Choosing a PVC folding door starts with three decisions: the opening size, the hinge system and the panel design. These affect how the door fits, the space it occupies when folded, and the hardware options available.
Also known as PVC accordion doors, HOME PLUS folding doors are available in 6 mm soft-hinge, 10 mm zigzag hard-hinge and 12 mm hard-hinge configurations, including designs with glass inserts. This guide compares the options and explains what to confirm before ordering.
Why Choose a PVC Folding Door?
A folding door gathers its connected panels together as it opens, reducing the swing space required by a conventional hinged door. This makes it a practical option where furniture, storage or narrow passages limit the available space.
PVC folding doors can be used for kitchen partitions, wardrobes, bathroom partitions and other indoor openings. Different finishes and glass designs allow buyers to coordinate the door with the surrounding interior.
When planning an installation, consider both the opening dimensions and the space occupied by the folded panels. A folding door saves swing space, but its folded stack still takes up part of the opening.
Compare the Main PVC Folding Door Options
The table below summarises the HOME PLUS configurations described in the 2026 product catalogue. Confirm the final dimensions and hardware specification for the selected model before ordering.
| Door configuration | Panel thickness | Listed width options | Hardware configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z100 Soft Hinge | 6 mm | 72, 82, 92 and 102 cm | Plastic handle with full-length magnetic strip |
| Soft Hinge Glass Door | 6 mm | 76, 88 and 100 cm | Plastic handle with magnetic strip |
| Zigzag Hard Hinge | 10 mm | 76, 88, 100 and 112 cm | Metal lock; optional metal handle |
| Z128 Hard Hinge | 12 mm | 76, 88, 100 and 112 cm | Plastic lock |
The listed widths represent configurations with main panels added or removed. Available heights, track dimensions and installation clearances should be confirmed separately.
Thickness is one part of the specification. Compare the hinge structure, folded dimensions, glass layout and hardware rather than choosing by thickness alone.
Which Configuration Should You Choose?
Z100 Soft Hinge: For a Lightweight Folding Design
The 6 mm Z100 uses a flexible soft-hinge connection. Its listed width configurations change in 10 cm increments as main panels are added or removed.
Consider this model when your purchasing specification calls for a lightweight interior folding door with a plastic handle and magnetic closure.
Check the finished width and folded stack dimensions against the available opening before selecting the configuration.
Soft Hinge Glass Door: For a Windowed Appearance
The 6 mm soft-hinge glass version combines folding panels with glass inserts. Listed widths are 76, 88 and 100 cm, changing in 12 cm increments per main panel.
Consider this option when glass panels are part of the desired appearance. Confirm the glass design and visibility level to suit the privacy requirements of the room.
This version uses different width increments from the standard Z100, so the two configurations should not be treated as interchangeable.
Zigzag Hard Hinge: When Metal Locking Hardware Is Required
The 10 mm Zigzag model uses a hard-hinge structure and includes a metal lock, with a metal handle available as an option.
Consider this configuration when the order specification calls for a rigid hinge system and metal locking hardware. Confirm the handle, lock operation and included fittings together with the door size.
A metal lock alone does not establish a door's security performance; select the hardware for its intended interior use.
Z128 Hard Hinge: For a 12 mm Profile
The Z128 model has a 12 mm hard-hinge profile and a plastic lock. Glass-window designs are also available within the range.
Consider this model when a 12 mm profile is specified or when its panel and window designs suit the project.
Confirm the selected finish, glass layout and hardware as one complete configuration rather than ordering by model name alone.
How to Choose the Right Door Size
Measure the Installation Opening
Record the opening width at the top, middle and bottom, and the height at the left, centre and right. Provide these measurements when requesting a quotation, particularly if the opening is uneven.
Include a photograph or sketch showing the mounting surface and any nearby obstructions.
Distinguish Opening Size from Finished Door Size
The installation opening, finished door dimensions and track length are related, but they are not necessarily identical.
Ask HOME PLUS to confirm:
- The finished door width and height.
- The supplied track length.
- The required installation clearances.
- The mounting arrangement and included accessories.
- The clear passage width when the door is fully open.
Use the installation instructions for the selected model rather than applying a general clearance allowance.
Check Panel Increments and Folded Space
Width adjustments depend on the model's panel design. The standard Z100 configurations change in 10 cm increments, while the listed soft-hinge glass configurations change in 12 cm increments.
Do not assume that any opening width can be matched exactly by adding or removing panels. Confirm the closest suitable configuration and how it will fit.
Also check where the folded panels will sit and whether they could interfere with furniture, switches or the required passage space.
Choose Colours and Glass Designs Together
A door's appearance depends on both its surface finish and its panel layout.
HOME PLUS offers solid colours, wood-look finishes and decorative patterns. Glass designs provide additional options for coordinating the door with the interior.
Compare the proposed finish with the surrounding walls, flooring and furniture. For orders involving multiple doors, specify the finish code and confirm a physical sample before final approval.
For glass designs, confirm:
- The available glass patterns for the selected model.
- The position and number of glass inserts.
- The desired visibility and privacy.
- Whether the chosen finish and glass combination is available.
What to Prepare for a Wholesale or Project Quotation
Providing a clear specification helps reduce revisions and makes quotations easier to compare.
Send the following information:
- Opening dimensions: Width and height measurements, with a sketch or photograph where useful.
- Door model: Z100 soft hinge, soft-hinge glass, Zigzag or Z128.
- Panel configuration: Required finished width and preferred opening arrangement.
- Surface finish: Colour or finish code.
- Glass design: Solid or glass-panel configuration, including the preferred pattern.
- Hardware: Handle, magnetic closure or lock requirements.
- Quantity: Number of doors required for each model and finish.
- Delivery destination: Destination country and port, where applicable.
- Packaging: Standard export packing or any OEM labelling and carton requirements.
Confirm the final specification, included fittings and installation requirements before approving the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all PVC folding doors the same size?
No. Dimensions vary by model and panel configuration. Soft-hinge and hard-hinge designs may use different panel widths, so confirm the finished dimensions for the exact model you intend to order.
Can the door width be adjusted?
Listed width options are achieved by adding or removing main panels. The adjustment per panel depends on the model. Confirm whether adjustment will be completed before delivery or can be carried out during installation according to the product instructions.
Are glass designs available?
Yes. HOME PLUS offers a 6 mm soft-hinge glass door and glass-window designs within the Z100 and Z128 ranges. Confirm the available pattern and layout for the selected model.
What is the difference between soft-hinge and hard-hinge models?
The main differences are the connection structure, profile thickness and hardware configuration. HOME PLUS soft-hinge models are 6 mm thick, while the Zigzag and Z128 hard-hinge models use 10 mm and 12 mm profiles respectively.
Does a thicker door automatically provide better performance?
Thickness alone does not establish durability, sound insulation or security performance. Compare the complete construction and hardware, and request relevant performance information if the project has specific requirements.
What should I check for a bathroom installation?
Confirm the privacy provided by the selected panel or glass design, the closure or lock operation, and the suitability of the hardware for the installation conditions. Also check the available passage width and follow the model-specific installation guidance.
Request a PVC Folding Door Quotation
Start with the opening dimensions, then select the hinge system, panel design, finish and hardware.
Send HOME PLUS your required size, preferred model, quantity and destination port. We can confirm the available configuration, included hardware and packing options before preparing a quotation.