Types of Folding Doors

Folding doors are types of doors that fold open instead of swinging open like the normal ones do. It is for this reason that doors are ideal to use in areas of limited space or where you need to use the space right beside the door.

These are ideal for installation in spaces that are too small to fit an ordinary sized door. As such, you will find these types of doors being commonly used in laundry rooms, closets and pantries, as well as for separating two different rooms.

These bifold doors comprise of two narrow doors which are attached at the centre by a hinge. These doors, as they are also known, are installed along a track which enables them to slide open.

On the other hand, the multi-folding doors are also referred to as accordion doors and these fold to one side, just as the bifold ones do. However, accordion doors consist of multiple panels which fold together in a manner similar to an accordion.

Another option for your folding doors would be to go for the acoustical ones whose main purpose is to provide insulation against noise. Acoustical versions are typically found in office buildings and churches or in other areas which require soundproofing - for instance where speeches and presentations are given.