What Is the Difference Between a Swing Door and a Sliding Door?

Swing doors and sliding doors are two common door types in modern home decoration. They have some differences in appearance, space occupation, durability, etc., and each has its own advantages. A comprehensive understanding can help you make a choice when decorating.

1. Appearance

The door leaf of the swing door is flush with the plane of the door frame, without obvious protrusions or recesses. It is relatively simple and generous, and has strong adaptability to different home decoration styles and is not picky about types. At the same time, the absence of raised door handles and other components allows the swing door to better maintain the simplicity and continuity of the entire space. Sliding doors require a certain amount of space between the door leaf and the track, so for some homeowners who pay attention to details, the raised part of the sliding door may affect the beauty of the entire home.

2. Space occupation

Swing doors need to occupy a certain amount of space when opened, while sliding doors do not. Therefore, if your home is a small apartment or the corridor is narrow, then sliding doors may be more suitable for you. And the opening and closing method of sliding doors is also relatively simple, just a gentle push or pull, which is very suitable for lazy people. However, if you need to frequently enter and exit the room, then swing doors may be more suitable for you because they are more convenient to open and close.

3. Durability

Generally speaking, the structure of swing doors is relatively simple, so their durability is relatively poor. They will gradually become damaged or aged during use, but they are also more convenient to repair. The structure of sliding doors is more complicated. If there is a problem, the entire track or door leaf needs to be replaced. However, if you pay attention to use and maintenance, the durability of both types of doors can be guaranteed.

4. Applicable scenarios

Swing doors are more suitable as doors for rooms such as bedrooms and study rooms. They are more simple, generous and convenient, and the decoration will be more stylish. Sliding doors are more suitable as doors for spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms. These spaces need to frequently open and close the door leaves, and the opening and closing method of sliding doors is faster. We also recommend sliding doors as door leaves for balconies, which can provide good ventilation and lighting effects.