Due to their ease of use and space saving, sliding wardrobes are especially popular when planning a modern apartment or house. To open doors, they use sliding systems, which are divided by type of guides, types of rollers and are presented on the market by a number of popular models. In addition to its direct purpose, using automated systems, you can divide the room into zones. Let's look at the types and differences, and also tell you how to select and install a sliding system at home.
Top roller sliding door system
Domino U33 facade sliding system
This system is interesting, first of all, for its kinematic properties. Incredibly smooth running even when used with fronts weighing up to 70 kilograms. The system is equipped with closers for both closing and opening. Closers are also limiters for the movement of facades.
This system is interesting, first of all, for its kinematic properties. Incredibly smooth running even when used with fronts weighing up to 70 kilograms. The system is equipped with closers for both closing and opening. Closers are also limiters for the movement of facades.
The system has a wide range of facade adjustments. It is also worth noting the unique method of installing the system: the lower carriages have flags - clamps, which allows you to simply and quickly hang the facade. It is enough to hang the facade on the upper guide, then press on the bottom of the facade - at this moment a click will occur, and the facade will be tightly fixed on the lower guide.
The excellent quality of the system is due to high-quality carriages made of aluminum with variable sections from 5 to 7 mm.
Varieties
Review of radius sliding wardrobes and their features
Sliding wardrobes use a vertical profile, which can be created from different materials. Also, this element may differ in size, color and cost. When choosing a specific type, all these parameters must be taken into account, since if it is chosen incorrectly, this will lead to the fact that the cabinet will be inconvenient to use, and it will not last too long.
Steel
High-quality steel is often used to create the product. The resulting item has some specific features:
- affordable cost, so every cabinet owner who needs to carry out repair work associated with replacing the profile will not incur significant expenses;
- This item is presented in only one variety, therefore it is not equipped with any additional elements that increase its strength and service life;
- steel products are usually produced only by domestic production companies, so their quality is not considered too high, and they are not always suitable for interior items made in any foreign countries;
- the dimensions of such a profile can be different, so it is possible to choose the ideal model for a specific type of furniture;
- the color of steel products can be different, so you can choose a white element or some other, so it will perfectly match the color of the interior item itself for which it is purchased, but steel products are produced in a limited color palette;
- If during operation the integrity of the outer coating of such a product is compromised, then a corrosion process will begin, leading to the destruction of the structure.
Thus, steel profiles for sliding doors have both advantages and certain disadvantages, which must be taken into account before purchasing. If the buyer has a cabinet made by a German or other foreign company, then such a product may not fit this furniture
It is also important that the color of the structure be the same as the handle and other furniture elements, and due to the limited color range, it is often impossible to choose the optimal color for a steel product
Aluminum
The aluminum profile has many positive parameters. These include:
- long service life;
- resistance to corrosion;
- the dimensions of the structure may be different, so it is possible to select the optimal dimensions for a specific piece of furniture, and the width may not even exceed 16 mm;
- the color of the element may be different, so you can choose a product in white or some other shade;
- aluminum profiles for sliding wardrobes are lightweight, so their installation is considered a simple and quick job, and also does not have a serious impact on the main elements of the furniture;
- a narrow profile, the width of which does not exceed 16 mm, can have an anodic coating or can be wrapped in polyvinyl chloride, which additionally gives it greater rigidity and strength;
- Aluminum parts are offered by both domestic companies and various foreign companies, so they are perfect for almost all models of furniture.
Thus, aluminum products are considered in demand and popular
They are chosen if you need to use a thinner design, and it is also important to choose the same color as the cabinet handle on the door
TONGO sliding door system
Tongo is a support system designed for the production of free-standing and built-in wardrobes with sliding doors.
The system is used with blind facades with a thickness of 16-20 mm and a weight of up to 60 kg, made of slab materials. Also possible to use with façade profiles of the SP.16 series.
