Interior swing doors (double): sizes, types

Canvas dimensions

To purchase a canvas, you need to know the dimensions of the doorway. The standard prescribes the manufacture of products with the following parameters:

The dimensions of the canvas must correspond to the dimensions of the opening

Door frame dimensions

The door frame is a U-shaped structure installed around the perimeter of the opening. The dimensions of the door frame must correspond to the parameters of the sash and the opening in which it will be mounted. When choosing, you should take into account not only the installation gap between the panel and the box, but also the gap that is left between the wall and the mounting tray. Taking these parameters into account, the width of the door frame is selected.

To make the box, bars of different sizes are used. Their width can be 1.5÷4.5 cm, although 3÷3.5 cm is considered optimal. In this case, a correctly installed structure has a sufficient margin of strength and reliability. The thickness of the box corresponds to the thickness of the wall. In wooden buildings it is 10 cm, in brick - 7.5 cm.

The dimensions of the door frame are determined by three sizes

Door opening dimensions

If the wall is still being built, the dimensions of the doorways are determined according to the standard. The parameters of door structures with frame and fittings are taken into account. To the width of the sash it is necessary to add double the gap and the thickness of the box. The standard size is 100 cm.

To determine the height of the opening to the height of the panel, in addition to the installation gaps, I add the distance that should be left for sufficient air exchange. Usually this gap is 1 cm, but in houses with liquefied gas it can increase to 1.5÷2 cm. As a result, the standard height will be 205÷210 cm.

Doorway parameters are standardized

Custom sizes

Opening dimensions that do not correspond to standard values ​​will have to be closed with a custom door. The nuances of sizing calculations are described below. For non-standard designs, sashes can be selected in regular sizes, combining until an optimal fit is achieved.

Dimensions of interior double doors that do not correspond to standard values ​​must be specified accurately so that installation work goes smoothly. Please allow 1-3mm error. Ordering arched structures involves taking measurements of all cavities.

Features of calculating the size of a doorway

Choosing the type of construction, materials, fittings is not enough. A mandatory requirement is to determine the parameters of the box. The opening for hinged interior doors is of a certain size.

With a height of 1940-2030 mm, width:

• 630-650 cm;
• 660-760 cm;

With a height of 2010-2050 mm, width;

• 660-760 cm;
• 770-870 cm;
• 880-970 cm;
• 980-1100 cm;
• 1280-1300 cm;
• 1480-1500 cm;
• 1580-1600 cm.

From the dimensions of the doorway you need to subtract 15-20 mm on each side - the gap required for installation work. The absence of a floor covering requires measuring the height taking into account its thickness, based on the lower rough layer.

The correct sequence of measurements is:

• the door frame is removed, the wall is cleared of finishing materials until a clear outline of the opening appears;
• the width is measured three times - at the top, in the middle, at the bottom;
• height - left, center, right;
• The wall thickness is measured in 3-5 places.

Attention! To obtain and transmit exact dimensions to manufacturers, the tape measure should be held horizontally when measuring width or vertically when measuring height. Any tilt of the tape measure will result in inaccurate data.

If the size of the opening was required before removing the old door frame, do not be discouraged. To obtain accurate width values, you need to measure the distance between the right and left trim. Measure the height - top trim/floor.

Advantages and disadvantages

Double doors look presentable, but have a number of positive and negative characteristics.

Among the advantages it should be noted:

• the pendulum mechanism, which is used in most models, allows you to open the doors forward/backward;
• good soundproofing and thermal insulation qualities;
• you can choose a solid canvas, diversify it with glass inserts, forged elements;
• doors selected according to the interior fit harmoniously;
• ease of installation - a beginner can handle it;
• standard models are equipped with fittings, which can be selected separately or ordered;
• regular doors will be quickly replaced if a defect is discovered.

The disadvantage is the cost of non-standard doors. The production price is sometimes 100% higher than for ready-made models. The principle of construction and operation may not be suitable for certain rooms, because swing structures require a lot of space. There are different types of double doors, so you need to choose them taking into account the characteristics of the room.

