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What is a simultaneous opening kit for sliding door gear?

Used on double doors sliding on one track, meeting together in the middle and opening to give a wide access space, the doors are connected to each other via a toothed belt so that, when one door opens (or closes) … Continue reading

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Door hardware for a sliding pocket door to a disabled wc which would comply with Doc M/disability guidelines?

The problem with most large/projecting disability handles is that they won’t suit pocket doors without severely restricting closure of door and hence clear opening size. We don’t have space to make the door wider to compensate. Is there anything suitable? … Continue reading

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Q: Do I need to use the cavity widening kit with the H30 Hideaway pocket door?

A: (from Doorstuff) You only need to use it if the door is between 36 and 44mm thick.  Without the cavity widening kit, your finished wall thickness will be 115mm, however you can use the cavity widening kit to increase … Continue reading

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I am thinking of getting the Hideaway pocket door system, how easy is it to install?

If you would like to watch a video of the installation made by the manufacturer, you can watch it: click here.

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Q: What is the best product for a recessed sliding door i.e. one that is concealed within a partition wall, I will be using a 24″ x 78″ door?

A: We supply two designs of pocket door gear, the iMpero pocket door gear is the best one as far as wall reinforcement, engineering of mechanism, range of sizes, optional extras etc are concerned, and the Hideaway is the best one … Continue reading

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Can you tell me what width the stud walls need to be to house the Hideaway pocket kit please?

The finished wall thickness outside the Hideaway pocket door kit will be 115 – 120mm (depending whether you use the packer which comes in the kit or not).  This assumes 2 x 12.5mm thick wall boards are used.

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