding systems of premium class are equipped with a door closer. The fastening of the mechanism is unscrewed only from the canvas. The door closer remains hanging on the door frame.

The sliding system is convenient to use and easy to install. Subject to the rules of operation, high-quality videos will last for many years.