How to properly install the door

During the renovation of the apartmentthere will necessarily be a need to replace the old doors with new ones, as they create a cosiness and give the apartment a finished look after the renovation. In this article, how to properly install the door.
Before choosing and ordering doors, we recommend that you first call the gage, so that he measures the height and width of your doorway, and also tells about the materials that may be required during installation.
As a rule, the width of the doorway can bevary from 70 to 80 centimeters. If there is a desire to make an opening already, think carefully, because through it you will need to take out or bring in various furniture. Also pay attention to the distance between the wall and the door frame: make sure that there will be platbands. If not, you should consider buying narrower doors. In addition, be sure to pay attention to the direction in which the doors will open, so that it is convenient to use them.
To properly install the door, this case should be approached with all seriousness, a sober memory and a clear head. Also, the neatness and attentiveness. The fact is that, due to the slightest inaccuracy, the door may look crooked, and maybe even not open at all.
Usually, doors are delivered together with boxes, however, the lock, handles and hinges must be cut by yourself. The installation of new doors should begin with the dismantling of old. After removing the box, it is necessary to clean the opening from the pieces of the remaining cement.
Before you put a new box, make a crossbeam. Attach it to the top edge of the door and measureThe distance you need to saw. The same procedure is performed for longitudinal bars. Then we fasten them with screws. The main thing is to remember that between the box and the door there should be a small gap of 5 millimeters in size so that the door can be easily opened and closed without excessive friction.
In the next stage it will be necessary to cut the hinges. As a rule, this is done afterbox is collected. First, attach the hinges to the door at a distance of 20 centimeters from its edges and make marks in pencil. Then use the chisel to make the grooves. Then attach the door to the box and also mark the places for excavations on it. Also do not forget to make sure that there are 4-5 millimeters left between the box and the door.
After the grooves are made, with the help of screws fasten the hinge, previously making holes with a drill, so as not to split the canvas. At this stage, it is necessary to clearly understand which side to insert the hinges, so that the door as a result opens in the right direction. In addition, note that on sale there are both right-handed and left-sided loops. Also remember that the door is put on the hinges, placed in the box, but not the other way around.
Next, the box with the door is installed in the doorway, while carefully centered on the level. It is also desirable to insert small blocks between the box and the door. Then drill three holes on the right and left posts of the box. Remove the box and drill the holes for the dowels according to the marks of the drill. Then again, center the box and attach it to the wall with the help of long screws, whose heads after tightening we close with a special cap.
Now we hang the door on the hinges and check whether everything is properly closed. After this, you can install the lock and handles.
To properly install the door, as you could see, you need some skills in using the instrument and a certain experience. Therefore, if you are not sure of your abilities, we recommend that you turn to professional carpenters for help.














