GlassLine ™ Sliding Glass Door
Architectural aluminium-framed glass sliding doors designed to maximise light, space and flexibility between interior spaces.
ZAUS GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors provide a made-to-measure glazed sliding system combining precision aluminium framing with architectural glass and space-efficient horizontal movement.
Each system can be developed around the project drawings and opening dimensions, allowing the glass selection, aluminium frame, sliding configuration, fixed panels, track system, handles and functional hardware to be coordinated as one complete architectural door package.
From compact single sliding doors through to double bi-parting and larger fixed-and-sliding compositions, GlassLine™ allows spaces to connect or separate while maintaining natural light, visual continuity and a refined architectural expression.
Aluminium-Framed Sliding System
GlassLine™ uses precision aluminium framing to support expansive glazed panels while maintaining a visually lightweight architectural appearance.
Unlike conventional hinged doors, the system operates horizontally without requiring traditional door-swing clearance.
Depending on the selected manufacturer-supported system, configurations can include:
Single sliding panels
Double sliding doors
Bi-parting configurations
Fixed panel and sliding panel combinations
Multi-panel arrangements
Larger architectural openings
Custom project-specific configurations
The appropriate system is developed according to the opening dimensions, available wall space, glass specification and intended operation.
Architectural Glass
Glass selection plays a central role in determining the transparency, privacy and overall character of the GlassLine™ system.
Depending on the applicable manufacturer range, options can include:
Clear glass
Frosted glass
Reeded glass
Fluted glass
Selected decorative glass
Other project-specific glass treatments where supported
Final glass type, thickness, treatment and suitability should be confirmed against the applicable manufacturer-supported system and intended application before manufacture.
Clear Glass
Clear glass provides the greatest degree of transparency and visual connection between adjoining spaces.
Combined with the sliding configuration, this allows rooms to remain physically separated while retaining natural light and a greater sense of openness.
Clear GlassLine™ sliding doors can be particularly effective between living areas, dining spaces, kitchens, home offices and other interiors where maintaining visual connection is desirable.
Frosted Glass
Frosted glass provides increased visual privacy while retaining the ability to transmit light.
This makes it suitable for spaces where greater separation is required without introducing the visual weight of a conventional solid sliding door.
The degree of transparency and privacy depends on the selected glass treatment and should be confirmed against the applicable manufacturer sample.
Reeded & Fluted Glass
Reeded and fluted glass introduce linear texture while diffusing light and partially obscuring direct visibility.
The vertical pattern can provide additional architectural character and coordinate particularly well with contemporary joinery, fluted cabinetry, wall panelling and other linear detailing throughout the interior.
Different patterns can provide different levels of transparency and visual distortion, allowing the glass to be selected according to both aesthetic and privacy requirements.
Decorative Glass
Selected decorative glass treatments can provide additional options where a more distinctive architectural expression is required.
Pattern, texture, colour and transparency vary according to the applicable manufacturer-supported glass collection.
Final selections should therefore be made against physical samples or documented manufacturer options before production.
Single Sliding Panel
A single GlassLine™ panel provides a streamlined solution for standard openings and compact interiors.
The panel travels horizontally along the selected track system, removing the swing clearance required by a conventional hinged door.
This can provide greater flexibility where furniture, cabinetry or circulation restricts the available space around the opening.
Single sliding configurations can be particularly useful for:
Home offices
Pantries
Walk-in robes
Bedrooms
Hallways
Kitchens
Compact residential interiors
Available wall length and required clear opening should be considered when determining the final panel dimensions.
Double Sliding & Bi-Parting Systems
Double and bi-parting configurations use two coordinated glazed panels opening away from the centre.
This allows wider connections between adjoining spaces while retaining the ability to close and define individual rooms when required.
Applications can include:
Living and dining connections
Kitchens and entertaining areas
Home offices
Media rooms
Master suites
Larger residential openings
Flexible open-plan interiors
Panel dimensions, glass weight, track capacity and operating hardware are coordinated according to the selected configuration.
