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Installation of plastic platbands. Installing trim on doors with your own hands: analysis of the features of various designs Installing cashing of interior doors

Platbands are additional element door structure, which closes the resulting gaps between the walls and the frame. They help make a smooth transition from the door to the wall, making the overall structure more attractive appearance. Installation of platbands is the final stage of installing a door structure. But this decorative element is installed only after finishing wall surfaces.

How to properly install platbands on interior doors

When installing interior doors very often the following fastening elements are used to fix platbands:

  • self-tapping screws;
  • finishing nails;
  • liquid Nails;
  • “beak” fastenings.

Step-by-step instructions on how to install trim on a door with your own hands:

  • The platband is first applied to the frame in height in order to measure its required length (length of the doorway + width of the upper platband).
  • Next, place the workpiece on a flat horizontal surface, apply a square, and cut an angle along the marked line (at 45 or 90 degrees).
  • The strip cut on one side is again applied to the door, aligned along the edges, the bottom line. Next, height marks are made corresponding to the frame of the door structure.
  • Taking into account the marks made, a 45º angle is marked on the bar with a special goniometer, and the excess parts are cut off. The bar is put aside for a while.
  • Similar actions are performed with the strip for the opposite side of the door. Important: the top strip is adjusted at the very end, after installing the side trims. This will prevent the formation of gaps between individual structural elements after their installation is completed.
  • After preparing the side strips, you can begin to attach them. Nails are driven into the door frame in 0.5 m increments. Next, the caps are cut off using wire cutters. Important: for reliable fastening of the casing, the length of the nail that is not completely driven in should be 5 mm or more.
  • For optimal adhesion of the plank to the frame, an additional adhesive composition can be applied to its surface, but in such an amount that the excess is not subsequently squeezed out, otherwise the structure will lose its aesthetics.

  • Next, the platband coated with glue is applied to the nails, carefully nailed through wooden block, wrapped in cloth.
  • The side strips are nailed, now you need to fit the top strip under them. It is applied on top of the side planks, the corners are marked, and the excess parts are cut off. Fastening is carried out in the same way.

How to install platbands on metal entrance doors

Installation door frames can be carried out at an angle of 45º (cutting is performed individual elements) or at an angle of 90º. Preliminary accurate measurements are taken and markings are applied. It must be remembered that the installation of platbands begins from the side where the hinges of the door structure are located.

Important! When opening, the door leaf should not touch the casing. Therefore, when installing the platband with your own hands, you need to leave a small gap.

How to install trim on the front door: main installation steps:

  • Trimming side trims. Initially measure the distance from the sexual base to top crossbar door design. An additional 1 cm is added to this value. Appropriate marks are made on the platband, after which its edges are sawed off at an angle of 45º. A miter box is used for this. To prevent mismatches between the planks at the joining points, measurements are taken individually for each workpiece. This can be explained by possible distortions of the doorway.
  • Fixation of platbands. The side strips are fixed initially from the bottom and in the center. They are fixed in the upper part after installing the lintel above the door structure ( this stage The installation of platbands is controversial - some people prefer to attach the top strip first, and then the side ones).
  • Trimming the top lintel. This structural element is first placed under the allocated side strips, leveled, marked, and excess parts are sawed off. Only after this are all the planks secured.

Types of fastening platbands on doors:

  • With help adhesive compositions. Sometimes liquid nails are used to secure the slats to the door frame. This option is good in terms of attractiveness, but in terms of reliability it is not very effective. Liquid nails can be used for MDF planks and absolutely flat wall surfaces. If platbands are made of polyvinyl chloride or wood, this technology will not work, since their surfaces will not have sufficient adhesion to the wall surface.
  • Self-tapping screws (external fastening). The ease of fastening the planks makes this method advantageous. After fastening, the screw caps are covered with specialized rivets made to match the color of the planks. The main disadvantage of the technology is the low degree of safety; the products are quite easily dismantled, opening up the installation space.
  • Self-tapping screws ( internal fastening). The platbands are fastened with self-tapping screws from the inside of the door frame (a special fastening is installed). This is a more reliable fastening technology. At the same time, the design has an attractive appearance, the effect of its integrity is preserved due to the fact that the structure of the product is not disturbed.
  • Combined method. To fix the platbands, self-tapping screws and liquid nails are used at the same time. Installation work, of course, become a little more complicated, but the level of security is much higher. Some manufacturing companies produce platbands as a set, which can be purchased separately without doors. Products can be painted, covered with a protective film, or veneer. Therefore, by purchasing such a kit, you can also add attractiveness to old door structures.

The installation of platbands on interior doors is carried out almost at the very end of the renovation: the walls, floors are ready, the doors are installed. Only the baseboards are not nailed down - they are installed after the trims have been installed.

What are there

If we talk about materials, then to the traditional platbands made of solid wood or laminated planks, new ones have been added: made of MDF, covered with veneer or PVC film. There are also plastic trims. They are the most inexpensive, look quite decent, and come in a variety of colors. They are also made of metals - steel and aluminum, but they are placed on entrance doors.

Door trims made of MDF look very decent

Platband sizes

These products are classified as molded - they are sold at linear meters, so we are not talking about length standards. But usually it is somewhere around 2.2-2.5 m (with a margin for adjustment). Standard width is also a flexible concept: from 30 mm to 80 mm. In this range you can find a platband made of any material. On request they can be made from wood of any configuration and dimensions.

The width of the casing is selected depending on the size of the door itself and how close the frame is installed to the opening: the gap must be blocked. In general, for narrow doors a narrow frame is necessary; with double doors, a massive frame looks better.


