Cavity Slider Doors

What Are Cavity Sliders?

Cavity sliding doors create a soft flow through a home that a traditional swinging style can’t quite replicate. By definition, a cavity sliding door is a door that's fixed where a conventional door opening would be. Instead of it swinging back and forth like a traditional door, it slides into a hidden cavity or “pocket” in the wall. 

Cavity slider doors come in different styles and materials. They can be wooden, modern contemporary, glass, aluminium, metal, among other options.

Traditional styles lean towards wood, but more modern styles have found themselves exploring metal for a minimalist aesthetic. Glass is a great commercial option often seen in offices as they offer an open floor plan without sacrificing privacy. 

Benefits of Installing Cavity Slider Doors

Extra Space

The main benefit to these doors is space. Traditionally, swivel designs require room to swing open and shut, reducing the usable space in the surrounding area. These internal doors use cavities and free up the surrounding space for furniture, seating, or standing room. 

Visually Seamless

These doors are hidden within a thicker than average wall pocket, which allows a series of doors to stack inside as they contract. This then leads to conserving space and adding a gentle flow to a room when required. The only real exception to this benefit is sliding barn doors that hide behind one side of the wall rather than inside it.

Customizable

Not only are these cavity slider pocket doors perfect for any home or office space, but they are also fully customizable and come with many useful features. From double cavity sliders to a sliding barn door, the design options are endless. Some even come with technological advances, such as a cavity slider soft-close rail for the quiet offices or an automatic cavity sliding door for convenience.

Different Types of Cavity Sliders

Full Height

Full height doors offer the homeowner a unique way of sectioning the house and switching up the interior design by closing out certain areas of the house. Such designs can include ceiling-tall fixtures to conceal a room seamlessly. 

Bi-parting

Perfect for patios and sun-filled balconies, bi-parters allow multiple entry points and provide a balanced feel to the overall architecture. With panels opening up in the middle, this type offers a unique and intricate touch to any modern home.

Double Cavity Slider

Traditional swivel doubles may take up lots of valuable space, but a double cavity slider is a plausible addition to any home through this design. No need to fear losing precious interior space anymore as these interior doors maximise both style and area for more detailed interior decorations.

Wardrobe

Switch out the old swivel tech for wardrobe doors. Thanks to modern cavity slider soft close rails, the dreaded creaking noises from walk-in wardrobes can finally disappear. More discreet designs can be chosen to save on wall real estate.

Different Materials for Cavity Slider Doors

Wood

Nothing is cosier than a traditional wooden door to warm up a home. Durable and great at insulation, timber cavity sliding doors offer the perfect touch.

Glass

Glass offers an open and unobstructed view of the household. It is also a great option for office spaces as it keeps the open floor plan without compromising privacy.

Aluminium

Durable, weather-resistant, and lightweight, aluminium cavity sliding doors are the go-to choice for the entryway. Whether it be for the patio, balcony, or front entryway, it is best to choose something that lasts.

Installation

There is no single way to install a cavity slider door into the home or office. It all depends on the type. This is because there are different track systems and styles, and they may require extra fittings. Some examples include an automatic cavity sliding door or even a cavity slider soft-close rail.

It is entirely possible to install the mechanisms as a DIY project, but it is not recommended for first-timers. The difficulty lies in the walls needing to be at least 90cm of space for internal models, and the average person lacks the required tools. 

Other Factors to Consider

Maintenance

Cavity slider doors require a bit more maintenance than traditional ones as they have the off chance of getting stuck in the wall or going off track. To maintain the mechanism, it is recommended to regularly lubricate the track if possible to prevent it from sticking. 

Security

Unlike traditional locks, these locks are equipped with a less secure system and can easily be broken with enough force. While they can be locked using methods other than twisting a key or bolt, it is always important to consider how weak the security is. A reliable option is magnetic locks as they've always shown good results.

Cost

The cost of cavity slider doors depends entirely on what material they are made from and their purpose. Automatic cavity sliding doors tend to run more expensively due to the tech required, but a traditional sliding barn door is a better, more cost-effective choice for a home or office.

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