The system consists of upper and lower guides and a set of fittings for one door.
| Comparison table | TONGO1 | TONGO2 | TONGO H1 | TONGO H2 |
| Cabinet type | Freestanding Built-in | Freestanding Built-in | Standing separately | Standing separately |
| Top guide type | W-shaped invoice | W-shaped invoice | Mortise into groove | Mortise into groove |
| Bottom guide type | Invoice | Invoice | Mortise into groove | Mortise and tenon |
| Type of upper carriages | Invoices | Invoices | Mortise | Mortise |
| Bottom carriage type | Invoices | Mortise | Mortise | Mortise |
| Facade thickness | up to 20 mm | up to 32 mm | up to 40 mm | up to 40 mm |
| Facade weight | up to 60 kg | up to 60 kg | up to 60 kg | up to 60 kg |
Tongo is a support system designed for the production of free-standing and built-in wardrobes with sliding doors.
The system is used with blind facades with a thickness of 16-20 mm and a weight of up to 60 kg, made of slab materials. Also possible to use with façade profiles of the SP.16 series.
The system consists of upper and lower guides and a set of fittings for one door.
Installation of lower and upper rails for a sliding wardrobe
The upper guide profile is fixed at the top of the cabinet. Self-tapping screws are used to secure this fittings. Press washers and universal-purpose screws are suitable as fasteners, but they must have a countersunk head.
Top guide installation diagram:
- Holes of 4 mm in size should be made in the guide profile, which will be located in increments of 30 cm. A drill can be used for this.
- If universal-purpose screws are used as fasteners, you will need to make a countersink in each hole.
- The profile must be installed in the appropriate area of the cabinet and leveled.
- After this, the part is fixed with fasteners.
The bottom rail of the sliding wardrobe has a similar structure, but it is used as a supporting part.
To install the top guide you will need self-tapping screws, press washers and screws.
Installation diagram of the lower guide profile:
- Holes of the appropriate size are made in the profile.
- You should not immediately fix the fittings, since according to the installation technology, this element should be shifted 2 cm inside the cabinet. In this case, you must use a level.
- Once the exact installation location has been identified and the guide is level, you can fix this part with self-tapping screws.
Important! Since the bottom rail is located inside the furniture, you need to make sure that it will not deform the internal contents, such as drawers and baskets.
PEGASO SOFT CLOSING system
The operation of the Pegaso mechanism is based on the principle of rototranslation, which, in turn, is based on the use of two axes of rotation. Thanks to this principle, the door does not just open parallel to the plane of the cabinet, but first moves forward and then slides to the side. The system is designed for use with narrow facades, up to 600 mm wide.
Pegaso mechanism is based on the principle of rototranslation, which, in turn, is based on the use of two axes of rotation. Thanks to this principle, the door does not just open parallel to the plane of the cabinet, but first moves forward and then slides to the side. The system is designed for use with narrow facades, up to 600 mm wide.
Pegaso can be used both with chipboard/MDF/solid facades and with frame ones. Including facades with a narrow aluminum frame.
The integrated closer ensures smooth and silent closing.
Special profile material
A wide range allows you to choose a product for any interior
The following profiles can be classified as utilitarian structures:
- Metallic profile. Such devices are famous for their availability and strength characteristics;
- Aluminum profile. A specific feature of the device is the location of the roller device inside the frame. The profile design is resistant to corrosion. In addition, the profile is lightweight and has an attractive appearance;
Aluminum special profile
Veneered profiles for internal compartment doors made of aluminum. These are aluminum structures covered with veneer. Thanks to the additional coating, such profiles are more expensive than regular ones.
Guide – upper double
System CONCEPTA 30
The Concepta 30 system is a mechanism for opening sliding and turning doors. Designed for doors that slide into niches formed by two cabinet sides or a cabinet side and a wall.
Concepta 30 system is a mechanism for opening sliding and turning doors. Designed for doors that slide into niches formed by two cabinet sides or a cabinet side and a wall.
The system allows you to organize a large number of different furniture and interior solutions, because with its help you can create both free-standing cabinets and built-in ones. The system is especially indispensable for such interiors where a functional change in the room is expected. For example, if you need to combine a dressing room with a bedroom or allocate a home office in a living area.
Staining methods
Alkyd, acrylic, epoxy, and enamel paints are rarely used for processing planks. They are short-lived, easily crack, and peel due to constant movement.