Double doors protect the room from noise and prying eyes, and retain heat. Such designs are selected for a long time, carefully, and installation does not take much time. Doors that fit organically into the opening with upholstery matched to the interior will become the central image of the room. Sliding structures are the best option for saving space and budget.

Right choice

If you are building a house and the doorway will be made for ready-made doors, then its dimensions should be 4-6 cm wider, and also 2-3 cm higher than the dimensions of the door together with the frame.

This is necessary so that the entire structure fits freely in the opening and a couple of cm remain. The opening should not be left too wide, since the casing is 8 cm wide.

If you want to choose double doors for your apartment, the dimensions of the new leaf may not match the old model. Since measurements are taken only after the old structure is dismantled. After dismantling, the height is measured from the top point of the opening to the floor, and the measurement line must be strictly vertical so that the indicators are not distorted.

The width is measured horizontally from one end to the other at the top, bottom and along the middle line, and the smaller indicator is selected. 2-3 cm are subtracted from the resulting height, and 4-6 cm from the width. This space will remain so that the double doors along with the frame can be installed level and possible unevenness in the walls will not interfere with this.

Double doors will look chic if you choose a product with decorative glass inserts and trimmed with relief recesses. The color is selected in accordance with the style of the room. Properly selected interior doors will not look cumbersome even when entering a small room.

Preparation

It is important to take into account the location of the hinges, the height of the handle, and the need to install a threshold.

Important : When choosing the size of interior doors, provide a place for opening them. Consider the direction.

The door should move freely, not touch the floor, and not leave scratches in the doorway. At the same time, in the open position, it retains the position that was given to it. That is, a half-open door will not close or open completely on its own.

Hinged doors can be right-handed or left-handed.

To understand which model is in front of you, stand facing it so that it opens towards you. The type of door is determined by the position of the handle - it is on the right or on the left. On a right-hand door the handle will be on the left, on a left-hand door it will be on the right. In front of the door, on the side where it opens, there should be free space equal to the width of its leaf.

What unusual situations may arise?

In some cases, the dimensions of a double-type door deviate from typical options. This is often observed with sliding and hinged panels, models that are assembled from individual glass panels. Sometimes situations arise that standard sizes are not suitable for the opening in the wall.

An interesting design option for a hinged double-leaf type. The solution to the problem is to reduce the opening. It is not necessary to use bricks and concrete for this. It is enough to choose an exquisite decorative insert or panel. It is placed above the door structure. The width of the insert corresponds to the extra area in the opening, which is associated with difficulties in installing the door.

Another solution to the problem is to order doors to individual sizes. This is the best option for those who do not want to deal with decorative inserts or add unnecessary accessories to the interior. The only drawback of this option is the relative high cost. However, such a choice for exclusive and interesting interiors is completely justified.

The choice of door design is based not only on size. Compliance with dimensions is half the battle. The next important step is to select the material so that the door design matches the interior design.

Don't forget about color and texture to ensure the door meets your needs and preferences. In general, the choice is simple and accessible to every person. Take into account all the important points, and the chosen design will please you for a long time.

A luxurious option for doors with glass inserts for a sophisticated interior. If you decide to install double-leaf swing doors in your own home, this is the right decision. They will add sophistication to the interior and complement any space. The operational, aesthetic and technical characteristics of such models are at a high level.

What can be the weight of double panels?

Double interior doors have different weights. It depends on many factors. These include the height, width, thickness of the model, its material, texture and, in some cases, decorative elements. The dimensions of the canvas and the material influence more than others.

Among the heaviest are canvases made of natural wood. Solid wood products reach 20-100 kg in weight, depending on the selected wood species. Among the light ones, plastic sheets are distinguished. Their weight does not exceed 4-5 kg, which becomes necessary in some cases.

Remember that when installing door leaves weighing more than 60 kg, you will have to additionally use fasteners: hinges and rollers. They will make sure that the structure is securely fastened and its operation remains comfortable.

When will you need a door?

