In the process of planning small rooms, the question of saving internal space often arises. For this purpose, you have to choose more compact furniture and install door structures that do not take up much space.
Folding interior doors are an excellent alternative to models with a swing structure. Such products consist of several sections (sash) moving along special guides. Experts recommend installing such canvases in rooms with not too much traffic. This limitation is due to the peculiarities of the fittings, which are not particularly durable and can quickly fail under heavy load.
In addition to being compact, folding doors have other valuable qualities, which include mobility and functionality. Doors with such a design can play the role of a temporary screen-partition, which will divide the space of the room into zones.
Currently, when equipping small-sized premises, the so-called. accordion doors , which consist of many narrow (about 10 cm) sections ... Outwardly, these products somewhat resemble blinds, but have more durable lamellas, located vertically and interconnected by means of hinges. The slats of such doors are attached to the upper or lower rail and, in the process of opening, are assembled against the wall like accordion bellows.
The outer lamella is attached to the door frame. The element on the opposite edge is equipped with a roller and is responsible for the movement of the web along the guide. To fix the doors in the extreme position, the design provides special flags-stoppers. Products can have one or two pleated fabrics that move apart to either side. In order for the accordion doors to move as smoothly as possible, manufacturers equip them with special synchronizers.
Doors resembling an accordion are not suitable for every interior, but if the choice of the model is made correctly, then they are able to transform the room, making it more interesting and original. The door structure can be equipped with an electric drive, which will add comfort during operation and will allow you to control the opening and closing of the canvases with just one click of a button. In addition to installation in interior doorways, such products can also be used as curtains in bathrooms. Given the high humidity that characterizes this type of room, it is best to give your preference to canvases made of plastic. This will not only make it easier to maintain the doors, but also significantly extend their service life.