Fixed Panel & Sliding Panel Systems
GlassLine™ can combine a stationary glazed panel with an operable sliding panel where a larger glazed composition is required.
This configuration can extend the glazed surface beyond the operable doorway, allowing additional light and visual connection across the opening while maintaining a clearly defined access point.
The fixed and sliding panels can be coordinated using compatible glass, frame profiles and finishes to create a consistent architectural composition.
Final panel proportions, track arrangement and structural requirements are developed around the individual opening.
Multi-Panel Configurations
Where supported by the selected manufacturer system, multiple GlassLine™ panels can be incorporated across larger architectural openings.
Multi-panel systems can provide greater flexibility where spaces need to transition between open and separated configurations.
Panel dimensions, track arrangement, stacking requirements, guides and operating sequence should be resolved as part of the architectural design before manufacture.
Large-Format Openings
GlassLine™ can be considered for larger internal openings where glazed doors are intended to form a significant architectural element within the interior.
Larger sliding compositions can maintain transparency and light across substantial openings while providing the ability to physically separate adjoining spaces.
Final configuration depends on:
Opening width and height
Panel dimensions
Glass specification
Panel weight
Aluminium-frame construction
Track capacity
Fixed-panel requirements
Stacking arrangement
Hardware configuration
The glazing, frame and movement system should therefore be developed together rather than treating the sliding hardware as a separate component.
Frame Profiles
The aluminium frame provides both structural support and architectural definition around each glazed panel.
Slim profiles can reduce the visual weight of larger glazed compositions while maintaining a clearly defined perimeter between the glass and surrounding architecture.
Final profile dimensions and construction are determined according to the selected manufacturer system, panel dimensions, glass specification and hardware requirements.
Frame Finishes
GlassLine™ aluminium framing can be coordinated with selected manufacturer-supported finishes.
Available finish directions can include:
Matte black
White
Metallic or brushed finishes
Selected project-specific finishes where supported
Frame finishes can be considered alongside surrounding joinery, window framing, architectural hardware and other metalwork to establish a consistent interior material language.
Final colours and surface treatments should be confirmed against the applicable manufacturer samples before production.
Precision Track System
The sliding track is selected according to the dimensions, weight and configuration of the glazed panels.
Depending on the applicable manufacturer-supported system, configurations can incorporate:
Single-panel tracks
Double-door tracks
Bi-parting arrangements
Fixed-and-sliding panel systems
Multi-panel tracks
Streamlined track systems
Concealed track arrangements where supported
Track capacity and compatibility should be confirmed against the complete door specification before manufacture.
Soft-Close Operation
Compatible GlassLine™ configurations can incorporate soft-close mechanisms where supported by the selected sliding system.
Soft-close hardware provides more controlled panel movement as the door approaches its open or closed position.
Compatibility depends on panel dimensions, glass weight, frame construction and the applicable hardware system and should be confirmed before final specification.
Floor Guides & Panel Alignment
Compatible floor guides can be incorporated to maintain alignment and control panel movement during operation.
Guide selection and positioning depend on the sliding configuration, panel construction, track arrangement and surrounding floor conditions.
Where continuous architectural flooring passes through the opening, guide requirements should be considered early so the sliding system and finished floor can be properly resolved together.
Handles & Sliding Hardware
GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors can be coordinated with compatible architectural hardware according to the selected aluminium profile and sliding configuration.
Depending on the applicable system, this can include:
Flush pulls
Recessed pulls
Edge pulls
Architectural pull handles
Selected locking hardware
Soft-close mechanisms
Floor guides
Sliding tracks
Handle projection, panel overlap and stacking requirements should be considered together to maintain practical operation and clean architectural detailing.
Space Planning
Sliding operation can provide significant advantages where conventional hinged-door clearance would conflict with the surrounding interior.