Typically, double hinged types are chosen at the stage of renovation or design planning, so as not to worry about remodeling the apartment in the future, spoiling the renovation and choosing interior doors that match the look. It is much easier to adjust the dimensions of the door and opening to each other than to later choose a combination of the desired size and design from a small assortment.

For individual orders - any size and design. You can always order a door according to individual requirements, which costs extra money, because the door is prepared according to the customer’s requirements. If you purchase a standard factory double-type door, remember that different manufacturers may have different standards.

High doors. Double interior doors from one manufacturer have standard dimensions of 2000 mm in height, and from another - 2200 mm, with the same width. It is worth approaching the parameters of the canvas with all responsibility, because modifying an unsuitable sample will cost more money, and the selected model will not fit into the opening without it.

Height is also important, but here designers make amendments, calling for abandoning standard sizes.

Arguments are given in favor of high doors, which make the room visually more spacious, because they let in more light and air. But if you want something non-standard, preliminary preparation of the opening will be required.

Advantages of entrance doors with two leaves

Entrance doors made of metal, decorated with wood or plastic overlays, look as impressive and solid as wooden models. Not inferior to their wooden counterparts in terms of decorativeness, metal doors can withstand heavy loads, and therefore are more common as double doors installed at the entrance to an apartment or building.

Often, double-leaf metal doors are produced to individual orders, since entrance openings of non-standard sizes or shapes are not uncommon these days. Stores sell standard models of standard sizes that fit the openings of most modern rooms. If the dimensions of the door differ from the dimensions of the opening, then it is partially closed (blocked) or expanded, adjusting it to the parameters of a particular door.

If we talk about the advantages of double-leaf metal doors, it is worth noting the following:

• Representative and respectable appearance.
• Easy-to-use design (compared to single-leaf products of considerable width).
• Great possibilities for design (twice as many options as doors with one leaf).
• Possibility of freely carrying large items.
• Increased resistance to burglary due to the specific design of the lock group.

The design of double doors can be the same on both panels (mirror each other) or differ significantly. For example, one canvas is blank and strict, while the other has glass or mirror inserts, as well as an original design. Metal doors of the budget category are coated with powder paint or nitro-enamel, they are also decorated with a special film and leatherette (vinyl leather), the color of which imitates natural materials. Doors of a higher price category are sheathed with wood that has undergone special protective treatment. Finishing elements are made of veneer, forged metal, etc. In addition to wood, the door can be covered with laminated panels or MDF boards.

Of course, the price of double-leaf doors differs significantly from their single-leaf counterparts. However, you should not save money by placing too wide openings under a single-leaf door. Firstly, such a solution spoils the appearance of the house and deprives it of its attractiveness, and secondly, it reduces the possibility of carrying large objects - exclusive furniture of large dimensions will have to be brought in/out through the windows.

Double-leaf entrance doors look “expensive” and respectable, they are easy to use and reliably protect the property of their owners. So, if you own a house with a wide doorway, consider yourself incredibly lucky!

Design is important

In an apartment of any size, the doors to the living room and other rooms must be in the same style and have the same dimensions so that the double doors fit properly. These are the rules of the interior, although people believe that there are no rules regarding the design of the door leaf.

Even if the rooms are made in different styles, interior double doors with glass cannot be as varied and colorful. The design is “accordion”.

To feel the integrity of the apartment, all interior double swing doors opening in the same space (a corridor, for example) should look the same, for which both economy class samples and middle and high price categories are suitable.

It is the design of a corridor or other passage room with many doors that should be as harmonious as possible and match the wooden panels. Classic.

You should also remember to match colors and styles. For example, red and its shades are perfect for decorating in a country or ethnic style, adding coziness to the room. The classic style implies restrained colors, most often dark and light tones, while the external severity of the room depends on the darkness of the doors.

The minimalist style welcomes both light and dark tones; the main rule is fewer finishing materials. Well, in modern styles, doors with rich colors will look bright and harmonious.

But there may be a gap in the plan due to the difference in the materials used: carpet may be laid in one room, tiles in another.

The main thing is that the apartment is dominated by a common shade that would fit well with the design of the floor in all rooms. And in order for the door of a double design to be as beautiful as possible and not stand out from the overall picture, experts recommend decorating the canvas with some decorative elements of a similar color.

