✅ How to make Japanese-style sliding doors

How to make Japanese-style sliding partitions with your own hands

If there is a need to bring the interior closer to the Japanese style, you should choose a white, light green or cream shade for sliding partitions.
Please note that the space can be separated by partitions, creating visual boundaries. They, in turn, are perceived as an original element of the interior. Partitions are divided into two types - shoji and fusuma. We'll talk about them in more detail later.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Before installing Japanese-style sliding doors in your home, evaluate all the pros and cons of this design. The advantages include:

No threshold. If elderly people live in the apartment, the presence of thresholds is undesirable.
Space saving. Japanese doors are preferred by owners of small apartments. When opening or closing, shoji do not occupy a significant part of the corridor and do not interfere with movement.
Smooth mechanism. It is impossible to slam a Japanese door loudly. In addition, it does not react to drafts.

Shoji also has many disadvantages:

Sliding doors can only be used indoors.
The design is not suitable for installation in cold climates. It is advisable for residents of northern regions to use traditional models that better retain heat in the room.
Shoji is expensive. This is especially true when the model is made of natural materials. Not only the design itself is high, but also its installation.
Japanese doors cannot create a high level of sound insulation.

Having certain construction skills, you can make shoji with your own hands. When making a sliding model, it is important to remember that the handle must be embedded directly into the door leaf. The use of locks with vertical snaps is permitted.

Shoji in the interior

A sliding door is not suitable for every room. It will fit most harmoniously in the following cases:

Interior in ethnic style. If you dream of creating a Japanese or Chinese corner in your home, install shoji. The sliding door will become the main element that determines the style of the room. The Japanese door is recommended for fans of Feng Shui. People who are well acquainted with the ancient Chinese art of arranging premises are confident that such a door does not violate the harmony of space.
Minimalist interior. You don't have to be a fan of oriental style to use shoji in your home. Minimalism is much more widespread in Western culture. A new direction in interior design is intended for practical and business people who value convenience, comfort and do not like unnecessary items. The Japanese sliding door is the best embodiment of the ideas of minimalism. It does not take up much space and at the same time hides a certain area of space from prying eyes.
Office space. It is advisable for the office to be minimalist. However, there are special sliding models made in European style. Shoji in an office building can be installed in the offices of the organization's executives or in the conference room.
Hall for martial arts. The sliding door in this case serves a decorative rather than a practical function. Shoji becomes as essential an element of the hall as the tatami mat.

The decoration of the room in which a person lives can be done in any style. The main task of the designer is to create a cozy home environment in the apartment.

How to make and install sliding doors?

These models have the following advantages:

Save space in the apartment.
They simply open with a sliding mechanism.
They are not blocked from drafts.
Quite a beautiful appearance.
They have no threshold.

There are also some disadvantages:

Types of sliding doors.

Low noise insulation characteristics.
The price of fittings and locks is quite high.
Furniture cannot be placed near the door.
You can only place it inside the apartment. as an entrance door
.

Having weighed all the pros and cons, let's start making Japanese doors with our own hands.

And making them is quite simple, you just need to know what sliding doors are and be able to use the tools.

Tools, materials and design features

Japanese sliding doors have different systems. They may differ on the outside, but the design itself always remains standard and consists of a mechanism that includes rollers, guide strips and a door panel. The operating principle is also constant: the roller mechanism is attached to the door leaf, and the wheels run inside the guides. They are fixed above the lumen. This design also includes decorative panels, fittings, platbands and extensions.

“Japanese carpentry art. Part III - Shoji" - Viktor Meshcheryakov [FSD 2016]

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doors have a special design. Therefore, these models require the same unusual fittings. For example, the handle cuts into the door leaf and does not “stick out” like others. Locks are selected with vertical latching. If something doesn’t work out with the selection of accessories, consult with specialists in this matter.

To make Japanese style

, we will need tools such as:

Mechanism for Japanese interior doors.

roulette;
carpenter's square;
level;
drill, screws;
assembly and installation tools.

The following materials will also be useful:

beam;
fiberboard or other material;
fasteners;
guide bar;
rollers;
fittings (door handle, lock).

Experts strongly advise using only high-quality materials, since the quality of the door you install yourself depends on this.

Installation of structures

So, let's start making our doors. First you need a drawing of the door, which you will make with your own hands. To do this, you need to take the dimensions of the opening and draw it on paper. Then you need to find the width of the canvas; it should be equal to half its height. And thirdly, decide what material you will make the sliding door from. It can be plastic, fiberboard or other material. There may be glass inserts or a blank sheet. We make a door frame. To do this, you must have assembly and installation tools and timber.

Installation of structures

The shoji lattice frame with decorative panels is connected to the door frame using a stand. The sliding opening mechanism is adjusted by upper (kamoi) and lower (shikii) guides. When installing the structure, you need to take into account the dimensions of the partition: the width of the Japanese door is half the height. When installing a sliding door, you should follow the principles of connecting additional elements:

Use panels 50 mm larger than the opening to ensure a tight fit of the partition to the wall surface.
Mount the roller carriages to the left, right, upper, and lower panels.
Fix the canvas taking into account the model of the fittings: external or internal movement of the guides, closed or open enclosing structure.
Install sash movement limiters in the rail strips.

The complexity of installation of structures depends on the shape, model of additional fixing elements, and fittings.

Fusuma septum

One of the variants of shoji is fusuma. This is the name of a sliding partition used to divide a spacious room into several small rooms.

The word "fusuma" is of Japanese origin. According to the official version of the appearance of the name, for the first time this word began to be used in relation to the imperial bedroom. Fusuma then became synonymous with the word "bedroom". And only after that a special type of sliding door began to be called this way. There is another version: the partition resembled a fusuma bed, which is how it got its name.