Potential benefits can include:
Reduced door-swing requirements
Greater furniture-placement flexibility
Improved circulation
Wider connections between rooms
Flexible open-plan layouts
Efficient use of compact spaces
Ability to temporarily divide larger interiors
The appropriate configuration should be selected according to the actual room layout and functional requirements of the opening.
Light & Visual Connection
One of the principal architectural advantages of GlassLine™ is the ability to physically separate adjoining spaces without completely interrupting natural light or visual continuity.
This can be particularly valuable across larger sliding openings where conventional solid doors would create a stronger visual division between rooms.
Clear glass provides the greatest visual connection, while frosted, reeded, fluted and selected decorative treatments allow the level of privacy to be progressively increased.
Privacy Planning
Glass selection should be considered according to the privacy requirements of each space.
Selection can consider:
Room function
Required privacy
Natural light
Sightlines
Interior orientation
Adjacent circulation
Desired architectural character
This allows transparency and privacy to be balanced according to the requirements of each individual opening.
Integration with Interior Finishes
GlassLine™ can be coordinated with surrounding architectural materials rather than treated as an isolated glazed opening.
Frame and glass selections can be considered alongside:
Custom joinery
Timber finishes
Wall panelling
Cabinetry
Architectural hardware
Window framing
Metal detailing
Flooring
Wall finishes
This allows the aluminium framing to either integrate quietly into the broader interior palette or become a deliberate contrasting architectural element.
GlassLine™ Hinged Coordination
GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors can be coordinated with GlassLine™ Hinged Glass Doors where different opening types are required throughout the same project.
Using related aluminium profiles, frame finishes, glass selections and architectural hardware across both systems can establish a consistent glazed-door language while allowing each opening to use the movement system best suited to its location.
Final compatibility and available configurations are confirmed against the applicable manufacturer-supported systems.
Whole-of-Project Door Coordination
GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors can form part of the broader ZAUS architectural door and hardware package.
Custom Entry Doors • Linear™ Precision Interior Doors • Atelier™ Collection Interior Doors • Eclipse™ Concealed Interior Doors • Glide™ Pocket & Sliding Door Systems • AquaShield™ Series Interior Doors • GlassLine™ Hinged Glass Doors • GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors • Door Frames & Architraves • Architectural Door Hardware • Project Door Packages
This allows solid, glazed, hinged, concealed and sliding door systems to be allocated according to the architectural, functional and material requirements of individual openings while remaining part of one coordinated project door schedule.
Project Development & Coordination
ZAUS develops GlassLine™ sliding door packages around the architectural drawings, opening dimensions and intended operation of each system.
The process can incorporate:
Review Door Schedule • Confirm Opening Dimensions • Select Sliding Configuration • Determine Fixed & Operable Panels • Select Frame Profile • Select Frame Finish • Select Architectural Glass • Determine Track Requirements • Coordinate Handles & Hardware • Resolve Floor Guides & Junctions • Finalise Shop Drawings • Manufacture • Deliver • Coordinate Installation
Final glass specification, panel dimensions, frame construction, track system, finishes and hardware requirements are confirmed against the applicable manufacturer-supported system before production.
Applications
Living Areas • Dining Areas • Kitchens • Pantries • Home Offices • Bedrooms • Master Suites • Walk-In Robes • Dressing Rooms • Hallways • Media Rooms • Apartments • Custom Homes • Flexible Open-Plan Spaces • Luxury Residences • Premium Residential Interiors • Hospitality • Light Commercial Spaces
Light. Movement. Architectural Flexibility.
ZAUS GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors combine architectural glazing with space-efficient horizontal movement to create flexible, light-filled connections between interior spaces.
Define the Opening • Select the Sliding Configuration • Select the Glass • Select the Frame • Coordinate Track & Hardware • Resolve Architectural Junctions • Manufacture & Install
The result is a made-to-measure aluminium-framed glass sliding door system developed around natural light, efficient use of space and the architectural material language of the interior.
