Doors are often purchased in a disassembled state, when the leaf is separate, and the door frame is generally just a set profile beam made of wood. True, you shouldn’t be afraid of this, since the process of assembling a door frame with your own hands is quite simple.
Door frame installation tools
- rotary miter box,
- hammer drill and screwdriver,
- hand saw,
- carpenter's level and plumb line,
- Bulgarian,
- pry bar, nail puller, hammer,
- set of hardware.
Preparatory work
So, you already have a model of your future interior door and have prepared the tools. Now, in order to install a new door frame, you need to dismantle the old doors.
To do this, first remove the platbands, and then, trying not to harm the wall, remove them using a hacksaw, pry bar, etc. the necessary tool old door frame.
If her fasteners If you can't turn them out, you can simply saw them through with a sander. After this, it would be useful to carefully examine the wall to determine whether it needs to be strengthened.
If you find many cracks on the surface, and the surface begins to crumble under slight impact, then for reliability of installation and durability new door you will need to carry out additional concrete work to strengthen doorway.
We take measurements and assemble the box
Without exaggeration, this part of the work when installing a door frame can be called one of the most important. Here you will need to accurately calculate the length of the racks, as well as the upper lintel with or without a threshold (the lower beam in modern doorways, as a rule, is not made). The width and height of the door frame should ideally be smaller sizes doorway by 2-3 cm, so that the gap between the bars and the wall is no more than 1-1.5 cm.
Sometimes it happens that the opening dimensions are much more sizes doors and, accordingly, boxes. If the difference is relatively small, then a block of appropriate thickness can be filled across the entire width of the opening. If the discrepancy in size is significant, then the opening is filled with bricks, or part of the wall is sheathed with plasterboard. But in any case, to avoid unnecessary expenses and effort, dismantle in advance old door, measure the dimensions of the opening, and buy a new door in accordance with them.
There are several options for assembling the box, but the two most popular of them are with fastening the beams at an angle of 45 and 90 degrees. For each of them different measurements are taken.
Advice. In some cases, when arranging the interior, it will be justified to use it - where there is not enough space for classic drop-down doors.
We fix the bars at an angle of 45 degrees
Length of vertical bars in in this case consists of the height of the door opening, the thickness of the upper lintel, the threshold (if any) and the size of the required gaps at the top and bottom. The latter are usually taken at 3 mm. Naturally, both vertical beams must be equal in length.
The lengths of the lintel and threshold are calculated by adding the width of the door itself, the thickness of each vertical beam and the same gaps. Remember that to fasten door frame elements at an angle of 45 degrees, you need to thoroughly calculate the dimensions, make the necessary markings, and then cut the timber.
The connection is fixed with a pair of screws into pre-drilled holes. The screws are screwed into the bars at an angle of 45 degrees, and if drilling is not done in advance, wood profile It might just crack.
We fasten the bars at an angle of 90 degrees
In this case, the horizontal profile of the door frame will overlap the vertical one. Accordingly, the dimensions of the vertical bars will be determined as the height of the door itself plus a pair of 3 mm gaps at the top and bottom.
This is for the option with a threshold. If the latter is not present, then instead of 3 mm of the bottom gap you will need to add a whole centimeter, i.e. 10 mm, so that the door does not cling to the covering on the floor.
The width of the threshold and the upper lintel will be calculated as the sum of the width door leaf, double thickness of vertical beam and a pair of 3 mm gaps. In addition, so that the protruding part of the profile on which the door rests when closing does not interfere with connecting the bars to each other, it will be necessary to make landing holes.
That is, the vestibule - the protruding part along the edges of the horizontal bars - will simply need to be cut to the width of the vertical profile. To do this you will need a minimum of tools:
- hacksaw,
- carpenter's hammer,
- chisel.
Accordingly, with a hacksaw you will need to carefully make a cut to the width of the protruding part of the profile, and then using a chisel and a hammer, simply chop off the unnecessary piece of the profile and clean the surface. Fastening is carried out similarly with self-tapping screws at an angle of 90 degrees.
