Sliding wardrobe is a modern design, which is distinguished by its large capacity and ease of use. The interior of the cabinet consists of numerous shelves designed to store a variety of things. Models made of high-quality and high-strength materials are not cheap. If you don’t have the necessary amount of money, and it is vital to solve the problem of storing things, then assembling a wardrobe with your own hands is exactly what will suit you. To get started, prepare the tools that you may need for work, as well as boards, accessories and guides for the doors of the future cabinet.
Assembling a wardrobe is carried out in several stages:
1) Create a sketch. At this stage, it is necessary to determine what sections and compartments the cabinet will consist of, how many shelves will be located inside it. Make a detailed diagram showing the dimensions of all cabinet elements.
2) Based on the resulting sketch, calculate the materials and fixtures that the assembly of the sliding wardrobe will require.
3) We go to the store or to the market for the necessary building materials. At this stage, you can begin to manufacture individual elements for the cabinet.
4) Direct assembly of the wardrobe using purchased materials and fasteners.
First you must securely fasten the side posts, and then the vertical partitions that will be located inside the cabinet. To install all structural elements, it is recommended to use tools such as a folding meter, a square and a building level. The fastening of the upper shield can only proceed after the installation of the vertical components of the structure.
The next step is the assembly of the doors of the wardrobe. There is nothing complicated about it. You can install the doors in one of two ways - with the lower or upper fastening elements. If you chose the upper mounting method, then the door leaf should be fixed to the upper panel, and if the lower one, then to the floor. For the manufacture of guides, it is best to use an aluminum or steel profile.
The assembly of the sliding wardrobe includes the installation of not only the frame, but also special fasteners that hold the internal shelves. As for the retractable clothes hangers, they need to be installed on the transverse trims, and then securely fixed with screws. The ends of the uprights and the partitions located in the middle of the cabinet can be decorated using special veneer pads. They are well attached to small nails and glue.
The most convenient model for opening doors is the handle-bar. Its back should be attached to the inner surface of the door. Screws and glue are used to fix the handle.
The facade of the wardrobe and all the elements that are in sight must be covered with paint of the desired shade. Dispersion paint is best suited for this purpose. If you wish, you can decorate the doors with simple designs, drape them with fabric or make an elegant vintage facade. At the end of the cabinet assembly process, close the door guides with special strips.