How to insert glass - a set of works
Most often, this decor element is inserted even during construction and finishing works. This material is made out not only doors and windows, but also verandas, translucent partitions, greenhouses, etc. But what if in your undisturbed life there suddenly appeared broken glass, which needs replacing?
Glass insertion consists of the following basic operations of :
- preparation for cutting;
- cutting;
- cutting and breaking;
- installation and nailing of glass.
Before inserting the glass into the door or window, it must be cut .For this you need to clean it well. Otherwise, dirty, with bold traces, it will be difficult to be affected by the tool, as a result of which it will not penetrate badly and can break apart when breaking. Therefore, the sheet should be wiped with a cloth on both sides, and if necessary, washed with a solution of soda.
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Glass, brought from the frost, must be kept in a warm room before cutting, and then wipe with a newspaper or rag. With careful cutting, the remainders can be used for other purposes, for example, for photo frames. During cutting, note that the binding should be three-quarters of their width covered with glass.
The clearance between the side of the rebate and the edge of the blade must be at least 2 mm. For example, if the space between the folds of the binding is 600 mm wide and 900 mm long, then the inserted liner should be 595-597 mm and 895-897 mm, then it will fit freely between the folds and will not break down when the wood gets wet and swollen.
To accurately insert the glass into the interior door or window, you need to use a good tool. For example, you need to use a sharp glass cutter for cutting. To test it, you need to carry them through a small piece. If the strip left on the surface is coarse and white, then the tool is no longer suitable for cutting. And if there is a thin and colorless line, it means that the tool is sharp and cuts well.
How to insert the glass correctly?
The sheet should be placed on the table, pre-laying a drawing of the product under it. Straight lines are best cut under a wooden ruler. Start cutting from the far edge and lead along the ruler roller, while evenly pressing on the blade. After that, you need to gently break it down the cut line.
Insert the glass into the balcony door or window before painting. With the bindings of the binding remove all dirt, as well as the old grease, wash everything well. Before insert the window glass into a new frame, it must first be prooLifit. It is important to remember that you can not glaze wet bindings.
A two-millimeter layer of putty is applied to the surface of the folds. It ensures a careful fit of the canvas, leveling the cavities and hillocks. It is also done so that it does not vibrate in strong winds, and the water does not fall inside during the rain and does not contribute to the rotting of the bindings.
First, put the glass on the bottom edge of the phalanx, then squeeze a little to distribute the putty on the folds evenly, so that it covers about 80%.Between the frame and the canvas should remain a gap of not more than 2 mm.
In shtapiki need to fill small nails without a hat with a step of 25 mm. After that, slash the glazing beams in the frame, pressing them with a cloth. Putty put out from under the glazing beads with a spatula. Now, knowing how to insert glass into the frame, you can safely do without professionals and do all the work yourself.