Small pantry doors
The 21 Best Pantry Door Ideas That Are Anything But Boring
Joelle Elaine Design, Photos by Brooke Pavel
Pantry doors are often hidden away in kitchens, tucked into awkward corners, and rarely given further thought. But rather than being an afterthought, what if pantry doors looked just as good as the rest of your kitchen? It might be time to give your pantry a facelift. Keep reading to see 21 of our favorite pantry door ideas.
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Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Barn doors are an easy-to-install pantry door option that don't take up much precious kitchen space. They're perfect for narrow pantry areas or cottage or farmhouse-style kitchens. But if you're looking for an option that's not too shabby chic, pick a less ornate, minimalist barn door.
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Mindy Gayer Design Co.
For an out-of-the-way pantry door, use barely-there options like a barn door or pocket door. These slim doors are great for busy hallways or corridors. To make the door stand out, give it some stylish hardware that coordinates with the rest of your kitchen.
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Mindy Gayer Design Co.
The favorite of craftsman homes everywhere, pocket doors are the ideal small space solution to tight corners. Understated and simple, these doors will work with just about any kitchen style, making them the perfect pantry pick.
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Naked Kitchens
Glass doors are a great midway between a solid door and the lack of one. You can still take a peek at the pantry contents inside, but it's not all on display. A wood-framed glass door can bring art deco vibes to a modern kitchen look.
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Twelve15 Design Studio
Looking for something with a more contemporary look than glass? Try frosted glass. Frosted glass can blend into the rest of your kitchen while giving your pantry a modern and minimalist look.
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Light and Dwell
Of course, you can always forgo the pantry door entirely for a more open pantry look. For the best look, make sure your pantry interior is stylish and organized, and consider painting pantry shelving the same color as your cabinetry.
To make this (lack-of-a) pantry door stand out even more, add extra trim around the doorway for a more defined feature.
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Naked Kitchens
A unique pantry door look can be found in solid-black doors, which provide just as much oomph as they do flexibility. Black pantry doors can fit in just about any kitchen, plus, they easily hide stains and dirt.
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Naked Kitchens
If your kitchen is on an upper level and is competing for space with your attic or roof, get creative with pantry doors. You don't need to use a full-length door, especially if your pantry isn't a walk-in one. Instead, opt for a shorter door that will fit better in an already-tight space.
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Calimia Home
Looking for an easy upgrade to an already existing pantry door? All you need to do is buy some new hardware. Pick a door knob that complements your existing kitchen hardware, and don't be afraid to splurge for something a little more fancy too—create style where it counts.
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milk and honey life
Untreated (or barely treated) pine or oak can make for a beautifully rustic pantry door. This style is a no-brainer pick if you're searching for a pantry door for your French country or hygge kitchen, and it can easily be painted later on if you want a different look.
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Studio Peake
Another stand-out pantry door look? One that's built into the kitchen cabinetry. Providing a seamless, visually interesting look, built-in pantry doors are a great pick for smaller pantries and kitchens that need a more creative approach to space.
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reclaim professional organizing
The outside of your pantry door may be ready to go, but don't forget to use its inside too. The inside of your pantry door is a great place for some narrow shelving to hold bottles, jars, and cans, or it can be used to store cleaning supplies or extra dishes.
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Joelle Elaine Design, Photos by Brooke Pavel
Go a step beyond chrome and steel door knobs—try out glass.
This fun, old-school hardware brings a unique touch to an oft-forgotten part of the kitchen. Pair them with brass accents for the best effect.
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veranda estate homes
For an elegant, on-trend look, pick a tall and narrow pantry door with glass panes. These picturesque doors are a kitchen feature all on their own, and they're a great way to show off some wallpaper or colored shelving in the interior of the pantry.
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veranda estate homes
Another unique pantry door idea is a rounded one. Rounded doors bring in elegant, old-world style, and their circular shape makes them stand out in a room full of rectangles and squares.
