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Folding Doors
The Versatility of Commercial Folding Doors
When space is limited but demands are high, commercial folding doors deliver. They can be used internally and externally, providing seamless transitions and flexibility across many different commercial spaces. Available in multiple configurations — including bi-fold and multi-panel folding doors — they can also add an upscale, modern design element to an otherwise plain space.
Applications of commercial folding door systems range from warehouses and hospitals to retail storefronts, office buildings, and restaurants. They can be used to increase available space or to control the flow of traffic through a corridor. The versatility of a folding door system far exceeds that of other types of automatic doors, making them an ideal door solution for demanding commercial environments.
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Folding Door Systems
Door panels in the folding door systems can be installed directly into existing structures. There is no need for major renovations in order to install them — making them a practical upgrade for virtually any commercial facility. Horton's high-quality commercial folding doors offer automatic opening and closing functions, just like sliding doors, but with the added flexibility of folding open all the way against the walls to create a wide opening and maximize space when necessary.
Available in a range of materials, and constructed with durable aluminum frames and glass options including full glass walls, they deliver clean lines and a stylish design that suits virtually any interior finish or style. They are also energy efficient and easy to operate, ensuring smooth operation day in and day out.
An automatic folding door system is installed as a complete package with all necessary components. This includes the operator, header, door panels, guide rails, pivot joints, hinges, a multi-point locking system, and the activation/safety system. They are available in both single-fold and bi-fold configurations. Contact us for installation, repair, and maintenance of your doors and components.
Bifold Doors for Large Openings
Folding door systems provide tremendous flexibility when dividing larger spaces and creating wide openings. They provide an easy and attractive, seamless transition between indoor and outdoor space — making them a natural fit for indoor-outdoor living and entertainment environments.
Bifold doors are an excellent addition to many restaurants and hospitality spaces because of their flexibility. These businesses can easily transition guests between indoor and outdoor spaces, making events more memorable. In destination resorts and venues, they can provide unobstructed views for guests to enjoy across the patio and beyond, which increases the chance of repeat business.
In warehouse and office settings, they provide just as much flexibility, but for different reasons. Warehouses often need expanded space for large deliveries, which can be facilitated through the use of a bifold door system. For office spaces, bifold doors are more traditionally used as room dividers for conference rooms that can be divided into smaller rooms or opened up to create one large meeting space — functioning as elegant glass walls and partitions that maintain the visual openness of the floor plan.
Regardless of the industry, a commercial bifold door can create new spaces and allow for greater use of existing real estate.
Applications of Folding Doors
Hospital Doors
You can’t afford the breakdown of a door in a medical facility, especially during a pandemic. From the hospital entrance doors to the individual hospital room door, each and every door needs to work flawlessly around the clock.
If you are an architect or specifier, then click here for our “Door Systems for Health Care Guide“.
Our certified technicians keep all your automatic doors in shape. Including, but not limited to, revolving door entrances,swing doors, sliding and folding doors, and even automatic windows for dispensaries.
Texas Access Controls makes a difference in patient experience and hospital efficiency. Our AAADM certified technicians have extensive experience with any door in your clinic or healthcare facility. Their vans are stocked with door hardware, and they are ready for almost any repair to your sliding door, swinging door or any other automatic door. We offer 24-hour service as well as maintenance contracts that cover regular maintenance for all doors in your medical facility, regardless of the manufacturer.
Industrial Doors
Industrial Door Repair
Texas Access Controls offers professional, experienced support for your commercial doors. Our repair and maintenance team is highly qualified to get any job done correctly. We pride ourselves on our expertise and efficiency when it comes to commercial door repairs.
Our technicians ensure that any door we service reaches the highest standards of quality and safety. We meet all safety standards and quality controls for industrial door systems. We take building codes and national standards seriously in the maintenance and repair of your industrial doors.
Security Doors
At Texas Access Controls, we provide commercial security doors that deliver peace of mind. Our dependable and high-performing security doors protect facilities while maintaining a welcoming appearance. Whether you're securing a school building, hospital, transit station, or office building, our services ensure your entry points remain safe, functional, and attractive.
