After all construction work is completed,you can start installing the doors. You don't have to use the services of specialists for this, you can do everything yourself? and without much difficulty. Installing doors yourself is not a very difficult task.
During the process of installing doors you may need: a chisel, a level, a hammer, nails, a screwdriver, a drill, etc. The following tools are needed for this:
Installation of the door box
Door frame installation diagram.One of the most important stages of door installation is the assembly of the door frame, this is done on a flat horizontal surface. In order to check the squareness, it is necessary to use the diagonal measurement. The door block must be stationary, in this regard, it must be installed exactly perpendicular to the ceiling and floor, while it is necessary to use a plumb line and a level. When fixing such a frame in the opening, you can use a combined method, which consists of through fastening using dowels, and for final fixation, you should use polyurethane foam. If the wall in which the frame is installed is thicker than its width, then it is necessary to finish the slopes after fixing the frames. Plaster can be used as a finishing material, but this must be done after the canvas has been hung. Return to contents</a>
How to fasten door hinges?
The hinges should be attached to the frame and doorthe door leaf, and the fastening to the frame must be done before the final fixation in the opening is completed. There should be no gap between the hinge and it, this is a mandatory condition. When installing the door yourself, you need to choose regular or invisible hinges.
Door hinge installation diagram.The latter are becoming increasingly popular, they are installed at the top and bottom of the door leaf, they function effectively thanks to the reversible mechanism. Their main advantage is that they work completely silently, so they are ideal for a child's room and bedroom. After installing the frame and attaching the hinges, you can begin hanging the door leaf. After this operation is completed, the door needs to be tested by opening and closing it several times. It should be fixed in the required place. Return to contents</a>
How to install the door handle and the lock?
After securing the door in a vertical positionit is necessary to proceed with the installation of the handle and the lock. In this case, the handle itself with a lock or latch is installed on the door leaf first, then the locking plate is installed on the frame. On the end of the leaf, it is necessary to mark the perimeter of the cavity for the lock. Now it is necessary to make several holes inside the cavity, such work is done with an electric drill. This is done along the entire length, while it is necessary to ensure that the length corresponds to the length of the lock body. In the center, you can make holes with a drill, its diameter should be equal to the future cavity. When the holes are ready, you need to use a chisel to select the wood that remains in the cavity. You can select the cavity with the chisel itself, but you should be prepared for the fact that this will take a lot of time and effort. After the hole is made, the lock body should be inserted into the cavity, check how much the holes match, if necessary, you can make an adjustment. This is how self-assembly of doors is carried out. In order for everything to be done properly, it is necessary to use only high-quality materials.