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Joelle Elaine Design, Photos by Brooke Pavel
Dark colors will do an already small-and-cramped kitchen no good. In tight spaces like those, it's best to use light and airy colors, and the pantry door is no exception. For a pantry door in a small space, use wood that's barely stained or has a lighter hue.
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devol kitchens
If you want a pantry for your own space, but you don't have one, try a standalone pantry. Whether it's built or bought, these storage solutions provide style and space to a room that always needs more of both.
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white sands
If you're on the lookout for a pantry door that's one-of-a-kind, head to the flea market or antique store! A vintage or historic door is a great pantry pick, especially if it's covered in ornate details or is weathered in all the right places.
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White sands
Sometimes, a simple white pantry door is all your space may really need, especially if it's already quite small or visually busy. But to keep it looking its best, keep it wiped down and clean, and give it a fresh coat of paint every few years.
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Joelle Elaine Design, Photos by Brooke Pavel
Looking for a small-space pantry door that can also show off your pantry's contents? Try out a pocket French door.
These in-and-out doors feature the French door's signature panes of glass without taking up much space.
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This Old Soul House
Another great way to show off your pantry door is to frame it with wide, painted trim. Paint the trim a similar shade to your wall color, and you'll have a picture-perfect vintage look.
20 Gorgeous Pantry Closet Ideas for Your Kitchen
Pantry Door Ideas To Optimize Your Kitchen's Potential
By Simona Ganea | Published on Reviewed by Lance Crayon
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Pantry door ideas aren’t at the top of the kitchen renovation list. However, kitchen pantries receive attention because they’re practical. The doors protect the inside space that holds your dry goods and perishables while providing an element of style for your kitchen space.
A pantry door helps with your kitchen organizing system. With the amount of time you spend in your kitchen, you want the best pantry style for your home.
Here, we’ll show you pantry door ideas to inspire your next kitchen renovation.
Pantry doors and pocket doors are functional. The doors give your home a contemporary feel. If you’re spending time thinking about installing a new pantry door, determine which direction it should swing open.
Next, what do you want it to look like, and see if the door is necessary.
Pantry Room Storage Tips
A pantry is a practical home addition. It’s important to start with a good design to make the most of your pantry.
Pantry Storage Items
This is useful if you’re planning to build a new pantry or if you want to redesign an existing one. It helps you determine what types of interior storage you should prioritize based on your habits and needs.
Location
If you already have a pantry, examine whether it has the best placement. You might discover that your current pantry is in an inconvenient spot.
Size
A walk-in pantry doesn’t have to be big to be practical.
You need enough room between storage areas to move around freely. If possible, include a walkway between 42’’ and 48’’ wide so two people can enter at the same time.
Pantry shelves shouldn’t be too deep so that you can reach things at the very back. A depth of 14 inches is plenty and 16 inches is the maximum. The space between pantry shelves is often wasted, so leave room for large items.
Lighting
A poorly-lit pantry interior makes it hard to find things. Also, it’s easier to keep a well-lit pantry clean and organized.
Contemporary Pantry Door Ideas For 2022
Here is our list of pantry doors that will compliment your home and kitchen design.
Frosted Glass Door
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A pantry door with glass is one thing, but one with frosted glass is another. With a frosted glass pantry door, the kitchen has visual interest when you choose a glass pantry door with frosted glass. This glass style lets you see inside but blurs the details and hides the contents inside the pantry.
Check out thriftydecorchick for more inspiration.
Wooden Barn Doors
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Barn doors make for enjoyable pantry doors, but it’s not about sliding doors that look cool. The color of barn doors captures a farmhouse vibe. The idea comes from designingvibes, where you can find more details about this pantry door style.
Screen Door
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Another option is a screen door. Make one from scratch or repurpose an existing door. The screen element in this version by domesticimperfection only takes up half of the door, making it sturdy.
Statement Details
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A small pantry door needs a special design to stand out. This antique example can be a focal element of a modern kitchen. Check out the details at slightlycoastal.
Space-Saving Sliding Door
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Sliding barn doors are gorgeous and well-suited as pantry doors. They help save space and are easy to build. The forward sliding mechanism is a nice kitchen element.
