Sliding Doors FAQ

Do the frames come supplied with the doors?

What are the limits on the door sizes?

Where can I find door furniture?

Do you offer installation?

What guarentee do you offer?

What about non standard door sizes?

What about electric motorised doors?

DO THE FRAMES COME SUPPLIED WITH THE DOORS?
The company manufacture the frames to suit UK standard sizes of doors and generally leave the choice of the door to you, however we do offer a range of very special Italian designer doors should you want something very special.

Frameless glass doors are supplied due to the very special and extra safe method we use to attach the glass to the runners. Contact us for details.

WHAT ARE THE LIMITS ON THE DOOR SIZES?

Our standard range of frames fit UK standard door sizes but non-standard door sizes can be manufactured to order up to 3 mt. high and 2 mt. wide. Please contact us with your request.

Standard door thicknesses between 35 and 44mm Max door weight 80 kg, on request special bearings can be supplied that increase the max. door weight to 120kg.

WHERE CAN I FIND DOOR FURNITURE?

We can supply a variety of door locks/grips in various finishes see menu on left.

DO YOU OFFER INSTALLATION?

No, we supply only, these are relatively easy to assemble and install by builders, joiners or other competent persons.

The kit is very easy to assemble and install as long as you can read and follow instructions! It is not strictly a DIY product as some construction industry knowledge such as building stud walls etc is a minimum requirement, however any competent builder or joiner would have no problem at all in using the disappearing door system.

WHAT GUARENTEE DO YOU OFFER?

All frames are made from the highest quality materials and warranty problems are extremely rare, however we offer a 10 year guarantee against faulty materials or workmanship for the frame.

WHAT ABOUT NON STANDARD DOOR SIZES?

Frames can be manufactured for non-standard sizes to order up to 3 mt. high and 2 mt. wide, please contact us for a quotation.

WHAT ABOUT ELECTRIC MOTORISED DOORS?

A power kit can be built into the frame and can be used to automatically open/close both single and double doors.

The Power kit can be controlled by various means including a switch or photocell remote activation. All control equipment is supplied as an extra upon request

What is the under door profile?

Can the doors fully retract into the pocket?

When should i paint the wooden finishing kit?

What about disabled access?

Can the frame be installed at any surface/level?

WHAT IS THE UNDER DOOR PROFILE?

This is an extruded aluminium guide that fits into a routed channel at the bottom of your disappearing door that gives an improved sliding action, increased wear resistance and protection against deformation due to humidity. We supply this with all our standard frames included in the kit.

CAN THE DOORS FULLY RETRACT INTO THE POCKET?

We recommend that when using recessed door furniture the door is adjusted to ensure the furniture is outside the pocket when fully opened. This is because of the risk of trapping fingers should the recessed furniture retract fully into the pocket.

Should you decide to adjust the door to retract fully into the pocket, you do so at your own risk and responsibility. We will not be held liable should and injury occur through not following our recommendations.

WHEN SHOULD I PAINT THE WOODEN FINISHING KIT?

We suggest you do this before you install them to avoid geting paint on the brushes etc.

WHAT ABOUT DISABLED ACCESS?

We have frames with final openings of 800, 813, 900 and 1000mm so these accommodate many disabled requirements. Also sliding doors are much easier to operate than hinged doors.

CAN THE FRAME BE INSTALLED ON ANY SURFACE/LEVEL?

No, it is essential that the disappearing door frame is installed ONLY at finished floor level. If the floor is not finished we recommend that the frame is raised on plywood or similar to account for the finishing.