Closet Doors

Sliding closet doors are the most common type of closet doors installed today and they are amongst the most affordable as well, but this doesn’t mean that you have to loose out on quality products. There are companies in the industry today that are fully dedicated to building custom sliding closet doors for almost the same cost of in stock sliding closet doors from major warehouses and department stores.

To get started you first have to understand the type of sliding closet doors that there are available. This will help you make the best decision possible for your specific project and also help you choose what you like. Here are the most common types of manufactured styles for sliding closet doors:

• Bi-folding Closet Doors: these doors are the easiest in the group to install because they usually run on a top track and hardly ever come off of their rails. Most homeowners can install these themselves in about fifteen minutes average with nothing but an electric screw driver and an instruction manual. These kinds of doors are ideal for linen closets, closet doors and especially laundry rooms because they allow more space into the area.
• Mirrored Closet Doors: these kinds of doors are handy when trying to amplify the look of a room and are also handy for people that are constantly getting ready in front of a mirror because these provide a look from head to toe. These closet doors are heavier than your typical closet doors so be sure to install a rail system that is going to hold up the weight. Then last thing you want to do is spend time and money trying to replace these doors if they break.

Another important factor in deciding which sliding closet doors are right for you are safety issues. You don’t want to install mirrored closet doors in a child’s room for example because of the risk of injury. The doors themselves are too heavy and if the doors were to come off you could have a bigger mess on your hands with broken mirror particles in the carpet. Here are some sliding closet door safety factors to consider:

• The very first factor you want to think about is the location of the sliding closet doors, especially if they are in a high traffic area or in a child’s room. Since they slide they are more prone to being slammed at a high speed so bi-folding doors may be a smarter option for these kinds of areas.
• Take note of the kind of material you want to use to construct the closet doors regardless of style if they are custom. You want to make sure that they have the proper finishes on them according to location as well, for example: flame retardant, water sealant etc. The same goes for tempered glass and mirrored sliding closet doors in the more contemporary homes. Make sure you have strong and quality rail systems in place and that the mirrors or tempered glass are securely installed.

Most sliding closet doors can be found in many design styles for all kinds of homes. A few you will find in common warehouses are traditional and contemporary but if you need something special then you will want to go to a custom shop.