Building wardrobe/storage space

Curry_Queen

Calling all you DIY experts!!!!

I want to build a wardrobe/storage area using floor-ceiling sliding doors (not mirrored ones!!!) across a complete wall with 2 alcoves either side of a chimney breast - total length approx 12'.

I also want to do this as cheap as possible

I know the doors themselves will be my biggest outlay (assuming I can find a chippie to do the work at a reasonable price) so any pointers to cheap outlets for these would be great

I don't mind what the interior looks like as long as it's functional and needs to incorporate hanging space with shelving (the portion across the chimney breast itself would be used for 12" deep shelving) and hanging rails can be a metal pole attached to the walls.

I'm looking for any tips on cheap materials to use or if anyone has any ideas of the best way to achieve what I need at the least possible cost

Also, does anyone know what the going rate for a chippie to do this type of work is these days, as I'd need to factor that into my budget too :rolleyes:

Plasticman

I've been looking to do this too so it's a shame you haven't had any answers! I've seen the sliding doors (made by Stanley) in B&Q and Homebase but the quality does not look wonderful. Screwfix also have them - more expensive but they look better quality - but I wouldn't want to buy them from a catalogue without seeing them.

fairenoughclough

CQ - How high is your ceiling ?

Curry_Queen

The ceilings are quite high ... approx 2.7m according to the Warm Fronts advisor who called yesterday ... so I'd need a plinth from the ceiling to attach runners to, hence the need to call in the pro's as something like this is totally beyond my capabilities

I was surprised no one had answered too plasticman, but just assumed no one had any ideas or experience to offer. I've seen some doors I really like featured on the 60 minute makeover programme (Claire Sweeney) but I should imagine they were very expensive! I think they had a black framework with frosted panels in a Japanese effect and would fit with my decor perfectly

Purdy_1

I had these sort of sliding doors fitted last september. I had 3 sliding doors from Homebase and a track set. All in all it cost me £250 inc delivery. Homebase had their 10% off weekend and there was also 20% off stanley doors.

I had a gap between the tops of the doors and the ceiling so had to buy something from B&Q to bridge the gap. These things (cant remember what they are called) are plastic and are very simmilar to the blue plastic wedges used in fitting laminated floor (between floor and skirtingboard) The first plastic thing is screwed to the ceiling and others attatched to form the right size bridge. Then the track is screwed to these. To cover the gap we used a piece of coving and painted it.

For the interior we bought an interior pack from B&Q £40ish and all it was, was a slim shelving unit and 2 poles that come out from either side to attatch to the outside walls. We bought some white contiboard to make more shelves to give us more storage space. They really do hide alot of junk lol. My husband had these fitted within 2 days and did a great job (even if he did drill a hole straight through to our sons newly painted bedroom :rolleyes: ).

I know what you mean about mirror doors. I had my heart set on having mirrors, well ... ummmmm never again thats for sure.

Plasticman

Looks like it may have to be B&Q or Homebase after all.....

fairenoughclough

Neatline bedrooms, Radcliffe and Droylsden, Greater Manchester if either is local are worth getting in for a quote.

Numbers on BT.com.

Plasticman

I'm in the South so Manchester is a bit too far Thanks for the info though - there may be similar places near me.