Paint the door a fun color to add character to your home.
Pantry Door Spice Rack
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Attaching shelves inside your pantry door creates more storage space. You can build a small unit with shallow shelves deep enough to hold your spices, for example. Details for this project are on shanty-2-chic.
Kitchen Makeover
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You can have your favorite pantry door without buying or building a new one. Instead, try giving your existing simple pantry door a style makeover. To learn more about wood-planked pantry doors like this one at thewoodgraincottage.
Dutch Doors
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Another cool idea on our list is from littleslifeandlaughter. Farmhouse-style pantry doors look great on the outside. However, this Dutch door opens at the top or the bottom half independently.
Include Blackboard
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Make pantry doors stand out in your kitchen with eye-catching and practical painted blackboards.
They are handy for writing notes to family members or making a grocery list. On craft-o-maniac, you’ll get details about creating one.
Attachments And Accessories
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Maximize the storage capacity of your kitchen pantry by installing shelves on the interior of the pantry door. The shelves help with storage like spices, small jars, or utensils. We found the details at robbygurlscreations.
Apply Fresh Paint
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Add contemporary style to your pantry by painting the door a different color. Try using a unique paint color, like a matte effect or an interesting color. Chalkboard paint is a fun option. Check out brightgreendoor to see how to do this.
Decorative Glass Panels
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If your pantry door has glass panels, jazz them up with crystals and tape. First, though, check out this post from redheadcandecorate to see how easy it is. Just use stickers to create a simple X-shaped pattern on each glass panel and add a crystal where the lines cross.
Half Glass Pantry Door
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An old reclaimed cottage door is great for a pantry. Clean and repair it if needed but try to preserve its original look and weathered aesthetic. This gives it character and authenticity and the glass lets in light. Check out rafterhouse to see how to create this experience.
Double Sliding Barn Doors
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Since pantry shelves don’t need to be thick, you could install a door on empty wall. With wood sliding barn doors, select a lighter color to create a contemporary farmhouse interior. You can see more inspiration on oldsaltfarm.
Patterns
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Regardless of what type of door you install, adding a decorative pattern and paint can change its aesthetic. You can do this at any stage of the project. We like this geometric pattern featured on prettyinthepines.
Solid Wood Doors
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Solid wood has a unique charm and is an elegant choice that’s also strong and durable.
Numerous styles and varieties of wood are good for a pantry cover. Check out the selection at rivervalleywoodworks to see some of the options.
Glass Barn Door
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This style is well-suited for pantry doors, particularly if you want a more traditional or farmhouse effect. Building a simple pantry door like this from scratch is not as difficult as you might think. The video tutorial by Pahjo Designs guides you through the entire process.
Door Upgrade
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To save money, upgrade your existing pantry door. Basic flat interior doors can be transformed using only some plywood or trim and paint. Watch this video by EvanAndKatelyn for a few tips.
Add Visuals
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Applying a decal or a stencil to the pantry door is an easy, fun way to add a decorative visual element. This design idea from HomeSteadHow is inspirational and works best with a glass door.
Curtain Option
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Instead of a pantry pocket door, try a curtain.
It’s cheaper and easy to install. Sometimes it’s better to hang a curtain than add a small door. Curtains are also cheaper and you can make them and hang them yourself. Get all the details on jennasuedesign.
Organizational Board
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Most kitchens don’t have much free space so creating a pantry door that’s multi-functional is ideal. You can hang an organizational board or a memo board in a frame on the interior of the pantry door. An over the door pantry organizer helps keep your food inventory up to date. Check out thehouseofsmiths to see how it’s done.
Arched Pantry Door
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For an elegant and refined pantry door, try an arched door. This type of door can be a cool way to add extra flair to the kitchen. Matthew Thomas Architecture directed this remodeling project with arched trim.
Paint Sliding Barn Doors
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Sliding barn doors are practical for kitchens. Try painting interior doors in the same color as the adjacent walls to match a modern kitchen.
