Can folding doors be chosen for room decoration?

When we decorate a room, we often encounter the problem of choosing the type of door. The invisible doors, sliding doors and swing doors on the market are commonly used in many families. In fact, there is another type of door, which is a better choice, that is, the “folding door”.

Why is it a better choice?

Folding doors are a style between swing doors and sliding doors, so they have the characteristics of both types of doors,It has the following advantages:

1. Space-saving

When the door is closed, it looks similar to other doors. When the door is opened, the door folds up, saving a lot of space in the doorway, making entry and exit very smooth and convenient.

2. Beautiful and elegant, it suits the aesthetic of young people

The advantages of folding doors are not only space-saving, but also their appearance is very attractive. Unlike the uniformity of swing doors and sliding doors, it make the interior space look more three-dimensional and appear very high-end. Therefore, many villas also use folding door.

3. Insulation and moisture-proof

The insulation and sealing performance of folding door is not inferior to those of swing doors and sliding doors, effectively insulating heat and moisture, blocking grease and reducing noise.

Where should folding doors be installed?

1. Living room

The living room is the first place guests see, so it is also necessary for it to be aesthetically pleasing. The beauty and grandeur of folding doors make them the best choice for the door type in the living room.

2. Kitchen

For small-sized kitchens, installing folding doors can hide the kitchen when not in use and open it when needed. This effectively separates the kitchen’s functions and clearly distinguishes the kitchen from other spaces.

3. Dining Room

The dining room is very suitable for installing folding door. The dining room is also a place that requires a beautiful environment, and folding doors can well enrich the layering and design sense of the dining room, making it look not monotonous and helping to create a high-end, comfortable and elegant atmosphere.

4. Balcony

The balcony is a place that needs to be well-lit. When the folding door is opened, it can allow sunlight to come in fully without blocking it, achieving full lighting. Installing a door made of glass material does not affect the light even when it is closed, and it can also insulate heat and sound.

5. Bathroom

Since the space in bathrooms is usually quite small and the door openings are also relatively small, folding doors can save a lot of space. PVC doors can be used as they are effective at preventing water. If wooden door panels are chosen, they should be coated with waterproof paint.

What else should be noted when choosing folding doors?

1. Installation method:

Ground tracks are prone to dust accumulation, so it is recommended to install suspended tracks, leaving a gap of about 0.5 cm to 1 cm at the bottom for easy dust cleaning.

2. Material Selection

Aluminum profile door frame + glass

Aluminum profile door frames can achieve features such as sturdiness, corrosion resistance, water resistance, sound insulation, heat insulation, and aesthetics. Combined with glass door cores, they offer excellent transparency and light transmission.

Wooden Folding Doors

The wooden material can give people a feeling of nature and is very suitable for the simple design style, especially for use in bedrooms.

PVC Folding Doors

PVC material is generally low in price, and it is also sturdy, durable, waterproof, soundproof and heat-insulating. Therefore, it is the choice of most people.

3.Important Components

An important component of folding doors is the hardware of the wheels and hinges, as these parts suffer the most wear and tear during the opening and closing process. Therefore, it is necessary to choose high-quality hardware to avoid frequent replacements in the future and save maintenance costs.

At the end of the day, having read this far, would you still hesitate to choose folding doors for your room decoration?