Specifying Bespoke Fire Rated Pocket Sliding Doors

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Pocket doors have become increasingly popular over the last few years, which is not a surprise: they are an excellent way to save space while maintaining a consistent look and feel.


Introduction to Pocket Doors and Kits

Pocket doors first appeared in the 1850’s and reached a peak of popularity in 1880s, though the demand fell off during the 1920s. The reasons for their initial popularity remain true today, as they are safer and more child friendly than surface mounted sliding doors. Why have they seen a resurgence lately? There are two leading reasons.

Firstly, great improvements have been made in both functionality and safety. Pocket doors and sliding kits can now be made to meet fire safety regulations, and better manufacturing of sliding kit parts has removed the notorious problems of doors falling off tracks and squeaky tracks and runners.

Secondly, contemporary living and the pandemic has encouraged projects to move toward open plan living, and pocket doors are very good for creating space-saving transitions between open and private that open plan living relies on.


The Benefits of Pocket Doors and Kits

Modern pocket door kits have several benefits and advantages:
  • They can be made to measure for specified door size
  • Fits the first time, reducing the time and cost of installation
  • Robust metal construction replaces studwork in the wall
  • Track runners have been cycled tested
  • The runners are enclosed in the track so they can’t jump out
  • Option of track and runners between 80kg to 150kg
  • Doors and sets can be made to meet fire regulations

 

Bespoke pocket doors and ironmongery have several benefits and advantages:

  • Bespoke design can be manufactured for standard or specified door kits
  • Classic and traditional door designs with panels can be used
  • Modern door designs are easily specified
  • Doors with glazed panels or lattice designs are excellent of allowing light to spread
  • Mirrors can be embedded into bespoke doors for situations like a dressing rooms
  • Wide range of flush door furniture in match finishes
  • Popular locks for pocket doors, such as bathroom lock, key and euro locks


In June 2024, we ran a webinar covering pocket doors, and the recording is available on our website here.

If you don’t have time to watch the 50 minute webinar, you can find more information in these blog posts:

Specifying Pocket Door Kits

If you’re interested in pocket doors and need to know more about kits

Specifying Bespoke Pocket Doors and Ironmongery

If you’re interested in the design options available for pocket doors