Sliding partitions do it yourself

Practicality, high functionality and attractiveness of sliding partitions popularizes the use of these structures in houses and apartments. With their help, you can significantly save space. First of all, you should decide on the type of sliding partition that you want to do yourself.

Understand the point! Varieties of sliding partitions

Each interior should be made in accordance with the individual characteristics of the area and the wishes of the household.

To create any style it is not necessary to tear down the walls. You can simply divide the space by sliding partitions. This, perhaps, will be the most productive and optimal solution to the problem.

The main types of sliding partitions:

Rail. Remind by the form of a wardrobe. This type is used most often. The partition opens due to the guide rails.

Thresholdless. They work only at the expense of the upper rail; there is no threshold for such a partition. This type is suitable for families with small children who may be injured by stumbling over the threshold.

Garmoshka. The design features of the partition can save space, as well as the original complement the interior design.

If you can handle a standard tool, you can save money.

We measure and determine the material

For an accurate calculation of the cost of materials and determining the size of the structure itself, you should carefully measure the opening, as well as the pockets (if any) in which the partition will be hidden. In the absence of the opportunity to equip pockets, you can build a partition that covers half of the opening or install it against the wall with a special device boxes. It is for them that the partition will move. If you do not quite fit the above 2 options, then you can build a partition-accordion, which does not require any hidden pockets.

When making partitions hiding in the wall, it is very important to consider that its width should not be greater than the depth of the pocket, because otherwise it will not be completely hidden.

The width of the partition should be greater than the opening by approximately 5 cm, so that there is no gap between the wall and the partition when the structure is closed.

For successful work on the creation of partitions, it is important to pre-stock the necessary material. It should be noted that it is best to mount the frame structure. As for the mass, then everything depends on the source material you have chosen. If you make a construction of drywall, then an average of 1 m? accounting for about 20 kg of weight. As for the material, then much depends on the functional purpose of the room. You can use drywall, glass, plastic, MDF, PVC or chipboard. If your choice fell on the last two options, then it would be best to order the panel according to the size you presented in the nearby furniture shop.

Guides. We take into account important nuances when installing them

Decide on the place where the guides for the sliding partition will be mounted. If you stopped on a rail construction, then make sure that the floor is strong and strictly horizontal. Suspended or, as it is also called, non-threshold partition is a good solution, but the place of attachment above the opening should be very reliable. It is best to have a concrete ceiling or a wooden beam in its role.

It should be noted that fixing the suspended rail cannot be carried out to the suspended ceiling. This is due to the fact that the latter is not intended for this purpose, and accordingly, it does not have the required strength. In this case, you need to install a solid additional metal beam. Well, or forget about installing a suspended partition and opt for a rack and pinion.

We proceed to the installation of a sliding partition

If you still do not have a finished web partition, you can make it yourself by making a frame from wooden slats. The frame can be closed with any sheet material, for example, MDF, chipboard, laminate looks original.

If you already have a canvas for the production of a sliding partition, you can proceed to the installation of fittings, guides and sliding mechanism. All this can be bought in the store, which sells components for the wardrobe type coupe.

Of course, initially you should sketch the partitions on paper and indicate all the dimensions on it. If you decide to make a glass partition, then note that it will have a lot of weight. Such a partition should not be suspended.

In the manufacture of sliding partitions you, in fact, should not be difficult. Maybe you have once done such a design? How did you manage it? What material did you use? Or what difficulties encountered? Write us your comments. We appreciate your work!

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