How to change interior doors

Before starting work

Work on the replacement of doors or the installation of linen can in the shortest possible time and with high quality to perform hired workers. But in this case, you have to spend a fairly large amount for this event. If it was decided to make a replacement with your own hands, you will be helpful in step-by-step instructions for installing the interior doors, presented below.

In order to proceed with the work on the replacement of interior doors, it is necessary to prepare the materials:

• Doors.
• The box( the pier).
• Platbands( if needed).
• Wooden wedges.
• Construction foam.
• Fittings.
• Self-tapping screws.

Prepare also the simplest tools:

• Screwdriver.
• Screwdriver.
• Hacksaw( if the platbands need to be cut at an angle of 45 degrees).
• Gvozdoder.

Step-by-step instruction for performing work

The work on the replacement of interior doors consists of several step-by-step actions:

1. The choice of the door leaf, casing and accessories, if they are not included.
2. Dismantling of old doors.
3. Dismantling the box.
4. Installation of a new box.
5. Canopy canvas on a new box.
6. Final work.

Proceedings.

Step 1: door selection( material, design)

Interior doors can be made of different materials. It can be artificially made textures, which in terms of beauty and strength are in no way inferior to wood. However, you can choose and products from real wood, as well as finished with wood veneer.

Undoubtedly the most prestigious will be doors from the array, the cheapest ones are artificial ones. Outwardly, they are often very similar, so the priority in this case will be financial opportunities and plans for the period of operation( a wooden door will last many times longer).

Individual materials can also serve as an important decorative role. In particular, it is glass and various rare materials.

Step 2: free space for a new canvas

First of all, you need to remove the old door from the hinges. This is one of the simplest stages of work, but it is best to do it with an assistant, because the door itself is cumbersome and it can damage the surrounding interior items.

For this we dismantle the platbands. After inspecting the hinges: from the classic version of the canvas can not be removed. Just open it and lift it: the sheet itself will be removed. If you have more complex loops in your apartment, you will probably have to unscrew the screws that secure them to the box.

Step 3: dismantling the interior door frame

Using the hacksaw, it is necessary to make cuts in the side frames of the door frame. After carrying out the above works, the door frame is easy to remove, using a nail or scrap( in fact, it is simply broken).Do this carefully, so as not to destroy the adjacent wall.

Step 4: mount a new boat

Assembly of a new door box is made on the floor, with the best use of the new door as a template. Fastening of vertical racks is best done with the help of self-tapping screws. In order to keep the door frame denser in the interior opening, it is necessary to use wooden wedges.

Step 5: Installation of a new interior door in the apartment

After installing the box, you need to fix the door leaf and check how it keeps and works. If necessary, carry out additional repair or lubrication work.

Step 6: Final replacement of interior doors

After the installation is completed, it is necessary to reinforce the door frame with a mounting foam. After the foam has dried, it is necessary to trim the bulging elements and install the platbands, if their change is also provided. Next is to attach the door hardware to the door.

Thus, the article described and described the process of replacing interior doors with their own hands.