The sizes of the platbands may be different. Even if you don’t find the required dimensions ready-made, you can order custom-made

Shape and color

The platbands differ in shape. There are flat, figured, paneled, carved. IN Lately Design with capitals and balusters began to come into fashion. But such door framing is not suitable for every interior.

“L”-shaped and telescopic platbands also appeared on the market. This is very interesting system, which makes it easy to match the door frame and finish to the width of the wall. The process of installing telescopic platbands is largely individual: the systems are assembled differently, and accordingly, there is a difference in the installation process (described in detail in the instructions).

The color range is very wide: you can find a frame to match almost any color of the canvas. It needs to be matched tone to tone. Often (but not always) these products are included with the door leaf and frame. Then you don’t need to agonize over the choice: they are matched tone to tone. All that remains is to install.


The form can also be very diverse.

Installation procedure for platbands

You need to start by choosing an installation scheme. There are only two of them and the difference is only in the size of the angles: angles are cut at 45 o and 90 o. The installation most often used is at 45 o: it is implemented on platbands of any shape, although it is more difficult to implement.

When sawing at 90 o, the trick is that the top bar needs to be recessed a little. By a few millimeters. Then everything looks organic. How specific - you need to look on the spot: it depends on the profile. To “drown” it will be necessary to remove these millimeters from the back surface. This is done either by grinding or on a lathe.

Cashing doors at 45 o is more complicated, but it looks good with any terrain, which cannot be said about the previous option.


When installing, you can saw the platbands at different angles

Preparing the side planks

You need to start from the side where the doors open. First, install the side strips. Take one and put it against the door. When measuring, make sure that there is no debris on the floor and that the plank is pressed tightly against the floor. Even a seemingly insignificant fragment that gets under the platband leads to a gap appearing at the top.

It is advisable to start from the side where the loops are attached. Here you won’t be able to place it closely - they don’t give you loops, so you put it in with a slight indentation. Mark the point from which you want to make the cut. This is done with a sharply sharpened pencil or knife. Using a knife is more precise - a line is already obtained, and then the cut is more precise.

Now place another bar on the other side (possibly without indentation) and mark it. Do not make a mirror image of a previously made plank - they may differ, and it will be problematic to adjust later.


Having a miter box makes it easy to get the desired angle

Now you need to cut them down at 45 o. This can be done in two ways: using a miter box or using a regular ruler and pencil.

If you have a miter box, place a strip there, match it with the applied mark (do not confuse which direction you need to cut) and, using a hand or electric saw (preferably with a metal blade - it will turn out smoother), saw off. There is one trick: MDF trim covered with veneer and PVC should be placed face down. So on front side there will be no scoring or chipping of the coating.

An angle of 45 o can be constructed with only a ruler and pencil. At the point where the cut will begin, draw a perpendicular to the opposite side. Accurately measure the width of your trim, set this value up and draw another perpendicular line. The result is two parallel lines. Now it remains to connect two opposite points, and you will get an angle of 45 o. But be careful: do not confuse which direction you need the angle. This way you can correctly file the corners of the casing without special tools.


A 45 degree angle can only be achieved with a square and a pencil.

Installing the side strips

The next step is to secure (preliminary for now) the prepared strips to the door frame. For now we need to secure them a little so that we can cut off the top bar. Therefore, we attach it to two nails: at the top and at the bottom. But you need to display them the way they will later be mounted. Carefully try on and nail.

We measure and file the top bar

We immediately file one corner of the top bar at 45 o. Please note that its length should be significantly greater than the width of the box - at a minimum, a margin equal to three or four times the width of the casing is required.

For example, the width of the door frame is 800 mm. We chose a platband 60 mm thick. The preliminary length of the plank should be at least a meter: it is necessary to take into account the gaps that may be between the wall and the frame, as well as the width of the platbands.

Therefore, it is advisable not to cut off the top strips before installing the side strips. We installed the sidewalls, estimated the length, added a margin of about five centimeters (to make it easier to saw) and we were ready to cut.


Mark the place where you will need to cut the corner

Having filed down one side of the horizontal plank, apply it to the installed vertical one. There should be a perfect match with no gaps or cracks. If it is not there, take some sandpaper or a sanding machine and grind off all the excess. Only after you are satisfied with the result, you can mark where you need to file the second corner: where the side plank begins.

Having filed the last corner on the top bar, apply it again. And on this side, a perfect match (or almost perfect) is also necessary. The elimination method is the same: sandpaper or sanding machine. Sometimes adjustment is impossible: there are gaps. If they are small, they can be eliminated after installation: cover them with wood putty suitable color(sold in construction stores, selected by color depending on the type of wood).

Now all that remains is to finally secure the platbands.

What to attach to

Here the question immediately arises: how to nail them down. When installing platbands, several types of fasteners are used:


A little about what materials and what type of fasteners are best to use. Wooden frames are traditionally fastened with nails. They are almost invisible in the array, and if something is noticeable, you can always cover it up with putty. Mostly MDF products are attached to self-tapping screws (veneered or laminated - it doesn’t matter). They can still be glued. But craftsmen advise “planting” them on nails without heads - the joints are not visible. Plastic trims are almost always attached with glue, sometimes with self-tapping screws. Nails in this case are unacceptable.

But if glue is used, the wall must be flat: then the casing will fit tightly and hold well. It is more convenient to mount it on a curved wall with self-tapping screws: they can be used to tighten the planks more tightly. No other fastener will give you this opportunity, not even nails, especially without heads.

How often do trims need to be nailed? Approximately one nail per 50 cm.

Foaming the cracks

After the installation of the platbands on one side is completed, we install wooden pegs-spacers between the door frame and the wall; if possible, it is advisable to place spacers inside the frame as well. This way the geometry will be maintained exactly.

