Everything You Need to Know About Heritage Internal Sliding Doors

To improve the open-plan flow of the home or to let in more natural light, internal sliding doors are a great choice. They can be used to separate a more private area from the main hubs in your home, great for at-home offices and gaming areas. Heritage internal sliding doors are a modern, steel-look option perfect for modern and traditional homes alike, introducing versatility and style.

Our guide explores the different types of internal Heritage sliding doors you can choose from, and how much you could be spending.

What are Heritage Internal Sliding Doors?

Heritage internal sliding doors are categorised as industrial-style options for both modern and traditional homes. With slim frames and grid-style glazing, they’re a stylish addition to any home looking to combine privacy with sophistication. Heritage sliding doors are ideal for anyone looking to save space in their home with internal doors that don’t swing out.

Their aluminium slim frames and powder-coated finishes make them an excellent choice for high traffic areas, with durable properties and a low maintenance surface that won’t take up too much time to clean. Sliding Heritage internal doors make great room dividers, creating open-plan layouts and allowing extra natural light into your home.

Heritage internal sliding doors typically connect living rooms and kitchens, home offices and hallways, and bedrooms and dressing rooms. You can view our full collection of AluSpace Heritage internal sliding doors here .

How Do I Choose the Right Internal Sliding Doors for My Home?

Choosing the right internal Heritage sliding doors depends on various factors, such as your preferences, the size of the space available and the level of privacy you need. We recommend considering:

● Floor space/size: sliding doors are ideal for smaller homes, saving on floor space. However, larger sliding doors are available if you have the wall space. Before choosing your sliding doors, measure the opening and the surrounding space to ensure you end up with the right doors. Our sliding doors at Vufold start from 1.2m x 2.84m and range all the way to 4m x 2.384m.

● Number of panels : Single sliding doors can be ideal for smaller openings, whereas large sliding doors with more panels can create more natural light in the home.

● Privacy : if you want privacy between rooms, especially if you have a home office, opt for reeded glass for privacy that doesn’t block out light. At Vufold, you can choose reeded glass for all glass panels or just the central panels.

● Existing interiors : before choosing your internal sliding doors, you need to ensure their finish complements your existing interior decor. Black is always the go-to choice for a finish that goes with everything; at Vufold, our sliding doors come in black and grey.

Want to build your own Heritage sliding doors? Start creating your bespoke quote here .

What are the Benefits of Heritage Internal Sliding Doors?

Some of the many benefits of Heritage internal sliding doors include:

● Space-saving properties – internal sliding doors simply slide on a track rather than swing open.

● More natural light – large panels and slim sightlines allow light to pass through easily, even if you opt for reeded glass.

● Flexible living support – sliding doors allow rooms to be connected and closed when switching between entertaining and relaxing. They can also block out household noises and kitchen smells if you need a private place to focus.

● Stylish design – the art-deco style of Heritage doors makes them suitable for modern and traditional homes alike.

● Durable and easy to maintain: aluminium is a sturdy material perfect for doors due to high traffic. Our Heritage internal doors at Vufold are powder-coated, ensuring they don’t need repainting in a hurry. Heritage sliding doors are easy to clean too; the track and moving components should be cleaned regularly to keep things operating smoothly.

How Much Do Heritage Internal Sliding Doors Cost?

Our smallest AluSpace internal sliding doors start at £1,359, and our largest doors start at £2,939. Price can be affected by many factors, such as size, glazing and optional extras.

Our doors at Vufold save you money on installation fees, as they come with easy-to-follow instructions so you can install them yourself if you are proficient in or enjoy a bit of DIY. Optional extras that will result in extra costs include:

● Choosing reeded glass over clear glass

● Handles that aren’t recessed pull handles

● An installation kit

You can also choose to get a bespoke quote for our Heritage internal sliding doors, where you can choose a custom size and colour, as well as optional extras like sidelights, reeded or satin glass, kick plates and handles.

You can browse our collection, or build your custom sliding doors, on our Heritage sliding doors page here .

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Heritage sliding doors available in black steel?

Heritage internal sliding doors are available in black, but they usually come in aluminium rather than steel. Aluminium is usually preferred over steel due to its lightweight nature and corrosion resistance.

Do heritage sliding doors provide good sound insulation?

Heritage sliding doors provide great sound insulation, as they are made from aluminium and have safety glass installed. Internal sliding doors, however, don’t usually match sliding patio doors in terms of sound insulation, as they are fitted with thermally broken aluminium frames and double glazing to block out more noise.

How easy are Heritage internal sliding doors to install?

AluSpace sliding doors are really easy to install – all of our doors come complete with a manual to help you install your new doors with ease. We also provide free installation kits with AluSpace doors.

Are there Heritage internal sliding doors with frosted or clear glass?

Our Heritage internal sliding doors come with clear or reeded glass.

Can Heritage sliding doors be custom-made?

Yes, you can build your bespoke internal sliding doors here .

What maintenance do Heritage sliding doors require?

Heritage internal sliding doors require minimal maintenance – the aluminium frames may need wiping down every now and again, as well as the glass, and the tracks need to be cleared of debris to keep running optimally. You should also lubricate the moving parts every now and again to prevent them from becoming stiff or squeaking.

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