Texas Access Controls understands the importance of safety and security in the commercial setting, which is why our maintenance services will provide you with the peace of mind that the job is done right. Our commercial security doors provide access control that our clients can trust.
Too often, people associate security screen door systems with bars and heavy hardware. We believe your entrances should provide strong protection without compromising design. We install and service security screen doors, steel security door systems, and exterior doors that align with your building’s appearance and access requirements.
Hospitality Doors
First impressions matter in the hospitality industry. The doors to your building are often the first point of contact for your guests, and Texas Access Controls helps you deliver a positive guest experience from the moment they arrive.
We provide door solutions for any hospitality space—openings that impress your patrons while offering reliable operation. Our hospitality doors are designed to meet the needs of your guests and your facility, including safety, security, dependability, and design.
We offer door systems and hardware for nearly every hotel application. Whether you need interior doors, guest room doors, or stylish glass doors for common areas, our hospitality door offerings combine beauty, function, and cost efficiency for hotel management.
Cleanroom Doors
Cleanroom doors from Horton Automatics are built for intensive-use areas like ICUs and labs. The Horton automatic sliding cleanroom door is available in two- and three-panel configurations, featuring a trackless design to support better hygiene and smoother mobility. Options include manual, high speed door, and self-closing automatic door formats.
Transit Solutions
Texas Access Controls supports public transit facilities with dependable automatic door systems designed to meet the strict safety requirements of modern transportation infrastructure. From subways and train stations to airports and office buildings, our transit solutions improve access control, protect travelers and staff, and help manage traffic flow. Whether it's card access doors in commercial settings or platform protection at rail stations, our systems are built to support both safety and operational demands.
Platform Screen Doors
Rail systems require barriers that protect riders and support high ridership. Texas Access Controls supplies full-height platform screen doors that prevent travelers from falling onto tracks. These public transit systems are essential for infrastructure development and help transit agencies meet safety standards. Every installation is unique. Our experienced design team works with transit agencies and municipalities to develop custom automatic door solutions.
Senior Living Facilities
For millions of senior citizens across the nation, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are more than buildings—they’re where residents live day to day. These care environments must support comfort, accessibility, and above all, safety.
Education
Texas Access Controls offers automatic doors and other secure doors for schools that are reliable, functional, and designed to improve safety for staff and students in all types of educational facilities.
Our product range includes fire doors, steel doors, sliding doors, and advanced security doors from Horton Automatics and Won-Door, offering protection against fire, intrusions, and forced entry.
Automatic Door Solutions for Safer, More Accessible School Buildings
In every school building, safety and accessibility go hand-in-hand. Schools must be functional yet secure for students of all ages, from kindergarten to higher education. At Texas Access Controls, we provide school door security solutions that give students, staff, and parents confidence throughout the school year.Our product range includes fire doors, steel doors, sliding doors, and advanced security doors from Horton Automatics and Won-Door, offering protection against fire, intrusions, and forced entry.
Retail
Texas Access Controls has your retail store door needs covered with automatic doors for retail applications that combine style, safety, and dependable performance.
Whether you operate a small boutique or a large shopping center, your storefront door is more than an entry point — it sets the tone for your entire retail environment. We work with retail businesses to improve security, appearance, and functionality with professional door installation, repair, and maintenance.
What Is a Commercial Storefront Door?
A commercial storefront door serves as the main entry for any retail establishment. It must handle high volumes of foot traffic while maintaining an attractive appearance. From glass doors that offer visibility to security doors that protect against forced entry attempts, the right choice depends on your retail space needs.
How Wide Are Storefront Doors?
Storefront doors vary in size depending on type. For example, revolving doors range from 6 to 16 feet in diameter. Smaller models work well for security and controlled access, while larger units, like those more than 10 feet in diameter, suit busy facilities such as airports or large retail stores.
What Makes an Ideal Storefront Entrance Door?