Architectural aluminium-framed glass sliding doors designed to maximise light, space and flexibility between interior spaces.
ZAUS GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors provide a made-to-measure glazed sliding system combining precision aluminium framing with architectural glass and space-efficient horizontal movement.
Each system can be developed around the project drawings and opening dimensions, allowing the glass selection, aluminium frame, sliding configuration, fixed panels, track system, handles and functional hardware to be coordinated as one complete architectural door package.
From compact single sliding doors through to double bi-parting and larger fixed-and-sliding compositions, GlassLine™ allows spaces to connect or separate while maintaining natural light, visual continuity and a refined architectural expression.
Aluminium-Framed Sliding System
GlassLine™ uses precision aluminium framing to support expansive glazed panels while maintaining a visually lightweight architectural appearance.
Unlike conventional hinged doors, the system operates horizontally without requiring traditional door-swing clearance.
Depending on the selected manufacturer-supported system, configurations can include:
Single sliding panels
Double sliding doors
Bi-parting configurations
Fixed panel and sliding panel combinations
Multi-panel arrangements
Larger architectural openings
Custom project-specific configurations
The appropriate system is developed according to the opening dimensions, available wall space, glass specification and intended operation.
Architectural Glass
Glass selection plays a central role in determining the transparency, privacy and overall character of the GlassLine™ system.
Depending on the applicable manufacturer range, options can include:
Clear glass
Frosted glass
Reeded glass
Fluted glass
Selected decorative glass
Other project-specific glass treatments where supported
Final glass type, thickness, treatment and suitability should be confirmed against the applicable manufacturer-supported system and intended application before manufacture.
Clear Glass
Clear glass provides the greatest degree of transparency and visual connection between adjoining spaces.
Combined with the sliding configuration, this allows rooms to remain physically separated while retaining natural light and a greater sense of openness.
Clear GlassLine™ sliding doors can be particularly effective between living areas, dining spaces, kitchens, home offices and other interiors where maintaining visual connection is desirable.
Frosted Glass
Frosted glass provides increased visual privacy while retaining the ability to transmit light.
This makes it suitable for spaces where greater separation is required without introducing the visual weight of a conventional solid sliding door.
The degree of transparency and privacy depends on the selected glass treatment and should be confirmed against the applicable manufacturer sample.
Reeded & Fluted Glass
Reeded and fluted glass introduce linear texture while diffusing light and partially obscuring direct visibility.
The vertical pattern can provide additional architectural character and coordinate particularly well with contemporary joinery, fluted cabinetry, wall panelling and other linear detailing throughout the interior.
Different patterns can provide different levels of transparency and visual distortion, allowing the glass to be selected according to both aesthetic and privacy requirements.
Decorative Glass
Selected decorative glass treatments can provide additional options where a more distinctive architectural expression is required.
Pattern, texture, colour and transparency vary according to the applicable manufacturer-supported glass collection.
Final selections should therefore be made against physical samples or documented manufacturer options before production.
Single Sliding Panel
A single GlassLine™ panel provides a streamlined solution for standard openings and compact interiors.
The panel travels horizontally along the selected track system, removing the swing clearance required by a conventional hinged door.
This can provide greater flexibility where furniture, cabinetry or circulation restricts the available space around the opening.
Single sliding configurations can be particularly useful for:
Home offices
Pantries
Walk-in robes
Bedrooms
Hallways
Kitchens
Compact residential interiors
Available wall length and required clear opening should be considered when determining the final panel dimensions.
Double Sliding & Bi-Parting Systems
Double and bi-parting configurations use two coordinated glazed panels opening away from the centre.
This allows wider connections between adjoining spaces while retaining the ability to close and define individual rooms when required.
Applications can include:
Living and dining connections
Kitchens and entertaining areas
Home offices
Media rooms
Master suites
Larger residential openings
Flexible open-plan interiors
Panel dimensions, glass weight, track capacity and operating hardware are coordinated according to the selected configuration.
