Pivot Doors

Transform Your Space with a Bold Entrance

What is a Pivot Door?

A Pivot Door is a modern alternative to a traditional hinged door. Instead of swinging open on side-mounted hinges, a pivot door rotates on a concealed pivot point set into the top and bottom of the frame. This creates a smooth, dramatic motion that feels both effortless and sophisticated.

Because the pivot hardware supports the weight from the floor, pivot doors can be built much larger than standard doors, making them a striking choice for entryways, interior passages, wine rooms, or anywhere you want to make a bold architectural statement.

At ActivWall, our custom Pivot Doors are precision-engineered to combine beauty with performance. Each one is built to order with your choice of size, finish, and hardware so it complements your space perfectly. Whether you prefer an inswing or outswing configuration, our Pivot Doors deliver style, strength, and lasting durability.

Why choose an ActivWall Pivot Door?

Smooth, seamless function – Precision craftsmanship and our state-of-the-art motion hardware ensure effortless operation
Custom-built for you – Each unit is tailored to your exact size, finish, and material preferences
Indoor-outdoor flow – Maximize light, space, and movement with self-closing technology and the ability to hold positions at -90° | 0° | +90°
Quality Craftsmanship – Designed and built in the USA with high-quality, energy-efficient materials, each unit is backed by a comprehensive 10-Year Residential or 2-Year Commercial Warranty

Want to discover more? Schedule a no-pressure consultation to learn more about Pivot Doors and how they can enhance your space.

Ready to Customize Your Pivot Door?

If you’re ready to bring your vision to life, our streamlined process makes it easy to design a Pivot Door that’s perfect for your project. Whether for a home, office, or commercial space, every ActivWall Pivot Door is built to order, handcrafted to your specifications, and delivered with care. Follow these eight prompts to plan your perfect Pivot Door.

1. Systems

2. Sizes

3. Structural Design

4. Sills

5. Glazing

6. Hardware

7. Pivot Placement

8. Finishes

1. Select your System

ActivWall Pivot Doors, are available in four frame systems, depending on whether the unit will be used in an interior or exterior setting.

Exterior Use

Thermally Broken Aluminum (standard): Frame components provide strength, durability, and flexibility for unique design possibilities. Each unit gets commercial-grade aluminum, even in residential settings. This standard system features thermal breaks for maximum energy efficiency.
Wood-Clad Aluminum: This system combines the warmth and beauty of wood on the interior with the strength and low maintenance of thermally broken aluminum on the exterior. Combining various wood species on the inside with aluminum finishes on the outside makes design possibilities virtually limitless. The modified aluminum profile accepts a snap-in wood component that can be painted or stained according to the customer’s preference.

Interior Use

Aluminum: This aluminum system offers the same high-quality frame material as our standard system without thermal breaks. This option is best suited for interior room dividers or other environments that don’t require climate control or insulation.
Wood (interior applications only): The ActivWall wood system uses real hardwood and softwood profiles, not veneered wood. It features precisely engineered stiles and rails for stability, along with an aluminum spline system and adjustable hinges for added strength. Carefully selected solid wood materials on the outside are combined with an engineered core to form a highly stable system that resists wood’s natural tendency to expand, contract, and warp.

2. Select your Size

ActivWall Pivot Doors are available in sizes up to 6′ wide and 10′ high. Larger sizes are possible with the addition of mullions and multiple unit configurations are also available.

3. Select your Structural Design

Pivot Doors can be made as a single panel or with horizontal or vertical mullions. While mullions are required for larger doors, they are often chosen as a desirable design feature for doors of all sizes. Some examples of mullions are shown below.

Vertical Mullion and Full Length Pull Bar

Two Horizontal Mullions and Standard Pull Bar

Three Horizontal Mullions and Full Length Pull Bar

Four Horizontal Mullions and Full Length Pull Bar

4. Select your Sill

We offer four structural sill options for the ActivWall Pivot Door. Additional information regarding the benefits of each sill option is available here.

5. Select your Glazing Options

Dual-paned low-E glass comes standard on our Pivot Door, but many additional options are available, including tinted, frosted, and printed glass. We also offer design features like simulated divided lites (SDL) and grids-between-glass (GBG).

6. Select your Handle and Hardware

The ActivWall Pivot Door comes with a standard 48″ pull bar. Premium full-length pull bars or European mortise handles that offer a secure three-point locking mechanism are available for an additional charge. Additional architectural hardware options are also available upon request. Pull bars can be finished in the same color as your frame or in a contrasting color for added interest.

7. Select your Pivot Placement and Configuration

The ActivWall Pivot Door features durable hidden motion hardware that self-closes with -90° | 0° | +90° hold positions. The placement of the pivot point can be customized to your unique project, and you can also choose an inswing or outswing configuration.

8. Select your Finish

Standard finishes of white, black, and dark bronze are available at no additional charge. Depending on your frame style chosen, ActivWall products can be customized with various other powder coat, anodized, simulated wood-grain, and wood-clad finishes. See options for more details.