Superior sliding pocket doors

Architects and designers just love pocket doors!
In a small room where space really has to be maximized, a pocket door that slides seamlessly into the wall, leaving hallways and walls unfettered with swinging doors, is an ideal solution. When not in use, the door is entirely invisible.
The pocket door is modern, stylish and minimalist, but it has actually been used since Victorian times, when the double pocket door was used as a grand entrance to a library, dining room or sitting room.

This translates well into today’s open-space living, where the clever use of a pocket door provides flexible living space, allowing a room to be closed off or opened out into one larger space.
Four sliding pocket door innovations:

01.
System Design
The whole point of a pocket door is that it is less intrusive than a conventional door, so a couple of important elements should be considered when specifying a pocket door system. The pocket door must operate smoothly and consistently without hampering the user, so the sliding system must be well-designed and durable.
Issues with pocket doors are less easy to fix than with conventional doors, so it is doubly important to get this bit right. Quality hardware is paramount for a fluid, soft close, as opposed to a wobbly, squeaky rattle! The system must also be designed so that it is easy to install consistently, limiting performance issues that may arise from poor installation.

02.
Design Versatility
When specifying a pocket door, choice and versatility are important in order to achieve the desired aesthetic and functionality. An architect may want to choose between a visible trim for a traditional look, a concealed trim for a seamless, clean finish or a shadow gap for a contemporary design-led aesthetic.
A good pocket door system should also have a range of additional options that enable rather than limit the designer. For example, being able to mount sockets on the walls – not all pocket doors allow for this – or being able to use a self-supporting head jamb where the head of the pocket door kit cannot be fixed directly to the ceiling or floor slab. Acoustic dampening options are also desirable for areas where noise levels may be a concern – for example, bedrooms or master bathrooms.

03.
Accessibility
A criticism of pocket doors in the past was that they were harder for people with limited mobility to operate. Not so if the pocket door comes with an automatic option. Selo’s Enigma Motus pocket door is powered by an electromagnetic propulsion system that silently opens and closes the door with zero or minimal handling of the door itself.

Installation
Pre-assembled pocket doors are ideal where a large number of pocket doors are being used. Doors can be installed easily within minutes rather than hours, saving not just installation time but also time spent dealing with remedial work.
A preassembled system minimizes the risk of bad workmanship and often makes it easier to book and coordinate tradespeople. This is becoming increasingly popular in modular and off-site construction due to the space-saving benefits coupled with the quality assurance of having them built in a factory environment. Selo’s pre-assembled Enigma system has been used widely across many larger projects, valued for its hassle-free installation time.

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Support
We provide detailed project assistance at every stage, simplifying bespoke and complex building methods and reducing risk for all shareholders.
From day one, we have been focused on the customer’s problems and needs, and every single one of our products and innovations has come from customers’ requirements and feedback. No one cares like Selo does about the success of every project. That’s why we’re the only doorset manufacturer to offer Halo Assist™, dedicated project support that assists you from initial concept and specification through to the final execution.
Innovation by Selo
At Selo we believe we have these aspects and benefits all tied into one – Enigma Pocket Door Systems!
Our focus at all times is design excellence – a designer should never have to compromise functionality or beautiful design. Our Enigma range comes in a wide range of options with the adaptability of add-ons to customize for any project. The new Fenestra door range brings the ‘crittal style’ doors to you while being cost-effective at the same time. This really makes the ultimate design statement and adds to the perceived value of a project.
All customers receive our Halo Assist project support service, which offers detailed assistance at every stage of a project. We offer free product design consultations @The Building Centre SeloHub or installation training @SeloAcademy.