Photo by Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions Charlotte
Hidden Pantry Door
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Disguise your door by making it look like a cabinet. The kitchen pantry doors can match the color of the rest of the cupboard doors as in this kitchen from Turan Designs.
Blended Pantry Doors
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Here’s another case where the pantry is integrated into the kitchen design and disguised as part of the cabinetry. This pantry door uses the same trim and gives the kitchen a cohesive look. This particular kitchen design is by Curt Hofer & Associates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ
What type of door is used for pantry?
While any type of door will work if space is tight choose barn doors or a pocket door. These pantry doors don’t take up much room.
What size is a typical pantry door?
Pantry doors are 80 inches high, but the width can vary. Average pantry doors are 24, 28, 30, 32, or 36 inches wide. Custom doors will be different.
Should my pantry have a door?
In most cases, you should have a pantry door. It helps hide an unorganized area, maximizes storage and keeps children and pets out.
How do you hide a pantry without a door?
If you can’t have a pantry door and leaving it open is not an option, try a curtain. These are cheap to make and install. Folding screens or room dividers are also options for pantry door alternatives.
Are walk-in pantries a waste of space?
In general, they are a kitchen must-have. The one downside is that they do eat up a lot of space in your kitchen footprint.
How do you update pantry doors?
If you’re not replacing the interior pantry door, you can paint it different colors, reface it or remodel it to include glass panels, a screen or trim. You can also add decorative elements to make it stand out.
Pantry Door Conclusion
Pantry doors are a key part of kitchen design. Whether you buy a door or update an existing one, spend enough time thinking about what you want.
The doors function as valuable kitchen elements.
Make a list of what you like, including which color your door should be. Your home deserves the best, so feel free to create the atmosphere that’s right for you.
90,000 small non -standard narrow doors to the pantry under the stairs to order“Basis - 14”
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Small narrow non -standard doors of extraordinary manufacturing are found very wide application for various types of closets - under the stairs, on the floor, in a separate room, etc. Here, the room is usually very small, respectively, and the door for it also needs a small and narrow one. Or low. Just below the stairs. Here we have selected the simplest version of a narrow non-standard pantry door. This product is generally without any coating and without locks. It is locked with a padlock. It can either be left as it is, or the consumer can paint it themselves later.
The photo shows the design of the bent-welded door very well. If you make a profile door, it will not look so shiny, but it will be less expensive, and with a corner box it will not narrow the narrow opening so much.
Elements that are included in the price of this door sample
Opening height, cm:
Opening width, cm:
Metal construction:
Single-sheet bend-welded 1.8-2.0 mm (two sheets in the lock area) (box by default
Doors/Transoms :
Single door
Frame :
Default for metal. designs
Opening:
Both external and internal opening possible
Opening side :
Specified at the time of ordering, does not affect the price
Main lock :
Eyelets for padlock (4+4 mm)
Finishing outside : 9000 3 required
Interior trim :
Not required
Visible parts (web ends, box, metal trim) :
Not required
Fastening mechanism :
Pins welded to the frame (standard fastening)
Hinges on the main leaf:
Simple external hinges (2 pcs.
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Trim:
Not required
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the door for him also needs a small and narrow. Or low. Just below the stairs. Here we have selected the simplest version of a narrow non-standard pantry door. This product is generally without any coating and without locks. It is locked with a padlock. It can either be left as it is, or the consumer can paint it themselves later. The photo shows the design of the bent-welded door very well. If you make a profile door, it will not look so shiny, but it will be less expensive, and with a corner box it will not narrow the narrow opening so much.
Small closet doors will find their application in small rooms where the doorway is also small.
Here is perhaps the simplest version of such a door.
The door is meant to be installed indoors, so no painting was included in the price. Or the consumer can paint this door to the pantry on order himself - this is also easy to do. In this case, you can choose any color, and not just those that are offered.
For example, the door to the pantry under the stairs is usually very small; it can even be said just a hatch. This product is just designed for a relatively small size.
Size 2000* 800 mm is selected here. The point is that if the door is ordered alone, then if this size is reduced, the price will not decrease. That is, a small door to the pantry under the stairs can be made smaller, but it will cost the same.
