Taskuovet

Taskuovet are sliding doors that slide into a recessed pocket in a wall, allowing the door leaf to be hidden when open. They save floor space and provide a streamlined interior. The term is standard in Finnish for interior pocket doors.

Most taskuovet work on a door leaf mounted on rollers that travel along a top track. When opened, the leaf slides into a wall pocket, a cavity framed to receive it. Creating the pocket involves removing studs and installing a header to support the wall above the opening.

Doors can be solid or hollow-core and finished in wood, veneer, or composite materials. Hardware often includes soft-close mechanisms, floor guides, and anti-jump pins. Some models incorporate glass panels to admit light while preserving privacy.

Installation requires precise framing and wall modification, and it may affect services within the wall. Fire-rated or sound-insulating options are available. Pocket doors can be more complex to retrofit and require regular maintenance to keep tracks clean and rollers lubricated.

Taskuovet provide space-saving flexibility and a modern aesthetic in homes and offices. They offer advantages in floor area usage but may incur higher upfront costs and more elaborate installation than traditional hinged doors.