Sliding Door Edge Pulls

What are sliding door edge pulls

An edge pull is a small handle fitted to the leading edge of a door rather than its face. Because it sits on the edge instead of protruding from the surface, the door can still slide fully into a cavity or pocket without the handle catching on the frame or lining. This makes edge pulls the standard hardware choice for cavity sliding doors and pocket doors, where a conventional handle or knob simply will not work.

Where edge pulls are used

Edge pulls are fitted to doors that disappear into a wall cavity when opened, commonly seen on bathroom and laundry entries, walk-in robes, and internal doorways where a swinging door would take up too much floor space. The recessed or low-profile design gives a clean grip point without adding bulk to the door edge, which is important given how little clearance a cavity door has as it travels into the wall.

Choosing the right edge pull

• Confirm compatibility with your cavity sliding door system before ordering, as edge pull dimensions and fixing methods can vary between cavity unit brands
• Check the door thickness against the pull's specifications, since edge pulls are generally designed for a specific door thickness range
• Match the finish to other hardware in the room, such as tapware or additional door hardware, for a consistent look
• Consider whether you need a single pull for one side of the door or pulls on both faces, depending on how the door is accessed

Comparing finishes across two brands

This collection includes edge pulls from both Nidus and Zanda, two established door hardware brands. Comparing across both gives a wider spread of finishes and styles to choose from than sticking to a single brand, which is useful when you are trying to match existing hardware elsewhere in the home or want to see the full range of options available for a cavity door project.

Installation notes

Edge pulls are typically fitted during the door hanging or cavity unit installation stage, so it is worth confirming your pull selection with your builder or installer before the cavity system goes in. Getting the finish and size right at this stage avoids having to source a replacement once the door and cavity are already fitted.

Pocket doors versus cavity sliders

While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, both pocket doors and cavity sliding doors rely on the same principle of the door disappearing into the wall, and both need hardware that sits flush with the door edge rather than protruding from the face. Edge pulls suit either application, provided the specific dimensions and fixing method line up with the door and cavity system in question. If you are working from an existing opening rather than a new build, take measurements of the current hardware cut-out before ordering, as this will help confirm whether a replacement edge pull will fit without additional work to the door.

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