We tell what tools will be needed for work and all about the assembly process: from the preparation of the foundation before mounting the frame in the opening.
Before collecting the door frame, you need to thoroughly measure the opening. Even with a small deviation of the communication between vertical and horizontal elements weakened. With constant mechanical load from the fastener, the fasteners will quickly come into disrepair. As a result, the installation will have to start from the beginning. It is important to prevent an error when choosing a design. It differs depending on the purpose of the room. For example, for baths and kitchens require elevated moisture protection and vapor permeability. Details should provide active air circulation inside the threshold, upper and angular elements. The blast gap is wider than usual.
All about assembling boxes for interior door
Materials for RamaElements of the box
Connection methods
Step-by-step assembly instructions
- Tools for work
- Preparation of the foundation
- Docking
- Installation of fittings
- Mounting frame in the opening
Materials for the inner frame
- Natural array - its properties depend on the quality of wood. In the absence of defects, has high strength and durability. On the surface there should be no resin sublishes, chips, cracks, places of mold, dropping bumps. Products change the shape and size in the drops of humidity and temperature. In the residential room, temperature fluctuations are insignificant. To protect the workpiece from the effects of moisture, it is impregnated with antiseptics and covered with a layer of varnish.
- MDF panels are not deformed and do not lose weight with time, provided that their ends are hermetically closed. The outer moan is not much different from the natural array. The sidewalls without a decorative layer need to be hiding in the seams either under platbands.
- Plastic - not afraid of water and retains its sizes and shape in any conditions. It can melt at a temperature of 70 degrees, so it is better to keep it at a high distance from the kitchen plate and heating devices.
- Steel - applied in private construction or with additional strengthening of the opening. The metal profile has high strength, but quickly rust. To protect against corrosion use primer and paint. They delay rust only for several years. In addition, they are easy to damage. The most reliable means is galvanizing and internationalization in the factory. Rama is welded either collect with screws. Application in the apartment of the welding machine is extremely undesirable.
Prefabricated elements of the carcass
The frame consists of four main parts. They are bars with a M-shaped section, laid around the perimeter of the opening and recorded in it with the help of screws. The sash enters the inner corner of the letter "g". Details are different in shape, sizes and purpose.
- Threshold - it is installed in the floor with the floor or make volume. In the first case, the cloth to the bottom adjacent to the bottom. In the second connection it turns out more sealed, especially when using seals. There are P-shaped structures without a threshold.
- Loop racks - they hold the sash.
- Feigned racks - they are opposite the looping. Models are produced with a smooth surface and with a hole under the castle larch.
- Upper support.
For normal closing and opening on each side, the gaps of 3 mm are left. If there is no threshold, below the floor is 10-15 mm. Inside under the outer cladding, you can put a layer of hydro and sound insulation.
When assembling the door frame of the interior door, the top and sidewalls are closed with platbands - decorative planks. In the case when free space remains between the platband and the frame, it is filled with a good board - an additional decorative plank inside the opening. There are telescopic dobors that can be adapted to any width.
Methods for connecting carrier elements
- Straight docking - bars are placed at right angles. The edge of one rest in the end of another. To connect the planks with a complex relief, you need to cut the protruding parts on the sidewall to which the end is applied.
- Diagonal docking - edges are trimmed at an angle of 45 degrees using a stouch or a tracing saw. When they are folded together, they form a straight corner.
Methods of fixing elements
- Screws - It is necessary to use products with a galvanized surface that protects the metal from corrosion.
- The spike connection in the groove - this option is only suitable for installing wooden blanks, as well as plywood and MDF products. The method provides a rigid docking and is the most reliable. Make a spike and cut through the groove that corresponds to it in size can only an experienced master.
Build the door frame with your hands
As an example, consider how to properly assemble the door P-shaped box yourself. The threshold protruding for the floor level is rarely used in the interior. It is usually installed at the entrance to the dwelling and serves to enhance the frame.Tools for work
- Roulette, ruler and corner.
- Construction level and plumb.
- Runs and wedges made of array, trimming bars and boards.
- Bulgarian with a disk for cutting wood or hacksaw.
- To trim the blanks at an angle of 45 degrees, a trader saw will be required. To do this, also use a stood with a groove with slots under the blade of saws located on its sides.
- Hammer and nails.
- Screwdriver, screwdriver and self-tapping screws.
- Chisel.
- Mounting foam.
- Clamps - she pressed glued parts.
Preparation of the foundation
The opening is cleared of old materials and, if necessary, align its surface. The slots are expanded and filled with cement mortar. Fat stains erase with alcohol. The internal parties are impregnated with antiseptics that prevent the appearance of mold. Measurement of internal faces are carried out after the end of their preparation.Docking
Under 90 degrees
The frame is assembled on the smooth floor - it is easier to correctly bring it elements to the right position.
The sidewalls are attached to the sidewalls. It is located on either between them. If you fix the racks on the sides, the connection will be as durable. In place adjoining the protruding relief horizontal is cut off. Only its wide part should come into contact with verticals.
The length of the verticals is calculated so that a 3 mm gap remain between them and the sash. If there is no threshold, the width of the lower gap must be 10-15 mm. Take it the minimum value. Accordingly, the length of the support is equal to the height of the canvas and the total width of the gaps of 10 + 3 = 13 mm.
Screws screw up from above. When installing can not be allowed. Each step should be checked with a carbon and tape measure.
Under 45 degrees
Conjugation places are trimmed under 45 degrees. Together they did to form a straight angle. To give them the desired shape, use a permeable saw. It makes it possible to clamp and cut into a given direction. Such equipment usually use professional masters. It's easier to buy or make a stubby yourself. It is a chute in which the part is placed. In the walls of the gutter, several holes on each side were done. The blade of the hacksaw is inserted into them.When the frame elements are ready, they are connected by screwing the screws on top of the diagonal. So their heads will not be noticeable. Before collecting a box for interior door, you need to choose the right length of the screws. They should be in a rack at least 3 cm.
Installation of fittings
If the old canvas is used, the location of its loops and the lock is measured. Dimensions are transferred to the corresponding sidewalls.
New loops put 20 cm from the top and bottom. Marks are made on the workpieces, loops are applied to them and put pressure on the contour with a pencil. Material for these marks is removed by the chisel on the thickness of the loops. Then the location of the holes for the self-tapping screw on the metal plates and drill them in the array. The recess is impregnated with an antiseptic and dried, after which the plates of the loops are fixed. By the same diagram, the framing is set to enter the locking larva.
Mounting frame in the opening
The sash hangs on the loop. In order not to damage the material, the gaps of 3 mm are paving pieces of cardboard. Socials eliminate and tighten screws. Then the finished design put in the opening and lead to the position that it should occupy. Supports are fixed using wooden wedges, after which they are fixed by mounting foam. It is sent slowly, following it evenly filled out free space. Void can not be left because they reduce strength. Surplus foam is removed by a joinery knife after drying it. At the final stage, the bearing elements are closed with platbands.