Installing hinges
This is also a fairly simple, although important, step in installing a door frame:
- Decide how the door will open (inward or outward) in order to choose the side on which you will need to hang the hinges;
- Place the door leaf and frame on a flat surface;
- Measure 20 cm from the top and bottom edges of the door leaf and make marks for installing hinges;
- Attach the hinges to the end of the door leaf at the marking site, trace them along the contour, and then carefully draw them along these lines with a sharp knife;
- Next, in this place, using a chisel, you will need to make a recess with a depth corresponding to the thickness of the loop so that the latter does not extend beyond the structure;
- Mark the place in the made recess for the screws, drill the corresponding holes and secure the loop;
- Do the same on the door frame with the second side of the hinges.
Inserting hinges into a door frame using a router
- with a 90 degree cut.
In both cases, installing platbands requires time, attention and effort, as it is a complex procedure.
Installation method with 45 degree trim
As part of this installation method, the master will have to trim the places where individual elements the whole set are connected into single design, maintaining an angle of 45 degrees. This method is the most popular and is suitable for working with any platbands, regardless of their configuration. In terms of shape, profiles can vary, having:
- flat;
- arcuate;
- any other front part, including carved ones.
Complexity self-installation platbands lies in the process of cutting corners. If you have a miter saw, the procedure is simplified: the cut is smooth and neat. In other cases, you will have to try hard to get a decent result. Processing of colored laminated or veneered products is especially difficult. A regular jigsaw is not enough to achieve optimal evenness and precision of the cut without any chips on the face. You must use hand tools:
- Miter box. It's primitive hand tool, which does not guarantee accuracy. It is a kind of groove, a template with slots that determine the cutting angle. Very soon the miter box causes the cuts being made to break, completely eliminating accuracy. The miter box belongs to the category of disposable devices.
- Rotary hacksaw. Optimal and durable attachment for cleaner cutting. To process it, it is enough to turn the saw, observing the necessary angle parameters and, making manual movements, make a cut.
Platbands play a decorative role, giving doorway finished look. The planks differ in the material of manufacture, shape, color, as well as the method of fastening. Installation of interior door frames is carried out after finishing the walls, but before laying the floor plinth.
To correctly install platbands on interior doors, you first need to select the appropriate elements. First of all, pay attention to the material of manufacture:
- Products made from natural wood are considered universal. The strips can be painted to match the color of the doors. The wooden elements are fastened with nails without heads. If the walls are well aligned with door frame, the platbands are placed on an adhesive composition - “liquid nails”.
- Laminated planks of MDF appearance resembles natural wood. Decorative elements are matched to the color of the door. The platbands are secured with adhesive or nails without heads, without first drilling through holes.
- PVC cashing is more suitable plastic doors. The planks are glued or mounted on the mounting profile.
- There are also aluminum and steel cash registers, but they are usually installed on entrance doors.
Most planks are given a standard flat, rounded or shaped form.
By fastening method Cashing can be invoice or telescopic. The first type of elements is fixed directly to the door frame. The second one is equipped with mounting grooves.
Tools for work
To ensure that the installation of door trims is successful, the tools must be prepared in advance.
- To perform precise marking will be needed pencil, tape measure, plumb line, square and level.
- It will help to cut the workpiece perfectly straight at an angle of 45 degrees. miter box O.
- It's better to cut the slats miter saw . If it is missing, you can use hacksaw for metal. The fine teeth of the blade will not leave chips on the product.
- For driving nails or tapping cash elements, they are used hammer.
How to cut off the platband?
After marking the angle of the cut and the length of the workpiece, the trim is cut with a miter saw. A special feature of the power tool is an adjustable table, which is installed under the right angle. In order to saw off the door frames correctly and without chipping, the side edges of the workpiece are pressed tightly against the stops on the frame. If a gap occurs, the cut will be uneven.
If you don’t have a power saw, a miter box will help you cut the edge of the casing at 45 degrees. It is better to buy a quality tool. The cheap one made of plastic has deformed thrust elements that distort the size of the angle. A hacksaw for cutting is used with fine teeth that do not leave chips.
