Sliding Wardrobe Door – Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between your SpacePro and Egger brands?

Spacepro products (formerly Stanley and Acmetrack) have always sold in a lot of DIY multiples across the UK, Europe, and the Globe.  As a result SpacePro products and instructions are better geared towards end consumers who DIY.  The delivery network is also set up towards end consumers e.g. delivery to room of choice with live tracking on the day of delivery.  Egger products on the other hand, have always had the trade as their main customers, including sliding wardrobe retail showrooms with installation teams.  As a result the product quality and prices are great (as required by trade), but instructions can be lacking, as normally they are installed by pro installers who will have been trained or are familiar with the product.  Delivery is also to kerbside or doorstep, which is all that’s required by trade. End consumers and DIYers are free to buy both products though through Sliding Wardrobe World, as are trade allowed to buy SpacePro, as long as they take the above into consideration.  BTW Egger is not actually a brand of sliding doors, but we use it as a description as all related products will use materials and colours from the MFC board manufacturer Egger.

What’s the average cost of a sliding wardrobe?

The cost of sliding wardrobes can vary significantly depending on the chosen product, materials and the wardrobe size.  A ‘supply only’ sliding wardrobe purchase from Sliding Wardrobe World might range from as little as under £200 for a low cost set of 2 standard mirror doors including all tracks and running gear (click here for details) to  over £3000 for a combined orders for made to measure doors, interiors and framing.

Getting in a professional installer will generally cost you £250+, depending  on your location, and the complexity of the product to be installed.  We recommend budgeting £500, to be sure you get a good job.  There is no point in buying good product from us and having it poorly installed on the cheap.

Buying online, and getting a pro installer is a good option. Supply only from us, plus a ‘local to you’ professional installer, compares very favourably to prices that you will see on the high street from ‘supply AND install’ companies.   A recent study against a major national ‘supply and fit’ retailer that advertises heavily on the TV showed on average 55% saving by taking on the sourcing of the product yourself, and getting a local pro to fit.  That can be thousands of pounds on a good wardrobe.  Using an installer close to you also ensures they are within easy reach if a door needs adjusting.

How do I keep the cost down when designing a sliding Wardrobe?

• If you can, opt for standard-sized doors to reduce customisation expenses.
• If there is one available, one of our standard kits is likely to be cheaper than configuring the same kit with the design tool.  These kits can be VERY competitive co
• For made to measure compare between our different ranges using the design tool.  SpacePro and Egger have some different pricing strategies and constraints.  SpacePro are often cheaper on the higher end finishes like coloured high gloss glass, but can be more expensive on mirror or MFC/wood.  They also use different glass and panel widths, so wastage can be different from different suppliers, at different sizes.
• For made to measure consider your door widths.  Prices do not increase in a linear manner in line with wardrobe width.  They actually go up in steps (usually 2), so an increase of door size can make no change at all, until it hits a certain width, and then it might jump by 20 or 30% as you will need the next glass size.  So it might make sense to reduce your door size slightly if you can.  A typical stepping point for SpacePro is around the 900mm mark, but it does depend on the door system.  Use the design tool by clicking here or contact us and we can check to see if we can save you money by dropping down a size.
• Height generally does not affect the price, unless you need half height doors.
• Low cost made to measure doors can save you money against standard doors ‘sometimes’, if your ceiling is tall, and you need a lot of wooden framing (and an installers time) to make a set of standard doors fit a very high ceiling.
• An 8ft tall made to measure door costs the same as a 7ft, or 6ft or 5ft, as making a small made to measure doors just has a lot of wasted material that goes in the skip.  Maximising height maximises value with made to measure.
• Choose cost-effective materials like MDF/MFC combined with mirrored doors to balance affordability and aesthetics.
• Plan your internal storage efficiently to avoid unnecessary costs. Shelving and hanger-bars are the most cost effective solution, and actually most efficient.  Drawers and anything that moves will really start to add cost, and actually reduce available space with boxes and mechanisms. Keeping it simple can really make sense!

For my height, I am not sure if I need Standard Doors or Made to Measure Doors?