Then we take a can of polyurethane foam and fill the gaps between the box and the wall about halfway. We leave it for a day - during this time the foam will harden, and its excess can be cut off with a knife. If you spray the box with foam before installing the trim, most of it will come out, but the consumption will be very small.


Fill the gap between the box and the wall with foam

We install platbands on the second side

Here everything is repeated in exactly the same sequence. Only here the loops don’t interfere and you don’t have to make an indent. After installation, if there are gaps between the platbands and the frame, they are covered with wood putty and sanded after it dries.

Complex cases

Not all doors are installed in such a way that the platbands can be installed without problems. Difficulties may vary.

The most common option is that one of the walls is too close. If there is at least some gap, it is necessary to saw off the “extra” from one plank. Only then the assembly will be in a different order: install the uncut side plank, the top one next to it, and place the narrow one at the very end.

Sometimes the thickness of the wall is greater than the width of the door frame. Then they either install an additional bar - an extension, or use an L-shaped platband. Depends on the distance that is not covered by the box. If it is small - 1-2 cm, you can cover it with a platband; a more solid one needs to be covered with good.


By gluing the trims you can secure them with clamps

Results

There is nothing difficult about installing platbands on doors yourself. There are several rules, following which even a non-professional carpenter can cope with the task.

Anyone who has done renovations at least once in their life has come across such items as door frames. This is the name for a structure that helps cover all imperfections after its installation, making the passage into the room more aesthetically attractive and complete. They cover the space between the wall and the door frame and perform decorative, protective and camouflage functions.

They differ from each other in thickness, width, material, design.

Platbands for interior doors are overlay profiled strips made of various materials.

To increase the width doorways Extensions were invented to fit the size of the wall. They always come complete and can be ready-made or cut. This feature determines the method of their installation, as well as the time required for their installation.

When planning work, a novice in the renovation business is faced with the question of how to install the trim on the door. It is possible to do this yourself if you have carpentry skills and the necessary equipment.

Copper-colored nails are used to fasten structural elements. Over time, the fasteners will darken and become invisible against the background of the canvas. If the door is light in color, it is recommended to cut off the nail heads with wire cutters, and you can also use galvanized nails for fastening.


The use of liquid nails for fastening is not recommended due to the impossibility of dismantling the structure.

In addition to the decorative function of this design, it is able to hide such shortcomings as carelessly applied polyurethane foam, nails, cracks and other flaws. Decorative trims On the door, cables carrying the Internet or television are well hidden, creating an aesthetically pleasing appearance of the doorway, protecting the wire from damage.

There are street and interior views designs. Outdoor ones should have high wear resistance and strength, and interior ones should have an aesthetic appearance.

The angle of the cut can be anything depending on the interior design features. Do the best job electric jigsaw.

Most often, cash for interior doors at the joints is cut at an angle of 45°, except for the telescopic type of products. Joints at this angle look more invisible and neat.


Form

Door frames may have different shapes, the choice of which depends on the material of the door leaf, its style and quality. The following forms of platbands are distinguished:

  1. Smooth is the simplest and most popular option for door design. They go well with different interior styles, are affordable, and are easy to install in a doorway.
  2. Semicircular - a frame for a door that has volumetric roundings along the perimeter of the structure. The radius of roundness can be either large or small.
  3. Embossed is an expensive option for decorating a doorway. This variety is made from high-quality wood using milling machine. Exists a large number of drawing options for this type of model.
  4. Carved - a good option doorway design in old style. Expensive raw materials are used for their production.

The smooth casing is divided into types: with a capital, Greek, profiled. The capital is a fashionable solution for decorating a doorway; it is a decorative strip located under the ceiling.


Material of manufacture

The material from which door frames are made is directly related to the quality of the products. Therefore, when choosing products, it is necessary Special attention devote to this issue.

The classification of platbands according to the type of materials from which they are made is as follows:

  • from MDF;
  • metal;
  • wooden;
  • ceramic;
  • telescopic models;


Ceramic structures are stylish design doors, is used when the walls of the room are also laid with the same tiles. This option is less practical, reliable and durable than the others.

MDF door trim - profitable and practical option. The cost of the product is low, and the quality is not inferior to wooden ones. The only negative is the high ability of this material absorb moisture, so they are not recommended for installation in the bathroom, as this can lead to deformation of the structure.

Wooden

Wooden door frames are characterized by high quality and aesthetically attractive appearance. The material used is pine, an environmentally friendly raw material. To maintain a long service life, the structure is varnished.

Plastic

Modern materials such as plastic - this is the most practical design option plastic doors, since the material does not rot, does not absorb moisture, it is easy to care for.

It has less aesthetic qualities than other door design methods. Suitable for technical rooms, balconies, loggias. Copes well with the function of preserving heat in a room, which allows this design to be used as an external design for a door or window openings.


Metal

This type products are most often used as platbands for metal doors. Iron products are made from steel or aluminum. Due to this, the structure is strong, durable and fire-resistant.

This type has a laconic, even shape. To install such a structure, in addition to the standard set of tools, you will also need a grinder.

Mounting methods

You need to figure out how to properly install platbands for interior doors.

Installation of the structure begins with determining the installation method, selection of materials and necessary equipment.

Most often, the installation of the structure is carried out using a miter box. This tool allows you to cut the end evenly at the desired angle.

First you need to decide on the choice of cutting angle. There are two ways to join fastening elements: at an angle of 90° or at an angle of 45°.

The first method is simple and less labor-intensive. It is necessary to measure everything exactly and carefully secure it using metal or liquid nails. Telescopic models are recommended to be installed in this way. Installation of platbands on telescopic doors should be done at an angle of 90°.