The main ways to decorate profiles:
- Wrapping in PVC allows you to add different textures and shades, increases resistance to damage, and ensures silent movement of doors. Used to create wood textures.
- Anodizing is the coloring of metal with the creation of an oxide film on the surface. An anodic coating paints the surface and protects it from tarnishing, abrasion, fading, and increases the water resistance and strength of the guides. This method is chosen by the majority of leading companies, “Hephaestus”, “CityLine”, “Futurum”, “Absolute”, “Hettich”.
- Cataphoresis is a multi-stage chemical treatment that provides ideal coverage of the entire surface of the product, eliminating pores, cracks, and irregularities. Gives aluminum smoothness, uniform texture, and shine. Complemented with appliqué to simulate textures. Rarely used due to complexity.
- Brushing - thorough sanding with brushes, gives a matte finish, and cleans the product. More often it acts as an additional processing method.
- Veneering is covering a product with a thin layer of wood. Perfectly imitates the natural color and texture of different types of wood. The veneered profile is coated with transparent varnish or additionally painted to obtain the desired shade.
There are also original ways of processing products - it produces unique decorative guides that imitate patterns of precious metals on wood.
Beautiful design from the Alvid company
FOLDING CONCEPTA 25 system
The Folding Concepta 25 system is a mechanism for opening folding, tilt-and-slide doors.
Designed for doors that, after folding, slide into niches formed by the sides of the cabinet or the side of the cabinet and the wall.
The Folding Concepta 25 is a mechanism for opening folding, tilt-and-slide doors.
Designed for doors that, after folding, slide into niches formed by the sides of the cabinet or the side of the cabinet and the wall.
The system allows you to organize a large number of different furniture and interior solutions, because with its help you can create both free-standing cabinets and built-in ones. The system is especially indispensable for such interiors where a functional change in the room is expected. For example, thanks to the system, it is easy to organize a kitchen in the living room, which would normally be closed with folding facades, but if necessary, can be transformed into a full-fledged kitchen area.
Door opening system MOTION V
The Motion-V system is designed specifically for your maximum comfort: it allows you to open and close heavy, massive doors with one movement of your hand.
The Motion-V system is designed specifically for your maximum comfort: it allows you to open and close heavy, massive doors with one movement of your hand.
Motion-V system is designed specifically for your maximum comfort: it allows you to open and close heavy, massive doors with one movement of your hand.
Motion-V mechanism operates using rototranslation, a door opening principle based on the use of two axes of rotation. Thanks to this, the door does not simply move parallel to the plane of the cabinet, but first smoothly moves forward and then slides to the side. When using the Motion-V system, the weight of the facades creates the necessary inertia for opening, and your efforts are reduced to a minimum.
Thus, the massiveness of the facade not only does not interfere with comfortable opening, but, on the contrary, guarantees enviable ease of operation of the mechanism. Closing is carried out just as smoothly and easily, due to the built-in closer. Thanks to its high technical characteristics, the mechanism is capable of smoothly opening any doors weighing up to 50 kg.
Dimensions
Product parameters depend on the dimensions of the opening, door, connecting parts, and fasteners. They are calculated this way:
- the length of the horizontal guides corresponds to the distance between the side walls of the cabinet;
- between the vertical profile and the top of the compartment a gap of 2-4 mm is left for free movement of the rollers;
- the height of the guides depends on the type of model - the value ranges from 2-6 cm;
- The width of the slats is 8.5-10 cm; for triple, quadruple, and five-fold doors it increases due to the placement of additional rollers.
Profile sizes are calculated based on the door dimensions.
Standard door assembly kit with dimensions
DOMINO and DOMINO S sliding door system
Domino is a system designed for the production of free-standing wardrobes with sliding fronts. The system is designed for the production of cabinets up to 3 meters wide.
Domino is a system designed for the production of free-standing wardrobes with sliding fronts. The system is designed for the production of cabinets up to 3 meters wide. This is the only sliding system with the ability to open the central outer door in both directions. In this case, the cabinet can be either three-door or two-door.
Advantages of the Domino :
- Simplicity. We have created fitting kits for two-door and three-door solutions, so it will only take you 2 minutes to decide on a fitting set for your cabinet.
