Do-it-yourself installation of interior doors

26-07-2018

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Install interior doors is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. If the master has at least a little experience with doors, then this is a big plus. The only thing that is better to entrust a specialist - it is a sidebar accessories. Incorrectly installed hardware can ruin the whole result.

Stages

Installation of interior doors occurs in several stages:

Build the box.
Mounting the box.
Mounting of the canvas.
Installation of additional elements.
Installation of platbands.

Preliminary stage

Technology installation of interior doors is quite simple. However, before starting work, there is one crucial stage that cannot be skipped. This is the door selection stage.

The end result is largely dependent on how responsibly the choice is made.

The first thing to do is go around the shops. Do not take the first available option. If we are talking about online stores, here we must carefully check the characteristics of structures.
Door leaf should fit perfectly to the box in size. All the characteristics of the door must be known in advance. Without measurements here is not enough.
Sometimes very cheap options appear in stores. After purchase, the owner may find that the box or accessories are not included in the configuration. We have to spend time and pick up the remaining parts. It is not always possible to do this correctly. Therefore, do not look at too cheap door designs. As a last resort, it is necessary to preliminarily clarify the presence in the kit of those or other parts.

Materials and tools

Materials and tools for installation must be prepared in advance. From the tools you will need:

hacksaw for wood;
screwdriver;
level.

From the materials you need to purchase:

polyurethane foam (balloon);
self-tapping screws;
wedges.

Assembly and installation of the box

When the door is purchased, you can get to work. At the first stage collect the box.

Assembling the box is a simple process. The only thing you need to remember is that you need to retract the stand boxes to set the gap between the door leaf and the floor. For ordinary apartments, the gap is set to about 10 mm.

After the gap is set, the racks are connected using self-tapping screws. After assembly, the installation stage of the box in the opening begins.

It is desirable that the opening was pre-processed. To do this, check the vertical walls, as well as the height and width of the opening.

Installation of the box takes place with the help of level and wedges. The level checks the position of the structure in the opening. The procedure is as follows:

The box is fixed in the opening with wedges above and below.
First, the door must be fixed with wedges from the bottom, before this checking the level of the structure in two dimensions.
The average gap between the box and the opening on all sides should be about 10 mm.

Door leaf installation

Door leaf hinged on the hinges. The box at this time is fixed only with struts and wedges.

Do not fool the door frame before hanging the door. The fact is that we still have to make sure that the door itself will not open in this position.

Once the canvas is hung, it is possible to zapenivat the gap between the box and the opening.

You must ensure that the foam does not hit the surface of the door. The composition of the mounting foam can easily damage the surface, so you should work carefully.

Optional bar

Now you need to install an additional element.

Optional bar вымеряется под размер расстояния от края коробки до края стены.
Using a hacksaw, it is cut around the edge.
The doborny element is mounted in a groove and foamed. Zaining is done at several points.

Platbands

After the additional element is installed, it is necessary to wait for the foam to dry. With any work with mounting foam, you should remember about its expansion property. The substance should always be applied in doses.

The next stage after the installation of the additional strips - trim.

To install the platbands, you need to determine their size.
After that the frames are cut with a hacksaw.
Holes for nails are drilled.
The platband is fixed.

If the platband "with a beak", then it is attached to the liquid nails. Sawing it is not necessary.

Types of interior doors

Today in the shops you can find doors made of wood, glass, plastic, metal and composites. Also found mixed designs.

Usually the choice is made taking into account the design of the room and this is the right approach. However, it is necessary to consider all the main varieties of these structures in order to know their advantages and weak points, as well as the subtleties of care.

Stacked hardwood. Such designs are very durable and prestigious. In addition, they are very expensive. The most common panel doors are made of oak and walnut. Constructions are made either with the use of glue or without it. The latter type is the most durable. Care of such a door is necessary, as well as for any natural surfaces. The door must be protected from moisture and high temperatures. It is recommended to wipe them with a napkin. The use of abrasives is prohibited.
Paneled soft wood. Ideal for summer houses and cottages. In ordinary apartments such doors do not look very appropriate. They are more suitable for country style. Care for such structures is the same as for the doors of hardwood.
Paneled combined doors. These designs are made of veneer. They contain little valuable wood. Therefore, these doors are quite inexpensive. Their lifespan, however, is less than that of solid wood structures. However, they can stand for about 50 years, which is also very good. Special care for veneered doors is not required, it is their advantage.
Shield designs. The dignity of panel doors is that they are inexpensive, do not require special care, are easily replaceable, and have a presentable appearance. In addition, they are well decorated and fit any interior. About 85–90% of all doors are panel doors. This design can be glazed, decorated with natural veneer or artificial materials. Flush doors - the best option for most apartments and offices.