How to Choose the Right Sliding Door Hardware?
time2023/01/10
- Sliding door hardware is available in a variety of finishes and functions. So how to choose the right combination? We'll show you how to pick the right hardware below.
Introduction
There are many options for sliding doors such as stainless steel sliding door hardware, traditional flat track barn door hardware and traditional box track hardware. Available in a variety of finishes and features, including soft close. So how to choose the right combination?
For any door in an office, hospital environment or commercial space, you want it to be supported and equipped with the right hardware to function properly. The biggest factor to keep in mind is the weight of the door. A heavier sliding door will need tracks that can support it, and an equally strong top cover or appropriate wall blocks.
Another factor is the appearance of the sliding hardware. Maybe you want an exposed or rustic aesthetic, but it's also available in steel and aluminum finishes, depending on the look you want. We'll show you how to pick the right hardware below.
The Best Sliding Door Hardware for Your Sliding Door Application
Sliding door tracks come in many different styles. For example, barn-style door rails may feature a rustic design to add to the aesthetics of your interior. They may also come in a variety of different finishes, but you'll also want to make sure the track will support the type of door you choose.
Sliding Door Weight and Dimensions
Before purchasing any sliding door hardware, you need to know the weight, width and height of your door. Ideally, you'll want a track that can support the type of door you choose, especially if it's a heavier wooden door. It's common to find hardware that can support 200 pounds or more, up to 4,400 pounds.
Since sliding doors are quite different in size than normal drop doors that use hinges, you will need to have accurate measurements for sliding door dimensions. The track you choose should cover the opening, but also allow room for the door to open.
Approximate Door Weight (lbs/ft²)
Hardware Design Type
This is one of the fun parts of installing sliding doors. You can choose the overall design of your sliding door hardware. The main types of tracks include:
* Pocket door tracks
* Bypass
* Overhead
* Barn doors (side wall mounted track system)
There are also design and material choices. Some of the different design types include:
* Steel barn door hardware
* Stainless steel barn door hardware
* Stainless steel box track hardware
* Aluminum or steel box track sliding door hardware
Aesthetics
It's important to look at the rest of your interior and determine what hardware will work best with your flooring, door choices, and other furniture. You may also want to consider whether it needs a door handle, lock, or even a flush pull to help with the push.
Available in a variety of colors and finishes including:
* Stainless steel
* Dark oil wipe
* Black powder coating
* Bronze
* Rustic black
* Black steel
* Matte black
* Industrial
Have You Found the Right Sliding Door Hardware?
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WEKIS Hardware is a professional custom sliding door hardware manufacturer with 18 years experience. We focus on the R&D, design and manufacture of furniture hardware and sliding door hardware. The 10,000-square-meter factory has automated production lines including a laser cutting center and a robotic welding center. We provide professional customized solutions for various hardware products to customers from all over the world.