Compared to the flat door with no distinctive features and occupying space, sliding doors (sliding doors) can be said to perfectly compensate for these two major shortcomings, combining agility and aesthetics.
But just like opening a door requires wrapping a door frame, sliding doors also require installing a metal frame and a long track. Installing a sliding door makes the space more beautiful, and when it comes to cleaning, it can be a tear in the face.
Because consumers have demand, the "Ghost Door" was born!
01 What is Ghost door
Many people are curious why this type of door is named after a "ghost", and is its appearance quite terrifying?
Actually not, Ghost door can also be called Hidden Track Moving door. Using the design principle of "track follows door movement", the door panel that exceeds the size of the door opening completely covers the track, making it hidden under the door panel. No matter where the door panel moves, it will move with the track.
The pulley supporting the movement of the door panel moves within the track, and the door panel blocks both the track and the main supporting pulley. And like a barn door, with the upper guide rail, there is no longer a need to install tracks on the ground (only suitable for hard floors), only movable pulleys need to be installed, and the pulleys are also hidden by the door panel. This design completely solves the drawbacks of exposed hardware and difficult cleaning and hygiene.
From the surface, there is no visible support (door frame, door rail, door buckle can also be omitted), just like a door panel floating on the ground moving back and forth, similar to a ghost, so this type of door is called a ghost door in the industry.
02 Is the Ghost door safe
Choosing a door not only depends on external factors, but also on practicality. The Ghost door has hidden the tracks and pulleys, although the aesthetics have improved, some people may worry about safety, after all, there are no suspension rails or ground rails.
The accessories required for the installation of ghost doors mainly include: upper guide rail, ground wheel and its accessories, buffer, main bracket, side wheel, decorative cover, lower locator, lower track, and rubber particles.
Although the track is invisible, as long as the door height is determined before installation, the installation height of the main bracket can be calculated using a formula; When installing, locate the door opening accurately, install the locator accurately, and the basic framework of the ghost door will come out. With no mistakes, there is no need to worry about the safety of the door.
It cannot be said with certainty that all ghost doors on the market are safe, but high-end brands have relatively more guaranteed quality. When making a purchase, it is important to check the load-bearing capacity, anti falling ability, and whether the movement is smooth and there is no noise.