Glass version of a sliding double door. Another indicator for choosing a door can be furniture.

After all, it’s quite simple to choose the color that predominates in the furniture, and then install the same door. It is also worth remembering that if the door is made of glass, then the color should be matched to the surrounding environment. But if you allow a touch of modernity in your design, then glass double interior doors can have a sharp contrast and contain stained glass or mirrored areas.

When should you start choosing?

Interior doors (Inspire, Finesse and Edge) double hinged have such dimensions that it is better to look for them in advance, as soon as an opening for them appears. If this is a renovation, then before it starts, along with the purchase of other materials.

Please note that a box with individual dimensions ordered from the company will be more expensive compared to factory copies. But sometimes choosing a product from a variety of standard models turns out to be very difficult. In addition, each manufacturer may have slightly different standards - the purchased canvas may not fit. Then it will have to be cut or modified.

One master makes samples with a height of 2000 mm, another - 2200 mm, and the width can be the same. You need to approach the parameters carefully, because modifications can be expensive. And sometimes in complex structures this is not possible.

Design is important

Regardless of the size of the house, all doors must be kept in the same style and, preferably, size. If there are two sashes, then they should be the same, install normally and have a pleasant appearance.

These are rules that are recommended to be followed in the interior of any apartment, although apartment owners sometimes think that this is not important. Even if the rooms are decorated completely differently, you should adhere to restraint in design

All products facing the same corridor space must be selected to look the same. Such options are available in all price categories - economy, medium and high. The width of double doors can vary, as can the types of designs. But not the appearance.

Material is the key to durability

Another important parameter that should not be missed. With a large difference in price, the material from which the canvas is created also differs. Most popular:

• Fiberboard. As a rule, this is only cladding, the base is wood. Among the advantages are cost-effectiveness and ease. The disadvantages are low strength and low sound insulation. Not suitable for wet areas.
• MDF. More expensive than the previous option. More durable and soundproof. If necessary, he can stand near the bathroom or kitchen.
• Solid wood. Costs and weighs significantly more. They can be placed in any room. Veneer trim is sometimes added to reduce the cost of the final product. High moisture resistance characteristics, but may swell over time.

It is quite possible to choose a unique decor, glass or metal inserts. All you need is patience and time to find the right option.

Tree

This is usually premium. They are environmentally friendly, safe, look solid and beautiful. But more often they are treated with additional chemical impregnations, paint and varnish. The result is not the most natural product.

Natural veneer and eco-veneer

Optimal door type. Wear-resistant, attractive in appearance. Both materials are applied to the base in a small layer. It is applied by pressing, the eco-veneer film is preheated, and then transferred to the canvas in a vacuum

It needs to be carefully looked after and used carefully. No blows allowed

Metal

These are installed more often in dormitories. Strong, durable, easy to install and care for. Before sale, they are coated with an additional anti-corrosion coating. Available even with imitation wood of different species.

Plastic

Often purchased for access to the balcony. Simple, practical, easy to install and maintain. Sometimes they are also installed as interior spaces.

Glass

Special category. They are usually placed in rooms with little natural light or without windows - corridors, halls, storerooms to add light. Despite the strength stated by the manufacturer, it must be handled with care. An accidental impact can be devastating.

What materials?

If we talk about materials, swing interior doors are made from:

• wood;
• MDF;
• frame made of fiberboard;
• plastic.

The most solid and reliable doors are made of wood. How expensive they will be depends on the type of wood, but good oak ones cost a lot. Interior doors made of wood are good for everyone. And especially because in most cases they are made individually and can be strictly tailored to the dimensions of the doorway. Without any “standards”. Naturally, you can order an arched door.

Arched wooden interior door

More budget options are MDF. Their prices are not so high, and they can look no worse than wooden ones. The good thing about MDF is that it is possible to even reproduce the carving if necessary. In terms of performance characteristics, they are no worse than wooden ones - sound insulation is high, durability is also high.