How to attach platbands to interior doors?
Simple fastening of flat platbands is performed at an angle of 90 degrees. The vertical planks fit tightly at the top with the horizontal one. When installing wooden or MDF elements complex shape The ends are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. There are 4 methods of fixing the planks.
Using finishing nails
Wooden or MDF door casing is easier to nail with nails with flat heads. The fastening is reliable, and if necessary, the planks can be easily dismantled. You can use nails of a different configuration, and so that the heads are not visible, they are removed with side cutters. The length of finishing nails for platbands is about 40 mm. The size can be calculated individually, taking into account the thickness of the cash. Having passed through the bar, the nail must enter at least 20 mm into the body of the door frame.
Attachment points are marked on the workpieces, maintaining the same distance. Typically, a pitch of 500 mm is maintained. Using the markings, drill through holes with a diameter corresponding to the thickness of the nail. After joining to the door frame, the platbands are carefully nailed. For aesthetics, hats are painted over with a wax pencil.
Liquid nails
To attach cash to interior doors without nails, use an adhesive composition - liquid nails. The advantage of the method is the absence visible place fixation. The downside is the weak fastening, as well as inconvenience during dismantling. In addition, liquid nails are only applicable if the adjacent walls are perfectly level.
The door frames are installed after sawing and fitting of the blanks. The bar is lubricated with back side adhesive and press tightly against the wall. To glue platbands for interior doors, it is enough to hold each strip pressed for no more than a minute.
Fastening with self-tapping screws
The method is similar to fastening finishing nails, only instead of them, wood screws 25 mm long and 6 mm thick are used. Places for holes are marked on the workpiece in increments of 500 mm. A drill of the same diameter or with a margin of 1 mm is used.
It is advisable to recess the hats into the body of the plank. From the front side of the workpiece, the hole is expanded with a drill larger diameter to a depth of 1–1.5 mm. Now all that remains is to attach the trim to the interior doors with self-tapping screws. You need to tighten the hardware so that the head fits into the recess. The place of fixation is painted over with a wax pencil.
Attachment by beaks
The method does not require the use of screws, nails or adhesive. The cash box is equipped with a beak-shaped lock. The connecting pin is inserted into the recess on the box and pressed until it clicks.
The advantage of this method is ease of installation and invisibility of the mounting location. A negative point is the delamination of MDF trims during dismantling. Over time, spontaneous destruction of the joints may occur, which requires additional treatment of the joints with glue.
How to install platbands on interior doors?
When installing interior doors with your own hands, glue, nails or self-tapping screws are used to fasten trim made of wood or MDF. However, the evenness of the walls and the shape of the planks are taken into account. There should be no gaps at the joints. If the walls adjacent to the end of the door frame are uneven, then it is better to refuse gluing.
Installation of cashing begins from the side where the interior door opens. This is due to the presence of hinges that prevent the strip from being fixed flush with the box element. You will need to make the same indentation, and on all three sides for symmetry. Where there are no loops, there is no need for mandatory indentation.
If the door is in a corner, installation is carried out using the letter G. If desired, you can saw the element vertically and use a narrow strip.
The platband on one side is installed when the slopes on the other are decorated with tiles or other wall materials.
Docking at an angle of 45
When it is necessary to install trim on the door at an angle of 45 degrees, use a miter box for marking. This joining of elements is usually used for shaped and rounded planks. If there is no miter box, the markings can be made with a protractor.
The installation procedure consists of the following steps:
Docking at an angle of 90
The platbands are fastened at 90 degrees with horizontal or vertical seams. The choice depends on the preference of the owner. When installing a door cashing with your own hands at a right angle, only flat-shaped blanks are used. The cut areas are treated with varnish or acrylic-based paint.
To install platbands on interior doors, with imitation lintels, top element lengthen. The joining is obtained at an angle of 90 degrees with horizontal seams. The top bar extends beyond the vertical.
Telescopic trims
Telescopic trims are attached to interior doors without nails. Decorative elements are equipped with a special lock consisting of a slot and groove. Fixation occurs at the end of the box. The main requirement correct installation platbands is the presence of a protrusion. It forms when the door frame is already thick interior partition. The adjacent walls must be level, otherwise you will get an unsightly gap.
