360 pivot door review: a steel door that turns full circle
- Made to measure steel door with slim profiles and thin glazing bars
- Soft close pivot hinge in the centre of the door, turns 360 degrees
- Hinge anchored 4 cm deep in the floor and fixed into the ceiling
- Lead time 6 to 8 weeks, price to your sizes
Our verdict point by point
| Point | Our verdict |
|---|---|
| Looks | Strong. Slim steel profiles, thin glazing bars and a door that stands in the middle of the opening when open. |
| Operation | Smooth. The soft close pivot hinge lets the door turn calmly and close gently. |
| Fitting | Precise work. The hinge goes 4 cm into the floor and into the ceiling, and both must be up to it. |
| Space | One half swings forward and the other back, so you need clear space on both sides. |
| Made to measure | Always. Because it turns, the door is slightly smaller than the opening. |
| Lead time | 6 to 8 weeks. |
This version is not in our UK online shop at the moment. If you would like one for your opening, call us on +49 2821 7483051. Our other pivot doors are on steel pivot doors.
See our made to measure steel pivot doors
What convinces us
- A door that steals the show. When open it stands across the opening, with a way through on either side.
- Turns either way. You walk through from both sides without thinking about which way it opens.
- Soft close. The door never slams. The hinge slows it down and closes it gently.
- Light and views. Slim profiles and thin glazing bars let plenty of light through, even when it is shut.
- Made for your opening. We build the door to fit the opening, not the other way round.
The downsides
- Floor and ceiling must play along. The hinge is anchored 4 cm deep in the floor. If your floor cannot take that, it will not work.
- Space on two sides. Because it turns in the middle, the door swings into both rooms. A cupboard or radiator right next to the opening gets in the way.
- Gaps around the door. To turn, the door is slightly smaller than the opening, so it does not seal like a door closing against a stop.
- Waiting time. Made to measure steel takes 6 to 8 weeks.
- Not in the online shop. In the UK you order this version through us, not with a click.
Who it suits, and who it suits less
A good fit for
- A wide opening between hall and living room where the door can be a feature.
- A home with a solid floor and a ceiling that can hold the hinge.
- Anyone who wants light to flow between two rooms.
Less suitable for
- A floor where a 4 cm deep anchor is not possible.
- A narrow hallway or an opening with furniture right beside it.
- Anyone after a door that seals airtight and soundproof.
Comparison: 360 pivot door or soft close pivot door
The alternative in our own range is the soft close steel pivot door on our steel pivot doors page. It opens both ways but does not turn full circle. We make both to measure.
| 360 pivot door | Soft close pivot door | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning | Full 360 degrees | Opens both ways |
| Hinge | In the centre of the door, soft close | Pivot hinge in floor and ceiling, soft close |
| Anchoring | 4 cm into the floor and into the ceiling | 4 cm into the floor and into the ceiling |
| Lead time | 6 to 8 weeks | 6 to 8 weeks |
Our advice: have your floor checked before you choose. Which floors work is covered in steel pivot door: is your floor suitable for the hinge?
Our review of the soft close pivot door is the steel pivot door review.
Frequently asked questions
Can a pivot door rotate 360 degrees?
Yes, this one can. The pivot hinge sits in the centre of the door, so it turns full circle. A standard pivot door opens both ways but does not go all the way round.
What do you need for a 360 pivot door?
A floor that can take the hinge anchored 4 cm deep, and a ceiling for the top pivot. Plus clear space on both sides of the opening.
What is the lead time?
6 to 8 weeks. The door is made to measure for your opening.
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