Except under stairs, narrow doors to the pantry may be required in other places - these may be rooms next to the garbage chute or some separate rooms.
It will be very difficult to find a finished door here, firstly because of the size, and secondly, there are no ready-made doors in such simple configurations, and ordering a door with MDF panels here will not make much sense.
Doors to the closet to order , on the other hand, do not have these shortcomings - they can be made in any size and even in the very, very simple configuration, such as this one.
Mortise lock was not included in the price of this door model - it is locked with a padlock. The padlock itself was also not included in the package - it is understood that the consumer will choose and buy it himself.
As a result, the door turned out to be even cheaper than any ready-made one.
Here are non-standard doors to the pantry , made using bended welding technology. The design can be further reduced in price if they are profiled.
But for profile doors, hot-rolled iron is used, and it does not look so shiny and attractive.
But if non-standard doors to the closet you are going to paint, then there is no difference and it is better to choose profile ones.
By the way, let's add that hot-rolled steel itself is stronger and the sheet is used 2 mm, not 1.8, so the door will turn out to be even stronger and stronger.
It makes sense to make narrow doors to the closet with a corner frame - such a frame will keep the maximum width of the light opening, which will be very convenient.
In addition, the corner frame does not require architraves, which will save even more.
On the other hand, despite the minimum price, these are full-fledged iron doors and even with a padlock they will provide the required protection for what lies in the room.
Of course, such doors are not suitable for storage rooms for drugs and weapons - special products are needed here, but such a door is very suitable for storing tools, wheels (cars), some parts of machines.
sliding, hidden, of which, recommendations
When choosing a door for any room in an apartment, first of all, attention is paid to its appearance and only then the characteristics are studied. You need to find out if it fits a particular room. Today, construction markets are pleased to offer a huge selection of various doors, both interior and for bathrooms and pantries. With such a large selection, they differ from each other in design, size, quality and design performance.
To date, there are a huge number of doors on the market that differ in both quality and design.
Door selection features
Before you make a door to the pantry, you need to decide which one to choose. Whether it will be hinged or sliding, you can also install an accordion door. In small apartments, installing a door to the pantry has always been problematic. In this case, the way out of the situation is to use a sliding door. This type of door can be made and installed even independently.
In addition, a sliding door is a relatively inexpensive and easy option, and making it yourself will not be a problem.
Sliding doors, unlike hinged models, save space where furniture and other items can be placed. Basically, these doors are used in rooms with a small area. As mentioned above, the installation of such a door is not difficult, but when working with sliding mechanisms, accuracy and special attention are required.
Interior sliding door looks very impressive and at the same time significantly saves space, which is very important for small spaces.
But difficulties may arise in the process of preparing the doorway, since the classic version of the door is usually made according to the standard, which is 2 meters, and the sliding door is much smaller. The fact is that sliding doors do not enter the opening, but cover it from above with an overlap of about 7 cm and from the side - 5 cm. In this regard, in order to make a door to the pantry, preparatory work is carried out.
In addition, tools are needed:
- tape measure;
- pencil;
- hacksaw;
- screwdriver;
- Bulgarian;
- drill;
- hammer;
- level.
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Preparing the doorway
Before you begin to install the door to the pantry, you must first prepare the base:
- dismantle the old door;
- remove trim and door frame;
- level the doorway by plastering and painting.
The preparatory work is carried out taking into account the material of the walls, the location, but the main requirement is that the wall with the future opening allows the installation of sliding doors - otherwise, you will have to look for another option.
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Accessories
In order to make a pantry door, the most important elements are the profile guides, which include the following elements:
- track;
- rollers;
- stopper;
- limiters.
Sliding door basic accessories.
The complete kit includes a door leaf and requires a 40x50mm piece of wood for the spacer.
Installation must begin with fixing the beam, which is installed horizontally, maintaining a distance of 6 cm in relation to the edge of the doorway. This design will serve as a remote lining.
Further, guide tracks are attached to this beam using self-tapping screws.