Installation instructions for plastic trims
Glue is used very rarely, the connection is unreliable. Basically, plastic trims are installed on interior doors using a profile. This installation method consists of the following steps:
If you place plastic cash on a wall lined with clapboard, then fix it around the perimeter of the doorway wooden slats, and the profile is already attached to it.
Installation is possible using special nipples and screws.
Elimination of deficiencies
An unpleasant moment is the visibility of the nail head or screw. They are slightly recessed into the body of the cash, and sealed on top with sealant. desired color. You can use a wax corrector.
On uneven walls Due to the curvature of the wooden planks, the joints diverge. During installation, the joining elements are additionally connected with a finishing nail.
Wide strips from 100 to 120 mm help to hide large defects around the door frame.
How to join the plinth with the platband?
There is no need to cut the door trim; it should reach the floor. Otherwise it won't look very nice.
The plinth itself is adjusted, the method depends on the material.
- The plastic ones have decorative plugs, with the help of which you can neatly and beautifully join the end of the plinth and the door casing.
- A cut is made on the wooden one at 45 degrees to align the adjacent side of the plinth with the thickness of the door casing.
Dismantling
Removal of platbands is usually required when cash is replaced. There is no need to worry about their safety, but the work is done carefully. Taking an ax with a sharp blade and a hammer in their hands, they begin to dismantle:
The procedure must be carried out carefully so that no dents are left on the door frame. Instead of an ax, homemade sharpened strips of durable metal or other similar devices.
How to eliminate gaps after installing doors and give them an aesthetic appearance? For these purposes, specialists use platbands. Their main function is to hide defects and cracks that appeared during installation. Installing interior door frames is a responsible process that requires experience and dexterity from the master.
What are the types of platbands?
The construction market is presented wide range overhead strips. They differ in:
- functions performed: constructive, decorative;
- color scheme;
- shape: flat, rounded, curly;
- texture: simple planks, carved frames made according to templates;
- sizes;
- installation method: overhead, telescopic;
- materials: wood, metal, aluminum.
Finishes should be selected based on personal preferences, as well as taking into account the features of the interior and the exact installation location. When purchasing platbands, it is important to choose the right material. Any type of raw material has its pros and cons.
Wooden
Ten years ago, this type was the only option for decorating a door. But, despite the improvements in the construction industry, it is still in demand today. The main advantage is versatility: wooden planks are suitable for any type door design .
They may differ from others in their appearance. Depending on the taste of the consumer, the decor can be carved, with figures of various shapes.
The disadvantage of wooden door frames is the need to update them. But this is not a reason to refuse them. Modern platbands are made in such a way that they can be restored, puttied, and painted without any problems.
MDF
Most people compare this material with fiberboard. On the one hand, they are similar in properties. On the other hand, when MDF production are used latest technologies, providing more high quality material.
MDF trims are suitable for outdoor installation wet areas MDF is fibreboard with medium density. In terms of environmental friendliness, it is the same as wood. And veneered MDF is even difficult to distinguish from it externally.
Overlay strips made of MDF are preferred due to their low cost and durability. But when choosing, you must take into account that it has poor moisture resistance. Therefore, it is not recommended to install it in rooms such as a bathtub or toilet.
Plastic
Such planks are made of durable plastic, which is not subject to changes under the influence of climatic factors. During operation, they do not fade or melt. In addition, they do not require special care. Wet cleaning once a week is all that is required of you.
Plastic platbands are highly moisture resistant Due to its low price and good moisture resistance plastic trim found a wide range of consumers. However, there are negative points.
The disadvantage of this decor is small selection models, as well as color range. Typically sold in white and several shades of brown. Platbands of other colors are made to order.
Methods for cutting platbands
It depends on how carefully the craftsman cuts the components of the structure. appearance cashing out. You can cut using several methods using:
- electric miter saw;
- miter boxes, hacksaws.
