So, let's say there comes a time when youYou can proudly say to yourself: the renovation of my apartment is almost finished. You have worked hard, but there is one last, final stage left. And this is, of course, the installation of doors.
Types of interior doors.The main thing is to remember the golden rule: the master's work is afraid, so do not rush to call a specialist. It is possible to do it. It is important just not to deviate from the instructions, do the work carefully and efficiently, and you will definitely succeed! You must clearly understand that in such work every millimeter and attention to every detail matters. We will proceed from the fact that at the time when the installation of the interior door is carried out, you already have the walls and floor ready in a rough version. Everything must be level so that the installation of the door is as successful as possible. Work on the walls should be at the level of their preparation for finishing. The material and height of the floors must be determined so that it is possible to trim the door frame. If this has not yet been done, then it is inevitable to encounter such a problem as the inability to install interior doors vertically, since you simply will not be able to open them.
How to make the right door choice?
Interior doors can be made of glassinserts or a solid structure. If the choice of any piece of furniture comes down to your taste and price, then the choice of interior doors is much more complicated. Not only should the door fit into the overall interior in appearance and style, but you also need to make no mistake about its quality and functionality! First of all, start checking the selected item for the quality of the coating. The door is not worth paying attention to if it is a cloudy shade. This may be a clear indication that the manufacturer tried to hide the bumps on the door surface. Therefore, the varnish should be transparent. You should opt for a foreign manufacturer, since Russian ones very often use low-quality materials for the sake of economy. Do not forget to measure the parameters of the door. The maximum difference is 1 mm. The surface, we remind you, should not be crooked, lumpy, or rough. If the design of your interior door provides for the presence of glass, you naturally need to make sure that it is securely fastened. I don’t think you need noise every time you open the door. Do not forget to examine the seams where the materials are joined. They, like the surface, should not have any unevenness. The door panel should be made of MDF, and in no case of chipboard. And remember, the main rule of buying an interior door: do not look for a cheaper one. If the door has a low price, it means that not only you are trying to save money, but also the manufacturer on materials and quality of workmanship. Return to contents</a>
Tools required for work
Tools for installation of interior doors., we are almost ready to start the installation. But, as you know, no construction work is possible without the necessary set of tools. So, you will need to start work:
- Screwdriver (for screwing screws);
- perforator;
- circular saw;
- chisel;
- level (for measuring the smoothness of the installation);
- drawing accessories (for marking);
- hammer and nails;
- construction foam.
You can clarify other small details withrepresentatives of the manufacturing company, since some elements may be included in the set, or the features of the interior door imply the presence of other devices in your tool kit. Return to the table of contents</a>
Mounting the interior door with your own hands
To start the installation, firstit is necessary to prepare the doorway. In other words, you need to adjust its dimensions. This must be done so that you can adjust the door for high-quality installation. If the dimensions of the opening are too large for the door, the installation process will cause many problems or will be impossible at all. The same applies to a small opening. The formula for calculating its optimal size is as follows: you must add the dimensions of the width of the door leaf, the thickness of the door frame, the calculated space for the mounting foam (approximately 20 mm) and a small reserve for the free entry of the door frame, which should be no more than 2-3 mm.
Installation of interior doors.It is important to remember that the opening should not be smaller than the size you calculated using this formula, otherwise you will not be able to install the door level. The size of the opening may differ from your calculations by 20-25 mm. Now we move on directly to the work process itself. Installation is possible in two variations. First: interior doors are installed completely in their usual form, that is, as a single block. Second: in parts, gradually, starting with the frame and ending with the attachment of the door leaf to it. The choice of installation method depends on your preferences. But you should discuss the pros and cons of each type of installation. With separate installation, there is a risk that by installing the door yourself and without experience in this matter, you will make the gap not quite uniform. Working with a solid door in this regard is easier due to the ability to take control of the uniformity of the gap, but there are also disadvantages: the full size of a heavy door makes installation not entirely convenient. Return to contents</a>
Types of door installation
It doesn't matter which type of installation you choose,the work itself will consist of almost the same steps. The door block or door frame should be placed in the doorway and fixed. To fix it, you will need wedges. You can make them yourself or buy them in a store. It is best to take wedges made of solid wood. If you have chosen a separate installation process, you will need spacers to fix the door frame. In the case of an assembled block, you should put a wedge under the bottom of the door so that the weight of the door leaf does not affect the position of the door frame. As soon as your door is securely positioned in the desired position, you can begin to fasten it with mounting foam. This mixture will do all the main work. It is necessary to wipe the doorway several times with a damp cloth to make it damp, vigorously shake the can of mounting foam and fill all the free space between the doorway and the frame with this mixture. Once you have completed this task, the simplest thing remains.
Schemes for opening interior doors.You need to close the door and insert flat spacers into the resulting gap between the frame and the door leaf. They can be made of regular cardboard. Once you have done this, leave the door in this position until the mounting foam dries. It is not advisable to disturb the door during this period of time. almost finished. One very important detail should be clarified: the quality of the work performed will be high only if you place spacers every 210 mm. This will ensure that the mounting foam will not be able to squeeze the door leaf in the places where the lock will be installed and the door hinges will be cut in. Therefore, the spacers should be placed in these areas first. It is equally important to use a mounting level during the entire installation process, before each fixation of any element. This is the only way to ensure a level position of the door leaf in the opening. If it turns out that the thickness of the opening is slightly wider than the door frame, this defect can be corrected with the help of "extensions". You can buy them together with the door or make them yourself from the door frames. Attention, consistency, and a responsible approach are the guarantee of a great result!
