Purchase Stage
Select High-quality Products: Give priority to folding doors from well-known brands with a good reputation. Generally speaking, products from big brands are more strict in terms of material selection, production process, and quality control, and the product quality is more guaranteed. For example, brands like Paiya and Xinbiao, which enjoy a high reputation in the market, have certain advantages in the materials and craftsmanship of their folding doors. High-quality folding doors should first have good materials, and then use some good hardware materials. Hardware is also an important part of strict detail control. Only by choosing high-quality materials can good products be produced. For the selection of profiles, according to the needs of customers, try to recommend the ones they like as much as possible.
Match the Usage Environment: Choose suitable materials according to the usage environment. In humid environments, such as bathrooms and kitchens, it is advisable to give priority to aluminum alloy folding doors, which have good moisture-proof and rust-proof properties. If you pursue a natural texture and the environment is dry, wooden folding doors are a good choice, but pay attention to doing a good job of moisture-proof treatment. Also, provide different materials according to the specific environment. For example, in the bathroom, which is often in contact with water, materials that are not easy to rust should be used. The same goes for the kitchen. There is a lot of cooking fumes in the kitchen, and after long-term exposure to the fumes, it is also likely to rust easily. Therefore, when choosing materials, stainless steel, which is not easy to rust, should be used.
Installation Stage
Installation by Professionals: Be sure to hire experienced and skilled professional installers for installation. Professional installers can accurately grasp the installation key points, ensuring that the track is installed horizontally and vertically, the door body is installed firmly, and the hardware accessories such as hinges and pulleys are installed in place, thus avoiding various problems caused by improper installation. When installing, choose professional installers to come to the door for installation. Professionals can install the doors and windows in the shortest possible time. Moreover, professionals can install the door gaps and wall gaps in place, without leaving any unnecessary gaps. If non-professionals are hired for installation, some unnecessary flaws may occur.
Post-installation Inspection: After the installation is completed, carefully check the performance of the folding door. This includes checking whether the door opens and closes smoothly, without any jams or abnormal noises; whether the gaps between the door leaves are even; whether the hardware accessories such as locks and handles can be used normally, etc. If any problems are found, promptly ask the installers to make adjustments. Conduct a meticulous inspection after installation, because only with a meticulous inspection can problems during the subsequent use of the folding door be avoided.
Usage Process
Proper Door Opening and Closing: When opening and closing the folding door, pay attention to gentle movements. Avoid excessive force or violent pushing and pulling to prevent the door body from colliding with the door frame, walls, etc., so as to avoid causing the door body to deform or damaging the hardware accessories. The force for opening and closing the door should be gentle and moderate. Do not open and close the door with great force, otherwise, the door and window are likely to be damaged.
Avoid Overloading: Clearly understand the load-bearing limit of the folding door. Do not hang overly heavy items on the door to avoid causing the door body to deform, the track to sink, or the hardware accessories to be damaged. When hanging things on the folding door or other items that need to be treated with caution, because the folding door has a certain load-bearing standard, do not use objects that exceed the specified weight, so as not to damage the door when opening and closing.
Prevent External Impact: In daily use, pay attention to protecting the folding door and avoid it being scratched by sharp objects or impacted by heavy objects. For example, when handling large items such as furniture, operate carefully to prevent collisions with the folding door. Prevent external impacts and be careful when using the folding door in daily life to avoid damage caused by external impacts.
Daily Maintenance
Regular Cleaning: Regularly wipe the surface of the folding door with a soft wet cloth to remove dust, dirt, and stains. For stubborn stains, a mild cleaner can be used, but avoid using cleaners containing strong acid or strong alkali components to prevent corrosion of the door surface. At the same time, pay special attention to cleaning the debris on the track and pulleys to ensure smooth operation. The folding door should also be cleaned in a timely manner. Timely cleaning can ensure that the folding door can be used normally during its long service life.
Timely Lubrication: Every once in a while (usually every 2-3 months), lubricate the hardware accessories of the folding door, such as hinges, pulleys, and tracks. Special lubricating oil or lubricant can be used. Apply an appropriate amount of lubricating oil to the hardware components, and then open and close the door several times repeatedly to allow the lubricating oil to fully play its role, reducing friction and wear. During the use process, lubricating oil should be applied regularly, otherwise, it is very likely to get stuck during use. For this kind of mechanical product, it is indeed necessary to apply lubricating oil regularly to make its service life longer.
Prompt Repair: Regularly check the usage condition of the folding door. Once problems such as door body deformation, loose hardware accessories, or unsmooth opening and closing are found, promptly contact professional personnel for repair to avoid the problems from deteriorating further. For folding doors, when some minor usage problems occur, they should be repaired in a timely manner to ensure long-term use, otherwise, problems are likely to occur during the use process.