Plastic doors

Many are accustomed to assume that plastic doors are designed for installation only in non-residential premises: in offices, schools, medical institutions. Most consumers have the impression that this type of door can be used either as an entrance or a balcony in a complete set with an ordinary double-glazed window. However, recently interroom plastic doors are becoming popular and in demand, which can be installed in any residential premises without harm to health and with maximum aesthetic comfort.

Interior doors made of plastic - the perfect solution in the case when the buyer especially appreciates the practicality, durability of the product and minimal care for him. There are a lot of prejudices against the installation of plastic in residential areas: people admit the possibility that plastic doors were installed as entrance doors, or at best, perform the usual functions of a balcony.Due to ingrained stereotypes, the imagination of the majority of potential buyers who have not encountered the latest production technologies immediately draws a glass door made of white metal-plastic and nothing more.

However, due to the fact that modern production in recent years has made significant strides forward, there have long been developments of plastic structures of various types, designed exclusively for their installation in residential premises.

In appearance, they are almost no different from wooden doors or more familiar chipboard products and their analogues. As for their environmental safety - if the manufacturer is fully responsible for the quality of its product, such doors always have certificates. This means that the material has successfully passed safety tests and is completely ready for installation in a house or apartment.

In order to finally dispel the remnants of prejudice, it will also be important to know that PVC, from which plastic doors are made, is initially subject to multiple processing in order to remove all possible chemical substances that may harm the human body.During processing, the material acquires resistant high-tech characteristics, and the door itself does not look cheap and ordinary.

Looking back, in those harsh times when replacing doors in a residential area was a whole problem, now everything can be solved quickly and efficiently and economically - plastic doors are much cheaper than wooden counterparts and are sold everywhere. It is always possible to order a set of doors from a good manufacturer, and competent experts will help in choosing the color, design and accessories.

Scope of interior plastic doors is very wide. Due to the fact that they, unlike wooden ones, do not possess the ability to accumulate harmful microorganisms, the improved plastic is perfectly suitable for use in restaurants, canteens and medical institutions.No worse than such doors will look in any room of a residential house: as already mentioned, a diverse design allows them to skillfully disguise themselves as wooden products without disturbing the comfort of the surrounding space.

Despite the fact that the plastic doors are quite light, they are durable, reliable and, given the wide possibilities of the design, perfectly protect the living space in the cold. Products made of wood and wood chip materials quickly deteriorate in conditions of high humidity, so plastic options in the literal sense of the word are salvation not only for baths, saunas, pools and summer terraces, but also in all places where the climate is harsh, humid, with a lot of rain.

Along with ease, they have a good degree of strength. The basis of their composition is aluminum, and plastic is on top as a lining. Such doors, unlike wooden ones, do not deform over time and do not sag under their own weight, and the lightweight design does not visually make the space heavier. Tightness of metal and plastic copes well with drafts,cold, bad weather and even the most powerful extraneous sounds: such products provide a stable sound insulation effect, which is important both for the home and for a public place.

The effect of sound insulation on plastic doors is ensured not only by the fact that they are tightly and securely closed, but also by the use of high-quality sealing materials. Of course, this is most relevant if the metal-plastic used for the manufacture of entrance doors, but for interior options, it may be no less necessary and relevant.

In addition, it is necessary to additionally mention the uniquely designed clamping device that is included in the package of metal-plastic doors. It helps to ensure their closest contact with the jambs, leaving no gaps and gaps for the penetration of noise or draft, which also helps to keep the heat in the room.

Doors made of metal-plastic are unpretentious in maintenance, they do not need to use special compositions for processing, unlike wooden ones. Their colors retain their original brightness for much longer, while a tree can quickly lose its color under the influence of temperature and precipitation, and the paint can easily fade in the sun.

It is not known where the myth came from that the metal-plastic doors allegedly have increased resistance to fire and do not even burn in the event of a fire. This is far from true: any person who knows the characteristics of metal-plastic will confirm that such products are burning, alas, almost the same as wood, except that the aluminum base can temporarily hold back the fire. Of course, this fact should not be a disappointment for buyers, but sometimes it is useful to know basic things and not to believe in what they say in words, in order not to get into a funny situation.

