What are standout features of pocket doors?
In recent years, we have seen a comeback for pocket doors, with an increasing number of pocket doors specified for projects such as hotels or luxury apartments. Pocket doors come with many features and especially Enigma Pocket Doors. They have been designed through our passion for innovation. We are always working on ways to improve the system and getting it right for our clients. Getting It right is one of our core values, learn more here.
In this blog we are going to touch on the main stand out features that pockets do can offer and improve on any project.
Maximising space
Pocket doors are known for maximising space in rooms compared to standard swing doors, this is something every developer desires. Open-concept designs in developments have become increasingly popular fostering a sense of spaciousness and enhancing the overall flow and efficiency of the living space.
In a residential project, if you replace 26 standard swing doors with pocket doors, you will get 39m extra space. Can you imagine all the extra space you will have?
Durability
With many years of developing the pocket door system, we now see that they are easy to install, available in a range of designs and offer a high-performance door solution. At Enigma, we have been focusing on our doors to make sure they are the strongest, most durable pocket doors on the market. Durability is vital to the success of any door, and we wanted to prove that our new system and materials work before releasing to the market. We therefore tested all our pocket doors to over 100,000 cycles, which is way over any average use a pocket door will go through during a person’s lifetime. Pocket doors are usually found in high traffic areas, so for them to be durable is key.
Aesthetics
Most architects and interior designers would think the benefit to incorporating pocket
doors into an apartment design is just for the practical element of saving space, but it is
so much more than that. Adding a pocket door will make a bold statement
and make your development stand out from the crowd. These sleek and space-saving doors not only add a touch of modernity but also create a seamless and sophisticated look. Such as Enigma Pocket Doors, we have a range of different doors to offer to suit any interiors and improve the aesthetics of any room. We offer glass pocket doors to enable to retain light and control privacy to power-assisted to enhance accessibility.
Maintenance
In the past, people have struggled with pocket doors due to the rumbling or need parts replacing, which will often put people off buying pocket doors again. At Enigma, we saw this as an issue we could solve, we have found ways that we can improve the system to ensure that it is simply to install, a stronger system and aesthetically pleasing so it won’t need a lot of maintenance down the line. In the framework, we have a guide pin which is self-lubricated to ensure a smooth opening and closing and to make the system stronger, so less chance of it getting damaged or the door coming off the track. Our innovative use of a needle bearing instead of a ball bearing increases the durability of the door. Ball bearings can develop a flat side when the door is left in one position for a prolonged period of time and all the weight remains on one side of the ball for too long.
If you choose strong pocket door system from a trusted manufacturer, you shouldn’t need to do any maintenance to your pocket door down the line.
Soft close & open damper
Another struggle people found with pocket door is that they would slam or bang when opening and shutting. Due to this at Enigma we now offer a soft close or soft close/open. Adding this will add a softer, slower close or open to the door so it won’t slam shut. If the door slams shut it could lead to damage to the door or if it has been shut with speed it could lead to damage to the track. This has now become one of the standout features of the Enigma Pocket Door.
To conclude, pocket doors are now on the up and we are seeing them in more and more buildings and for all good reasons. Pocket doors come with numerous standout features which makes them a favourite among architects and developers.
If you have any questions regarding the features, give us a call where our dedicated team are on hand to help.