To ensure that the door lasts as long as possibleand at the same time worked properly, it is necessary to follow a certain sequence when installing it. In addition, there are recommendations that will make the whole process much easier. How to install a door with your own hands?
The principle of installation of interior doors.in the room is carried out already at the stage of pre-finishing. Before installing the door frame, all walls must be plastered and puttied. It is very important that all processes involving water have already been completed. Otherwise, the wooden door frame can draw out the moisture that is in the finishing material and deform from this. If the door is simply being replaced and no other repair work is being carried out in the room, you can start installing it immediately.
Choosing a door leaf and related materials
Today, the door production sphereworks at full capacity. There are all kinds of models on sale that will decorate any interior. In addition, it is worth noting that, depending on the material, there will also be price offers. In order to purchase a quality product, it is recommended to measure the canvas on site with a tape measure and check that it is shipped. There is a possibility that the sides of the canvas have a difference of several millimeters, which will create certain difficulties during installation.
Tools for door installation.After the door leaf has been selected, you can proceed to purchasing the door frame. There are options when both the door and the frame are sold as a set. In such a set, all the markings for hinges, handles and locks are already made at the factory. In order to make the frame yourself, you need to choose a special box beam, which will subsequently be assembled in a U-shape. When choosing this element, you should pay attention to the evenness, the beams should be absolutely even, there should be no "propeller effects". Both doors and frames are made from various materials today, so before choosing, you should clarify in which room the door will be installed, in what conditions it will be used. This will determine how long it will last, while retaining all its technical qualities. Return to contents</a>
Preparation of the necessary tool
In order to carry out high-quality installationdoors with your own hands, you need to prepare the tool that will be needed when doing the work. Do not neglect this stage of preparation, because the quality of the tool will determine how well this or that part will be processed. If you do not have the necessary inventory, you can contact companies that rent out various tools, from ordinary to professional. List of basic tools that will be needed to install wooden doors:
Table of door sizes according to GOST.
- chisels, it is best to prepare a set with different sizes;
- a hammer;
- screwdrivers, several pieces of different shapes and sizes;
- roulette;
- construction level;
- stool;
- Screwdriver;
- punch.
As for the fittings, it is worth it in advancebuy door hinges, it is best to choose detachable ones, and locks. Locks with handles can be chosen at your own discretion, these can be regular handles with a latch or with a lock. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the appearance of the handles. It should be in harmony with the entire interior. To assemble the structure, you will need self-tapping screws of the appropriate size, dowels and mounting foam. Return to contents</a>
Box installation: recommendations
Installing doors yourself starts withthe most crucial moment - installing the door frame. The appearance and performance of the entire structure will depend on how this element is installed. An unevenly installed frame will significantly complicate the opening and closing of the doors. Before finally securing all the elements and cutting anything off, you need to double-check everything several times.
Diagram of maximum clearances when installing hinges.Installation begins with the posts. The upper and side beams are connected at the top of the opening at an angle of 45 degrees. In order to cut the element at the required angle, it is worth using a miter box and a hacksaw. The hacksaw should have fine teeth, this minimizes the likelihood of damaging the bar. In order to measure the required height (along the inner side of the bar), it is worth adding the following dimensions:
- clearance between the upper lath and the door leaf, on average, it should be from 2 to 3 mm (sometimes 4 mm);
- the height of the door leaf, most often 200 cm;
- the lower gap, in the absence of a threshold should be at least 1 cm, otherwise the door will be very difficult to open, and it will touch the carpets.
As a result, the required internal height of the boxshould be 201.3 cm. Measurements are taken from the other side. It is necessary to measure the width of the opening. It is very important that there is a gap between the door leaf and the frame along the entire perimeter, and it should be the same in all places. Return to the table of contents</a>
Installation of door hinges
Door frame installation diagram. This stage of work should be treated with extreme care. It is very important to observe all the exact dimensions that were taken beforehand.
All actions should be performed very carefully so as not to damage the surface of the products. Return to contents</a>
Installation of the door frame: recommendations
Before the space between the opening andthe box is filled with foam, it is necessary to install spacers that will prevent deformation of the structure. They can be removed after the foam has completely hardened. Finally, door frames will be attached to the door frame, which are selected by color and texture. They will become the edge of the installed door.
