Roto door - innovation in the world of doors

When asked which door is more suitable for small and cramped rooms, many of us answer: a sliding door or a book. But the majority of respondents are simply not aware of the fact that today there are new unique systems - sliding roto doors.

They are so comfortable, functional and original, that saving space is not the only argument in favor of their acquisition.

Design features

Device rotary doors

A unique roto mechanism was proposed and patented by the famous Russian company Sophia. Today, they produce already several manufacturers.

They can be considered a kind of hybrid of several different door systems:

• Like pendulum doors, they can open in any convenient direction.
• A common feature with sliding doors and "books" is the ability to move sideways and completely free the doorway for passage.
• In the closed position, they are no different from ordinary hinged interior doors, providing the same good sound and heat insulation.

The swivel mechanism is equipped with a roller, which easily moves in a special slot in the upper part of the box, ensuring ease and quietness of opening and closing. The door rotates around its axis, simultaneously moving to the side, but remains inside the box.

Dimensions and design

Ready-made rotary doors are available in standard sizes, but if necessary, they can always be made to order for a ready-made individual opening. At the same time, it can be either single-leaf or double-leaf.

As for the design, they can be made of any material, including glass, solid wood, MDF (see MDF laminated doors: whether to take), plastic, etc. Moreover, almost any canvas that fits your size and design, you can provide a rotation mechanism.

Accessories and accessories

Accessories for them include in addition to the rotary-sliding mechanism a special magnetic lock with a handle and a brush sealer.

As a rule, all the furniture is crashed and installed on the production site using a special professional tool, which greatly simplifies the installation of such a door in place, ensures reliability and long-term operation.

Virtues и недостатки рото дверей

Virtues

• In the form of a rotary, you can perform any interior doorexcept all-glass.
• Doors are supplied fully equipped., with assembled mechanisms, which reduces the time and labor costs for their installation.
• Rotary doors are universal - can open in both directions.
• The door thanks to the original magnetic lock is securely fixed in the box and does not open from drafts.
• Density of the porch and, accordingly, the leakage of heat and protection of the room from the penetration of extraneous sounds and dust into it, is provided by the brush sealer.
• The door can be used in very small and narrow spaces.: thanks to the turning mechanism in the open position, it is less than half issued to each adjacent room.
• Ease of use for people with disabilities.
• Ease of use for both right-handers and left-handers.
• No sagging - the main problem of swing doors.

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disadvantages

Despite a lot of advantages, there are roto doors and some flaws, which are better known in advance.

• High price - perhaps the main but temporary flaw. To date, the doors with a rotary mechanism are ultra-modern and, like everything new and super fashionable, are not cheap. However, the high cost depends on the quality materials used for the manufacture of mechanisms that must withstand a significant load.
• If you like exceptionally massive doors.with greater weight, it is also better to abandon the rotation mechanism, since its service life may not be as long as expected.
• Finally, this modern solution is not suitable for every style in the interior.. If your apartment is decorated in a deliberately rustic (Provence) or, on the contrary, luxurious-old (Baroque, Empire) style, then the rotating doors will bring obvious disharmony to the interior.

Installation of rotary doors

People who are accustomed to do a lot with their own hands, of course, are concerned about the question of whether such doors can be installed on their own. In principle, it is possible, especially if the door is ordered from a good company and is already equipped with all the necessary fittings and detailed instructions. But it is still better not to risk a guarantee and a lot of money paid for the product, and hire professionals.

But to competently prepare the opening for installation and monitor the work of specialists is necessary.

Preparation of the opening

As with almost all other door systems, roto-doors are installed in a fully formed opening at the end of the finishing work.

What does it mean:

1. The size of the opening should match the size of the door frame.
2. The depth of the opening around the perimeter should be the same.
3. The horizontal and vertical levels of slopes must be strictly observed.

   Important. The maximum size of deviations for the upper slope horizontally and for the lateral vertically should not exceed 5 mm.

4. By the time the installation is made, the walls should be aligned and finished for final finishing.

Completeness check

The roto-door package should include:

• Door leaf ready for installation with embedded magnetic lock and production holes and grooves.
• Ready for assembly door frame with built-in mechanism.
• Brush sealer.
• Telescopic platbands.
• If necessary - a set of dobor for finishing wide slopes.