The second method is more labor-intensive and requires care and the use of a miter box or jigsaw, or a square.

After the measurement and preparation process structural elements installation, you can begin fixing them to the frame. First, we attach several elements of the corner structures to nails, and lastly, we install the top bar. If everything went well, all that remains is to secure the door frames with large nails at intervals of 20 cm.

What is telescopic type

The appearance of this type is a curved bar around the entire perimeter. In this case, fastening elements are not needed; the structure is installed using liquid nails.

The telescopic view is represented by a corner, one shelf of which is placed in the groove of the door frame during installation of the products. This design comes complete with a door frame, thereby blocking the free space.

A simple procedure for installing fastening elements allows you to install trim on the door yourself.

Design

It’s good when the interior design matches the design of the doors and a similar texture is used in the implementation of the project. The door leaf continues the style of the room, its walls, ceiling, floor. Finishing with platbands will complete the composition of the room, making it decorated and functional.

Beautiful door frames help visually dilute the room, make it brighter and more interesting. It is necessary that the color of the structural elements goes well with the door, wallpaper, and floor covering. The materials of the products should harmoniously complement each other.


Door installation

How to nail platbands and learn how to do it quickly and efficiently is of interest to every novice craftsman. There are a number of rules and nuances that you need to familiarize yourself with before starting work.

Installation of interior door frames always begins from the side into which the door opens. This is due to the fact that the hinges create obstacles to the alignment of the door frame with the trim. The use of mortise or hidden hinges in this case makes the task easier.

In order to create free movement of the hinge mechanism, a small indentation is made on their side and on the opposite side.

Installation of such elements may result in an unwanted gap or gap. To eliminate these errors, you can use acrylic and wax sealants. They are also used to process structural joints.

Equipment

How to attach platbands to interior doors - frequently asked question when carrying out repairs.

The choice of fastening depends on the material from which the structure is made. These could be nails and different types glue.

The product package looks like this:

  • for single leaf swing door you will need 5 sticks - this is 2.5 sticks mounted on one side, 2.5 sticks on the other;
  • for a door with two leaves you will need 6 trims - 3 sticks on each side.

Platband is a product that is installed by a master in an already formed doorway; it can be installed on one side or on both sides, which means that the equipment will be different.


Required tools for installation

How to install trim on an interior door using improvised means on our own, is of interest to everyone who has undertaken repairs on their own. First you need to prepare the equipment for work. Installation of door frames is carried out using the following tools:

  • yardstick;
  • a simple pencil;
  • large metal square;
  • miter box, jigsaw or saw;
  • hammer;
  • fastenings

Nails or glue are suitable for fastening.


DIY platbands

Making platbands for interior doors with your own hands is not an easy task, but it is doable. When working with wood, you will need the following tools:

  • A sawmill is needed for cutting wooden panels;
  • a wood processing machine is necessary for the manufacture of platbands;
  • jointer designed for surface processing wooden canvas;
  • a surface thicknesser is necessary to create identical blanks of structural elements;
  • a jigsaw will provide quick cutting of the necessary parts;
  • Sander;
  • grinder - for metal structures.

Cashing a door with your own hands goes like this:

  1. Choice of material. A dry board without deformation is suitable for blanks for platbands. On side structures, it is necessary to compare the direction of the wood fibers so that there are no differences between them.
  2. Manufacturing blanks of platbands larger than necessary. It is important to ensure that the tool is well sharpened so that the platbands are without the slightest gaps, otherwise this will create difficulties during installation.
  3. Sanding and smoothing the fibers of the product using fine-grained sandpaper.

Immediately before installation of the structure in door frame You can cut the platbands at an angle of 45° or 90°, and not in a workshop. This is due to the fact that it is necessary to perform control measurements before installation.

Hi all! The aesthetic appearance of an interior door largely depends on how accurately and accurately the trim is installed. And we’ll talk further about how to install the trim after installing the door block with the door.

During the installation of platbands we will need:

  • A tape measure, a simple pencil and a wax pencil to match the color of the platband;
  • wood hacksaw and miter box or miter saw;
  • masking tape, a utility knife blade, a hammer and finishing nails;
  • acrylic sealant in the color of the casing and foam sponge;

Preparatory stage

Installing trim on the door is the final stage of door installation. To this moment:

  • the door frame must be fully assembled and checked for verticality;
  • the door is hung and adjusted (easy to open and close);
  • the gap between the door frame and the wall is filled with polyurethane foam;
  • a handle-latch is installed on door leaf and a strike plate for the jamb.

Note: the edge of the door frame and the surface of the wall should be located in the same plane and form a flat surface. If necessary, level the wall relative to the front side of the door block using plaster or putty.

Using a sharp blade, carefully cut off excess frozen foam around the perimeter of the door block, being careful not to damage it. decorative coating boxes.

There are various options for installing platbands on interior doors: using self-tapping screws, liquid nails, snap-on platbands. I will tell you how to attach the trim with finishing nails.

Step-by-step instructions for installing platbands

The platbands are installed in the following sequence: side – top – side. If you first install both side elements, it will be problematic to fit the top one exactly to size. Attach the side trim to the installation site. The frame should be located with a slight indentation from the edge of the box, in this case the platband does not interfere with the hinges, and the lock tongue does not cling to it when closing and opening the door.

Inspect the lower part of the casing - if there are chips or irregularities on it, cut off the edge. You can cut the platband with a hacksaw, using a miter box for precision. But without the skill of such work, it is possible to evenly cut platbands with a convex or figured outer surface it will be hard. It is most convenient to use a miter saw.

