When purchasing ready-made door blocks, the first thing to consider is where the entrance door to the apartment should open. For many reasons, entrance door structures are often installed so that the doors open outward rather than inward. In this case, the canvas can be fixed to the box on the right or left side. All these and other nuances must be taken into account when choosing door designs.
Features of door installation when opening to the right or left
The type of construction must be determined immediately when purchasing interior fabric. In this case, the type of door lock is of no small importance, since it determines how the product will be fixed. Experts recommend starting installation with a box in the opening, then it will immediately be clear where the fittings need to be installed. Typically, interior doors are not equipped with locks, hinges and handles, so you will have to buy them additionally.
Installation of the door begins with the frame, then installs the fittings, and only then the door leaf
When ordering a product, it is recommended to immediately identify the seller with the type of door opening, type of lock and handles that are needed. Purchasing doors and fittings in a complete set is not only convenient, but also affordable.
Important Note Number One:
At this point in time, the order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations N 313 (PPB 01-03), on which the main material of the article is based, has been cancelled. Instead, a new provision is in force: PPRF dated 04/25/2012 N 390 “ON FIRE REGIME”, in which there is no clause regulating the direction of opening apartment doors. To put it simply, right now you can install apartment doors any way you want.
But!
According to the author of the article, the point about the direction of opening was simply lost during the reprint. It is quite possible that it will return in the next edition and, as a result, many violations will be identified that will need to be corrected. I would like to especially note that in this case we will not talk about retroactivity (retroactive force). Fire regulations are not a law, but a standard that ensures public safety. So if the rules are tightened, all violations will need to be eliminated. This implies…
Correct determination of the type of hinges for opening a door
Fittings play an important role in the ease of use of the design. Hinges are considered an important element of any door, and if there is a need to replace them, you will also have to determine which ones are needed: right or left.
Door hinges are also divided into right and left
On most modern canvases, universal elements are installed, which allows the structure to be mounted on both sides. To determine the type of hinges, you need to stand in front of the door and grab the handle: if your right hand is used, you need right elements, if your left hand, then left ones. The exception will be fittings made in Israel, Italy and Spain - everything is the other way around for them. If you have difficulties choosing the desired orientation of the hinges, you can purchase universal elements that will fit any door.
When purchasing an interior door, it is better to immediately purchase all the necessary fittings included in the kit.
Free opening measurement
To ensure the door fits perfectly, seek help from a professional measurer. Our specialist will arrive at a time convenient for you and carry out the necessary measurements and calculations free of charge:
- - measure the dimensions of the openings and the width of the wall,
- - determines the optimal side and direction of opening,
- — will calculate the cost of delivery and installation.
What is important to know when installing doors on the left or right side
When replacing the front door, you should immediately give preference to wider designs. If it is possible to widen the opening, then doing this work once can make your life much easier in the future, when you bring a massive sofa or large furniture into the house. If it is impossible to install an entrance door opening towards the street or entrance, you need to choose a side based on the presence of a blank wall: the door leaf should swing open towards it.
It is permissible to install an entrance door with an inward opening, provided that it swings open easily, completely clearing the opening
It will be convenient if all the interior canvases swing open to the same position, either towards or away from you, this reduces the likelihood of one of the canvases being fixed during a draft, which will save lives in the event of a fire. If for many years the structures in the house have been opened from right to left, there is no need to change the installation; it can create a lot of inconvenience during use.
The opening side of interior doors is not determined by regulations, so you can choose any type of design
If you have the slightest doubt about the desired fabric, you should consult with a store specialist, only he will help you make the right choice. This will protect you from wasting money and violating fire safety.
Often the choice of door is considered only from the standpoint of the aesthetic component and the material of manufacture - this is wrong. First of all, you need to evaluate the risks that the design may pose in extreme situations, and then the beauty of the canvas. Modern manufacturers give the opportunity to choose and provide the same door models with both right and left opening options.
Opening design
After installing the door, anchors, mounting plates and foam remain visible in the opening. You can hide this by plastering the slopes or installing extensions.
Plastering slopes To completely get rid of imperfections and uneven walls, you will need professional execution. The disadvantages of the method include the fact that during operation, plastered slopes easily become dirty and are subject to mechanical damage.
Installation of extensions Extensions are installed quickly and do not require special care. They retain their original appearance longer than plastered slopes.
The extensions are resistant to mechanical stress, dirt and high humidity. Installation can be carried out on the day the door is installed.
The average price for installation of straight extensions is 70 rubles, L-shaped – 80 rubles.
The price includes measurement, delivery, installation and consumables. Installation takes about 1.5-2 hours. To the list of news
Door parameters to focus on
If the type of opening of the products is determined, then it is worth deciding on the size. For an entrance door, according to fire safety rules, a minimum width of 80 cm is determined. Typically, manufacturers adhere to these values and make standard door leaves with a width of 86 cm or 96 cm and a height of 2.05 m. These dimensions have been verified over years of use of structures and allow not only free enters the house, but also brings in furniture.
Modern manufacturers produce entrance doors that meet fire safety standards and open towards the street
Interior swing doors are made in different sizes; when purchasing, you must adhere to the parameters of the opening, so installation will be easier and you won’t have to break part of the wall to expand.
Interior doors are manufactured with different types of opening and you can easily choose the desired model
