What GOST says about standard doorways
It is important that the dimensions of the interior doors fit the doorways. There are certain requirements for the thickness and width of the opening. The standard describes them. The doorway parameters specified in GOST are not strict. You can increase or decrease the passage as you wish. But then you will need to order the production of an interior door according to individual parameters. And this will cost more. Door leaves with frames for standard doorways are sold ready-made. They cost less. And you can always choose a replacement option without first remaking the passage. In addition, doorways that meet the standards are easy to use.
How are interior doors marked?
Each door block is marked. This is a alphanumeric set. Allows you to briefly describe the product, its width and height.
According to the opening method, doors are marked with the following letters:
- Рп, Рл – right/left swing door product;
- O – canvas with glass decorative insert;
- G – blind sash made of wood;
- R, K - a sliding or swinging type product.
In addition, when marking door blocks, factories indicate:
- Design type according to purpose. Denoted by the letter DM. What does an interior door block mean?
- The height and width of the doorway for the door frame. Are given in the form of numbers.
- Class of breathability, strength. The first parameter is marked B2, B1 or B3. And the second is designated Md4, Md2, Md3.
- Number of canvases. Indicated by number.
The standard according to which the door product was manufactured is also noted.
Dimensions of interior doors with frames: table of sizes and openings, standard sizes
The sizes of door blocks vary within certain limits. There is no single exact value for the height and width of the door leaf with frame. Firstly, there are single-leaf and double-leaf doors. Secondly, the standard designs of old buildings and new buildings are different. Accordingly, the width, depth and height of the opening in them are different. And doors of different sizes are suitable for them. Manufacturers produce and market door leaves with frames that meet the requirements of the standards in a wide variety. Therefore, you should know what sizes of door products are available and what doorways they are suitable for. A table of sizes of interior doors with frames will help with this. The characteristics of door blocks from domestic manufacturers are presented below.
Dimensions of door products in cm | Width and height of the opening in cm for which the door is suitable |
70x200 | 78-81 x 205-207 |
60x190 | 68-71 x 195-197 |
60+60x200 | 128-131 x 205-207 |
60x200 | 68-71 x 205-207 |
90x200 | 98-101 x 205-2077 |
55x190 | 63-66 x 195-197 |
80x200 | 88-91 x 205-207 |
As for European manufacturers, they produce interior doors with slightly different dimensions. The parameters of imported models and doorways for them are presented in the table.
Door dimensions in cm | Height and width of the opening in cm |
70x200 | 80-84 x 206-208 |
60+60x200 | 134-140 x 206-208 |
60x200 | 70-74 x 206-208 |
90x200 | 100-104 x 206-208 |
80x200 | 90-94 x 206-208 |
How to calculate values for an opening using measurements
The opening does not always comply with GOST or another standard. Then you have to measure them. Each parameter has its own scheme.
- The height is measured from the lowest point on the floor (if there is a baseboard, it must be taken into account) to the highest. The opening can be uneven, then measurements begin in the narrowing area and go to the casing;
- Width is measured based on height. It is important to note that the measurement is not taken from the top, but exactly in the middle - the height is divided in half and measured from the center point of the right casing to the center point of the left. Again, if the opening is uneven, the narrowing is also fixed;
- The depth is measured from above and below and in the center, the maximum value is found and then based only on it.
Width measurement (from the middle to the height) Source i.ytimg.com
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Standard sizes of interior doors
There are atypical and standard sizes of interior doors. It's worth sticking to the latter. The standards establish the most suitable sizes of interior doors for apartments. Such designs are easy to use and do not create a load. It is important that the size of the door block meets the standard requirements and matches the parameters of the opening. It is given in three values: height, width and thickness. Factories produce door leaves and frames of different sizes. Therefore, it is worth separately considering the dimensions of these structural elements.
Door leaf dimensions: thickness, width and height
Standard sash sizes vary widely. The size of the door leaf depends on the type, model and manufacturer. Most factories produce the following products:
- canvas height – 200 cm;
- canvas width – 60-90 cm.
These parameters are relevant for doors to the bedroom and living room. For bathrooms in Soviet-era houses, the canvas sizes are smaller. For such apartments, manufacturing companies offer door leaves of 190 cm in height and 55-60 cm in width.
