Sliding Louvres

Designing Your Sliding Louvres Layout

The first and most important step is knowing where and how the system will be fixed. The Sliding Louvres are supported entirely from the top, so the overhead structure must be strong enough to carry the full weight of the panels. Accurate measurements and planning are essential for a smooth, functional system.

To design your layout, we need the following:

• Opening width and height – the total area to be covered.
• Available depth for tracks – this determines how many tracks can be installed.
• Surfaces must be level – both ceiling and floor must be level to ensure smooth sliding and proper panel alignment.

Once these details are confirmed, we can calculate the number of panels and tracks that will work best for your space.

Example layout:
If you have a 4000mm wide x 2000mm high opening and 220mm of available track depth (suitable for 4 tracks using 85mm blades), you could have:

• 4 tracks with 1 panel per track, each panel 1000mm wide. All four panels can slide individually to one side, leaving up to ¾ of the opening fully clear.
• 2 tracks with 2 panels per track, allowing the panels to stack to one side or split to either side, creating a central clear opening.

The system is highly adaptable. Depending on your site conditions and design preference, we can configure panels to stack left, right, centre-split, or overlap — all fully customised to suit your layout.

Installation Examples

• Floor-to-Ceiling Fixing
  In this setup, panels are fixed between a structural ceiling and floor. The top track is secured to overhead framing, while the bottom guide is installed directly to the floor. This is a common layout for full-height privacy screens or outdoor room dividers.
• Side-Fixed System
  The Louvre system is mounted to the side face of the wall, rather than inside an opening. This option is used when there’s no room within the opening, or when obstructions like windows or handrails prevent internal mounting. Fixing to the outside of the structure makes it ideal for balconies, building facades, or retrofit installations.
• Top View – Two Panels on Two Tracks
  A simple configuration showing two individual panels, each on its own track. This setup allows each panel to slide freely and stack to one side, providing easy access and partial opening. When closed, the two panels cover the full width of the opening. It’s a practical solution for smaller spaces, doorways, or where minimal screening is required.
• Top View – Four Panels on Two Tracks
  In this layout, two panels share each track — offering a more compact solution for wider openings. The panels can be stacked to one end or centre-split for symmetrical opening. This setup balances coverage and flexibility, making it ideal for outdoor entertaining areas, patios, or facades where wider spans are needed but space is limited for additional tracks.
• Top View – Four Panels on Four Tracks
  In this setup, each panel slides independently on its own track. All panels can be pushed to one side, leaving ¾ of the opening completely open, or spaced evenly across the span to fully enclose the area. This layout offers the most flexibility and ease of use, perfect for wide installations that require maximum clearance.
• Slide-Behind-Wall System.
  This layout allows the sliding louvre panels to move completely behind a side wall, making them virtually invisible when open. It’s an excellent option for achieving a clean, open space without visual clutter. As long as there are no obstructions like handrails or downpipes on the return wall, the entire system can be mounted externally. When closed, the louvres provide full coverage and privacy; when open, they slide neatly out of sight — ideal for creating seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, especially in modern architectural settings.