Modern staining and coatings give the plasticity elegance and the possibility of installing it at home, but for those who fundamentally prefer natural materials, this option is unlikely to be ideal. Painting and lamination will not be able to meet the needs of particularly demanding customers, despite all the obvious advantages and practicality of such a product.In addition, due to the specifics of the material, the manufacture of such interior doors is limited to a standard rectangular shape - it is problematic to make them metal-plastic, for example, an arch, while maintaining accuracy and the absence of visible structural breaks.

Despite certain features, the advantages of metal-plastic doors are undoubtedly greater, which can serve as an additional incentive for their acquisition. Their durability and practicality are quite able to compete with beautiful, but whimsical wooden products that require special treatment and care, and the affordable price and wide choice of colors, design and coating methods will allow to install such doors everywhere where convenience, cleanliness and practicality are appreciated.

When choosing the material from which the doors will be made, there is often a question as to which material is better to choose. Of course, buying a product based on natural wood panels is a more attractive prospect. By the way, the concept of PVC is not limited to traditional doors made of solid plastic.There is another kind of products, the frame of which is made of wood, and a film of any color made of polyvinyl chloride is applied on top with the help of special technologies.

The process of coating doors with PVC film is very interesting. from the point of view of its technology: door panels, pre-treated with glue from synthetic derivatives, are placed in chambers specially prepared for them.

The film is applied to the prepared surface, and then it is processed at very high temperatures. The most interesting thing is that the film, without melting and not losing its color and pattern, as if “penetrates” into the wood structure of the MDF panel and becomes one with it. Outwardly, it is not easy to distinguish such a product from a wooden one with an unsophisticated look: except by touch, and even then not always.

And "film" doors, and plastic, and products from the "clean" veneer can be equally good in quality and beauty. The main thing is to know certain features of these materials in order to make the right choice. For residential premises (provided that they do not have high humidity), veneer doors can be the best solution, and it is best to put one or another version of PVC in the bathroom or bathroom, remembering that the film,despite its durability, it can not withstand damp and begin to swell. However, this happens mostly when the product purchased is of poor quality.

Any choice should be made based on the purpose of the room and its stylistic features. The financial side is also important: wood products of any type will always be more expensive. To give preference to doors made of veneer is in the event that the entire interior is made in a more strict style - such as classic or minimalism. Doors covered with foil can become the “golden mean” for those buyers who still prefer to purchase a product, most of which is natural. Also, film options are more affordable than veneers.

As for the doors of solid PVC foam, you can put them anywhere, if the buyer is not particularly pretentious to the subtleties of the appearance and design. Solid metal-plastic doors, unlike veneer products, are more hermetic, resistant to moisture, able to retain more heat and, as already mentioned, provide perfect noise insulation.

Thus, choosing between veneer and different versions of PVC products, you need to be guided by the specifics and purpose of the house, office, institution, their level of humidity and interior style. Of course, personal preferences and financial capabilities also play a crucial role in the purchase. If a consumer is confused, not knowing what to choose, he should familiarize himself with the characteristics of each material in order to make the right decision based on this reliable information, comparing it with the characteristics of a particular room.

Interior plastic doors, like any other, differ in the way and where they open. When planning their installation, this should also be known and taken into account.

Double swing doors more often, they are installed outside as an entrance, when, if necessary, a large number of people can enter the second door at any time, or leave it closed depending on the terrain. However, the double-wing designs are interior. Double doors are installed in the case when it comes to, for example, large rooms in country mansions or public institutions, when too large a doorway makes it impossible to install a standard single door, which can open both outward and inward.

When installing hinged double doors in the interior space, you must immediately decide which way they will open: outside or into the interior space of the room. It happens that it is best to stay on the variant when the doors open inwards, due to the fact that there may not be enough technical space in the corridor,although, voluntarily or involuntarily, the customer has a desire to leave as much space in the room as possible. Of course, wide doorways in large houses and large apartments are not an easy task, but it can ultimately be solved if you weigh all the pros and cons of the technical possibilities of planning and installation.

One of the most competent and technically feasible solutions in the case of non-standard and wide doorways is the installation interior doors cassette type. Due to the unique design of these "sliding-sliding" doors can be installed inside the wall - absolutely without prejudice to the room and with maximum space savings. In fact, cassette doors are the same sliding counterparts, which are moved by using a roller mechanism. The difference between roller and roller doors is the so-called box. It is she who is mounted in the wall and becomes an ideal place for the doors themselves and the very mechanism that ensures their movement.