If your opening height is less than 2260mm (2250mm absolute minimum), then you will must have made to measure doors, as Standard doors will be too tall.  If you opening is above 2260mm, then you can choose either Standard or Made to Measure.  For Standard doors, if your opening height is bigger than 2260mm (2270 max), then you have a gap above the doors to fill and will need to reduce the opening height with some wood or MFC.  The taller your ceiling, the bigger the gap, the more wood you need.  Are you a competent enough DIYer to fill a big gap?  Are you happy with that look?  If not, then again, consider Made to Measure.  Made to measure will probably be more expensive, but you will save on ‘gap filling materials’, and will give a nicer, less cluttered look.  Find more information on our Made to Measure Doors Design Tool by clicking here. Find more information on our Standard Doors Design Tool by clicking here.

For my width, I am not sure if I need Standard Doors or Made to Measure Doors?

The answer to this is a bit subjective, depending your preferences and how close to perfection you want to be.  Made to measure will always give your the perfect door width for your opening.  Standard doors, can be perfect, if your lucky, or if you can adjust your width, but often it’s a compromise of look, and available access space when you open the doors.  I will try to explain here, but sometimes it’s best to talk it over with one of our consultants.

As a ‘general’ guide, take you opening width (e.g. 2000mm) and add 25mm (or your preferred overlap) for a 2 door opening, 50mm (or 2 x your preferred overlap) for a 3 or 4 door opening, 100mm (4 x your preferred overlap)  for 5 doors.  Then divide by the number of doors.  This will give you the ‘ideal’ door size, with a 25mm (or your preferred) overlap.  You then choose the closest standard doors to this number.  If you choose doors smaller, then they wont fill your space, so you need to reduce the width.  If you choose doors bigger, then they will overlap more.  If they overlap too much, this can impede access to your storage.  Contact us if you need to be more specific. Find more information on our Made to Measure Doors Design Tool by clicking here. Find more information on our Standard Doors Design Tool by clicking here.

How many overlaps are there on a 3 door sliding wardrobe?

On a normal double track, you will have 2 overlaps.  We recommend doors 1 and 3 on the rear track, and door 2 on the front track, although you could swap this around and have door 1 and 3 on front and middle door 2 on the rear, its personal preference.

How many overlaps are there on a 4 door sliding wardrobe?

On a normal double track, we recommend 2.  You achieve this by positioning the doors as follows: Door 1 on rear track, Door 2 on front track, Door 3 on front track, Door 4 on rear track (working left to right).  This result in door 2 overlapping door 1, door 2 and 3 touching on the front track, and door 3 overlapping door 4.  This is 2 overlaps.  You could have 3 overlaps by positioning front, back, front, back, but it does not look as nice in our opinion.

What size overlap do I need on my sliding wardrobe doors?

We recommend an absolute minimum of 10mm, but at 10mm, if you look at an angle, you may be able to see into your wardrobe.  25mmm is therefore a better minimum.  The perfect overlap from an aesthetic point of view is the width of the door profile, for example 25mm for Heritage, 35mm for Classic, 75mm for Shaker etc etc.  If you overlap more than this then you will start to lose access when you open your doors.  Again, the question ‘how much overlap is too much?’ is difficult to answer as its subjective, and will depend on the layout of your storge inside the wardrobe,  If in doubt, contact us and we can talk through your specifics.

What is the required opening height for standard doors?

All SpacePro standard doors suit an opening height of 2260mm (plus or minus 10mm).  If you are upgrading to soft close and E track then you need an extra 15mm i.e. 2275mm.  Egger standard doors, which already include soft close, fit a height of 2256mm.

Do your sliding door kits include tracks or track sets?

Yes, in all cases, if you are ordering more than one door from us, whether its Standard Doors or Made to Measure Doors, in a kit, or using the design tools, we will include the track sets (top and bottom track) within the cost.  You do not need to add a track (even though they are listed on the website). We also include all the running gear, so you will get everything you need for your doors to function within an opening.

Are your standard doors 2260mm high?

No, the doors are shorter (2220mm) to allow for tracks and adjustment.  They are designed for an OPENING that is 2260mm high.

Can I retrofit/upgrade already fitted standard doors with premium track/soft close?

It depends on what opening height you have.  Your existing standard doors are probably in an opening height of approximately 2260mm, but the new track system and soft close needs an opening height of 2275mm.  Maybe check if there is a fillet that you could remove to create the extra height required.

Can bottom tracks be fitted directly on top of carpet?

We normally suggest or recommend not, but this is a preference.  The weight of the doors is best on a solid surface, rather than a spongy carpet.  That said, many, many people do fit on carpet for simplicity of installation.

I’ve received my tracks but there are no pre drilled holes.  Why and what do I do?

