Cavity Sliders in Wet Areas

Cavity sliders are a practical space saving solution for bathrooms, en suites, laundry and other wet areas. CS Cavity Sliders are suitable for installation into bathroom and internal wet areas if correct installation and waterproofing procedures are followed. There are some practical things to consider first:

• H3.1 treated timber
  Treated jambs, nogs and skirting blocks can be requested (all options available from CS).
• Plumbing
  Consider where plumbing needs to run - it cannot run in the pocket. A false wall beside the pocket may be required.
• Tiled walls
  If you are tiling, we can supply the cavity frame with ply on the side to be tiled. A false wall is not required. Find out more about tiled walls and cavity sliders.
• Non-standard width jambs
  Tiling your pocket or running a false wall beside your cavity pocket will require a non-standard width jamb on one side - we can provide this for you.

Consider the below tips when installing cavity sliders to make sure you have no issues.

• Ensure that the door is properly sealed on all sides including the edges
• Use doors with steel inserts for extra stability and to reduce the risk of the door bowing
• Check where the plumbing needs to run – it cannot run in the pocket, so a false wall beside the pocket may be required

CS FramelessGlass Cavity Slider can be a good option if you want more light flow into bathrooms or en-suites. There are many different glass options available including frosted, tinted, printed or branded. CS MirrorLite Door can be another choice for en-suites, walk-in robes and bathrooms.The unique design allows the mirror to cover the entire door face and creates a spacious feeling for limited space. 

Ply Panel Cavity Sliders in a Tiled Application

CS Cavity Sliders are suitable for tiling onto if required. It is necessary to ensure the correct installation procedure is followed and a suitable tile substrate is fixed to the cavity pocket. The cavity wall needs to be correctly waterproofed, and the cavity slider, tiles and wall linings must all be installed as per the manufacturer’s instructions to be compliant.

For especially heavy tiles or if the cavity pocket is to form part of the shower enclosure it is recommended that the cavity pocket is manufactured with a 17mm H3.1 sheet of plywood in the frame. Double lining the cavity pocket with suitable wallboard and tile substrate will also provide additional protection.