Install the casing vertically, check the size of the indentation from the edge of the box along the entire length. Make marks on the box with a pencil (so that later you can mount the casing exactly in the same place), mark on the casing the place where the cut will be made at 45°.

Use a miter saw to cut at the desired angle. top part clypeus, retreating about 2 cm from the mark (reserve in case of an uneven cut). If the cut is smooth, attach the trim to the door frame and measure how much to cut from the bottom end so that the framing element fits correctly.

Then we attach the platband using finishing nails - they are distinguished by small heads that are recessed into the surface.

The nails are driven in at a centimeter indentation from the edge of the casing. Start fastening from the top, pressing the trim tightly in a vertical position. Drive the first nail at a distance of about 2 cm from the upper oblique cut. Try to make the attachment points along the same line, with the same pitch (30 - 40 cm). The finishing nails should be driven in extremely carefully so as not to hit the platband itself with a hammer. You can pre-drill the holes with a thin wood drill bit. Having secured the casing with nails, run your hand over it - the caps should not protrude above the surface and cling.

We put it back, tightly aligning the oblique cuts, and mark the place where the oblique cut will be made at the second end of the upper casing.

Having cut the second end at an angle of 45°, we use the same finishing nails to fix the horizontal part of the door frame.

The second vertical element is mounted according to the same principle - cut down with a margin, check the accuracy of the cut, trim the bottom end to size, fix it with finishing nails.

note: the trim strips may be slightly deformed from long-term storage, they may be driven by a “propeller”. For structural rigidity, drive a nail from the top at the very edge on each side of the upper casing so that the connecting element passes vertically through the junction of the oblique cuts.

Small gaps remain at the joints; they are filled with sealant to match the color of the casing. To avoid leaving any traces when removing excess sealant with a sponge, stick strips of masking tape on both sides of the gap, close to it. Apply sealant from the tube and immediately remove excess with a wet and wrung out sponge. Then you can remove the masking tape. The same operation is performed with the second joint; using the same principle, you can mask the longitudinal joints of the door frame and frame, as well as any other joints of the door frame elements. The caps of the finishing nails can be easily masked with a wax pencil to match the color of the trim.

At this point, the installation of the platbands is completed. The final result depends on how carefully and accurately the work was performed at each stage.

Video on the topic “installation of interior door frames”:

  • Main types of platbands
  • Preparation working area
  • Using nails
  • Liquid Nails
  • Telescopic models

How to properly attach platbands to doors - this question often becomes relevant when renovating a house. Doing this yourself is actually quite simple if you know some of the nuances regarding the types of products and methods of fixing them around the perimeter of the opening.

There are several ways to attach door frames

MAIN TYPES OF FITTINGS

Before we look at how to attach platbands to interior doors, you should familiarize yourself with their main types. The installation method directly depends on the specific type of product.

Based on the material of manufacture, they are distinguished:

  • wooden;
  • from pressed paper;
  • metal.

Types of door frames depending on the material of manufacture

For budget options pressed products are used. IN modern interior the most popular type are products made from MDF; moreover, unlike other types of platbands, any mounting option is available for MDF.

By appearance and configuration they are distinguished:

  • straight;
  • rounded;
  • carved and figured;
  • typesetting.

Variations of platbands according to configuration

Additionally, a capital can be installed above the upper casing. This element plays an excellent decorative role, especially if we're talking about O classic style and variations close to it.

As for fastening methods, platbands can be installed in three main methods:

  • on ordinary nails;
  • for glue “liquid nails”;
  • according to the “tongue and groove” principle.

In order for the opening to look organic, it is important to observe optimal sizes for all details. Cutting elements can be done in two ways: at right angles or 45 degrees. In the first case, the top strip is most often installed above the sidewalls, and its edge must be processed. When making an oblique cut, you need to create an ideal angle so that the fragments fit together without gaps. It is better to use a miter box for cutting.

PREPARATION OF THE WORK AREA

Before you begin directly attaching the platbands, you should properly prepare the working surface. The entire list of work can be divided into several stages:

  1. Installation of the box. Platbands serve as a kind of decor for doors, as they can create an impressive frame and hide minor wall defects. Consequently, their installation must be done at the very end after installing the doors.
  2. Removing foam. After the box has dried, it is necessary to cut off the excess polyurethane foam in order to create an even level between the wall and the tray; this is best done with a utility knife.
  3. Removing irregularities. If, when installing the door leaf and frame, small defects appear on the wall, for example, chipped concrete, they can be repaired with plaster; this will not only facilitate installation, but also improve the strength of the opening. To ensure that no gaps remain during the installation process, the surface for attaching the platbands must be flat.
  4. Wall decoration. Before installing the trim, you must complete everything Finishing work: painting, wallpapering, etc.
  5. Cleaning. Remove all dust and other debris from the surface; when using glue, you must additionally degrease the perimeter of the opening.

Preparing the work area for installing the door casing

USING NAILS

The most traditional way to install platbands is to use nails. In order to hide the attachment points as much as possible, special miniature nails are used; their peculiarity is the almost complete absence of a head.

In order to properly nail the trims onto the door, you need to align them level. Since when installing on a wall, distortions or gaps may occur that were not present on the flat surface, it is recommended to leave a small excess of material when cutting.

Since nails without heads are used for interior door frames, try not to damage the coating of the cladding itself. It is most convenient to work with a small hammer. You can mark the joint location in advance using an awl.

In order to cover the nails on the platbands, they usually use a special mastic or grout to match the coating. Minor damage can be masked with paint, a felt-tip pen or pencil.

The use of nails is a traditional way of attaching platbands

LIQUID NAILS

Another method of attaching platbands involves the use of special glue. The most popular option is the so-called liquid nails. This composition provides quick adhesion to almost any surface.

