Interior doors-accordion: features and advantages (22 photos)

Not everyone knows that folding doors of the accordion type were invented many centuries ago. Although up to our time they were not particularly popular. Why are they called that? The fact is that in a half-open state they resemble the fur of harmony, a musical instrument known to the people as an accordion. With the advent of new building materials and technologies today, such sliding doors are again in demand, as many people have already managed to appreciate the advantage of their installation in modern apartments and houses.

What are the advantages of folding accordion doors?

• They allow you to save the area of ​​the premises, as they do not have swing open sashes.
• Their mounting technology is extremely simple, regardless of whether you need a glass accordion door or a PVC accordion door.
• Folding accordion doors are multifunctional. For example, in a small-sized apartment, a harmonica door to the kitchen and bathroom is no less relevant than ordinary interior doors. Particularly suitable for both the bathroom and the kitchen, not afraid of moisture, sliding plastic doors with an accordion, which are easy to care for. It is in this case, the ideal option is a white accordion door, since on its surface it is always easy to detect and remove any impurities. And, for example, a wenge-colored accordion door made of any material is suitable for both lovers of classics and those who prefer a modern style in the design of residential premises.
• With this kind of door, it is possible to overlap arches or openings of very large widths, which is not always feasible using swing doors.
• Folding accordion doors in the interior can also be used as an interior partition.
• By attaching metal brackets and rails to the ceiling in the corner of the room, and then hanging the doors of a similar folding structure with their help, it is easy to obtain a section detachable from the general space of the room.
• There is a huge variety of forms and technical solutions that allow the use of non-standard accordion doors, for example, double-leaf or whose doors do not move along a straight guide, but along a curved arc.

What are the disadvantages of sliding accordion doors?

As for the shortcomings of such doors, there are not many of them, and they relate mainly to the material used for their manufacture. For example, an accordion door made of plastic is subject to (and severely) temperature deformation, in addition, a plastic door can be easily scratched. Its surface is very sensitive even to a small shock, which can leave a noticeable dent on it, and it is unlikely to remove such a defect.

By the way, an accordion door made of MDF or wood also requires careful handling and special care for the same reasons: the material from which it is made (wood or fiberboard) is also afraid of strong mechanical stresses, especially of the piercing type, therefore, in those cases when there is no desire to install wooden accordion doors, it is possible to successfully use metal or aluminum accordion doors for the same purpose.

Due to their high strength, such metal doors are well suited for entrance halls both as arched and double-leaf, especially if it is necessary to block an arch or opening with large dimensions.

Another disadvantage of accordion doors, both standard and extended, is their movement system, usually in the form of rollers moving along the guides. Over time, it begins to work poorly regardless of the material of manufacture of the doors themselves, but this is a rare case. When the doors are installed by professional craftsmen, high-quality components of well-known companies are used.

Glass accordion door

As for glass doors of this type, they can be frame or frameless. Moreover, among all the sliding structures, doors made of solid pieces of glass are most popular. The accordion door with glass installed as a large or small insert also looks attractive.

Folding glass doors will be an ideal choice, especially if your apartment is not very large and you need to save as much space as possible in order to place the necessary furniture in it. Yes, so that you can easily move around the room and there is still room for decor.

Today it is not difficult to order a door-book (aka “accordion”) made of durable tempered glass with a canvas:

• transparent
• colorless matte;
• mirrored;
• tinted;
• with drawing.

Especially interesting are glass accordion doors with photo printing. Moreover, what is depicted on them can be either an independent composition and combined with the general interior of the room, or be part of, for example, a panoramic picture placed on the walls of this room.

Transparent glass doors of this design are always striking in their grace, simplicity and apparent ease. They add piquancy to the interior, freely transmit light, they are easy to care for.

The glass accordion door is comfortable, looks great and fits well in almost any interior. If you like classical restraint, or you are a supporter of the cosmic nature of hi-tech, or if you like the sophistication of modernity, then in any of these cases a glass folding accordion door will be appropriate for use.

Sliding doors of the accordion type are in constant demand due to their lightness, aesthetics, variety of varieties and interesting constructive solutions. Such doors are constantly in demand by both private buyers and owners of cafes and offices. Using a sliding door-book helps to optimize the use of the space of an apartment or enterprise. These sliding doors can also be used as a removable partition in such rooms as:

• living room;
• kitchen;
• bedroom;
• cabinet.

They can be installed in offices, in stores, in warehouses, in gyms, etc.

The scope of the accordion door is limited only by your imagination and ingenuity. It is also possible to independently mount sliding doors of this type. The main thing is to choose high-quality material and accessories.