subject: The Most Popular Sliding Doors [print this page] Nowadays sliding doors are used both in commercial buildings and houses to add the glamour and save the precious space.
These are available in lots of versions and models that are suitable for various applications. These could be used for wardrobe, shower assortment as screen and for many other places. These are not only used in commercial offices but are also found in hotels, hospitals and other places. There are many types available in these doors but if we look in the most popular sliding doors type then it must be the top hung door. Any sliding door is either based on or hails from a track which facilitates the sliding motion. These move horizontally and consist of two panels that open or close to allow the person in or out. While installed at the house they serve purpose of a style statement along with facilitative working. Let us look more in the top hung type of sliding doors.
The top hung sliding doors have a specialty and that is the invisible track. Opposite to other styles this type completely hides the track making it look as if the door is hung in air. In reality the doors are held by hangers and the entire weight is exerted on these hangers to make the sliding movement effortless. The track also comes with two jabs that work as stoppers to maintain the door in both the ends. These also help in keeping the doors apart (open) or near (closed) position for a length of time. Even if the door faces any kind of force or impact these jabs tend to absorb it and keep the pane out of harm. The hangers that take all the weight of sliding door in this type have certain weight limitations. This means the door should be under certain weight limit in order to be compatible for the hangers.
To give additional support and to keep the doors from moving back and forth or in the sides this type of sliding door comes with points also called as guides for base support. These are generally installed at the base or middle point of these doors. These points also come in various types because many users do not want them to be visible in certain conditions. This popular sliding door type you can observe in commercial buildings or plush offices that require this fashionable interior. While keeping at home these are best to be provided for wardrobe or cupboards and that too with glass doors. Various materials are used for making the sliding doors. These could be chosen according to interior color theme and choices. Most common materials are wooden, glass, metallic and many others.
This type of sliding doors also works perfectly as a screen or for bathroom and gives a stylish appearance. Apart from being fashionable it is functional too as the glass or other doors move effortlessly on the track with just a little push. Overall this type is most popular and usable for any purpose.
