Very modern and ergonomic for small apartments is the decision to use roller shutters instead of the closet door. At the same time, they can significantly save space and perform an aesthetic function.
What are roller shutters?
This is a special design in the form of a web consisting of lamellas fastened together. It moves along the guides located on the doorposts and covers the doorway quite tightly. Fixation of the canvas is carried out using a special latch and can be performed at any level from the floor. In the upper part of the doorway, a compact box is fastened, in which the shutters are hidden from the eyes when fully opened, wound around an octagonal shaft. The installed roller shutters instead of the closet door can be controlled either manually or by means of an electric drive. Lovers of automation can equip the design with an intelligent system.
Roller shutter benefits
Roller shutters are very different from ordinary doors. Not every modern apartment boasts a large space. Therefore, it can not do without a pantry, where you can place kitchen appliances and household appliances, which is becoming more and more. Roller shutters do not require additional space when opening, because they work in the same plane.
You can install them on any door. At the same time, additional materials are not required in the form of a box, all kinds of beams and accessories.
High-quality roller shutters are resistant to corrosion, fungus and various detergents. They are very easy to care for - just wipe with a damp cloth.
Roller shutters protect the contents of the pantry from dust, moisture and sunlight. They look quite attractive, giving an aesthetic appearance to the whole apartment and blending perfectly into the interior.
Manufacturing Features
Today it is possible to make shutters for a special order, any color and even with photo printing. The most common are white roller shutters, in addition, colors such as gray, beige, brown, as well as metallic are considered standard. Multi-color roller shutters made up of lamellas of different colors are very popular.
For the manufacture of profiles using steel, aluminum or plastic. It depends on what requirements are imposed on the design. When installing roller shutters instead of the door to the pantry, it is best to choose a lighter material - plastic or aluminum. For the manufacture of an aluminum profile using roller rolling from a metal strip, a certain lamella thickness is obtained. Then they are covered with a conversion layer, primed and only then begin to stain.
The aluminum profile is filled inside with polyurethane foam. This eliminates the penetration of odors into the kitchen if odorous things are stored in the pantry and, conversely, does not allow foreign odors to enter. Thus, instead of the door to the pantry, the roller shutters also perform a protective function.
Installation of this design is possible at any stage of repair, including the final one. Installation is carried out without any harm to the environment. Roller shutters are easily attached to the main wall, to ceilings and even to a thin partition. It takes very little time - for professionals, one hour is enough to install the roller shutter. The price for them is quite affordable - on average, an installation for a pantry of such a canvas will cost 6-7 thousand rubles.