Cavity sliding doors can create a soft flow through a home that a traditional swinging door can’t quite replicate. When searching for the best cavity sliders for a commercial setting, the requirements may vary somewhat from residential parameters, but the options remain the same - wood, metal, aluminium or glass being the most sought after materials.

Just remember, the slider is only as good as the door hardware it possesses (such as the sliding door tracks door viewers and jambs, locks and keyways, latches) so for the ultimate architectural design, ensure you have done your homework. Glass cavity sliding doors, in particular, lend themselves to an inclusive setting, being even more inclined towards the welcoming feel that many strive for in their homes. 

How do cavity sliders work?

Cavity sliders, sometimes referred to as pocket sliding doors, rely on a thicker than average cavity pocket which allows a series of doors (up to five) to stack inside the cavity as they retract. This conserves space and adds a gentle flow to open space up when required or softly partition off an area for privacy,

What is the benefit of installing cavity sliders?

Space. The most sought after property in a home or commercial setting is space, and cavity sliders provide this in spades. While a traditional door requires room to swing open and shut, reducing the usable space in the surrounding area, cavity sliders, by definition, make use of cavities and free up the surrounding space for furniture, seating or standing room.  

Are automated cavity sliders only for commercial use?

Automated cavity sliders have been increasingly found in public bathrooms and office buildings in recent years, so it only made sense that they would make the jump to the residential market. From hydraulic aluminium pivot doors for the entrance way, to fully automated cavity sliders as living room dividers or bed or bathroom doors, this futuristic addition will add wow factor to any interior design.

Can I install a cavity slider into an existing wall?

The short answer to this is yes – providing it is a hollow wall that is at least 90cm long on one side of the wall in question. While not a major task, it is probably not a job for a first-time DIYer.