The thickness of the door leaf depends on the leaf material and is selected according to the thickness of the wall. Usually 2-4.5 cm.
Door frame size
Manufacturers produce door frames of various sizes. This structural element is installed on the wall of the doorway. Therefore, it is important that it matches the passage parameters. To do this, you should pay attention to boxes of standard sizes. The dimensions of the box vary depending on the door model and manufacturer. The size of the door frame of an interior door can be described by three values: width, height, thickness.
Door frame width
The width of the box is selected exactly according to the width of the wall or slightly less than it. If the box is wider than the passage, you will have to saw it off. If it turns out to be narrower, you will need to cover the difference with an additional board. In any case, installation will be difficult and the result will not be particularly aesthetic. Therefore, when selecting a door frame, you need to take into account the size of the passage. GOST establishes standard dimensions for this structural element. For a wall made of wood, the width of the box should be 75-80 mm, and for a wall made of plasterboard - 105-205 mm.
Standard door height
The height of interior doors with a frame may be standard without a threshold and with a threshold. The standard dimensions of the planks are 190-210 cm. This corresponds to the height of the openings of most apartments. Usually boxes with a height of 210 cm are used.
Interior door frame thickness
Sets the optimal thickness of the standard interior door frame. According to it, the thickness of the box can be within wide limits. The minimum value is 1.5 cm, and the maximum is 4 cm. It all depends on what material this structural element is made of. It is better to choose a box thickness of 3 or 3.5 cm. Such products are considered more durable.
Opening sizes
The width of the doorway must exceed the width of the door block with frame, jamb, and door by the size of the installation gap. This is done for easy installation and adjustment of the block and free movement of the sash. The gap is given 1-3.5 cm on each side, top and bottom. How much to retreat depends on the characteristics of the passage and the features of the door. As a rule, the gap is 1.5-2 cm. The height of the opening is usually 210 or 230 cm. The width can vary widely. If necessary, the passage can be expanded or reduced.
basic information
For high-quality installation, all parameters (width, height, depth) are taken into account. The opening should be much wider than the door leaves, because there should be room for the frame (the form to which the hinges, extensions - end boards and the door itself) and trim are attached. In addition to all this, the fittings must be suitable for the door design, and the overall composition must be suitable for the interior.
Doors, as a rule, are part of the overall design, which in addition to them is complemented by wallpaper, furniture and small decorative elements. In this regard, the dimensions may not be according to the standard and therefore, in order to install the doors, competent calculations are required. It is needed not only so that they fit into the interior, but also because their incorrect installation will cause discomfort.
Door insert diagram Source www.akitasmexico.com
Double doors
In apartments, double-leaf door blocks are often installed. The dimensions of a door with 2 leaves are slightly larger than single-leaf products. The minimum width of such a structure is 80 cm. It includes two doors measuring 40 cm each. The opening for this door is 90 cm in size. The maximum width of a double-leaf product is 180 cm. The opening for such a door model should be 190 cm. As for the height of the double-leaf block, it is standard. Such door models are excellent for openings of atypical sizes.
Marking
The dimensions of the door directly depend on the dimensions of the opening. The markings even for absolutely identical doors may vary, but all wooden door structures must comply with GOST 6629-88. It states that these parameters are used for the manufacture of interior doors for residential and public buildings. The type of product is marked with the letter “P”, which means panel, and the letter “D” indicates that the product is prefabricated. There is a difference in the type of cloth. If the abbreviation is “O”, it means the product is glazed, and if the letter is “U”, then the glass is made with continuous filling.
You can also find markings in the form of the letter “P”, which means that the product has a threshold, or “L”, telling the buyer that the door is left-handed.
Examples of calculating the proportionality of doorways and frames
To understand what size door is needed for the existing opening, you can call a specialist. He will carry out the necessary measurements and calculations. But his services will be paid. To save money, you can calculate everything yourself. It is not difficult. You just need to take into account some points and be extremely careful.
To calculate the proportionality of the box and the opening, you need to know what gaps should be given and for what purpose. It is required to leave 0.2 cm for gaps along the hinges, 0.4 cm for gaps along the lock, 0.3 cm for gaps along the rebates and 1 cm for mounting seams. With a threshold, the opening needs to be made 10 cm higher.