To make the cut as smooth as possible, without chips or roughness, experts recommend using a professional electric saw. In this case, the device must be in good working order. If saw blade crooked, dull, or there will even be a slight runout of the bearing, the result will be far from the desired one.
Using a professional saw you can get a perfectly even cut However, you need to know that even high-tech equipment famous brands allows for minor errors. There are certain tolerances for them: the cut angle is 0.3-0.7 degrees, the joint inaccuracy is from 0.1 to 0.5 mm.
Those who refuse to buy an electric saw can use a factory miter box. It is a tray made of metal, plastic or wood. With this tool, products are cut at different angles: 90, 45, 30 degrees.
Home craftsmen most often use a miter box For overlay strips made of different materials select the appropriate hacksaw. Metal and plastic frames are cut with a hacksaw for metal, wooden frames with a hacksaw for wood. From the right tool depends on the quality of the work performed.
Methods of fastening platbands
Installation is carried out by finishing liquid nails, self-tapping screws, “beaks”.
Using finishing nails
This type of fastener was found wide application thanks to a number of advantages:
- stealth;
- ease of installation;
- no experience required.
For work, use thin nails about 4 centimeters long and up to 1.5 millimeters in diameter. The distance between them should be 50 cm. Points are marked on the slats with a simple pencil.
After fixing, the nails can be puttied to match the color of the wood, so that the nails will not be visible At the marks, nails are driven in so that they fit 20 mm into the box. If the caps are narrow, then they can be left or, if desired, trimmed with side cutters. The resulting small depressions are masked with a wax pencil of a suitable color.
The disadvantages of working with finishing nails are:
- Difficult to dismantle. Due to the peculiar structure of the head, it is almost impossible to get nails.
- Less strong connection than regular nails.
- When choosing this fastening method, also keep in mind that such nails are intended for finishing where there is no bending load.
Liquid nails
This method is ideal for MDF framing. It is performed quite simply and does not require specific skills or dexterity.
Liquid nails are used to install MDF trims Liquid nails are applied on the reverse side decorative element and attached to the wall. For the glue to set, you need to hold it for a few minutes and then secure with tape.
This type of fastener is good because it leaves no marks on the outside rack However, the fastening strength is not as high as when using conventional nails.
Fastening with self-tapping screws
This method characterized by reliability. It is used for wooden products.
Wooden trims secured with self-tapping screws Even a beginner in construction can handle a self-tapping screw. To do this you just need to follow the instructions:
- Find self-tapping screws with a diameter of 6 millimeters and a length of 2 centimeters.
- Place marks on the front side of the planks 50 cm wide from each other.
- Drill small holes in the marked places, and then drill them out a little. This will hide the screw heads.
- Screw in the screws. If desired, they can be disguised under putty or decorative overlays.
Fastening with beaks
“Beak” is the name given to the casing, which in appearance resembles the Russian letter “G”.
This method is very simple. It lies in the fact that the most large plot The parts are placed in a recess specially designed for this purpose and snapped into place.
The disadvantage of fastening with “beaks” is the gradual delamination structural element . Under the influence of the fastening itself, the planks begin to collapse at the joints. As a result, there is a need for additional fastening with glue.
Docking methods
There are 3 mounting methods.
Docking at an angle of 45˚
During installation, it is impossible to do without trimming the areas where the individual parts of the kit are connected. Cutting at an angle of 45˚ is most often used. It is ideal for any type of finishing, successfully hiding areas of cuts.
Joining at an angle of 45˚ hides areas of cuts The platbands are connected at an angle of 90 degrees. The top trim board is placed between the right and left sides.
Docking at 90˚ with imitation jumper
This installation method is used to create unusual design interior
Great for historical simulation Installation instructions for wooden trims
You can finish the door not only with the help of a master, but also with your own hands. To avoid mistakes, strictly follow the algorithm.
Stage 1. Preparatory work.
Using a construction knife, clean the surface of the doorway from protruding polyurethane foam. Then walk with an even strip along its entire perimeter, look at the position of the wall and the box. Existing problems will be resolved during installation of the frame.