MDF double doors

The cheapest ones are frame ones. A frame is assembled from pine bars, which is sheathed on both sides with fiberboard. To increase the soundproofing properties, the frame is filled with some kind of loose material. In principle, if performed normally, they can serve well. You just have to be careful - they cannot withstand shock loads. And there is a problem - finding a “normal” performance is not easy.

Double-leaf interior doors made of MDF and frames can be laminated with veneer or a special film that imitates wood. Veneered ones are very similar to solid wood. You can’t immediately determine that they are not from the array. This type is medium in price. When choosing, pay attention to the quality of the veneer. There should be no hint of protruding glue, cracks or other defects anywhere. Even the slightest flaws will cause delamination and loss of appearance.

The cheapest ones are with film. The service life depends on the quality of the film. Sometimes after a year or a year and a half it begins to wear off. So it’s not worth taking them even if you have a limited budget. Or buy only those that were recommended to you by someone you know who uses them, and you yourself saw the condition they are in. Because “normal” can be different.

In what cases should I install

Double doors are doors with a door leaf consisting of two parts united by a common door frame. In general, the correct way to speak and write is bivalve, but they often say bivalve. There is also such a name as double-field or two-field. This name comes from the fact that they consist of two halves. They are also called double - the reason is also clear. There is another variant of the name - one-and-a-half doors. These are double doors with leaves of different widths.

Double-leaf interior doors

When are double-leaf interior doors good? After all, they are not always and not everywhere appropriate or convenient.

• Large doorways are good in spacious rooms. An ordinary door will look short, even if it is 90 cm wide. Double doors look more “ceremonial”, so they fit perfectly into the interior of living rooms.
• If the doors open into a narrow corridor, or if they are open they will get in the way. This is a common problem with our Khrushchev buildings, and modern layouts are not always successful in this sense.
• If there is nowhere to “attach” a single door leaf, and the door must be constantly or often open.

Option for possible installation of a double-leaf interior door
In general, double-leaf interior doors in a narrow opening are not a very good option. There is no point in having two narrow doors, because no one will squeeze through a 40 cm passage. That is, functionally narrow halves are simply unjustified. You will still have to constantly open both doors. But they cost more than one sheet of the same width, and installation is more complicated, sound insulation is worse, since there is an additional gap between the sashes. Even though it is covered with a bar, it will not provide perfect silence.

It is worth installing a double door when the opening width is more than a meter. Then at least the opening door can be made 60 cm, which allows you to walk normally. The second part can be fixed and used on special occasions. That is, this option is functional and justified. It is also better in terms of execution: a door leaf that is too wide is inconvenient and takes up a lot of space.

Hinged and sliding doors

But sometimes there is simply nowhere to go - an ordinary swing door just won’t work. Then you have to make narrow halves in the double doors. The advantage is that they can be kept open and they will not block the passage; you can place interior items on the side of the door at a short distance.

Glass and other inserts

Interior 2-leaf doors can be either solid or with glass inserts. You can find all-glass sashes, or maybe solid glass with a frame. In models with doors of different sizes, the smaller one can be with or without glass (solid).

There is no need to worry that it is dangerous with/from glass. Tempered glass is used, which requires a lot of effort to break. And even if it breaks, it will fall out in a bunch of fragments with soft edges or remain hanging on the film. It depends on the type of glass.

Decorating with glass was invented a long time ago

Glass doors and inserts are good because they allow you to illuminate the corridor when the doors are closed. Of course, you can put a motion sensor there to turn on the lights, so as not to walk in the dark. But the presence of daylight is often much more pleasant than artificial lighting. They also add great variety to the design. And don’t think that double doors with glass are only available in the classic style. There are a sufficient number of models that are more suitable for modern interiors than classic ones.

Types and varieties

Let's talk about opening methods. Double-leaf interior doors can be:

• swing: regular with opening in one direction;
• pendulum - with the ability to open in any direction (two-way opening);

  
  Hinged and accordion doors - two possible opening options

Most often they install swing doors. Firstly, the doors themselves are cheaper, installation is simpler and cheaper. Secondly, they provide good sound insulation. Everyone knows the disadvantage of swing models - they take up space when open. It is not possible to install even 60 cm sashes everywhere. The possibility of opening in one or two directions depends on the selected hinges. If you buy a block without an insert, you can choose to your taste.

