Save Space With Pocket Doors

Admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:00:50 +0000

Do you have a spot in your home that is a bit tight? To make matters worse, having a door that swings open can make the space feel even smaller. This is where pocket doors can come in handy. There are many types of doors that you can choose from and these types of doors are just one in the many. However, they are unique in their own way. There are some advantages to having these types of doors as well as a couple of disadvantages as well. Let’s explore some of these.

Since most people have swing doors, the hallways a normally wide enough to accommodate for the extra space that is needed for a door to be opened. However, in many cases, you will have a problem in terms of lack of space. Having a swinging door can be a hassle. This is why people will use a sliding door or even a pocket door to solve this problem. So the first advantage of having these types of doors is that it can help save you space when the door is opened.

Now compared to folding or sliding doors, pocket doors are even better at saving you space. The reason is because they actually go into the walls leaving you with plenty of moving room. With most doors, when opened, they have to be stored somewhere. Even folding doors need to be placed on the sides. With the pocket sliding doors, you can literally hide them away out of sight. These doors are great for laundry rooms or even between the living room and kitchen. Many people will use them as their bathroom door as well. These can also be great for home office doors.

There are some drawbacks to these types of doors however. The first is installation. Pocket door installation isn’t the easiest thing to do. Compared to a regular door where you just attach them to hinges, these doors take a bit more work. You will need to get some pocket door hardware in order to properly install these types of doors. You will also need to make sure there isn’t any electrical wiring to prevent jamming the door into it. Another problem with these doors is that after a while, they can start to make a lot of noise when opening and closing them. This can be annoying.

These pocket doors can be made of many different materials. You can get glass doors as well although most are made of wood. The pocket door pulls can vary as well. These are the things that will allow you to pull the door out from the wall. There are different types of pulls you can choose from so you have some choice in style in that department as well. You can find these doors at many hardware stores or even online. There are many different types to choose from. If these doors are right for your home, then they can be very helpful in helping you create more space in those tight spots.

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Save Space With Pocket Doors