For plastic doors and their counterparts, this design is very suitable: because they have an enviable ease, unlike their wooden and wooden "fellow". Being placed in such a box-cassette, they go easily, almost silently, without the risk of distortions, falls and other malfunctions that could theoretically arise when using more heavy materials.

Closed interior doors cluster very tightly, which provides additional sound insulation, and if they are installed in the kitchen, this prevents the penetration of kitchen odors in living rooms. All cassette structures are made exclusively to order, so if there is a desire, you can install a single-door cassette door instead of a standard hinged door, which will be an excellent solution to the problem in the case of small spaces.

The easiest way, of course, is to plan the dimensions and installation of the door, if the opening is standard and provides for a simpler single-door design in the form of an ordinary swing door. In this case, confusion when making decisions rarely occur, unless you also need to decide where the door will open - in the room or in the corridor, which depends on the size and area of ​​both the room itself and the space that adjoins it.

Plastic folding door in the form of an accordion, despite its unusual and extravagant appearance, this is a very practical invention of designers if the interior space is very small and the installation of a conventional swing door is problematic. Also using the "accordion" you can make the necessary zoning of space, separating one part from another. Such a folding door is compact and occupies a minimum of usable space.

The doors of the “accordion” door are connected to each other by special hinges, the number of which directly depends on how many parts of the “accordion” there is in one or another door. Much, as always, depends on the doorway, which most often comes in non-standard sizes.In the overwhelming majority of cases, this type of door is mounted in such conditions, becoming a “salutary” way out.

Such an “accordion” is fastened to the upper and lower rail structures, and its flaps move freely along the rails with the help of an additional mechanism ensuring the greatest possible smooth movement. However, this option, given the peculiarities of its design, cannot be called completely silent, which should also be borne in mind when installing it. The door "accordion", like any other interior, can be made of plastic or wood chips, but when choosing a material, it is important to take into account that the folding door type is an additional load on the entire sliding mechanism. It is best to use lightweight material in the form of plastic, without using laminate and heavy types of chipboard.

If we are talking about standard apartment buildings, the dimensions of the door "boxes" and openings are also typical.It is very easy to work with them, and when planning the installation of interior doors there should be no serious hitch and problems. Due to the fact that all manufacturers are focused on the standard door dimensions adopted by GOST, this greatly facilitates all the work.

When repairing residential premises, it is important to consider whether the landlord plans to disassemble the partitions between the rooms and move the doorways to other places. If the repair will be carried out without transferring the interior partitions, all typical dimensions are preserved, and there are no technical inconsistencies when installing the doors. In the event that a serious redevelopment is carried out with the repair, it will be advisable for the apartment owner to take care of preserving the size of the new doorways in accordance with the GOST standards.

Of course, if the customer wishes, it will be possible to take measurements of the premises and make at least high-quality interior doors according to individual sizes. But it will be much more expensive than generally accepted standards, primarily because it will require special manufacturing of doors, and it will hardly be possible to use ready-made kits.Therefore, it would be best to keep the conventional dimensions of the doors in the house or apartment. This will ensure not only maximum ease of installation, but also a much faster installation process.

The generally accepted dimensions of interior doors according to GOST are:

• door with a height of 1900 mm should have a width of from 550 to 600 mm,
• door with a height of 2000 mm should have a minimum width of 600, maximum 900 mm.

Door dimensions according to GOST:

• room doors - height 200 cm, width 80 cm, doorway depth - from 7 to 20 cm;
• kitchen doors - height 190-200 cm, width 60 cm, depth of the opening 7 cm;
• doors to the toilet and bathroom - height 200 cm, width 70 cm, depth of the opening 7 cm;
• important size: the thickness of the door frame itself should be 75 mm.

As has been said many times, the choice of colors for interior doors by customers is absolutely unlimited, because modern production technologies can provide any desired color. The range of colors offered is more than diverse, and each consumer has the opportunity to choose the color that will suit him.

Doors made of solid metal can be colored in the literal sense of the word. They are treated with persistent and often bright dyes that look perfectly smooth, without tubercles and unnecessary changes in shades. Colored doors can be purchased for preschool institutions, and if you want to put the house as interior, if the whole interior of the apartment is decorated in the appropriate youth style.

It is known that white metal-plastic doors can most often be seen in kindergartens and in almost all medical institutions due to the fact that they have increased hygiene and ease of care.If there is a desire to put soft-white doors at home, an option made of MDF with PVC film coating will be the most preferable - and it looks natural and looks quite like home.

