Reserve the door’s travel space
A sliding door avoids hinged swing but still needs somewhere for the leaf to move. Check the wall beside the opening for furniture and sockets, or coordinate a pocket within the wall. Specify track support, stops and guides, and review privacy separately from any acoustic requirement.
Compare the design options
Use these options to discuss the configuration that fits the room and its intended use. Review dimensions and details against the actual material and hardware selected in the drawing.
Sliding wooden room doors — decision worksheet
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| Option | When to consider it | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Wall-mounted sliding | A clear wall beside the opening. | Sockets, projections and furniture along the travel path. |
| Pocket sliding | A wall prepared for a compatible pocket system. | Pocket construction and service access to fittings. |
| Two sliding leaves | A wide opening with travel on both sides. | Meeting edges, support and travel space. |
Details to send before quotation
Include clear site photos and any available drawings, then clarify the points below. This makes the quotation scope easier to review and helps identify changes before production approval.
- Provide opening width and space beside it.
- Agree wall construction and fixing with the site engineer.
- Review leaf dimensions and weight when selecting the system.
- Specify handles, locking, privacy and track servicing.
Installation and handover checks
Move the door to both ends and check stops and guides. Verify clear passage, the closed meeting detail and access to the track for adjustment.
| Item | What to clarify |
|---|---|
| Project file | Location, floor, site photos and dimensioned drawings with a revision date. |
| Quotation scope | Identify manufacture, delivery, lifting, installation and work requiring another contractor. |
| Approval | Agree the finish sample, production drawing and item schedule; record changes to price or timing. |
Common questions
Can a pocket door be added after finishing the wall?
It depends on wall construction, the system and existing services. Review pocket preparation with the site engineer before buying fittings or manufacturing the leaf.