Choosing A Sliding Closet Door For A Contemporary Closet Or Bedroom
While some people are happy to have their clothes stored in an open storage
system, others prefer to have them enclosed by doors. That presents another set of choices:
which type of doors to buy, and then the precise style and brand of door.
One of the popular options for wardrobes and closets is a sliding door,
and these have some advantages, mostly in the sense of saving space. A
sliding closet door will slide along single, double or triple tracks. Even after you have decided
on a sliding door, you will have to decide whether to opt for bypass sliding doors or
bifold
closet doors.
Choosing a sliding closet door can be something of a hazard
if you do not get one with high quality tracking. You can have a beautiful looking door, but
if it slides out of its tracking, then it’s not a lot of good; I know, I have experienced a
sliding wardrobe door coming off its track in the first week.
Buying direct from a sliding door specialist or their agent can be a good
route to buying a reliable sliding closet door. It is also a sensible idea to check out customer
reviews on the internet, and to visit local stores like Home Depot to get a good feel for the
standards to expect.
Another choice to make is whether you want plain wood, or with a mirror/glass
front. The solid wood closets doors with frosted glass from Solid Wood Closets is an attractive
example of the use of frosted glass in a sliding door. This comes in cherry, espresso or maple
spice, and has European hinges and nickel handles.
One company worth taking a look at is Ramtrack, who I had not even heard
of until recently. This company specializes in sliding bifold and pivot doors, and produce to
order through local fabricators. Their sliding closet door will have an anti-jump mechanism
on top or bottom rolling, and the sleek modern designs will go in most contemporary bedrooms
and closets. You can choose colors from 14 finishes, or mirrors, and they are made to measure
for ceiling to floor installation.
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