One can talk endlessly about the possibilities of film coatings disguised as the most expensive tree. Film, firmly growing together with a wood panel can look like an array of walnut or pine, and its shades range from brown to wenge. Any door can be either solid, without glass or plastic inserts, or transparent, which gives it additional aesthetic advantages.

Interior doors with glass look very elegant and cozy. At first glance, there may be serious doubts about the fragility and impracticality of glass, but now this is far from true.

Modern glass for plastic doors are characterized by increased durability and do not require particularly careful maintenance. In extreme cases, they are very simple in terms of repair, and an experienced master can easily replace any glass elements. Glasses inserted into the door can be of different shapes and colors, depending on the range and personal wishes of the customer.Their surfaces are glossy with glitter or matte, and a special tinted film is often used as a coating.

Ordering doors with or without glass inserts is a matter of taste. Of course, this option will be much more expensive in terms of cost, and if the buyer has a limited budget, a blind door panel without glazing can be the best way out. These doors are often lightweight, and if you arrange the panels in warm color tones, they will not look gloomy, and the design itself will perfectly complement the already existing modest interior.

If the customer prefers door designs without a threshold, the cassette-compartment ensemble of the sliding type is what he needs. Compact interior doors, clad in a cassette mechanism that can be built into the wall, will provide both heat preservation and additional noise insulation.

When it comes to installing multiple interior doors in a private house, which can be quite large, it is important to consider what kind of doors and where to install the best.In large private homes, as a rule, there are basements, swimming pools and saunas. In order to provide these rooms with the best care, moisture-proof metal-plastic doors should be installed, which neither water, nor humidity, nor dampness can tolerate.

As for the residential sector of any private house, doors made of plastic with a laminated coating, made with taste, can be put in any room. Glass decoration in its various versions will be most preferable: if there is a desire, you can even order stained glass for the doors to the living room or bedroom. If the house has a large kitchen, again it is worth mentioning once more about interior doors with cassette doors, which will save a lot of space and will not allow smells from the kitchen to freely enter residential premises.

The advantages of interior plastic doors, despite the prejudices that some consumers still have, are much more than disadvantages,therefore, if a decision is made on their installation, care should be taken to ensure that it is carried out professionally and efficiently. Of course, the customer can independently remove all sizes and install the structure, but this requires some experience. If it is, you can not turn to professional masters, but if it is not enough, it is best to entrust the installation to those who will not be mistaken either in the calculations or in the installation process itself.

Also, customer reviews indicate that it is better to entrust the installation to professional craftsmen, because throughout the process there may be some non-standard situation, which the amateur master may not be able to cope with. Of course, the temptation to save by almost half is very high, but given the possible consequences, it is not worth risking that way. Especially if the installation is ordered from official manufacturers working on the market for a long time, they are fully responsible for the level and quality of work performed.

Any plastic doors, including interior doors, include a door frame, as well as a panel or canvas.They are connected by sheds, and the fastening is carried out with the help of different types of fittings. When ordering, it is important to take into account the list of those additional functionalities that the fittings allow to carry out: for example, in the case of plastic windows or a balcony door, this can be a different level of ventilation (up to “micro”), and if there are interior doors, the fittings will provide a warmed design and, if necessary fixing the door in the desired position.

The door leaf may include a glass unit (it is also called a sandwich panel). It is present in the door ensemble most often for heat and energy saving and is most relevant in the case of installation of entrance doors. As for the interior options, if desired, they can be equipped with a single sandwich panel, but in this case we have to take into account the technical features, because this option can significantly weigh down the weight of the door structure.

Unlike products made of natural wood, plastic doors are immune to pollution sources and lend themselves perfectly to the simplest methods of caring for them.For those who especially like cleanliness and order, it will be enough just from time to time to just wash the doors with a sponge with soap or a mild powder. After washing, it is better to wipe them dry immediately (especially if we are talking about a laminated coating or PVC film).

If the materials of which the doors are made are of good quality, and the installation was carried out by a conscientious, skilled craftsman, the construction will work properly for a long time. However, there may be different situations that require repair of interior plastic doors. If the doors are operated intensively, sooner or later they may need redecoration. Skilled wizards can eliminate chips, scratches or even dents - it all depends on the nature and level of damage. There are a large number of chemicals that make it easy to eliminate minor cosmetic defects. If you wish, you can use them yourself.