The Japanese aristocracy lived in houses in the Shindendzukuri style. The dwelling was a large hall without internal walls. In order to create isolated rooms, a fusuma partition was used. Initially, the structure was decorated with silk. Later, this material was replaced by paper, which was imported from China. To move the partition, special grooves are installed on the floor and ceiling, along which it slides easily. A traditional fusuma should match the dimensions of a Japanese tatami mat. In the old days, the upper and lower parts of the septum were waxed to ensure good glide. These days, instead of wax, a special vinyl overlay is used.

Dojo

A dojo is a place where a true Japanese person disciplines and improves himself to become a better person. Initially it was a place for meditation, later the term dojo began to be used to name the place where training and competitions in Japanese martial arts take place.

The photo below shows some examples of dojo. This is necessarily a large room, with tatami on the floor, sliding partitions shoji or fusuma.

Rice. 48-50. Some dojo examples

How to make and install sliding doors?

These models have the following advantages:

Save space in the apartment.
They simply open with a sliding mechanism.
They are not blocked from drafts.
Quite a beautiful appearance.
They have no threshold.

There are also some disadvantages:

Types of sliding doors.

Low noise insulation characteristics.
The price of fittings and locks is quite high.
Furniture cannot be placed near the door.
You can only place it inside the apartment. as an entrance door
.

Having weighed all the pros and cons, let's start making Japanese doors with our own hands.

And making them is quite simple, you just need to know what sliding doors are and be able to use the tools.

Tools, materials and design features

“Japanese carpentry art. Part III - Shoji" - Viktor Meshcheryakov [FSD 2016]

«Japanese

carpentry art. Part III - Shoji" - Viktor Meshcheryakov [Carpentry Festival 2016] In this.

Sliding interior partitions Sakura P, synchronous opening

Sliding

partitions made of solid oak. Collection Sakura P. Synchronized opening. belorawood.com.

Sliding

To make Japanese style

, we will need tools such as:

Mechanism for Japanese interior doors.

roulette;
carpenter's square;
level;
drill, screws;
assembly and installation tools.

The following materials will also be useful:

beam;
fiberboard or other material;
fasteners;
guide bar;
rollers;
fittings (door handle, lock).

Experts strongly advise using only high-quality materials, since the quality of the door you install yourself depends on this.

Installation of structures

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Japanese doors: what are they?

Experts on the East argue that the word “shoji” is still not Japanese, but rather Chinese. However, for some reason Japanese-style doors are called that. This is also what the Japanese call various partitions and even windows. Since ancient times, these products have been made on the basis of wooden or bamboo frames with crossbars, and special “Japanese paper” was stretched between these crossbars. For strength, it was treated with a special secret compound. Today, in modern models of such doors, this paper is increasingly being replaced with matte plastic or glass.

Japanese paper manufacturing technology

Washi or wagami, as the Japanese call their door paper, was made from the bark of certain types of bushes and trees. It also contained fibers from bamboo, rice and other grains. Until now, this material is called nothing more than rice paper. Washi is naturally whitened during production. This happens in the sun or with the help of snow.

No chemicals are used in this process.

The material is completely environmentally friendly and as natural as possible. The paper obtained in this way has excellent strength characteristics and high elasticity.

This paper has some advantages:

Has a characteristic structure;
Purifies the air around;
Absorbs moisture;
Can regulate indoor temperature;
Does not allow excess sun rays into the room.

This paper is no longer used in modern interiors and modern models. It was replaced with plastic and glass - these materials do not require special care. In addition, the price of Japanese paper, which is made using ancient technologies, is sometimes quite high.

Modern, Western designers replace paper with various frosted glasses, but the form remains completely traditional and unchanged. Japanese-style doors themselves have not changed at all. This is the same frame with jumpers that divide it into rectangles or squares.

One of the closest analogues of such doors is considered to be a partition - “fusuma”. Thus, the partition slides along special guides. Such products are decorated with paper or silk. Often, such Japanese-style interior doors and partitions were installed in large and spacious rooms.

What kind of paper is used for making

Washi paper (also known as wagami) is made from the bark of only the most valuable tree species. During the processing process, bamboo, wheat, rice or hemp fibers are added to it. During production, washi undergoes natural bleaching due to the action of the sun and snow. Chemicals are never used, so the material is considered environmentally friendly.

After processing, washi becomes strong and elastic, having other advantages:

has a special structure;
purifies indoor air by absorbing dust;
absorbs excess moisture;
stabilizes the temperature in the room;
prevents sunlight from penetrating.

Wagami can be decorated with stylized Japanese designs or ornaments. In its homeland, it is used not only for partitions, but also as the basis for paintings and paper products. Washi is used to create decorative items, lamp shades, and interior decoration.

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Modern solutions

The high cost of a sliding door made in accordance with ancient traditions does not allow the majority of today's Japanese to follow the customs of their ancestors. However, many residents of the Land of the Rising Sun strive to decorate their homes in a style familiar to their native culture.

Japanese manufacturers are replacing washi paper with more modern materials. This helps reduce the cost of shoji. Wagami is impractical. It can be easily damaged by careless movement. Artificial materials can last much longer. When making doors, manufacturers give preference to glass, plastic and aluminum. For coloring, choose soft warm shades.

Glass is considered the most environmentally friendly option. To make it look like traditional paper, a matte coating is applied to it.

The material is quite durable, but installing a glass door in a house where there are small children is still not recommended. Aluminum or plastic, which are durable and lightweight, are much better suited for modern homes.

You can save money not only by eliminating washi. Initially, the frame for shoji was assembled from bamboo. Today the bamboo base has been replaced by a plastic one. Thanks to the original design solution, it is very difficult to distinguish natural material from artificial material at first glance.