Interior doors - what to choose when to mount?

This does not mean that we must be very conservative.We often decide on the simplest solutions when choosing a door, but if you devote a little more time to this task, we can significantly affect the final appearance of the apartment.Let's try to make it a good choice.

Frames - permanent or adjustable?

Before buying, the holes on the door should be very thoroughly measured, as well as the thickness of the walls.Let's also pay attention where exactly they will be installed, because the size and type of frames will depend on these factors.

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- We distinguish between two types of frames: permanent and adjustable - explains the representative of the Uniprofil brand.- The first are available in a standard 9 cm thick.They do not contain masking bands, which is why special strips are used when they are installed, so -calledArmband and quarter -ups that will hide the connection to the wall.Adjustable frames are easier to assume and more universal than permanent.They can be adapted to any wall thickness, so they are perfect for unusual dimensions.Adjustable bands they have, cover the wall on both sides and give a nice visual effect and an elegant finish - he adds.

Remember that when ordering doors and frames in typical sizes 60, 70, 80, 90 cm, the hole in the wall should be about 8-10 cm wider.If we order a door with an adjustable frame, e.g. 80 cm size, then the hole in the wall should have a width of about 88-90 cm, at the door with a fixed frame, e.g. size 80, the width of the hole is 90 cm, while the optimal height of the hole for mountingAll frames are 207 cm.Inside, the resulting gap (approx. 1.5 cm) is filled with low -pressure mounting foam.

Wood or glass?

Much depends on what material we choose when choosing a door.It must be above all of good quality and resistant to damage.We have a choice of wooden doors, made of wood -based panels (HDF, MDF), but also glass.

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Wooden doors are durable and should be used for many years.The market choice is very large - pine, beech or oak.Due to the material from which they are produced, their purchase will be quite expensive.

- The doors made of wood -based boards are cheaper than wooden, and is characterized by similar strength - explains the representative of the Uniprofil brand.- They are lighter and more resistant to mechanical damage.The type and density of the filling that will affect the level of sound tightness and fire resistance is important in this case - he emphasizes.

The glazed door is mostly associated with transparency, and thus, lack of privacy.This does not necessarily have to be true, because we will find different types of glass on the market.Sanded or satinized will give a matte effect that we do not have to use to the entire surface, and in addition we can also opt for an engraved pattern.Traditional, transparent, they are perfect in the dining room, kitchen or living room - they will open the space, and in the option with colored glass they will be a designer accent.

When to mount?

A very important issue is the right moment of mounting the door.We do it when the risk of their damage is the smallest.So first we put the floor and paint the walls or put wallpaper.When both activities are completed, we can set up frames.However, further renovation works should be taken into account, which may damage them.It is worth remembering that the door reduces the passage between the rooms, so you need to predict the size of the furniture.It is best to put on frames, hinges, handle, locking and install door wings after completing all construction works.

What else remember?

Before buying a traditional, tilting door, determine whether they will be opened outside or inside.In small rooms, such as the bathroom, the right door is mounted (opened opposite to the clock's instructions, i.e. to yourself, and the door handle is located on the left).This is primarily due to functionality - we do not lose space inside.There is also a record in the construction law that says that the bathroom doors should be opened outside.This is dictated by safety reasons, because the bathroom often has a gas stove.The left door, opened inward, is mounted in larger living rooms, where there is space for their wing.

- Let's also remember about the necessary ventilation, the door to the bathroom cannot be too tight and must contain a ventilator - explains the representative of Uniprofil.- The bathroom can be ventilated naturally only if its volume is greater than 6.5 m3, otherwise a mechanical fan must be installed - he adds.

Let's also invest in bumpers that will protect the wall and handle from damage.We can mount them both on the wall and floor.

Choosing a door may seem simple and fast.However, you should not decide on the first better we will see in the store.It is best to ask a specialist about advice and specific parameters that will help you adapt the choice not only to our tastes, but also needs.