- Ease of installation. To speed up installation, we offer a quick-mount bottom bracket adapter.
- Low price with the highest quality.
- Italian style and quality
The best manufacturers
Consumers are always looking for a compromise on price and quality. Reliable products that ensure comfortable use of furniture are offered by the following manufacturers:
- "General". Since 2002, it has been producing components for furniture. Production is based on modern equipment using the latest technologies. The company's developments have no analogues in Russia and Europe.
- Aristo. It is one of the leading companies producing profiles, fittings, components and furniture in the national market. The products have an elegant and ergonomic design. Thick-walled aluminum profiles give door frames reliability and durability.
- Commander. The company's activities extend far beyond Poland. For a quarter of a century it has enjoyed enormous success in the furniture and accessories market. Offers accessories for sliding wardrobes, wardrobe products.
- GLOSSY. The Turkish manufacturer produces fastening systems, profiles, rollers, guides made of aluminum, plastic, and strong fastening of shelves in the closet. Furniture with branded fittings is easy to use and easy to assemble.
- Stanley. The oldest American company. The company produces components with greater reliability. The fittings are durable and aesthetic.
- Bloom. The company is Austrian, branches for the production of accessories are located in different cities of the world. Impeccable product quality. Wear-resistant fittings can last 25-30 years.
- Hettich. German manufacturer of high quality fittings. The range includes guides, hinges, brackets, and drawer systems. The company's mechanisms are used by leading furniture manufacturers.
Fittings are one of the most important elements of furniture, the reliability of which determines the durability and ease of use of the cabinet. If even the smallest part responsible for opening and closing a box or door fails, it will be impossible to use the structures. This group of products requires resistance to mechanical stress, operational safety, modern design and ergonomics.
"General"
Aristo
Commander
Glossy
Stanley
Bloom
Hettich
PLANO sliding door system
The system is very easy to use: when closed, all cabinet doors are in the same plane, and when opened, the door, sliding out, smoothly slides parallel to the closed door.
The system is very easy to use: when closed, all cabinet doors are in the same plane, and when opened, the door, sliding out, smoothly slides parallel to the closed door.
The PLANO system has great design possibilities - two- and three-door versions of cabinets up to 4 m wide are available. The system has no height limitation, but depends on the weight of the doors - up to 60 kg per door in a two-door version and up to 35 kg per door in a three-door.
Bearings in plastic housings integrated into the sliding mechanisms ensure smooth and silent sliding, and four closers per door ensure soft closing.
The practicality of the PLANO system is achieved not only by the thoughtfulness of the configuration, but also by a clear electronic program for calculating dimensions and filler dimensions, and detailed instructions for assembly, installation and installation will allow this work to be carried out quickly and without unnecessary difficulties.
How to choose
Of course, it’s quite possible to make a sliding wardrobe with your own hands. This will allow you to show your own talent as a furniture maker and create designs of exactly the size needed for a particular room. This will require a little of your time and a high-quality sliding design, which you can pick up in the store. If making furniture is not your thing, you can purchase a ready-made model. But even here it is important to be vigilant, because some unscrupulous manufacturers use low-quality systems for compartment doors.
Only experienced specialists can tell you what to look for when choosing such products:
- When using a sliding wardrobe, the main load falls on the sliding system, so it must be of the highest quality and reliable. Every day, the doors move in different directions many times, so models made from low-quality materials quickly break. It is better to choose options made of aluminum, as it is more durable and can easily withstand loads;
- equipping a children's room with a closet should take into account the age of the child living in it. For a rapidly growing baby, you should opt for a more affordable aluminum frame model or an economical option - a frameless system. The child will grow, and in a couple of years he may need a more spacious wardrobe, so there is no point in overpaying for more expensive systems;
- When choosing a wardrobe for a bedroom, it is important that the model has a locking element for maximum silent closing of the doors. This will save residents from anxiety in the morning, when one family member is already getting dressed and the second is still sleeping.
Be sure to ask the seller for a quality certificate for the selected wardrobe.
This document will be evidence of the high quality of the furniture, as it contains information regarding the materials used in the manufacturing process. If there is no such document, consider whether the seller is trying to offer you a cheap product at an inflated price.