Stoppers are attached to the floor horizontally under the guide element, and stoppers are installed to the wall at the top. A bar is attached to the upper end of the sliding door.
To ensure the free movement of the door leaves along the guides, rollers are installed in the track and the leaves are carefully hung by inserting the bar into the grooves of the rollers. The guiding elements from the end sides, as well as above the door, are closed with the help of platbands. To make a door to the pantry, it is necessary to cut a door blank from a solid sheet of chipboard (which is 16 mm thick).
After sawing, its edges are glued with veneered tape.
After installation, it is necessary to adjust the course of the doors and install fittings, and if necessary, insert the lock.
In a small room where a pantry is located, you can install mirrored sliding doors that will not only look original, but also visually increase the space.
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Roller shutter installation recommendations
There is another best option to make the door to the pantry convenient and practical, these are roller shutters. They work on the principle of blinds. They are made of metal and have a special design that will reliably protect the doorway.
Structural elements of roller shutters.
Installation of this design is quite complicated and also requires preliminary preparation of the doorway. It is necessary that the opening be sufficiently even and without any defects and cracks.
Before installation, the first step is to unpack the product and check that all components are present. The guide rails are used for fastening and therefore need to be drilled 10-15 cm apart.
Also, holes are made not only on the cover, but also on the back and side. A hole will also be needed to output the electrical wire.
Next, the frame and side rails are assembled, which are mounted in the main box. They are located in a perpendicular position with respect to the box.
After assembly, the frame is attached to the doorway of the pantry. Fastening should be done with great attention and accuracy, since the evenness of the entire structure will depend on the symmetry.
The next step is to install the roller shutters according to the scheme that is included in the kit. Based on the instructions, it is necessary to assemble the electric drive, the cable of which is led out through the hole on the box cover. After that, the switch is installed and the electric drive is controlled.
Once the installation of the entire structure is completed, the correct operation of the roller shutters is checked. In this case, the mechanism should work smoothly, and if the canvas is lowered to the end, the profile of the lower edge should be in close contact with the floor surface.
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Accordion door installation
The main components of the accordion door.
Installation of accordion doors is also widely used for blocking wardrobes and pantries. It is used not only to save space, but also due to the design performance, it can bring a kind of zest to the interior. Its design consists of vertical panels, hinged to each other. Installation of such doors is carried out according to the principle of a sliding design. One of the edges of the "accordion" is attached to the jamb, and the upper part to the attached bar, where the guide with rollers is located, thanks to which the door slides smoothly and silently. The door kit includes three or four panels, but if the doorway is non-standard, additional sections may be attached.
The advantage of such doors is that they are installed without bottom rails and sills, which makes it possible not to disturb the floor covering.
In the manufacture of accordion doors, chipboard, melamine, plastic are used. They are both deaf and with glass inserts. With a wide range of colors, they can be used to implement any design ideas.
Before installing doors of this type, the opening is first measured, because the height of the sections is usually slightly higher than standard openings, and therefore they will need to be cut to size. Having adjusted the panels, it remains to install the rollers on both sides and put the finished door in the opening. For fixing, a stopper is installed. If the opening has a wooden box, then the doors are fastened with self-tapping screws, and they are fastened to a concrete or brick surface with dowels. Installation of this design does not present any difficulties and does not take much time, so you can handle the installation yourself.
In some cases, instead of a door, you can use curtains made of thick fabric, suitable for the size of the opening. They are hung on a cornice, which is fixed with dowels or self-tapping screws in the pantry opening or built-in wardrobe. Using curtains, you can significantly reduce costs. In addition, due to the variety of colors, it is quick and easy to change and match the fabric to the color of the interior.
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Triplex glass doors
Triplex glass doors are not only a beautiful element of the interior, but they are also practical, durable and have no restrictions in use.
Many, rebuilding the pantry into a dressing room, use triplex glass doors. This material has high technical characteristics, and its appearance fascinates with its glossy and matte surface. Triplex is a high-strength glass that has three layers, which include polished glass and film. Two layers of glass are bonded together with a film, which allows it not to crumble even under strong mechanical stress.