An ideal store front door combines durability, visual appeal, and functionality. Often built from aluminum or steel these entrances encourage potential customers to walk in while meeting all operational needs. The right choice balances accessibility, security, and style.
Folding Doors for Small Entrances and Narrow Door Openings
One of the biggest benefits of an interior folding door system is saving space in limited space environments such as small corridors. They are ideal when traffic needs to move in both directions and the hallway is only 6–8 feet wide. When fully open, these systems provide movement through about 85% of the full width of the corridor, giving occupants easy access through the entire wall.
When fully installed, these interior doors provide a glass panel wall across a hallway with one or two swinging doors that open and close when needed. The major benefit is that when you need to move equipment, furniture, or large numbers of people, the doors fold completely open to allow maximum ability to move through the opening.
The key difference between automatic bi-fold doors and automatic sliding doors is the ability to save space. Sliding doors require several feet of clearance on each side of the opening in order to slide open. With bi-fold door configurations, you only need several inches — making them the smart choice wherever space is at a premium.
Whether your facility needs to maximize a wide-open event space or move people efficiently through a narrow corridor, there's a folding door configuration built for it.
Contact us today for all of your folding door system needs!
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial folding doors are used across a wide range of industries and applications where flexibility, space efficiency, and smooth traffic flow are priorities. Common applications include retail storefronts, restaurants and hospitality venues, hospitals and healthcare facilities, warehouses, office buildings, and conference rooms. They can be used both internally and externally — dividing large multi-use spaces, creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor areas, or managing pedestrian flow through narrow corridors. The versatility of a commercial folding door system far exceeds that of other automatic door types, making them a practical solution for virtually any commercial environment.
The key difference is space. Sliding doors require several feet of clearance on each side of the opening in order to slide open, which can be a significant constraint in busy or compact commercial spaces. Bifold doors, by contrast, fold against the wall and require only a few inches of clearance — making them the smarter choice wherever space is limited. Bifold doors also offer the added advantage of folding fully open to create a wide, unobstructed opening, which sliding doors cannot achieve. For facilities that need maximum flexibility without sacrificing floor space, bifold door configurations consistently outperform sliding door systems.
Yes. One of the most practical advantages of automatic folding door systems is that door panels can be installed directly into existing structures. There is no need for major renovations or structural modifications, making them a cost-effective upgrade for commercial facilities of any size. The system is installed as a complete package — including the operator, header, door panels, guide rails, pivot joints, hinges, and activation and safety components — with minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations.
Yes, and they are often the best solution for exactly these situations. Interior folding door systems are specifically designed to maximize usable width in limited spaces. In corridors as narrow as 6–8 feet wide, a fully open folding door system provides access through approximately 85% of the full corridor width — far more than a swinging or sliding door could offer in the same space. When fully open, the doors fold completely flat against the wall, allowing easy movement of people, equipment, and furniture through the entire opening. For facilities that need to manage two-way traffic through tight spaces, commercial folding doors are the practical, low-disruption choice.
Our Commercial Door Services
Your pedestrian access needs are our concern. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable technicians are ready to provide you with commercial door maintenance and repair. We offer the following commercial door services:
Commercial Door Installation
Our certified employees are available to serve your needs before, during and after install. Our 3-step process ensures quality product but also proper and safe installation.
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Automatic Door Maintenance
Texas Access Controls not only sells and installs top quality doors, windows and accessories, we also provide support and maintenance on all your automatic doors.
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Commercial Door Service
Texas Access Controls installs, maintains, and repairs commercial automatic doors, keeping your building safe, secure, and operational 24/7 with certified technicians.
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Commercial Door Repair
Choosing the right partner for your commercial door repair services is just as important as choosing the right automatic door manufacturer. We can help!
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Won-Door Maintenance & Inspections
Trust our factory-authorized technicians for Won-Door maintenance and inspections, keeping your fire doors NFPA 80 compliant and fully operational year-round.
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Door Maintenance Contracts
Keep your commercial doors working efficiently with our automatic door maintenance agreements. Our door maintenance contracts will help avoid costly repairs.
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