Let's look at how to properly fasten platbands without ordinary nails.

To do this, it is necessary to initially determine the exact position of each element. After this apply a small amount of glue onto the back side of the plank and press it against the wall. If glue oozes out from under the casing, wipe it off immediately. It is advisable to apply only a few dots to prevent spreading.

You can secure the platbands either completely without nails, using glue, or by combining these two methods, this will ensure greater structural strength.

Fastening platbands with liquid nails simplifies the process

TELESCOPIC MODELS

The simplest is to attach telescopic trims to interior doors. It is made without nails, but can be supplemented with glue for greater strength. Installation features are directly related to their design.

Installing trim on doors: two installation methods

The fact is that the edges of the platbands, when connected, coincide with the edge of the extension or loot. The principle of coupling is “tongue and groove”.

Telescopic trims are attached strictly to the groove of the box strip

In other words, one part goes inside the other. Thus, in order to install such products, you just need to saw off the excess and join the parts. The protrusion of the element fits into a recess in the door frame. Then you need to set the required distance, which is adjusted by the size of the recess.

Regardless of which installation method you choose for specific situation, you should be careful, as one awkward movement can ruin the entire structure. If there are unevenness on the wall, it is necessary to first level them so that there are no gaps, this applies to absolutely all models of platbands, regardless of the material of manufacture and configuration.

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Installing platbands on the door frame is the final stage of constructing the entire door structure. Cash-outs, first of all, serve as a decorative element that covers the interface between the entrance wall opening and the door frame. Correct selection of the color and texture of the element, which should be identical or as close as possible to the shade and material of the door being installed, will help to refine and give a decent appearance.

The final decoration of the doorway should be done on final stage renovation of the entire room - after whitewashing, painting and wallpapering the walls. This one, at first glance, easy work, requires some attention and accuracy. The problem here is the precise fit and correct installation platbands on the door - without any gaps or distortions.

Types and classification of platbands

Large assortment of cash on the market building materials facilitates the choice, and its diversity allows for some classification of platbands. They are divided:

  • by material - wooden, plastic, metal, composite;
  • in shape - flat, rounded, curly;
  • according to the installation method - overhead and telescopic.

Door trim can also include a decorative element such as a capital. It is made mainly from solid wood and decorated with a sophisticated engraving pattern, which gives the entire room sophistication and aristocracy.

When installing trims on interior doors, it is advisable to focus on the materials from which the door itself is made. If the door leaf is lined with veneer or made of MDF, then you will not have to select material for cashing. In this case, laminated MDF trim will be the most suitable.

It is impossible to give preference to any form - it is a matter of taste. However, it is worth remembering that classic flat planks for self-installation will be more convenient to work with and will help avoid marriage.

Installing overhead trim on the door involves directly attaching them to the door frame using glue or nails. Installation of telescopic platbands, due to their design features, can be produced without the use of any special elements. Such cashing does not cause distortions and does not require additional fastenings.

Telescopic trims

Their design difference is the presence of a special splined protrusion, made at a right angle and inserted into the longitudinal groove of the door frame. Such platbands make it visually monolithic, leaving the fasteners invisible. They are intended for arranging non-standard openings.

For walls that are too thick compared to the door frame, the installation of additional extensions may be required. By using them to correct the difference between the thickness of the enclosing structure and the width of the frame, you can achieve a perfectly neat appearance of the installed door.

Assembly and installation of platbands

To begin with, determine the internal dimensions of the vertical cashing in one of the following ways:

  • using a tape measure, measure the distance from the floor to the junction of the upper transverse and lateral longitudinal beam door frame;
  • make a risk on the platband attached in place.

The resulting mark will become the starting point for the future cut. Carefully, maintaining an angle of 45 degrees, the bar is cut so that its size is about outside turned out to be greater than with the internal one.

Using a miter box will greatly simplify your work.

When determining the cutting lines on the platbands, it should be taken into account that with different sides door leaf, their direction will be different. Don’t forget that each plank will require individual measurements. And one more thing - you should start installing cashing from the side of the hinges of the door that opens towards you.

The prepared side trims are not nailed tightly and only with two nails - one closer to the floor, the other in the middle. A blank for the top bar is inserted into the gap left on top and markings are drawn on it in place for future cutting. This will allow you to get rid of errors and the formation of large gaps as much as possible during the subsequent mating of all elements.

You can adjust the location of all the cash by lightly tapping the sides of the planks, previously attached to nails. If the gaps are large enough, then one nail is removed from the plank, after which it is given the desired position. The final installation of the prepared trims on the door is possible only after carefully adjusting them to size, maintaining the correct angles and minimal gaps of the parts being connected.

Fastening

To fasten cash, it is best to use thin nails, the heads of which are removed after being punched into the door frame with pliers. A uniform step of about 15 centimeters will be quite sufficient for reliable fastening. If the adjacent walls of the doorway are smooth, then it will be enough to secure the platbands in the upper and lower parts with a pair of nails driven in the middle of the strip.

Copper or galvanized nails should be used, as over time they do not cause dark stains on the wood, even in rooms with excessive humidity.

To fasten MDF trim, a slightly different technology is required. To work with them, you should first drill blind holes with a thin drill so that when driving a nail, you can minimize the risk of damage to the strip. The same additional preparation must be made when using self-tapping screws as fasteners. But they will require slightly larger diameter holes in order to recess the caps, which are subsequently covered with plugs to match the casing, or sealed with acrylic putty before painting it.

The use of adhesives or liquid nails is used only for perfect smooth walls adjacent to the door frame. Such fastening is not possible in rooms with high humidity, for example in bathrooms and toilets.

