Skyvedøre

Skyvedøre are doors that open by sliding horizontally along a track, rather than swinging on hinges. They save space and enable flexible room layouts, which makes them popular in small homes, offices, and closets. Skyvedøre can be interior doors, closet doors, or exterior glass doors, and they come in a range of materials and styles.

Common variants include pocket doors, which slide into a wall cavity; bypass doors, where two panels slide past each other on opposite tracks; and barn-style doors, mounted on the surface of the wall with visible hardware. Wardrobe doors are often large, continuous panels for a streamlined look. Glass or mixed-material panels are also common to allow light to pass between spaces.

Most skyvedøre systems use a top track with rollers; some include bottom guides or recessed tracks. Materials include wood, metal, glass, and composites, with finishes such as paint, veneer, laminate, or powder-coated metal. Hardware can include soft-close mechanisms, magnetic catches, and floor guides. Exterior sliding doors may have weatherstripping to improve insulation.

Installation requires appropriate framing or a wall cavity, especially for pocket doors. Space along the wall is needed when the door is open. Consider structural support, alignment of tracks, and potential maintenance of rollers. Safety features such as finger guards and rounded edges are common in modern systems.

Advantages include efficient use of space, design flexibility, and the ability to separate rooms without swing clearance. Drawbacks can include higher cost, more complex installation, maintenance needs, and variable sealing against air leaks compared with hinged doors.