Installing cavity sliders in tiled areas

Cavity sliders are often fitted in bathrooms to make the most of the space in a small area without a hinged door swinging in the way. For some though, this raises the issue of whether the cavity slider can be installed into a bathroom or laundry wall that is to be tiled.

It is sometimes recommended to build an additional wall next to the cavity slider, but this defeats the purpose of trying to save space and leads to an increase in overall costs and labour times. As a result, many are faced with choosing between having a cavity slider with no tiling on the pocket wall or tiling on the wall and removing the cavity slider. CS For Doors have had their cavity sliders tested and offer a 90mm cavity slider that can support tiles up to a total lining mass of 50 kg/m². The side of the frame to be tiled is supplied with a full 17mm plywood panel which can be requested on the left or right side of the pocket at time of order. A 9mm fibre cement tile backing board such as Villaboard should then be used as a wall lining. Provided the manufacturer’s instructions are followed for installation of the cavity frame, wall lining and tiles, this is a simple, reliable space saving solution that requires no compromise on design. CS Cavity Sliders are the only BRANZ Appraised products on the New Zealand market. You can install CS products with confidence knowing they have been thoroughly and independently tested. The BRANZ appraisal for CS Cavity Sliders has recently been updated to include information on cavity sliders and tiled walls. Download the latest appraisal report from the BRANZ Website: https://www.branz.co.nz/appraisal-codemarkcertificates/cs-cavity-sliders

Find out more about using cavity sliders in wet areas: https://csfordoors.co.nz/solutions/wet-areas

CS Cavity Sliders take less time to install and require less maintenance than similar products on the market. Whether you require a cavity slider in a bracing wall or need to ensure your opening is accessible you can be assured that CS products are strong enough to do the job and will comply with the New Zealand Building Code.

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This Tech Tip was supplied by NZCB National Partners, CS for Doors. CS for Doors manufacture cavity sliding door systems for both residential and commercial applications. Their range includes products for disabled access and healthcare, automatic and self closing options as well as specialty doors and hardware.