Step 2: Mark the location of the trim strips.
Overlay strips are installed in such a way that rounded corners the door frame remained visible.
Platband installation And the straight lines from the side of the extension should coincide with the corners of the decorative element.
Pay special attention to ensure that the platbands do not interfere with the operation of the hinges and the door lock screwdriver. Attach the strips and use a pencil to make marks above the box above the joint angle at a distance of approximately 3 mm. The marked places show the height of the vertical and width of the horizontal decorative elements at the lower connecting corners.
Sometimes during installation, the extensions receive numerous damages. To hide them, experts advise placing marks on the door elements two millimeters below the corner. If there are no defects, then install the planks flush with them.
Step 3. Attach vertical strips to the marks and place marks on them required height .
After measuring the platbands, number them and put the numbers on the wall in the appropriate place. This will prevent them from being mixed up during the work process.
Step 4. Trim the vertical parts of the structure at an angle of 45˚.
The cut should be smooth, without chips. When cutting, take into account the width of the cut, as in some tools it can be up to 3 mm. Therefore, make an appropriate indent from the label.
Vertical planks are trimmed taking into account the width of the cut Step 5. Attach the vertical ones and then horizontal elements .
The vertical strips are fixed first, and then the horizontal ones. Installation instructions for plastic trims
To make your own plastic trim, strictly follow the diagram:
The fittings make the joints look beautiful, so there is no need to use sealant to close the gaps.
Aligning the plane of the platband with the wall
Our builders do not always adhere to standards, so many shortcomings appear. One of the most common are curved walls. What to do when the wall and the box are not parallel to each other?
If the error is very small, then solving the problem is easy. To do this you need:
- Press the decorative strip against the box and measure the size of the gap that appears between it and the wall. If it is no more than 3 mm, then the deficiency can be eliminated without special construction work.
- Find a narrow lining. It should be the same thickness as the gap. Place it on the workbench of a saw or miter box. The lining will lift one side of the casing during cutting.
- Press the overlay strip as tightly as possible to the work table, cut the end at an angle of 45 degrees and with a slight slope in relation to the surface. This way the joint of the overlay strips will be sealed and no sealant will be needed to fill the gaps.
The situation is worse if there is a large error between the wall and the door frame. Then you will have to eliminate it in one of the following ways:
- Disassemble the wall, make a niche for the frame if the frame is deeper than the surface of the wall. To do this, attach the overhead strips to the box and draw lines along them along the wall. Then, using a grinder, cut through this line and make grooves around the entire perimeter of the door. Constantly check their depth. If the niche turns out to be deeper than necessary, seal it with cement mortar.
- Correct the defect using a plane if the purchased wood planks are too thick.
Installing finishing is a troublesome task, but you can sacrifice anything to create home comfort.
Platbands are overhead profile strips that are intended for decorative framing of window or doorway. Wooden trim allows you to close any gaps that form between window frame and a wall. Door frames are accordingly designed to perform similar work, only the gaps are closed between the wall and the door frame. Use of platbands.It will allow you to hide even significant construction defects that arose for a number of reasons - for example, after the “shrinkage” of the building or defects made during construction.
The shape of the platband can be almost any. But the most common forms of platbands are rounded, flat or figured (or, as they are also called, “carved” platbands, which are an exclusive material).
On the market today building materials a great variety of types of platbands made of any materials are provided - MDF platbands, veneered platbands, steel and aluminum platbands, PVC platbands. PVC platbands, by the way, are by far the most popular among buyers and the cheapest in price.
When choosing platbands special attention it is necessary to pay attention to its quality of execution. In addition, all types of platbands are made to order. The cost is slightly higher than the market price - but the customer can be 100% sure of the quality of such platband and if any defect is discovered there will always be the opportunity to return it back. Since such masters value their reputation very much.
All types of platbands can be attached using screws, self-tapping screws, nails and special glue intended for this type of work. The installation of platbands must be done very carefully to avoid damage. If you are not sure that the work of installing the platband can be done yourself, then it is better to contact a specialist - a carpenter.