Sliding double doors are great for saving space. Keep in mind that they can also move to one side. This is convenient if the opening is wide enough. Despite these advantages, they are not very popular. First, there may be problems with sound insulation. There are, of course, tight-fitting ones, with seals and excellent insulation, but they are not budget ones. The second drawback of sliding models is that they make quite a lot of noise when moving. Only the expensive ones are silent (again). So if you need a budget option, it’s better to install swing ones.

Different types of 2 leaf doors

There is also a combined option - swing folding ones. This is a combination of a swing door and a folding door. They are good for very wide openings. Each leaf consists of two or more sections that are movably connected to each other. When opening the doors, you push them like swing doors, using only part of the passage. But, if necessary, they are easy to open completely; you just need to push them slightly to the side. Such doors are good in the kitchen-living room if the room needs to be periodically demarcated.

Two types of double doors

Interior double door

Entrance double door

Entrance and interior door structures differ in the following parameters:

• Thickness of the canvas. The optimal thickness for entrance doors is 60-70 mm, for interior doors – from 40-50 mm or more, depending on the height of the structure.
• Accessories. For entrance doors, reinforced anti-burglary fittings from Simonswerk and Hautau are used.
• Equipment. Vincelli double entry doors are equipped with a warm aluminum threshold and a Deventer double sealing circuit, which makes the structure warm, airtight and protects the room from any external noise.
• Painting. Entrance structures are painted using special VinLine outdoor painting technologies, protecting the surface of the door leaf from deformation and damage and increasing the service life of the coating to 25 years or more.

How thick can door structures be?

The thickness of double doors is one of the main characteristics. It determines the appearance of the structure and its performance characteristics. Thickness affects four main parameters:

1. Appearance.
2. Soundproofing.
3. Thermal insulation.
4. Strength.

Attention! What is important here is the thickness of the canvas itself and the material from which it is made. One of the best options for swinging double doors is oak wood, which is resistant to damage and has increased hardness.

Thick structures do a better job of suppressing sound and reducing heat loss. The following thicknesses are distinguished:

1. About 20 mm thickness is typical for the doors of sliding structures.
2. 35, 36, 38 and 40 mm - traditional options made of plywood, chipboard, MDF.
3. 40, 44, 45 mm – dimensions for rebated canvases.
4. 40-50 mm – canvases made of natural solid wood.

Recommended opening dimensions for swing doors represented by standard sizes

Types of double-leaf doors according to opening options

Swing

Classic option.

Most often used.

The most popular type of design:

In the center there are two wide canvases (one of which can be either open or blind), on the sides there are 2 blind canvases smaller in width than the central ones).

Folding

Manufactured using two technologies:

Double doors used for interior design

, in the design - Koblenz guides;
Window technology
is used to separate outdoor space from indoor space.

Sliding

– Patio Life and Koblenz systems are used. Main advantages:

– Saving space in the room;

– The Patio Life system is equipped with an aluminum/wood-aluminum threshold that provides maximum thermal insulation;

– Various types of opening.

DIY installation of double interior doors

Interior double doors have become widespread as an interior element that separates a hall or living room from other rooms. By installing them, you will receive benefits in the form of a visual increase in space and an attractive appearance in the room. They are also more convenient for everyday use because the passage width increases. But such designs have a number of distinctive installation features.

Installation of a swing structure

Installing a double swing door to a hall is in many ways similar to this process for conventional single-leaf structures.

It is divided into the following stages:

1. Installation of the box in the opening.
2. Insertion of fittings.
3. Hanging the canvas on hinges.
4. Fastening platbands.

Installing the box into the opening with your own hands is the most important part of the work. Not only the entire further installation process, but also how the door will ultimately function depends on how well it is made. The box is fixed in the opening using wedges. They are used in pairs. Using a level, you can check how smooth the installation is. After installation, the box is attached to the slope with anchor bolts.

