The doors for the built-in closet cabinet are the "face", and their choice should be approached carefully. Depending on the interior and location of the cabinet is selected and their appearance. There are a large number of door models for the built-in closet cabinet, materials, colors and their combinations. For example, you can choose a built-in wardrobe compartment with mirrored doors that visually expand the space, or an option with matte colored glass or plastic, which easily emphasizes the color scheme used in the design of the room. For fans of natural materials, doors are made of natural wood, which is then processed in a special way.
Order doors on the built-in closet cabinet or do it yourself?
Since the built-in closets are now very popular, it is not difficult to find a company that can custom-make doors for a built-in wardrobe in your design. However, if you want to save, these doors can be made with your own hands. How? You will learn at the end of this article.
If you decide to order doors for a built-in closet cabinet, you will get a product ready for installation, but at the same time it is much more expensive than done on your own. This option is suitable for people who do not want to spend their own time and energy or choose a unique design.
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But the option with the self-assembly of the door is ideal for people who like to create things with their own hands and want to save money. The first thing you need to understand before solving this problem is how door systems work in general for a compartment wardrobe.
Sliding door systems for built-in wardrobes
All sliding-door wardrobes have sliding doors of one of the following two systems:
- Suspension system;
- The rail system.
Let's see what merits and demerits each of them has.
1. Suspension system
Suspension system means fastening the doors to the rail-rail, which is screwed in the upper part of the cabinet. When choosing a manufacturer of such a system, it is important not to save, but to choose a quality system with several rollers, since the more of them, the easier it will be to shift the door. When buying a cheap system guide may eventually bend.
Pros of suspended systems:
- Possibility of fastening to doors from any material;
- Large range of door adjustment;
- Quiet motion;
- Fixation in extreme positions.
The disadvantages that the suspended doors for the built-in wardrobe have:
- The possibility of sagging doors after a while;
- Heaviness of construction.
2. Rail doors for the built-in wardrobe compartment
The rail system is more reliable than the suspension system, but requires periodic maintenance, since the rails can be clogged with dirt and dust, which in time leads to incorrect operation and jamming of the doors. In such a system, the weight of the door falls on the lower guide.
The advantages of rail systems:
- Regardless of the material of the door, its weight is not felt when opened;
- Easy adjustment;
- Quiet motion;
- Fixation in extreme positions;
- Reliability and safety.
The only downside: the need to care for the rails themselves.
How to make a door for a built-in closet with your own hands
For home masters who have the necessary skills, it will not be difficult to independently make the doors for the built-in closet cabinet with your own hands. This will significantly save the budget for interior design with the closet cabinet. First you need to create a drawing with the necessary dimensions, then decide on the type of system - suspension or rail, as well as with the design of future doors. After carrying out these manipulations, it remains to perform the calculation of the necessary material and you can start assembling.
The doors are assembled in the following order:
- First, materials (wood, plywood, glass, mirror or plastic, and profiles) are cut according to the dimensions of the future door;
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2. After cutting the profile, it is necessary to drill holes in it for mounting to the door;
3. Using a wooden or rubber hammer, vertical and horizontal profiles are fixed on the front of the door for the built-in wardrobe compartment;
4. After installing the profiles, the rollers are attached to the door for movement and the whole structure is fastened with screws.
Self-assembly of doors will allow you to realize any fantasy in the choice and layout of materials, which will give you a sense of satisfaction from the work done for many years.
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