Places where there are scratches or chips are pre-cleaned of dirt and degreased, then a layer of special adhesive substance is carefully applied to them (it is sold in large hardware stores). After the glue dries, the surface is sanded using fine sandpaper. Processing takes place until the surface is fully leveled. Then the treated surface is again subject to degreasing (for example, with a solvent for plastic), and finally a varnish that matches the color of the door is applied.

Another common malfunction of a plastic door, which can also sometimes be eliminated with your own hands, is a problem with a handle. This is perhaps the most important and most frequently failing element of the door. She can “stick”, turn around poorly or get loose. If, when turning, the door handle does not wish to return to the upright position, before panicking and urgently calling the master, you should try to do the so-called emergency reset.There is a metal “tongue” just below the lock, you should just press it, and if there are no other problems, the door handle will immediately return to its previous position.

In the event that the turns of the door handle occur constantly, this may indicate a distortion of the door profile. The door profile can be deformed for several reasons: for example, during installation the master could incorrectly calculate the weight of the structure, taking into account the pressure on the doorway and the door could simply “sink.” If this is the case, the metal tongue does not come in contact with the adjacent rail, because the door has changed its position.

The door profile can fail optionally due to the fault of the installers: This may be due to sudden changes in temperature, emergency, high humidity. In order to eliminate this malfunction, you can independently disassemble the counter-bar, and then put a 3 mm thick lining under it. Such measures can at least partially compensate for the deformation. In the future, you should observe the operation of the door: if the distortions no longer occur, you can leave the mechanism in this state, and if, nevertheless, the “drawdown” continues, you need to invite a master professional to help eliminate possible causes.You will probably need a full or partial replacement of the door profile, which can be carried out quickly and not always expensive.

The door handle can turn badly due to the simplest and most easily removable reason: it just needs to be treated with a special door lubricant. If the screws simply “loose”, they can be simply tightened with a suitable screwdriver. Glazed doors are also subject to professional repair.

If the room is planning a total replacement of all interior doors with plastic counterparts, it is important to consider before installation whether they will fit into an existing interior. With a wide choice of color and style assortment of doors, it is not so difficult to make the right decision. For example, if the windows are already installed plastic windows of a certain color, it is desirable that the doors were matched to achieve the greatest possible harmony and comfort.Lovers of arched structures will not hurt to remind once again that plastic is not the best material for this: even if the arch is made as accurately as possible, fractures cannot be avoided.

Despite the fact that plastic is still considered a material that is not able to bring such beauty elements as natural wood into the interior, the use of glass and fiberglass elements of different types in the manufacture of doors easily refutes all speculations about plastic uninterestingness and aesthetics in terms of interior solutions. Interior plastic doors are often decorated with entertaining and eye-catching accessories in the form of door handles of a special shape and color, all kinds of finishes and patterns applied with the help of modern technological means.

A great way to decorate plastic doors so that they cannot be distinguished from their counterparts from natural materials - options with a layout. Layouts are all kinds of decorative elements that fit inside the door. It can be glass, divided into several segments in the form of symmetric squares, inside of which there is a colored pattern, artfully imitating stained glass.There are many variants of such decor, and any of them can permanently rivet the eyes of an inexperienced visitor.

Layouts can cost the owner much cheaper if an option is chosen that is simply glued to the glass using a special composition. Such a sticker lasts a long time, and if desired it can be easily changed. Of course, for a strict classical interior a cheaper accessory may not be the best option. In this case, it is better to order a door with glass inserts, which will be divided into several figured segments of regular shape in order to withstand the entire ensemble as practical and strict as possible.

All such accessories and decorated elements (and they can be made of different materials - from the same plastic to lightweight aluminum inserts) should be selected in accordance with the color scheme and style of manufacturing doors. If the door imitates wood, the recommended colors of the elements may be: brown in different shades, cream, dark yellow.A white door will look good only if its decoration is used accessories of all possible shades of gold.

So, contrary to the established ideas about plastic, interior doors made of this material may look no worse than counterparts from natural wood, and sometimes they cannot be distinguished from high-quality wooden doors. Fans of environmentally friendly natural materials can argue here, but modern technologies make it possible to neutralize as much as possible the materials in the arsenal and make them suitable and safe for use.

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