Innovations in pocket door hardware - what you need to know

The pocket door is now a staple element of property construction and interior design, because it so easily fits in with modern stud wall systems and provides a huge number of practical and functional benefits. Everybody is trying to save money, fully utilise space and maximise the possibilities of the features available in a property, and in this sense the pocket door is rich in potential. Installing a pocket door allows you to create smaller rooms that are usable, it allows you to create space that makes multi-purpose rooms possible and it also allows you to create flexible spaces that can be used differently at different times of day.

So the pocket door is a contemporary design solution in itself, but there are also hardware features that can be added to the pocket door and which bring innovative solutions to improve how the pocket door functions, how the pocket door looks and what benefits the pocket door gives you. Here we have outlined some of the most popular innovations that have helped make the pocket door the 21^st century design solution you need in your residential or commercial property.

Accessories

Pocket door accessories can be retro fitted and usually act to improve the functionality of the pocket door, and in turn, this improves the flow and coordination of a property. Such innovations include the soft-close accessory. This controls the closing action of the pocket door to prevent it slamming shut. This improves safety and security, as well as managing noise control and energy efficiency. The touch latch system also improves safety and makes the pocket door easier to use. This is a mechanism built into the leading edge of the door and enables the user to gently push the door to eject it out of the pocket. This then makes it easier to grab to close the door.

Other innovative accessories include the self-close device. This ensures that the door is automatically closed behind you, and is ideal for people with mobility and accessibility issues, but also helps control security and air conditioning in situations where people forget to close a door. Double-door coordination is also a big help to people who may physically struggle to close a pocket door. This mechanism links two doors together and means you only have to push one door in order to make both doors open and close.

Furniture

Modern pocket doors can be fitted with pocket door furniture that seeks to match surrounding features of a room, such as light fittings and plug sockets. These can include the flush pull ring, which is used to open and close the door and is sunken into the door surface so it sits flush and therefore won’t obstruct the free movement of the door into and out of the pocket. These are a neat, simple and discreet solution which can be supplied in a range of finishes to suit your other features. The finger pull is another very simple feature which can be installed into the leading edge of your pocket door. This allows the user to grab it and easily pull the door closed. Bathroom doors require an element of privacy and this can also be achieved by installing a lock system. This is a sash lock that acts like a hook to pull the door and the door frame together. This type of lock effectively replaces the latch on a traditional hinged door, and works to keep the door and the door frame joined. The lock comes as a two-piece kit consisting of a thumb turn for the internal side of the door, and an emergency release turn for the outside, just in case someone gets locked inside.

Systems  

Innovative pocket door systems include the telescopic pocket door, which is ideal for areas where there is only very limited wall space. This type of door is split into two vertical sections, which slide into each other, before then sliding into the wall pocket. So essentially, you only need half the amount of extra wall space for your pocket. In a visual sense, the Syntesis range of pocket doors is also very clever. This has a concealed track system which allows the door to appear to be flush to the wall. This is a very neat solution that is ideal for contemporary homes, hospitality settings and office spaces where aesthetic appeal is very important.

If any of these innovative pocket door hardware solutions appeal to you, you can check out more details on our website and order online today. Our product specifications have all the details you need and you can also contact our sales team for further assistance and support.