Pocket and pivot doors are a great, space-saving alternative to traditional, outward-swinging, hinged doors.
Not only do they allow your clients to maximise their available square footage but they also provide the perfect opportunity to make a dramatic design statement. Here at Runners, we provide complete pocket door kits and pivot door hardware to help you complete a high-quality installation.
But which is best and how can you assist your clients in choosing the most suitable type of doors for their home?
Here’s what you need to know.
Pocket doors are a practical and stunning way to help your clients achieve seamless transitions from room to room without taking up precious floor space.
Unlike traditional hinged doors that swing outwards, pocket doors slide smoothly, as if by magic, into a hidden wall cavity thanks to a horizontal runner that continues into the opening.
For your clients looking to crack limited square footage issues without compromising on functionality or style, pocket doors are the ideal solution for pretty much every area of the home – from kitchens and dining rooms to bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.
As such, at Runners, we supply a range of single and double pocket door kits to suit every project.
Pivot doors are also an excellent, space-saving alternative to intrusive, oversized wardrobe and cupboard doors.
All pivot door hardware differs, depending on the type of doors you’re working with, the number of doors you’ll be installing, and whether your customer has opted for any extras, like a soft-close mechanism, for example.
They all work in the same way though, with the carefully placed tracks on either side of the wardrobe, cupboard, or display cabinet allowing you to open up the doors as normal, and then slide them seamlessly in and out along the cabinet wall.
Whilst they’re an excellent choice in bedrooms and home office spaces, pivot doors can be used pretty much everywhere in the home.
In the kitchen, for example, they provide your clients with a stylish alternative to traditional, outward-swinging cupboard doors, who may also want to turn the contents into more of a display piece.
Beyond helping save precious floor space, your clients can also enjoy a more sophisticated aesthetic and – thanks to the soft close mechanism – a much quieter environment.
Whenever you’re working on a pocket pivot door project for your clients, you’ll find everything you need to complete your installation within our collection of pivot door hardware.
Though identical in function, there are several differences between pocket and pivot doors and the best door for the job depends on a few different things, from where your client wants the doors to be fitted to how much space they have available.
Of course, neither option is suitable for every home, so help your clients weigh up their options carefully and assess their space thoroughly before offering your recommendations.
For example, if your client doesn’t have enough wall space to create a cavity opening for pocket doors to be installed, a pivot door may be a better fit – whilst still offering all the same benefits and saving precious floor space.
Here at Runners, we supply a range of pocket and pivot door kits – from Conceal X and Slide & Hide kits to the Glide, Evo and Absolute Evo kits – to help make every installation as quick and easy as possible.
With over 35 years of industry experience, you can be confident that when you choose pocket and pivot door hardware from Runners, you’ll be able to complete a durable, cost-effective installation for your clients.
Browse our kits online or feel free to get in touch with our team for help choosing the perfect kit for your next project.
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