After the platbands are installed on windows or doors, they will give a finished look to the facade of the building or its interior decoration.
The trim for interior doors comes complete with the doors themselves, including in some cases it comes separately, but is bought in the same place as the doors. The color of the platband must completely match the color of the door leaf and door frame.
The casing consists of different materials, mainly MDF and chipboard, as well as wood (solid or glued), covered with veneer, laminated film, and varnish.
The casing comes in two types: semicircular and rectangular. The semicircular center is thicker than the edges; it narrows from the middle. Rectangular consists of right angles. The thickness of the middle and edges is the same. There are also patterned trims, as a rule, they are included in the kit for expensive interior doors. The minimum and main size (width) of the platband for interior doors in our time is 70 mm. Less common is a casing of 80 mm.
The trim on interior doors is cut in two ways: at 45 and 90 degrees. The main, more popular way to cut it down is at 45 degrees, since this casing is inexpensive and average price interior doors. Expensive doors usually come with a platband with a 90-degree cut. It is better to file the platband with professional tool- this is a miter saw, but you can also use a hand saw - a miter box and a hacksaw.
Cashing out an interior door is very long and painstaking work, since each platband stick is sawed individually. and you cannot allow the slightest error when cutting down the joining angle of the casing.
The installation of platbands helps to close the holes between the door frame and the wall, and they are also designed to decorate the openings. Platbands are divided into external and internal. External platbands look more massive. Installation of platbands occurs using pine or spruce boards.
External trims have various types of threads, as well as overhead parts. Threads come in relief and through types. It is done using jigsaws and drills different diameters, semicircular and flat type chisel.
Installation of the platband is carried out either to the floor or with a slight indentation of 15-20 cm. The empty space at the bottom is closed using a thick blank. This is necessary to protect the platband from rapid wear, and to give the opening beautiful view. Platbands are of the smooth type and those with selected moldings; they are distinguished by greater beauty. Door frames are painted in the color of the door, but they can be painted in other colors at the request of the customer.
Installation of platbands begins with determining the length. The casing is sawn down at a certain angle. The platband is fixed to the prepared holes for nails. Installation of platbands should be carried out with the lower ends secured to the floor. To make repairs easier, you can also leave room for a large frame called a bedside table. Installation of platbands should be done before the baseboard fastenings. Door frames are nailed to the frames with nails that have flattened heads.
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How to install platbands: at an angle of 90 or 45 degrees?
Door trims are an important element in appearance doors. The platbands highlight and emphasize the door in the interior. Great value depends on the angle at which they join: at an angle of 90 degrees or 45. In which cases one or another option is appropriate, we will analyze it in this short material.
The standard width of the platbands is 70 mm, but they can be wider. The shapes are divided into rounded, flat and embossed. According to the mounting method, conventional and telescopic.
Any platbands are joined at an angle of 45 degrees.
This classic version connecting the platbands to each other. For classic doors with curved lines in their design, this is the only option. With this method of installing platbands, cutting them at a given angle plays a very important role. The cut should be as smooth and clear as possible. If the walls are curved, then an inclination or offset in the cut will be required. In general, in the end there should be a perfect joint. Otherwise, gaps and chips will be very noticeable, especially on light-colored doors.
Only flat platbands are joined at right angles.
To install platbands at 90 degrees, only platbands specially made for this purpose are suitable. This means that the shapes of the joints of the platbands must be the same. For rounded or figured platbands, the shape of the cut differs from the shape of the side part. Moreover, even flat platbands have slight rounding at the corners. Therefore, the top casing should be thinner than the side ones so that it is slightly recessed. Otherwise, the end of the platbands will be exposed.
The door frames are installed at right angles in modern style with straight lines. The right angle of the platbands seems to complement the right angles of the door structure.
IN lately Manufacturers began to produce flat trim designed only for installation at right angles. This means that in a set of 5 trims for one door, one will be thinner than the rest. Installers need to be careful not to cut the thick side casing in half.
The upper casing is also installed at a right horizontal angle. This is how capitals and cornices are installed - decorative trims.
Do-it-yourself installation of platbands - YouTube
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