Assignment of guides for the sliding wardrobe, selection tips
The sliding wardrobe is a demanded design for each premises. It is designed to store a really large number of items. Cabinets are made of different materials, have a variety of sizes, and can also have different contents, due to which many things, clothes, accessories or other items can be conveniently placed on shelves and in different compartments. The doors in the design are sliding, and for their comfortable use, guides for sliding wardrobes, on which the rollers move, must certainly be used, due to which silent opening or closing is carried out.
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Appointment and complete set
The guides designed for compartment doors fulfill an important function, since it is precisely due to them that free, quiet and easy opening or closing of cabinet doors is ensured. The basis of this design are rails along which the leaves move in a horizontal position. Additionally, the composition includes the elements:
- pendants or supports;
- gaskets on the profile;
- special reliable clamps;
- small fittings;
- other items due to which reliable fastening and ease of use of guides for sliding wardrobes are provided.
Versailles cabinets are equipped with reliable, high-quality and durable components, as well as special baskets for storing small great-grandfathers, which are why such furniture models are considered to be in demand.The rails with which the cabinets are equipped are represented by profiles made of metal or plastic, which are additionally equipped with various additional elements, namely various rollers, seals, stoppers or other elements. Due to such an unusual and complex design of the rails for the cabinet, the possibility that the doors will roll or skew is prevented.
The width and other parameters of the guides for each cabinet door completely depend on what dimensions, mass, or other characteristics the sheets have, and also the material from which they are formed, and the way with which they are opened, are taken into account. Typically, sliding door rails are sold complete with the sliding wardrobe itself, so there is no need to purchase them separately, but if during operation any elements fail, they can be replaced with new parts.
Due to well-guided door guides, the ability to open or close the sheet in one plane is guaranteed. Together with other elements, a special system is formed, and it must necessarily meet certain requirements:
- high strength, ensuring a long service life of the structure with regular use of the cabinet for its intended purpose;
- attractive appearance that matches the furniture and style of the room where the wardrobe is installed;
- ease of use, which is especially true for every user who should not have difficulty opening or closing cabinet doors.
If you choose guides that meet the above requirements, then they will last a long time without creating any troubles for users.
The complete set of the system is considered quite simple, and it is used in the model of the Versailles cabinet, in which there are numerous drawers, baskets and other filling systems. The composition of the sliding system includes elements:
- guides above and below, and it is along them that the door leaf moves;
- horizontal and vertical profiles, with each guide profile ensuring reliable retention of the filling;
- system consisting of upper and lower rollers, which guarantee fast, silent and free movement of doors;
- door closers for a smooth ride;
- silicone sealant
- brushes;
- mounting screws;
- emphasis, presented in the form of spring brackets, and it is they that fix the door well in a particular place.
Thus, the design consists of several different elements, each of which performs its role.
Kinds
There are several types of rails that can be used for a sliding wardrobe. Often, a set of rails is used that are used together, which guarantees a high-quality device for opening or closing doors. All varieties have their own characteristics and installation rules. If you choose a Versailles cabinet, then all the elements in it are of high quality, so baskets, rails, profiles and other parts serve for a long time and are convenient for use.
Top
The top rail is fixed at the top of the cabinet. With its help, the door is suspended on the element after it is fixed, and then it moves freely using support rollers.
Usually, a double construction is used, which involves the use of not only the upper element, but also the lower one, as this prevents the door leaf from oscillating and skewing.
The fixation of the upper rails is carried out using conventional self-tapping screws or a press washer is often used. It is also allowed to perform the process with universal screws equipped with a mandatory countersunk head. The installation process itself is carried out simply by sequential actions:
- holes are made in the guide with a drill, 4 mm in size, and the distance between them is about 30 cm;
- if universal screws are used, then an additional countersink is made in each hole, designed for the cap of the fastener;
- the guide is inserted into the desired section of the cabinet;
- she is leveled;
- fixed by selected fasteners.
It is better to use self-tapping screws for these purposes, since working with them is really easy. It is easy to fix the upper rails for the sliding wardrobe with your own hands, so if this element fails, it will be easy to replace it.
Lower
The lower rail has a similar device with the upper, but the lower profile for cabinets is used as a supporting part. The best models, such as the Versailles cabinet, consist of a set of guides, which prevents the door leaf from falling out or moving.
Installing the lower rails is considered a simple process:
- under the screws in the element, holes are made that are necessary in size;
- you can not immediately fix the structure to the cabinet, since it is important to shift it slightly into the furniture by about 2 cm, and this should be controlled with the help of a level;
- after finding the correct installation location of the element, it is fixed.
Since the lower rail goes slightly inside the cabinet, it is important to make sure that it does not deform the baskets or other storage systems in the structure.
What kind of guides to choose is impossible, since it is necessary that the doors are equipped with these two types. If there is only one option, then it will not last for a long time, and difficulties will also be created using the cabinet.
Technical features
When choosing a guide, its features are taken into account. These include:
- the width must match the existing doors and casters;
- when using the lower guide, an open rail is used, which can be constantly dirty, so you have to pay a lot of attention to cleaning it;
- if the upper guide is selected, then special rollers, the dimensions of which must correspond to the rest of the system elements, are definitely used to prevent deformation of the floor covering;
- Combined systems are considered the most reliable, in which control over the movement of paintings from two sides is guaranteed;
- in addition, the guides can be not only straight, but also radial, and the choice is based on the parameters and the shape of the cabinet.
If you choose a Versailles cabinet, in which there are built-in baskets and other high-quality storage systems, then it uses a combined convenient system.
Materials of manufacture
It is important to determine in advance what material the guides will be made of. Different materials can be used for their production:
- plastic - cheap and not very reliable elements are obtained from it. They have a short service life, and many users are disappointed in the quality of products. It is advisable to use such guides only when combined with metal parts;
- steel - durable products are obtained from it, but it is important to correctly choose the thickness and other design parameters so that it matches the door leaf. Cost is considered low, and it usually corresponds to quality;
- aluminum - the most high-quality guides are formed from it. They are used in expensive models of wardrobes. They are considered an ideal choice if the cabinet exceeds 4 m in height. They can be decorated or painted in different shades.
The width of the guides should be suitable for the size of the cabinet and its doors.
How to avoid mistakes when choosing
To correctly select the guides, the criteria are taken into account:
- high quality;
- perfect match to the existing cabinet;
- reasonable cost;
- combination with other elements of the mechanism for opening and closing doors;
- desired sizes.
Thus, in order to efficiently and conveniently use the sliding doors that are available in sliding wardrobes, you must definitely choose all the elements that make up the mechanism. This includes guides for the doors of sliding wardrobes, which may have different sizes, types and parameters. A competent choice ensures the safety and durability of the cabinet itself, as well as the comfort of opening and closing the wings.
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