Little tricks

When choosing wooden trims, you should pay attention to the quality of drying the boards.

How to install platbands on interior doors yourself

Poorly dried wood:

  • has an uneven color;
  • has blue spots on the surface;
  • When tapped, it makes a dull sound.

In order not to spoil the workpiece, the length of the cashing should be measured with a margin of at least 1 cm, which will be useful when adjusting the corners of the parts to be joined. It is easier to cut off the excess from the opposite end of the plank.

You should not use a moisture-resistant marker for marking on the front side. It will be difficult to remove the drawn lines by normal erasing.

Trimming trims is best done with a miter saw. It will provide a clean cut without chipping. Carefully adjusting cut corners is easier than using tape grinder. With its help you can achieve perfect joining in the corners.

If gaps appear when installing trim on the door, they can be made almost invisible by using a beeswax-based mixture, which can be purchased at a hardware store. Heated and brought to the state of a plastic mass, it will perfectly fill the resulting cracks.

Visually, a cash register that rises 10 centimeters above the doorway looks better, and the uniform style of the rooms in the apartment will be ensured by the same trim on all doors.

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From which it follows that liquid nail glue can be used when working on almost any surface, but more on that later. Liquid nail glue is nothing more than just a dense adhesive mass placed in plastic tubes for convenience. Now let’s talk about where ordinary construction adhesive got its name from.

Initially, when liquid nail glue was first produced, it was just an ordinary construction glue. universal glue For different surfaces! But since this construction adhesive was produced by a company with a name like Liquid Nails, those who know English understand, those who don’t, I’ll explain:

Liquid Nails is nothing more than liquid nails and our people, or maybe marketers, have attached liquid nails to the word glue.

Sticking platbands using adhesives

You just need to ensure complete adherence of the platbands to the wall and door frame.

Any adhesive materials can withstand a certain load and, with a large weight of the platbands, will not be able to properly hold the platbands on the plane. When choosing one or another adhesive composition, check the weight and properties of the platbands. You can glue the platbands on liquid nails, or you can fix them on silicone or polyurethane foam.

Miter saw for trimming trims

In order for the platbands to hold firmly, they must be properly adjusted and secured.

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It is more convenient and better to cut the plinth to the already installed platband, since there is less chance of miscalculation and making a mistake. If the wallpaper is glued before installation (or the walls are painted), then the casing will hide the edge of the wallpaper sheet behind it. If the wallpaper is pasted after installing the trim, then the wallpaper adjacent to it can be quite noticeable and not aesthetically pleasing. If doorway much more sizes door block, then when gluing wallpaper you need to leave an allowance on the sides and top, otherwise the casing may not reach the edge of the wallpaper as in this photo above.

There are two traditional options file the casing - at an angle of 90° and at an angle of 45°.

The 90° angle is used on straight, even platbands without curves at the request of the customer.

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This way it will be easier not to get confused and this is a guarantee that everything will turn out beautifully.

– As you know, the casing must “stand” on the floor, and in order to avoid a gap between the casing and the floor, the lower edge of the casing must be sawed off (trimmed) at an angle of 90°, since the factory cut may not always be correct. Of course, everything depends on the specific manufacturer, the quality of the product, its quality level, but this preparation procedure should not be ignored.

– Attach 2 trims to each other reverse side to understand whether they are the same width, it happens that the planks differ in width by 0.5-1 mm.

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Finishing nails are convenient because if the need arises, you can always dismantle the casing and then reinstall it. For work, take nails with a flattened head, 40 mm long and 1.4 mm in diameter. To make the work go faster, make holes in the platbands in advance at a distance of 5-7.5 centimeters. After you drive the nails in with a side cutter, remove the heads and mask these places with a special wax pencil that matches the color.

The second method is to fasten the platbands using liquid nails.

Installation of interior doors

This will avoid splitting and, accordingly, the formation of cracks on the visible part of the box.

Installation of interior doors. Stage 6. Installation of the box. Assembled box insert into the opening and secure with wedges from above so that approximately the same distance remains on the right and left. Align the box with the wall on the hinge side. Check the vertical with a level. Secure the box to the wall with self-tapping screws at the top and bottom.

Installation and installation of skirting boards and platbands

In the store we find the required baseboard and measure its length. We take the number we have and divide it by the length of the plinth, and the amount of plinth we need is ready.

Skirting boards can be made of wood or plastic, with or without cable duct. The wooden plinth mainly goes to the laminate or parquet board, so you should not press the plinth tightly against it. There are two mounting methods wooden skirting boards- using self-tapping screws and liquid nails.

Installation of platbands is the final stage in the installation of interior doors.

Installation of door trim with liquid nails

1. Filing of standing frames. Using a tape measure, measure the distance H from the floor to the bottom edge of the groove in the top block of the box (Fig. 34); subtract the height of the plinth block from this size, you will get the size into which you need to cut the standing frame. Saw the pillar trims at an angle of 90°.

2. Connection of platbands with decorative elements. Place the perforated plate into the groove on the back of the trim and decorative element.

Correct installation of interior doors

The box parts are connected using self-tapping screws.

The box is installed as follows:

The doors are installed on hinges pre-attached to the door and frame. You need to first hang the canvas, checking how smoothly the door closes; to adjust, put the spacers a little lower door handle and above the top loop. After this, you need to check the door again - for example, it should not move on its own in a half-closed position.

When the leaf is installed perfectly straight, the joint between the door frame and the opening can be filled with polyurethane foam, after first removing dust and wetting the surfaces.

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Creating a perfect cut requires the use of a miter box. It is recommended to glue the joints formed during the installation process. The plinth will be removable if you put plugs on the heads of the screws.

