Steel sliding door with ceiling track: our review
- Ceiling track with a double rail and soft close
- Fixed panels on the side wall, sliding leaves on their own rail
- Made to measure, up to 340 cm high and up to 150 cm per leaf
- Price worked out to your size in our steel door calculator
Our verdict point by point
| Point | Our verdict |
|---|---|
| Durability | Steel profiles on a track with soft close, which slows the door at the end. We do not quote a lifespan in years, as we have no measured data for it. |
| Appearance | Steel profiles with glass and see through. Closed, the door and side panel overlap and read as one surface. |
| Installation | The track is fixed into the ceiling, which must be solid timber or concrete. |
| Maintenance | No timber to treat. Clean the profiles and glass as you would any internal steel door. |
| Price | Made to measure, so the price depends on your sizes. You can work it out in the calculator. |
| Lead time | Made to order, not from stock. Ask us for the current lead time. |
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What convinces us
- No door swing. The door slides along the wall, so nothing has to stay clear in front of it. That frees up space in a kitchen diner or hallway.
- Soft close. The door slows itself at the end and does not bang into the wall.
- Double track. Fixed panels and sliding leaves each run on their own rail, so the door slides past the fixed part.
- One piece when closed. Door and side panel overlap, so you see no gap between them when the door is shut.
- Truly made to measure. Up to 340 cm high, with each leaf up to 150 cm wide.
The downsides
- Ceiling requirements. Solid timber or concrete only. This track will not hang from a plasterboard ceiling.
- Wall space beside the opening. A sliding door needs wall to slide onto. There is no room there for a cupboard or switch.
- Not from stock. Every door is made to measure, so it takes longer than an off the shelf door.
- Price. The track makes a sliding door dearer than a standard hinged door.
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Who it suits, and who it suits less
A good fit for
- A wide opening between living room and kitchen.
- Anyone who wants light to pass through while still being able to divide rooms.
- Homes with a concrete or solid timber ceiling.
Less suitable for
- Rooms with a plasterboard ceiling. Go for a sliding door on rollers instead.
- Openings with no free wall beside them.
- Anyone who needs the door within a few days.
Comparison: ceiling track or rollers
The alternative in our own range is a steel sliding door on rollers, meant for ceilings that cannot take this track.
| Ceiling track (this review) | On rollers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling | Solid timber or concrete | Also with plasterboard |
| Clear space above the door | Not specified | 16 cm |
| When to choose | A solid ceiling and the cleanest look | A plasterboard ceiling |
Prefer a door that swings? Read our steel pivot door review.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a steel sliding door hang from a plasterboard ceiling?
Not on this track: it needs a solid timber or concrete ceiling. For plasterboard we offer the sliding door on rollers.
How big can a steel sliding door be?
It is made to measure, up to 340 cm high, with each leaf up to 150 cm wide.
How do I get a price?
Enter your sizes in our steel door calculator. Because every door is made to measure, the price follows from your dimensions.
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