Fixed Panel & Sliding Panel Systems
GlassLine™ can combine a stationary glazed panel with an operable sliding panel where a larger glazed composition is required.
This configuration can extend the glazed surface beyond the operable doorway, allowing additional light and visual connection across the opening while maintaining a clearly defined access point.
The fixed and sliding panels can be coordinated using compatible glass, frame profiles and finishes to create a consistent architectural composition.
Final panel proportions, track arrangement and structural requirements are developed around the individual opening.
Multi-Panel Configurations
Where supported by the selected manufacturer system, multiple GlassLine™ panels can be incorporated across larger architectural openings.
Multi-panel systems can provide greater flexibility where spaces need to transition between open and separated configurations.
Panel dimensions, track arrangement, stacking requirements, guides and operating sequence should be resolved as part of the architectural design before manufacture.
Large-Format Openings
GlassLine™ can be considered for larger internal openings where glazed doors are intended to form a significant architectural element within the interior.
Larger sliding compositions can maintain transparency and light across substantial openings while providing the ability to physically separate adjoining spaces.
Final configuration depends on:
Opening width and height
Panel dimensions
Glass specification
Panel weight
Aluminium-frame construction
Track capacity
Fixed-panel requirements
Stacking arrangement
Hardware configuration
The glazing, frame and movement system should therefore be developed together rather than treating the sliding hardware as a separate component.
Frame Profiles
The aluminium frame provides both structural support and architectural definition around each glazed panel.
Slim profiles can reduce the visual weight of larger glazed compositions while maintaining a clearly defined perimeter between the glass and surrounding architecture.
Final profile dimensions and construction are determined according to the selected manufacturer system, panel dimensions, glass specification and hardware requirements.
Frame Finishes
GlassLine™ aluminium framing can be coordinated with selected manufacturer-supported finishes.
Available finish directions can include:
Matte black
White
Metallic or brushed finishes
Selected project-specific finishes where supported
Frame finishes can be considered alongside surrounding joinery, window framing, architectural hardware and other metalwork to establish a consistent interior material language.
Final colours and surface treatments should be confirmed against the applicable manufacturer samples before production.
Precision Track System
The sliding track is selected according to the dimensions, weight and configuration of the glazed panels.
Depending on the applicable manufacturer-supported system, configurations can incorporate:
Single-panel tracks
Double-door tracks
Bi-parting arrangements
Fixed-and-sliding panel systems
Multi-panel tracks
Streamlined track systems
Concealed track arrangements where supported
Track capacity and compatibility should be confirmed against the complete door specification before manufacture.
Soft-Close Operation
Compatible GlassLine™ configurations can incorporate soft-close mechanisms where supported by the selected sliding system.
Soft-close hardware provides more controlled panel movement as the door approaches its open or closed position.
Compatibility depends on panel dimensions, glass weight, frame construction and the applicable hardware system and should be confirmed before final specification.
Floor Guides & Panel Alignment
Compatible floor guides can be incorporated to maintain alignment and control panel movement during operation.
Guide selection and positioning depend on the sliding configuration, panel construction, track arrangement and surrounding floor conditions.
Where continuous architectural flooring passes through the opening, guide requirements should be considered early so the sliding system and finished floor can be properly resolved together.
Handles & Sliding Hardware
GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors can be coordinated with compatible architectural hardware according to the selected aluminium profile and sliding configuration.
Depending on the applicable system, this can include:
Flush pulls
Recessed pulls
Edge pulls
Architectural pull handles
Selected locking hardware
Soft-close mechanisms
Floor guides
Sliding tracks
Handle projection, panel overlap and stacking requirements should be considered together to maintain practical operation and clean architectural detailing.
Space Planning
Sliding operation can provide significant advantages where conventional hinged-door clearance would conflict with the surrounding interior.
