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Here’s a clear, luxury-focused guide to Types of Folding & Sliding Doors, including PVC, waterproofing, privacy, and water sealing—perfect for modern, tiny, and transformable homes like the concepts you often explore.

1️⃣ Bi-Fold Doors (Folding Sliding Doors)

How they work:
Multiple panels fold and stack to one or both sides.

Best for:

Living room → garden

Courtyard openings

Luxury folding house concepts

Materials:

Aluminum + glass (most premium)

uPVC (budget & waterproof option)

Advantages:
✔ Wide opening (almost 100%)
✔ Elegant & modern
✔ Can use frosted / tinted glass for privacy

Water & Sealing:

Multi-point locking

EPDM rubber gaskets

Floor drainage channel recommended

2️⃣ Sliding Doors (Single / Multi-Panel)

How they work:
Panels slide horizontally on tracks.

🔹 Standard Sliding Door

2 or 3 panels

One fixed, one sliding

🔹 Lift-and-Slide (Luxury)

Handle lifts panel slightly → smooth movement

Excellent air & water sealing

Best for:

Bedrooms

Living rooms

Balcony doors

Materials:

Aluminum (slim frame luxury look)

uPVC (thermal + waterproof)

Waterproof Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

3️⃣ Pocket Sliding Doors (Hidden Sliding)

How they work:
Door slides into the wall cavity.

Best for:

Bathrooms

Walk-in closets

Compact luxury homes

Privacy Options:

Frosted glass

Solid PVC / laminated panels

Water Sealing:
✔ Suitable for indoor wet areas
✖ Not ideal for heavy outdoor rain

4️⃣ PVC (uPVC) Folding & Sliding Doors

Best for waterproof needs

Key Benefits:
✔ 100% rust-free
✔ Highly waterproof
✔ Thermal & sound insulation
✔ Budget-friendly

Best Locations:

Bathrooms

Kitchens

Laundry areas

Coastal or humid regions

Privacy Options:

Frosted PVC glass

Solid panel PVC doors

5️⃣ Waterproof Sliding Doors (Bathroom & Outdoor)

Special Features:

Raised or sunken threshold

Double sealing brushes

Silicone & rubber gasket layers

Common Types:

uPVC sliding bathroom doors

Aluminum framed waterproof sliders

Water Resistance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

6️⃣ Privacy Glass Options (For Folding & Sliding Doors)

✔ Frosted glass
✔ Fluted / ribbed glass
✔ Smart glass (clear ↔ frosted)
✔ Tinted grey / bronze glass

Best combo:
Aluminum frame + frosted laminated glass

7️⃣ Water Sealing Systems (Very Important)

Luxury sealing includes:

EPDM weather strips

Double or triple gasket system

Floor drain channel

Hidden threshold track

Multi-lock compression system

Top performance:
Lift-and-slide + aluminum frame

🔹 Quick Comparison Table

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💡 Recommended for Your Luxury Folding House Concepts

Living area: Aluminum Lift-and-Slide glass doors

Bathroom: uPVC waterproof sliding doors

Bedrooms: Pocket sliding doors with frosted glass

Courtyard: Bi-fold aluminum glass system

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