Wardrobe Sliding Systems

1. Sliding Channels

  • Description: Metal or aluminium rails with rollers that allow wardrobe shutters to slide horizontally.
  • Types:
    • Bottom rolling (weight rests on floor track)
    • Top hung (weight carried by top track, smooth operation)
  • Pros: Saves space, smooth movement, multiple shutter options.
  • Cons: Needs precise alignment, tracks require cleaning.
  • Best Fit: Bedrooms, compact apartments where swing doors aren’t practical.

2. Track Fittings

  • Description: Hardware set including top/bottom tracks, rollers, stoppers, and soft-close mechanisms.
  • Features Available:
    • Soft-close tracks β†’ shutters close silently
    • Telescopic tracks β†’ wide openings with overlapping shutters
    • Glass/wood compatibility β†’ tracks designed for specific shutter types
  • Pros: Enhances usability, durability, and looks.
  • Cons: Higher cost for premium fittings, sensitive to misalignment.
  • Best Fit: Premium wardrobes, walk-in closets, large span wardrobes.

πŸ“Œ Design Tip:

  • For budget wardrobes β†’ bottom rolling system (easy to install).
  • For premium wardrobes β†’ top-hung soft-close track systems (sleek and smooth).

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