Potential benefits can include:
Reduced door-swing requirements
Greater furniture-placement flexibility
Improved circulation
Wider connections between rooms
Flexible open-plan layouts
Efficient use of compact spaces
Ability to temporarily divide larger interiors
The appropriate configuration should be selected according to the actual room layout and functional requirements of the opening.
Light & Visual Connection
One of the principal architectural advantages of GlassLine™ is the ability to physically separate adjoining spaces without completely interrupting natural light or visual continuity.
This can be particularly valuable across larger sliding openings where conventional solid doors would create a stronger visual division between rooms.
Clear glass provides the greatest visual connection, while frosted, reeded, fluted and selected decorative treatments allow the level of privacy to be progressively increased.
Privacy Planning
Glass selection should be considered according to the privacy requirements of each space.
Selection can consider:
Room function
Required privacy
Natural light
Sightlines
Interior orientation
Adjacent circulation
Desired architectural character
This allows transparency and privacy to be balanced according to the requirements of each individual opening.
Integration with Interior Finishes
GlassLine™ can be coordinated with surrounding architectural materials rather than treated as an isolated glazed opening.
Frame and glass selections can be considered alongside:
Custom joinery
Timber finishes
Wall panelling
Cabinetry
Architectural hardware
Window framing
Metal detailing
Flooring
Wall finishes
This allows the aluminium framing to either integrate quietly into the broader interior palette or become a deliberate contrasting architectural element.
GlassLine™ Hinged Coordination
GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors can be coordinated with GlassLine™ Hinged Glass Doors where different opening types are required throughout the same project.
Using related aluminium profiles, frame finishes, glass selections and architectural hardware across both systems can establish a consistent glazed-door language while allowing each opening to use the movement system best suited to its location.
Final compatibility and available configurations are confirmed against the applicable manufacturer-supported systems.
Whole-of-Project Door Coordination
GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors can form part of the broader ZAUS architectural door and hardware package.
Custom Entry Doors • Linear™ Precision Interior Doors • Atelier™ Collection Interior Doors • Eclipse™ Concealed Interior Doors • Glide™ Pocket & Sliding Door Systems • AquaShield™ Series Interior Doors • GlassLine™ Hinged Glass Doors • GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors • Door Frames & Architraves • Architectural Door Hardware • Project Door Packages
This allows solid, glazed, hinged, concealed and sliding door systems to be allocated according to the architectural, functional and material requirements of individual openings while remaining part of one coordinated project door schedule.
Project Development & Coordination
ZAUS develops GlassLine™ sliding door packages around the architectural drawings, opening dimensions and intended operation of each system.
The process can incorporate:
Review Door Schedule • Confirm Opening Dimensions • Select Sliding Configuration • Determine Fixed & Operable Panels • Select Frame Profile • Select Frame Finish • Select Architectural Glass • Determine Track Requirements • Coordinate Handles & Hardware • Resolve Floor Guides & Junctions • Finalise Shop Drawings • Manufacture • Deliver • Coordinate Installation
Final glass specification, panel dimensions, frame construction, track system, finishes and hardware requirements are confirmed against the applicable manufacturer-supported system before production.
Applications
Living Areas • Dining Areas • Kitchens • Pantries • Home Offices • Bedrooms • Master Suites • Walk-In Robes • Dressing Rooms • Hallways • Media Rooms • Apartments • Custom Homes • Flexible Open-Plan Spaces • Luxury Residences • Premium Residential Interiors • Hospitality • Light Commercial Spaces
Light. Movement. Architectural Flexibility.
ZAUS GlassLine™ Sliding Glass Doors combine architectural glazing with space-efficient horizontal movement to create flexible, light-filled connections between interior spaces.
Define the Opening • Select the Sliding Configuration • Select the Glass • Select the Frame • Coordinate Track & Hardware • Resolve Architectural Junctions • Manufacture & Install
The result is a made-to-measure aluminium-framed glass sliding door system developed around natural light, efficient use of space and the architectural material language of the interior.