To insert the handle and striker plate under the lock, both panels are marked, holes are cut, and then the elements themselves are installed. It is more convenient to carry out this process before hanging the hinges, although it can be done after the product is installed in place. A latch is attached to one of the doors so that it can be secured during operation.

The hinge fasteners are mounted on self-tapping screws at a distance of 20 cm from the edge of the door. Using a chisel, small recesses are cut out for them in the canvas of the box. To do this, apply the bar to the desired location, outline it with a pencil, and use a chisel to select enough material so that the bar is recessed into the canvas flush with its plane. For self-tapping screws, it is recommended to first make holes with a drill to avoid cracking of the canvas. The hinge strips are attached to the box in the same way.

Before installing the blade on the hinges, they must be lubricated with machine oil or special lubricant. After hanging the canvases, make sure that they close and open freely. The gaps between them and the box should not be very large. A counter hole for the latch is drilled in the horizontal element of the box. The installation process is completed by attaching the platbands and the cover strip. They will cover the installation seams and give the door a finished look. Do not forget to check the operation of all mechanisms for the absence of friction, squeaking and other defects.

Features of door operation

Caring for double-leaf doors does not differ from the operation of single-leaf structures. When using doors, the following rules should be taken into account:

• You can lubricate creaking hinges with grease, WD40, machine oil, carefully applying the composition to the hinge area, and remove the excess with a napkin;
• replace a broken lock or handle with a new device of the same design;
• Careful removal of contamination with furniture care products will help extend the service life, and specialized compounds can be used for glass products;
• You can eliminate scratches on the surface of wood or laminated materials using a furniture marker, wax, or corrector, matched to the color of the product.

Scratches can be easily hidden with special furniture products

Do not clean the surface of dirt with hard brushes or wet rags. This may result in material damage. Soft sponges and napkins will prevent scratches on surfaces made of any materials.

Installation of a sliding structure

The installation of interior compartment doors is fundamentally different from the installation of swing products. Before starting the process, you need to prepare the opening, determine its dimensions, buy sliding doors and components. After all the preparatory work has been completed, you can proceed directly to installation.

It is divided into the following stages:

1. Installation of a false box in the opening
2. Installation of profile and guides
3. Hanging a compartment door
4. Fastening platbands and false panels.

When installing sliding structures in the hall with your own hands, you can decorate the opening in different ways: by plastering and painting or wallpapering, laying tiles, installing a decorative false frame. Let's consider the method of installing a product with a false box. It is assembled from planks, the width and height of which depend on the size of the opening and the fabric of the product. The false box is installed in the opening. Wooden wedges are used for fixation. Installation quality control is carried out by level and plumb.

The movement of interior compartment doors will take place along a guide attached to the beam. Before hanging the canvas, rollers are installed on its upper end at both ends, which will ensure the movement of the system. For ease of opening and closing, a door handle is attached. The rollers and door are mounted in the guide. Adjustments to levels and gaps are required. The beam itself is attached to the wall, and a guide rail is attached to its lower part. The product's travel limiters are installed along its edges. At the lower end of the leaf there is a transverse groove for a flag roller, which will protect the compartment door from lateral vibrations. The flag roller is attached to the floor.

The gap between the box and the opening is filled with polyurethane foam. After assembly and adjustment, the compartment doors, mounting beam and guide with rollers are hidden using a false panel. It is made to match the color of the door leaf. After the foam has dried, the trim is attached. To prevent sliding doors from being visible when opening, you can make a box of plasterboard on both sides of the opening with your own hands. But at the same time, the usable area will be reduced due to the dimensions of the box.

Standard sizes of double-leaf structures

All the old-style houses have not only high ceilings, but also wide openings. Therefore, their own GOST was created for such buildings. According to it, double-leaf interior doors have the following dimensions - 1300x2300 mm. These parameters are already calculated with the box and their values ​​are standard.

The first number indicates the width, and the second the height of the product. But, since these indicators are relevant for “Stalinist” houses, in modern houses they are slightly different. Due to lower ceilings, the height of the doors is reduced to two meters.

