It is quite a complex process to make MDFwith your own hands. The final result largely depends on the precise observance of all operations. In order for such work to be completed successfully, it is necessary to strictly follow the sequence of all technological procedures.
Doors made of MDF are much cheaper than wooden ones, which is why they are popular with consumers.
What the room should look like
In order for it to be successful, it is necessary to carry out preliminary preparation of the premises. For this, the following operations are performed:
"Pie" of MDF panels.
- wall leveling;
- puttying;
- application of plaster.
After finishing wet work, the room is thoroughlydries. Drying must be done without fail. Otherwise, the door may "lead". The future thickness of the main floor must be precisely known. will be made taking into account the dimensions of the threshold, its height. If only the replacement of doors is carried out, then the work can be done immediately, since these conditions will not have any effect on the installation of the door. Most designs are divided according to the principle of operation:
- Swinging;
- sliding;
- Folding.
Most often, swing doors are used. They are very easy to install, but some useful space is lost. Today, several types of sliding doors are known:
Doors made of MDF can be either single-leaf or double-leaf.
- Single-leaf;
- Bivalves;
- right-sided;
- left-sided;
- directed along the wall;
- directed inside the wall.
These models save space as much as possible.The disadvantage is the need to install a door frame, the doors have poor sound insulation. The presence of several leaves is typical for a folding door that moves along guides. Such doors are divided into several types:
- accordion;
- books.
Accordions can be used to replace a screen.The book differs from the accordion by two sections, higher strength. A characteristic disadvantage is the rapid breakage of the fastening fittings under heavy loads. There are many different offers of interior doors on the modern construction market. Each model has individual technical characteristics, differs in its shape and dimensions. The main materials from which interior doors are made are:
The hinges must be cut in to a depth in the same plane as the end surface of the door leaf and the door frame.
- wood;
- plastic;
- metal;
- glass;
- MDF panels;
- various combinations of materials.
When choosing a model, it is advisable to take into account the interiorthe premises and the functionality of the door. To make the right choice, you must first measure the dimensions of the doorway. Based on this data, you can choose the right door, but you need to know a few nuances. Installation of interior doors is carried out so that a gap is maintained between the door block and the base of the opening. Usually it is 10 mm. To prevent the door from jamming, especially when there is a change in humidity, you need to create an additional gap between the door leaf and the block parts. The gap should be no more than 5 mm. The future door should not create obstacles to finishing work on the floor covering. When choosing an interior door, you must make sure of its quality. There should not be:
- cracks;
- scratches;
- chips;
- other defects.
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Required Tools
How to install an interior door without a tool? It is physically impossible. To do the job yourself you will need:
Tools for door installation.
- hacksaw;
- level;
- chisel;
- drill;
- perforator;
- mounting foam;
- roulette;
- dowels;
- self-tapping screws;
- a hammer;
- the spirit level;
- rectangle;
- Screws;
- wedges;
- finishing nails;
- knife.
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Self-assembly technology
Installing the door frame into the opening.The door frame is installed in the opening. The fully assembled frame is inserted into the opening. Its position in all planes is adjusted with wedges. The work must be controlled with a level. The wedges must be longer than the thickness of the door frame profile, approximately by 20 mm. The lower part of the frame post must coincide with the floor plane, and when installing the door block, it is required that the floor covering is already on the floor. The next step is to hang the door leaf. First, the hinge post is screwed to the wall, then the leaf is hung on them. The post on which the lock plate is attached is screwed to the wall with self-tapping screws. Using slats, check that all the dimensions of the door block are correct. Then, the frame is firmly secured with screws. If there is a threshold, it is secured to the floor. All openings in the block are closed with plastic plugs. Then, the door frames are installed. The door fittings are secured. The door's functionality is finally checked. Return to contents</a>
How to install interior doors from MDF panels yourself
Securing the door frame to the anchor.Any handyman can do this job. You can do it without the help of professionals. This will save both money and time. First, the frame is assembled. This work should be done on a horizontal surface. Two beams must be installed under the door leaf at the bottom and top, they are usually included in the door components. The beam must have a gap separating it from the door leaf, about 3 mm. The beam is cut at a right angle from above, after which the upper bar is adjusted. Its length is measured, grooves are made at the ends, in which the side beam will be fixed with screws. Then, installing interior doors with your own hands requires fastening the lower threshold, and its length must match the length of the upper bar of the block. Fastening the threshold is carried out in the same way as fixing the upper beam. The next step will be marking the places where the door hinges will be fixed. Professionals advise installing hinges, stepping back from the threshold vertically 200 mm. The upper hinge is installed in the same way. The distance from the upper part of the frame should also be 200 mm. The niches where the hinges will be attached are prepared with a chisel. The threshold is fixed with screws. Holes for screws should be drilled in advance in the beams. Then the door hinges are installed. The design of the hinges has some differences. They can be:
- bilateral;
- right;
- left.
When installing a door, you need to take into accountdoor opening direction. When installing such interior doors, two hinges are usually installed. Before you start cutting in the hinges, you need to mark their location. This is done with a well-sharpened knife; a pencil will not work here. A groove for the hinge is cut out with a chisel. The hinge is fastened together with the door block with self-tapping screws. First, holes are drilled for them, otherwise the door frame may split. The fully assembled frame is installed in the door niche and secured. For installation, wedges are used, which are inserted every 500 mm. The door leaf is installed, while the verticality is checked with a plumb line. After the door is fully adjusted, all cracks and gaps are filled with mounting foam. After drying, the remaining foam is removed with a knife, then the casings are attached. At the last stage, if, of course, you want, you can cover the door with colorless varnish. This work requires accuracy. A thin layer is applied and time is given for it to dry. Otherwise, the door together with the frame may swell. If one layer is not enough, several more layers are applied. The door installation is now complete.</ ul>