Generally we do not pre drill holes, as some customers like to glue or tape the bottom track down so there are no unsightly fixings.  Also, you will need to drill your frame anyway, so why not drill the tracks in the exact places you need (perhaps to hit joists), rather than us pre punching holes at fixed intervals which might not line up with where you want to fix the tracks.

I’ve received my tracks but there are no screws supplied.  Why and what do I do?

We used to supply wood screws, but because we do not know what you are fixing too, we cannot supply every type of screw and rawl plug.  This way we can ensure that the correct screws are used for your specific installation.

What is the usual turnaround time for product?

This depends on a few factors including which product, your location, and some seasonal variations, but generally 2-3 weeks for standard products, and 3-4 weeks for made to measure or made to order products.

Can the driver deliver upstairs into a room of my choice?

All SpacePro products are delivered to room of choice, at the drivers discretion, as long as its safe to do so.  Egger products, however are doors step delivery.  This is because they are generally trade products, and the delivery drivers are not insured inside your home.

Can I pay more for fast delivery?

Sorry, no, not for our SpacePro ranges which are all delivered as soon as we possibly can.  We can though offer a service within a 50 mile radius of London on a select range of Egger products.  These can be produced and delivered within a week.  Please click here for details.

Are tracks included with my sliding wardrobe doors?

Yes. We supply matching tracks with all our sliding wardrobe doors (standard AND made to measure) at NO additional cost. You do not need to buy them separately. It does not matter whether its 2, 3 or 4 doors, in all normal cases its a double track.  If you need triple or quadruple, you need to contact us.

Do you sell triple tracks for SpacePro standard doors?

All standard doors, in fact Made to Measure also, come with a double track.  It does not matter if its 2, 3 or 4 doors, they normally come with a double track.  As well as taking up less space, it also looks better.  If you require a triple, or even a quadruple track, then there is one available in aluminium in limited colors.  This can be used on most doors systems, but for standard doors, you will need to change all of your top running gear.  Triple and quadruple tracks should normally be avoided if you can.  Contact us for more details.

Do you send out samples?

Yes we do, but normally only of glass and wood MFC panel finishes so you can check the colours.

What is the space or depth taken up by doors and tracks?

In most cases leaving 90mm depth for your track system and doors is enough (this is for a normal double track, not triple).  If you want more specific details, then check the specification pages for Made to Measure and Standard doors.

If I buy a set of Made to Measure doors and I add liners, do you make allowances for the liners?

No, not normally, we hope that you have subtracted the 18mm for the liners.  This is just to save confusion, as we never really know what you might be using the liners for.  If you have doubts, then call us, or simply place your order, and in the order notes ask for someone to call you after your order (probably the next day) to sanity check your dimensions.

I have placed an order but I have not heard anything further. Why not?

After you place an order, you should get an automatic email confirmation to your email address from us. If you have not then check junk, and then contact us in case your email address was incorrect.  If everything else goes to plan, your next contact will be from one of our delivery companies after 2-3 weeks to book a delivery with you.  They will usually contact you on your mobile number, sometimes by SMS, sometimes by calling, sometimes both.  Again, contact us if you have not heard anything.  You will need to speak to a real person not our Ai assistant.

What are your hi gloss coloured glass sliding wardrobe doors made of?

Our coloured glass sliding wardrobe doors are made from glass that is lacquered (painted) on the reverse side, and then laminated with a safety film that passes British and Europeans safety standards. It’s the highest quality gloss finish on the market, and is completely scratch resistant.

Do I need wall and floor liners, and if so what are they for?

You do not always need floor or wall liners, but they do frame the opening nicely and also give you an opportunity to square your opening by packing them out until they are vertical or horizontal. They are also a way of dealing with skirting boards on the wall. We do recommend them on the floor if you are installing on top of carpet, if your doors have soft close. Please allow for the thickness of the liners in the opening sizes you send to us – we will not allow for them, in case you are using them for other purposes.

Are floor and wall liners the same as ‘strike plates’?

Yes, strike plates, wall liners and floor liners are all basically the same thing. In simple terms they are a strip of mfc/wood that frame your sliding wardrobe doors, either on the floor or on the walls.

Do your prices include Vat?

Yes, all of our sliding wardrobe doors and interior prices include VAT at the standard rate of 20%.

Do you offer a fitting service i.e. do you fit your wardrobes for us?