Over many years of following these standards, the industry has established the production of door structures of any size. Moreover, they vary greatly. This was done in order to meet all needs, since GOST standards for different buildings differ from each other.

The diversity is further enhanced by the fact that manufacturers produce different types of doors under one standard parameter. As they say, there is something for all tastes. The structures are equipped with different doors; their leaves have a blank surface or are decorated with various inserts: from metal to glass.

Basically the sashes are made:

• Deaf. Made from solid wood, plastic or metal;
• Transparent. Essentially the same solid structure, but made entirely of glass;
• Combined. When glass is inserted into a solid canvas made of materials from the first point.

Today, all double-leaf door structures meet common standards.

Thickness

In any design, the thickness of the box must be taken into account. Its standard value is 75 mm. These parameters are related to the opening in the wall where the door is usually installed. But when the thickness of the partition is more or less than GOST, a way out is found in two different solutions.

You can use extensions and use them to expand the box. And if the wall is too narrow, the loot can be trimmed. But many simply turn to the nearest woodworking company and order a box of the required size.

Weight

An interior door should not be massive, with rare exceptions. Only when it is necessary for the appropriate decoration of the room. And although there are no weight restrictions for double-leaf models, all manufacturers make such structures from lightweight materials.

Height

For all modern buildings, a single standard for the height of interior doors has been adopted. This also applies to two-field models. It is equal to 2000 mm.

Width

This setting may vary. It depends on what kind of sashes the structure is equipped with: identical or different.

The standard parameters in millimeters are:

• 600 + 600 = 1200;
• 400 + 700 = 1100;
• 400 + 800 = 1200;
• 400 + 900 = 1300;
• 500 + 700 = 1200;
• 550 + 800 = 1350;
• 600 + 900 = 1500.

The thicker the canvas, the better?

Thick canvases well emphasize the design of a living room made in Baroque, Renaissance or Empire style, and sliding partitions and thin screens will complement the openings of dressing rooms and storage rooms. As the thickness of the door increases, its weight increases, which increases the requirements for hanging fittings. It may be necessary to install additional hinges, which will increase the cost of the structure. Therefore, the canvas should be selected according to its massiveness and other characteristics according to expediency and optimality.

There are many products on the market with sash thicknesses of 30-40 cm. But the range includes thinner sliding partitions made of MDF (about 2 cm). Recently, structures made of tempered glass with a thickness of 8 mm or more have become popular.

Sliding door fittings

The fittings can be completely different and can include the following components:

1. Rollers for suspension.
2. Guides - top, bottom.
3. Brackets required to fix the guides.
4. Accessories - synchronizers, fasteners, additional rollers.
5. Handles - there are stationary (without a lock), push (lever) and rotary. The style of fittings is chosen according to the interior design.
6. Closers are needed so that the doors are smoothly brought to closing on their own. This way they will last much longer.

Useful tips

• Now it has become fashionable to widen the entrance doors and install beautiful double-leaf blocks. If we are talking about a private house, then a good master will easily expand the opening to the required dimensions. The entrance door to the apartment can be expanded only if it is on an adjacent wall; the load-bearing wall must not be touched under any circumstances;
• In new block houses, shrinkage can take 3 - 4 cm from the height of the doorway. The shrinkage of the opening in height in new wooden houses can reach up to 150 mm during the first 3 years of operation;

The shrinkage of an opening in a wooden house can reach up to 150 mm.
When purchasing a door block, it is advisable to immediately take the platbands and, if necessary, the additions to it. Otherwise, it will be difficult to find a suitable color later.

Sources

• https://oboiman.ru/inside/razmery-mezkomnatnyh-dverej-standartnye-vysota-i-sirina-kakie-byvaut-po-gostu-i-nestandartnye-odinarnye-i-dvojnye-modeli.html
• https://VseoDveri.ru/mezhkomnatnye-dveri/razmery-dvustvorchatyh-mezhkomnatnyh-dverej/
• https://oknoportal.com/dvojnye-dveri-mezhkomnatnye/
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