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Sliding Mirror Doors

The technical definitions of ‘slide’ and ‘Sliding Mirror Doors’ goes as follows – (courtesy the Plab Organization)

Sliding Mirror Doors are doors which move sideways or up and down. Internal horizontal Sliding Mirror Doors usually have an overhead track and floor guide, while external patio Sliding Mirror Doors often have a floor track and an overhead guide. Small Sliding Mirror Doors should have end buffers or cushion action, and are well suited to automatic operation. Vertical Sliding Mirror Doors are usually roller shutters. – (Courtesy – Abacus Construction Index)

Slide – ‘Element composed of a groove in which glides a mobile element used for drawers of furniture and tables’

Sliding Mirror Doors - ‘Doors of furniture sliding parallel to their own level on a rail or in a groove made in the framework.’ 

About Sliding Mirror Doors

Modern Sliding Mirror Doors (as we are familiar with) have been in existence for well over fifty years.  Sliding Mirror Doors most likely came into general use initially in Japan as a result of space constraints, the need for ease of use, to showcase external / internal features of a structure etc.  It goes without saying that these sliding doors have been a great boon to the building industry because of it utilitarian qualities.  Sliding Mirror Doors are now commonly used for exterior, interior and garage door openings.

Sliding Mirror Doors come in many forms and are now generally constructed of lightweight materials and are available in many different and easy to maintain finishes.  The most common Sliding Mirror Doors use panes made of glass.  Glass is usually the material of choice because of its ease of use and transparent qualities.  The use of safety glass is the norm now to comply with strict safety requirements.  Automation (motorization) is also now commonly applicable to sliding doors because of its ease of use.

Sliding Mirror Doors have huge applications in modern construction work and the following listed are just a few examples of the types and materials used -

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* Glass pane Sliding Mirror Doors /Glass pane Sliding Mirror Doors for partition wall panels

* Wooden Sliding Mirror Doors

* High speed Sliding Mirror Doors

* Industrial Sliding Mirror Doors

* Automatic Sliding Mirror Doors

* Automatic circular Sliding Mirror Doors

* Aluminum patio Sliding Mirror Doors

* Composite patio Sliding Mirror Doors

* PVC patio Sliding Mirror Doors

* Wooden patio Sliding Mirror Doors

* Aluminum garage Sliding Mirror Doors

* PVC garage Sliding Mirror Doors

* Commercial refrigerator sliding doors

Glass paned Sliding Mirror Doors have the important advantage of being able to liven up any space.  For example, Sliding Mirror Doors allow you to enjoy the sunlight and lookout into an exterior space.  There is also the added advantage where these Sliding Mirror Doors can make an area look bigger and more open and as a result have a strong following with many a builder due to the sense of openness and view.   

Glass Sliding Mirror Doors are now available as top hanging Sliding Mirror Doors which has the added advantage of preventing that ugly build up of dirt in the tracks. The Sliding Mirror Doors come in a variety of materials and include aluminum, vinyl, metal or wood   The different styles allow for placement anywhere in the house. The glass must be sturdy and flawless to provide an unblemished view of the outdoors.

The nylon rollers of a Sliding Mirror Doors are sometimes an issue as they can cause the Sliding Mirror Doors to stick.  A very simple preventive measure is to clean the track often of any grit and dirt that may fall in. It may also be the case that it is necessary to replace the track completely or replace your sliding doors.  Remember also that if you have a double pane glass that becomes cloudy after a while, it could be that it has resulted from a leakage in the seal which has allowed moisture to leak in.  In most cases, the glass section will have to be replaced.

Sliding Mirror Doors in the shower are a great boon as it helps to compartmentalize the water that is used to a specific area.  Many different color combinations and designs are available for Sliding Mirror Doors that are to be used in the shower.  It is a good idea to opt for half height Sliding Mirror Doors in the shower which helps to allow the steam to escape.

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