For the largest part of our range, the answer is no, we are supply only.  This includes all of our standard doors, made to measure doors and interiors.  We do however fit a range of freestanding wardrobes called that we call ‘Fitted-4-U’ and they can be found here. They take longer to manufacture and deliver but when we deliver we will assembled them and position them in your home. Find more information on fitting by clicking here.

How long does it normally take to install a sliding door wardrobe?

This does depend on the complexity of product (made to measure doors or standard? Complicated interior or simple?  End panels, or wall to wall?), but most professional installers will always aim for a 1 person 1 day install.  Sometimes this might be a very easy day, or a very long day, and sometimes they may have to return for a 2nd day, or part of it.   If 2 people are available, then 1 day is usually possible.  For a DIYer, it depends on your abilities, and how good your planning is, but I would say a full weekend should be allocated to get most of the work done if you are quite skilled at DIY.  Find more information on fitting by clicking here.

Are sliding wardrobe doors easy to install?

Made to measure sliding wardrobe doors are easy, as you simply screw the top track to the ceiling and the floor track on the floor, and you’re done. Side panels are also easy, but you will need to cut your panel to the correct height. Standard doors are also easy to fit if they fit your ceiling height well.  Build downs (when the ceiling is too tall for standard height doors) take a bit more effort, so you need to be a good DIYer, or have a good handy person that can do it for you, or simply choose made to measure to make it easier.  We are always on hand to offer help and advice with installation. Find more information on fitting by clicking here.

Do I need a professional installer?

You don’t ’need’ a professional installer, but that’s not to say they won’t do a great job. All of our sliding wardrobe doors and interiors can be installed by a competent DIYer or a general handyperson. Find more information on fitting by clicking here.

How long do sliding wardrobe doors take to install?

The largest and hardest installations can still be done in a long day. If you budget for a day and half of your handy man’s time, then you’ll both be happy with the result.

Can sliding wardrobe doors be installed by one person?

Most of the installation is a one person job, but the actual lifting of the doors upstairs, and the lifting of larger doors into the tracks should be done by 2 people. Find more information on fitting by clicking here.

What is the lead time on a sliding wardrobe door kit from date of order?

We quote 3-4 weeks for made to measure, but we rarely require the 4th week, and 90% of orders are delivered within 3. Standard doors take a week less in most cases.

If my opening is not square, will your sliding wardrobe doors work?

Our wheels adjust in height by up to 20-25mm, so the system can handle a sloping ceiling, floor or non vertical wall. That said, soft close works better with a squarer opening, so try to get them as square as possible, but don’t panic if they are not perfect.

Are the height and width dimensions critical?

Always measure your sliding wardrobe door opening in 3 places on the height, and provide us with the smallest. On the width, give us the largest. Remember ‘smallest on the height and largest on the width’.

Do you have a showroom?

Not open to the public no.  We don’t have expensive overheads such as retail showrooms and pushy sales designers, and we pass those savings on to you.

How can I see the quality of the product if you don’t have showrooms?

Our products are sold in many places.  Much of the SpacePro ranges can be seen in DIY stores across the UK.  Many of the more premium products will be in bedroom showrooms and furniture stores across the UK.  Basically, if you can find a product in a store somewhere, we will have it in our range, or a very close equivalent.  We encourage customers to go and view these products in other showrooms, and then come back to us with a clearer idea of the specification you want.  You will also make some nice savings.

Can I order Sliding Wardrobe Doors & Interiors over the phone?

We are happy to talk you through the process on the phone, its best for orders go through the website for your data security, and to get you on the system. We don’t store any credit card data here. When paying through the website your details are verified directly with your card provider, and no information is seen or stored by us, leaving no opportunity for a security breach.  That said, if you would prefer, we can send you an electronic invoice, to save you configuring on the website, which you can pay online as that is secure.

Can I have tinted mirror with standard doors?

At the time of writing this (August 2025) I believe tinted mirror is only available on the Minimalist standard doors, but please check with our staff.  inted mirrors are available in ALL our made to measure ranges.

Do you sell L shaped wardrobes to go around 2 walls of a bedroom?

Yes we do, but the principal is that it’s basically 2 sets of wardrobe doors, fitted at 90 degrees, with the tracks mitred against each other.  We sed to recommend that the doors slid up to a corner post, which is still an otion, as that stope the corner doors hitting each other or sliding off of tracks, but with the inveent of soft close, we can now stop the doors using a soft close mechanism.  You can find more information on how to plan an L shaped wardrobe by clicking here.