Sliding Closet Doors

Sliding closet doors are the perfect choice whether you want to revamp your existing closet or you are in the middle of building a new home.

The reasons behind choosing sliding closet doors really fall back to individual preference and need. For some people, sliding doors are the perfect choice, especially when you are dealing with space constraints.

Sliding doors can work well in any room. The biggest benefit is how they work. Instead of the traditional door that opens into the room, a sliding door doesn't take up any more room than the wall of the closet. This is especially handy for closets that are in tighter spaces, such as bathrooms and hallways.

The sliding doors of today are much different than those in the past. Sliding doors used to move awkwardly on runners or rails. Some opened too slowly, and others slid too fast. Many of them were quite noisy as well. Engineering has changed all that, and the awkward wooden doors of the past are gone.

Sliding closet doors have changed quite a bit in style, too. No longer are you stuck with just the traditional sliding wood closet doors, and even wooden closet doors look great in a variety of styles and finishes. As you shop for sliding doors, you'll find a variety of styles to choose from, including the following:

• Wood closet doors: These can be solid or hollow and can be stained or left in a natural state.
• Wood laminate doors: You still get the look of wood because laminates come in a variety of wood grains and colors. Choose from a wood look, or go for a painted style.
• Sliding glass doors: Sliding glass doors add a classy look to any room. They also open up the room, making it look larger. Of course, this means you have to keep your closet a little neater, too.
• Frosted or tempered glass doors: Allow you the sophisticated, open look of a traditional sliding glass door, but hides the contents of your closet. This is a great choice!
• Combination wood/glass doors: This style mixes wood with glass or tempered glass panels for an elegant, Asian appearance.

When you are shopping for sliding closet doors, keep in mind the following points.

• Decide how much money you want to spend. If you want to save money, then hollow doors are your best bet, but if you want to make a statement, consider the tempered glass style.
• Do you want pre-painted doors? If not, be prepared to paint or stain the doors yourself. This is a great option if you are into creating a statement with your doors, or you just want to save a little cash. Believe it or not, sliding closet doors can make a striking design statement if you opt for bold colors. If not, you can actually blend the closet doors into the rest of the room by painting walls and doors the same shade.
• Choose the right size. Although many of the prehung doors come in a standard size of usually 80 inches in height, you still need to measure the area that will house the door before you make your purchase. You may need to special order your doors for a perfect fit.
• Look for doors that have a locking system. This will keep your doors from jumping off the track.
• Check out the doors' roller system as well. Is the roller system designed for easy movement, and does it keep the doors in the rail or track?
• If tempered glass is what you want, how thick is it? Thickness does matter, so look for doors that are at least 4 mm thick.
• Can you install them yourself? If not, consider the cost of installation as you figure your budget.

Finally, look for doors that will last, especially if you plan on staying in your home. Even if you don't plan on spending lots of years in this house, investing in quality sliding doors will help the value of your home.

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