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For this Rimini 3-Panel Sliding Doors project, the homeowners wanted to replace their dated patio doors. They were looking for something brighter, easier to use and better suited to everyday life. Their old hinged doors with grids felt heavy and blocked part of the view to the covered patio. The new sliding system gives them a cleaner look, more glass and a much more convenient way to move between indoors and outdoors.
Before and after: from garden doors to a clear patio opening
In the “before” photo, you can see a pair of patio doors with divided lites and a raised threshold. The doors opened into the room and took up floor space. When they were closed, the grids broke up the glass. As a result, the opening felt smaller than it really was.
The “after” image shows the transformation. A wide white sliding patio door now fills the same brick opening. With no grids on the glass and slim framing, the view to the patio is clearer. The fixed panel lets in light all day, while the operating panel glides smoothly on its track for quick access outside. The lower sill also makes it easier to step through with trays, groceries or gardening tools.
Why choose Rimini 3-Panel Sliding Doors for a patio replacement
Homeowners often choose Rimini 3-Panel Sliding Doors when they want more light without compromising comfort. The vinyl frame and insulated glass help reduce drafts around one of the largest openings in the home. In winter, this means a warmer floor near the door. In summer, the system helps keep cool air inside while still giving you full views of the yard.
Other key benefits include:
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Clean modern design that works with both brick and siding exteriors
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Smooth, quiet operation that feels solid every time you open the door
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Space-saving sliding panel instead of a door that swings into the room
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Low-maintenance vinyl exterior that does not require regular painting
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Custom sizing and colour options to match nearby windows and trim
Because the door is easy to operate, it suits busy households, visiting family and anyone who prefers a barrier-free transition to the patio.
Manufactured in Toronto, shipped across Canada and the U.S.
Smart Choice Windows & Doors manufactures custom entry doors in Toronto and partners with Canadian suppliers to build each unit to order. Doors like these Rimini 3-Panel Sliding Doors ship across Canada and the United States, and homeowners in the Greater Toronto Area can also book professional installation.
If your patio entrance still has older garden doors that feel heavy, drafty or out of style, this project shows what a sliding upgrade can do. One change adds more light, more usable space and better everyday performance in the same opening.
