Installation of sliding doors

GENERAL INFORMATION

Sliding door systems allow you to arrange the interior of living spaces in a very rational way. First of all, save space, which in many cases is lacking in a modern apartment. Sliding doors need to open up to 16 times smaller surface, than classic swing doors.

Sliding doors are used as movable partitions between living spaces, and also for installation in niches. Order sliding turnkey interior doors in Moscow you can call +7 (495) 150-12-14, and below we bring to your attention a photo of instructions for self-installation.

DOOR LEAVES

Sliding door wings are no different from traditional swing door wings. Door manufacturing companies use wings for these models, from which ordinary sliding doors are made. it, usually, canvas thickness 4 cm. С той лишь разницей что на нижней кромке крыла есть паз – по нему перемещается прочно закрепленный в полу стержень стабилизирующий положение створки во время открытия и закрытия (prevents the door from falling out).

CHASSIS

The running system of sliding doors consists of guides and rollers. Good quality roller mechanisms are equipped with bearings, plastic rollers, abrasion resistant. Such mechanisms ensure quiet door movement.

Additional elements are travel limiters, stoppers and strips.

SLIDING DOORS IN THE ROOM

They are installed, usually, to the wall above the lintel. It is possible to use sliding doors in the place where traditional sliding doors are installed without the need to dismantle the old frame. It is enough to use special boxes. They are available as an option on some sliding doors.. Special brackets are used for installation, which are sold complete with the mechanism.

INSTALLATION

Determine the line for installing the door guide on the wall above the lintel.

Height, on which the jumper will be installed is the sum of the height of the wing and the distance of the axis of the running system from the top edge of the door. Precise wing suspension can be adjusted using roller guide knobs. We determine the height with accuracy 1-2 cm, within these limits it is possible to adjust the position of the running system.

• Determine the mounting locations for the guide fasteners as follows:, so that it falls on the previously indicated line.
• Drill holes for dowels and secure brackets.
• We attach the sliding mechanism to the upper edge of the door.

Using a plumb line, we carefully determine on the floor the installation location of a special bracket or rod that stabilizes the vertical position of the sash. Must hit the axis, previously installed guide. Installing the door frame, door, according to manufacturer's instructions.

We hang the sash in the guide and insert its lower edge into the rod or stabilizing clamp, then we make position adjustments.

Secure the guide bar and box, usually hiding the door running gear.