Are Sliding Door Kits more advantageous than traditional hinged doors?

Traditional hinged doors make up the vast percentage of doors in homes and other establishments the world over. But interior sliding door tracks were once the norm in many parts of the world too, with many homes opting for sliding doors thanks to their ease of use and inventive aesthetic.

Today, sliding door kits are on the rise again, which begs the question of whether many people are finally realising that these sliding doors hold advantages over the competition rather than simply a visual edge.

It might not be as obvious at first, but sliding doors (including sliding glass doors) do offer some monetary advantages versus traditional hinged doors in a professional or living space. Yes, hinged doors are cheaper to install, but the value brought forth by sliding door kits shows itself in various other ways.

At Runners, we’re an experienced stockist of sliding door kits UK customers can trust. You can browse our selection of sliding door systems here. With this in mind, let’s explore how internal sliding door kits are better value for money than the competition, and how you can emphasise this to your clients who may be considering installing sliding doors.

Longevity and upkeep

Traditional doors may be popular, but their hinges present more flaws and risks than most people realise. This is true for some hinges and doors than others, but it’s still a common problem.

For example, it doesn’t take long after installation for some hinges to start to creak or offer resistance, making opening and closing a door quickly and quietly a task in itself.

It’s at this point that hinges need to be oiled, to help them operate more efficiently. But even after a thorough spraying, they can soon return to their old ways and become more of an annoyance than a helping hand.

To make matters worse, the internal bolts of many hinges tend to slip over time, creating a safety risk – we’ve all seen a door hinge with a funny spiky part sticking out of the bottom, right? That definitely shouldn’t be there.

But these issues don’t present themselves in sliding door systems. Because the rollers operate on a sturdy and smooth track, often made from durable aluminium, users can enjoy years of seamless sliding door motions for years uninterrupted.

The weight of the door is also more evenly spread with top-hung sliding door systems, putting far less pressure on the system to hold the door in place effectively. Plus, the system you purchase from Runners for your clients will always specify the maximum weight it can hold, so choosing the right kit will never be an issue if you know which sliding doors you’ll be working with.

Not only that, but upkeep is usually a once-and-done job, with a user only needing to check the tracks for any stray debris and give them a quick lubrication maybe once a year at most, saving clients time, effort and cash on needing to replace or treat unsuitable hinges time after time.

Given that sliding door systems like pocket doors are rising in popularity yet again, it should come as no surprise that installing a sliding door system within a property can actually add to its value.

Pocket doors, like doors that can be installed using the Evo Double Pocket Door Frame Kit, were once commonplace in many homes throughout Europe. But today, they’re seen as quite an upmarket item because of their attractive visual appeal, disappearing as if by magic into the wall along sliding door gear. Along with the perceived time, effort and expertise needed to install pocket doors in the first place.

However, pocket door kits are easier to install than most realise, so they will offer your clients and any prospective visitors the impression of dedicated craftsmanship and skill – and value as a result.

When it comes time for clients to have their homes valued, they may find an extra few pounds on the valuation thanks to the addition of internal sliding door systems, making them excellent value for money and far more valuable than traditional, boring hinged doors.