For greater clarity, look below, it will illustrate all the above information and give you confidence in your abilities!

If you do not have the opportunity or desire to do the installation yourself, you can contact us; our specialists will quickly and efficiently complete this work!

The cost of installing a plinth is from 190 rubles.

Installation of door trim with liquid nails

Let's take a closer look at them.

1. Have you decided to install doors in your room, apartment, or country house yourself? A commendable decision, the success of which directly depends on your plumbing and carpentry skills. If you think that installing an interior door is easy, feel free to go into battle! It is possible to save a decent amount by losing some time.

How to install platbands on interior doors

The main thing is that the result of the work does not look like this.

Door installation

Thresholds on the frame of modern doors, as a rule, are absent, but at the request of the client they are included in the kit.

Note: A threshold is most often used in entrance doors to retain heat in the house, but it is not advisable to use it in interior doors, since it will interfere with air exchange between rooms.

If you order a door made of aged wood with a specific design, then along with it you should order hinges, escutcheons, a lock mechanism (lock or latch with a lock) and handles that best match the style of the door.

What you should know before installing a door

Installation of the door can only be carried out after laying the finishing flooring and after finishing the walls in the rooms between which it will be installed, i.e.

Installation of door trim with liquid nails

In this case, you do not have to deal with complex fastening devices, drilling a wall, floor or ceiling. Not only a specialist, but also any other person can work with glue.

As a rule, the packaging indicates what can be glued with this substance, how to apply it, and how long it takes to dry. In construction, adhesives are used for parquet, linoleum, carpet, ceramic tiles, laminate, porcelain tiles, ceiling panels, marble facing slabs, wooden planks etc.

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The main function of door frame trim is to hide unsightly spots that form during door installation. The second advantage is the appearance - with platbands the door looks beautiful, emphasizing the subtleties of the interior of the room, making the door durable, powerful and inaccessible. Fastening platbands can be done in several ways. To do this, you must follow the instructions for installing the door and do not rush, but check each fixed element for evenness and strength.

Existing types of door frames

Before installing door elements, you can familiarize yourself with the types of trims produced.


But, if the house has ordinary hinged interior doors, then the capital, of course, will be “out of place” and will ruin the appearance. To emphasize the beauty of the door, you should choose the appropriate trim.

The principle of attaching the casing to the jamb

Required set of tools, materials

Before you begin installing the trim on the door frame, you should assemble a set necessary tools, without which the work will not be done. You will also need some materials:


This is all that will be needed to complete the planned work with your own hands.

Existing door trim design options

There are 4 common methods for attaching door frames. Each method has its own approach to fasteners and installation.

Methods of attaching platbands to interior doors

Using finishing nails

Working with finishing nails is simple, does not require any costs and physical strength, and also a lot of time.

Scheme of the structure of the door casing and frame

To attach cash to interior doors, you will need finishing nails. This is a small nail, which is only 4 mm long and 1.5 mm in diameter. The cap has a smooth surface (flattened). Using these nails, the platband can be removed and reinstalled.

Step-by-step process for installing the trim on the door

It will not work to hammer nails directly into the platband - it is difficult and ugly. Therefore, you need to use an electric drill. A hole is made for a nail every 7 cm, then nails are driven into these holes, but not completely. Nail heads should be cut off with a side cutter. After this, slightly knock down the protruding needle so that it does not protrude on the surface.


Thus, it is possible to achieve good result in all respects: the appearance is not spoiled, the platband is installed. To ensure that nothing is visible at all, you can use a special pencil that will paint over the fasteners. The video shows in detail how to attach platbands to interior doors.

Application of liquid nails

This method is used only when the platbands are made from MDF. High-quality work done will delight you with the appearance of the door without nails, which will be the result of installing the platbands. So, liquid nails must be used on a perfectly smooth surface, free of dust and pebbles. The fastening process consists of several steps.

Pressing the platband with clamps to the door frame

On inner surface platband is applied using a construction gun “liquid nails”. Without waiting time, the platband should be secured in its place, on the base. The element is pressed against the wall, a little time is waited (literally 1 minute), and then it is removed. You need to wait 2 minutes, apply a little more nails to the back side of the platband and attach it to this place. It should be held for 2 minutes for the reaction to begin.

The process of applying liquid to the platband

To be on the safe side, you can use double-sided tape. After the first application, you have 2 minutes to secure the tape to the edge of the back side of the casing.

This method has its advantages: the appearance of the door leaf remains unchanged and original. If a decision is made to dismantle the platbands, then it will be difficult to do without a tool. “Liquid nails” differ from other adhesives in their technical characteristics, the main advantage is good adhesion.

Use of self-tapping screws

Installation of the platband using wood screws is the key to strength and durability. This is done in the standard way.
Self-tapping screw for wooden surface should have a length of 2 cm, the tools used are a screwdriver or a screwdriver, as well as an electric drill with a wood drill.
In order to recess the screw head into wooden frame, you need a drill and a drill bit large diameter make a notch for the top of the screw. The fastener is screwed into the platband until it stops. After this, the fastening site is masked with a special pencil.

The principle of fastening the platband with self-tapping screws


Another option is to purchase special nylon linings of the same color as the door leaf with the frame.

Using clasps with a latch

The interesting name “platband with beak” has become widespread and used in installation. This door element resembles the letter “G”. Installation of this platband is quite simple and does not take much time. The largest segment of the element is placed in a certain recess and snapped into place.

Device diagram and installation of platband with latch


This method has some disadvantages. The main one is stratification. If the trim is constantly removed and put on, the latch will damage the canvas.

Basically, platbands of this shape are made from MDF, which is a material that is soft in structure. As a result, glue must be used, and the appearance will no longer be attractive.