If you are after doors that are unique, attractive, and that really help you to maximise the space in your home, concertina doors may be perfect for you.  If you’re not sure what they are, here’s everything you need to know.  For more information or to choose one for your home, speak to your local door supplier.

About Concertina Doors

A concertina door is a type of folding door.  It opens by folding flat against a wall in an accordion style arrangement.  Concertina doors are perfect for large openings as you can open up a space entirely without the door getting in the way.  One excellent use for a concertina door is as a room divider but you can also use them as an external door that bridges the indoor/outdoor divide when they are open.

Concertina doors are available in different materials such as vinyl cloth, timber veneer, solid timber, laminate material, and powder coated or anodised aluminium.  You can even have glass panels inset into the door.  As well as the different materials, there are also many different colours that you can choose from so you can choose one that perfectly chooses your home’s colour scheme and decor.  If sound is a consideration, you can buy acoustic panels that are very effective at blocking the transmission of sound.

Concertina Door Options

The beauty of concertina doors is that you have a range of options with them. You can lock them in a variety of ways, which is important if they form any part of an external door so that you feel safe and secure in the home.  You can also choose which side the door opens to, what kind of tracks the door operates on, what hardware colours you want to use, and more.  Concertina doors can also be used with a retractable flyscreen, keeping insects out while still preserving your views and that feeling of openness that the door gives you.

Advantages of Concertina Doors

There are several advantages to using concertina doors in your home. First is the fact that they fold away so neatly when they are opened. When fully opened, they are quite unobtrusive, and you get to make the most of that open feeling, allowing you to really marry the indoors and outdoors.  They are also excellent as a room divider, allowing you to create a wide open space when you need one and two smaller spaces as necessary.  Concertina doors suit several different types of homes as well due to their classic styling and the range of finishes that are available.  Concertina doors can also be completely custom made to fit your opening, giving you a totally safe, snug and secure fit.