Let's say there is a door leaf with dimensions of 60x190 cm. The frame of the structure has a width of 3.5 cm. The width of the opening for such a product should be 60+3.5x2+0.2+0.4+1x2=69.6 cm. The passage height is calculated so 190+3.5x2+0.3x2+1x2+10=209.6 cm. Accordingly, for a door leaf 60x190 cm, the opening should be approximately 70x210 cm.
What problems might you encounter in the future?
After installing a balcony door, certain problems may occur, including:
- Lowering the door, causing it to touch the threshold. This is due to the fact that the glass sheet puts pressure on the hinges, which sag.
- Poor door closure.
- The canvas shifts if there is a change in temperature or humidity.
- Loose closure of the canvas, due to which cold will penetrate into the room. Occurs if the adjustment mechanism becomes loose.
- Handle loosening. Happens when it is used too often.
Emergence of a standard
The emergence of a standard for any product is associated with several factors. For kitchen furniture, this is, for example, the ergonomics and dimensions of kitchen appliances; for a bookcase, this is the size of books, which are completely standardized. Doorways are also made based on certain rules:
- the width of the opening cannot be less than 60 cm. Otherwise it will be almost impossible to use it;
- the same parameter for a single-leaf structure cannot be more than 120 cm, since in this case the leaf will have excessive mass;
- the height, as a rule, is limited to 2100 cm, and even lower is found, since houses with very low ceilings were built in the USSR;
- the wall material has virtually no effect on the thickness of the box, but the thickness of the canvas does matter;
- When developing the frame, the material of the canvas is taken into account. As a rule, the frame and the canvas are made of the same material, so the weight is consistent here. But when replacing a product, this feature must be taken into account.
Types of boxes
There are different types of door frames based on design, material and other parameters. The boat, consisting of three or four elements, has the following methods of connecting the racks to the crossbar:
- Spiked. The door frame timber is joined using a tongue-and-groove lock. The method is complex, but reliable.
- Baguette. The edges of the timber are cut at an angle of 45º. The elements are connected using hardware.
- Right angle. Before joining at an angle of 90°, grooves are cut at the end of the beam, removing part of the quarter.
Of all the options, the design of a door frame with a right angle is considered simple.
The structure of the bows differs according to the type of fastening of the extensions and platbands :
- The simple one comes without grooves. Extensions and trims are fixed with glue, nails or self-tapping screws.
- The telescopic door frame is equipped with special grooves into which extensions and trims are attached.
- Monoblock. Innovative design. The box and platbands are one whole.
The advantage of the monoblock telescopic box is that it is fully equipped. You don’t have to buy additional trims and platbands separately.
According to the design of the boat, there are three types:
- Encompassing. The structure consists of a frame, extensions and platbands. The door frame is supplied with a seal. Cheap options may not have extras. The planks will have to be purchased separately.
- End The boat is designed for mounting on a special metal frame. Used when arranging openings for thin walls made of plasterboard.
- Corner. Ludka is considered universal. The frame with the platband is connected into a single structure. During installation, a seal must be installed.
Separately, it is worth considering the hidden door frame, which is completely hidden along with the hinges in the wall during installation. The entire block is made of aluminum and comes in two types:
- Ready box . The door has a laminated, enameled or other coating. Installation of mirrors is allowed.
- Boat for finishing . The canvas is covered with a layer of primer. After installing the block, it is subject to further finishing with wallpaper, painting or cladding with other materials.
The handles on the sash are also made hidden. Usually it is a slot on the canvas or a magnetic device.
Materials
The pots differ according to the material they are made of:
- The most common, inexpensive and durable are wooden door frames . During installation, products made from untreated timber are impregnated with an antiseptic and opened with varnish or paint. For a budget option, the boxes use solid pine . The technology of manufacturing from spliced timber allows you to get rid of wood defects. The frame elements are glued together from small blanks.
- Door frames of MDF, fiberboard and HDF . Frames are covered with laminate, veneer and other materials that protect the product from moisture and also make it attractive. Layered composites have excellent characteristics. The material alternates layers of wood waste with plastic.
- A special aluminum frame for a glass door comes with a seal and a set of corners. Ludka is installed in glass openings of offices and other organizations. Fixation occurs with pressure plates on the goujons.
Metal door blocks usually come with a seal, trim and fittings. The products are installed at the entrance to the building or individual offices of the organization.