Sliding door designs have gained popularity among buyers and interior designers. Designs are comfortable and aesthetic. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models from various materials. Each buyer can choose interior doors and canvases for cabinets and for the interior of any room. Furniture factories make them to order.
What is a coplanar system?
Complanarity is the arrangement of several points or lines in one plane (information from the explanatory dictionary).
The standard design of a sliding door assumes that each leaf has its own skid. When opened, one half overlaps the other. When closed, there are gaps and stepped protrusions between the parts of the structure.
In a coplanar sliding door system, the leaf is installed in skids (guides), similar to the traditional design. When opened, they move smoothly forward and then to the side. Closedform a single canvas, lined up in one line, without steps and visible gaps. This effect is achieved through the use of special brackets in the installation.
The coplanar cabinet system was invented in Italy with the support of specialists from Germany. German designers have invented unique mechanisms. This method of fastening is used for interior doors, partitions used for space zoning, closets, wardrobes, furniture for offices, children's rooms, living rooms.
Pros of a coplanar system
- Doors open and close comfortably.
- Coupe coplanar system is compact, saves space.
- One piece canvas looks beautiful. You can recreate any patterns and designs.
- When closed, the cabinet door has no gaps, dust does not get inside.
- All guides are inside the structure.
- The doors are equipped with closers, they close silently.
- There is a latch to prevent accidental opening.
- It is possible to equip the doors with a remote control.
- Coplanar designs take up 10% less space than standard compartments.
- You can install the mechanism yourself.
Cons
- Limited canvas size. The design is installed in an opening with a width of 1.5 to 3 meters.
- Weight restrictions apply. The door must weigh no more than 55 kg.
- Cloths should not be overloaded with heavy decor (overlay glass, mirrors, mosaics,stucco).
- Not suitable for installation in built-in niche, it will not be possible to install rails and brackets.
- Coplanar system is expensive.
Important nuances
The cabinet body and the doorway must be aligned with the floor level. If installing in a shallow cabinet, it must be secured to the wall for safety.
Proper operation of the coplanar system ensures high-quality installation without distortions, sagging, gaps. It is important to install special leveling systems on facades.
Materials for making doors
- Chipboard boards are a light, inexpensive material used in economy class constructions; chipboard doors are difficult to decorate (it is impossible to decorate with carvings, recreate small details). Chipboard structures usually have a strict, concise design. Laminated fabrics are stronger and more durable. Disadvantages: the material is toxic, flammable. Poor-quality goods are deformed in a humid environment, mold and fungus may appear. At high temperatures and dry air, it dries up and crumbles.
- MDF boards are a durable, practical material that does not deform. Suitable for painting, veneering, milling (carving with a special tool). The range of designs is more diverse. Disadvantages of MDF: the material is flammable, it costs more than chipboard.
- Veneer (sheets of wood 0.1-10 mm thick) is a strong, durable material with a beautiful natural texture, there is a variety of patterns. It is not subject to deformation, moisture resistant. Cons: panels decorated with veneer are heavy, not suitable for all designs, doors look bulky.
- PVC (plastic) is a modern lightweight material that does not deform under the action of moisture, is resistant to the appearance of fungus and mold, and is easy to care for. There is a variety of colors. Disadvantages: cracks and breaks at low temperatures, releases toxic substances when burned.
- Tempered glass is a durable material that gives any design an elegant and unusual look. The canvas is easy to care for, it is fireproof. On the glass, you can apply a pattern, spraying, make it matte, shiny or mirror. Disadvantages: requires careful handling during installation and operation, large canvases have an impressive weight, tempered glass is expensive.
You can assemble and install a coplanar door system yourself. In the absence of the skill of construction work, the work is entrusted to a team of specialists. If installed incorrectly, the system will not perform its function.
