Aluminum door: variety of entrance and interior designs

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Doors made of aluminum, compared to their wooden counterparts, have many advantages. Their strength is higher and they are also more resistant to moisture. An aluminum door is a universal design that can be purchased at a relatively low cost. There are several varieties of such doors. Each of them corresponds to certain operating conditions.

Aluminum doors are considered universal; they can be used as entrance or interior doors.

Advantages and disadvantages of aluminum doors: photos

The range of aluminum doors is incredibly wide. These products have gained popularity due to their versatility and other positive qualities. Before purchasing such a canvas, it is recommended to pay attention to its advantages and disadvantages.

Aluminum doors are strong, durable and relatively inexpensive

The main advantages of these designs are ease of manufacture and low cost of parts used in the production process. Today you can find products in various shapes, which helps expand their operational scope. You can order a profile door on one of the websites that sell them, or purchase a ready-made design in a profile store. It is possible to place an individual order for an entrance door of a non-standard size.

Another advantage of such products is the variety of opening options. The materials used in the production of aluminum doors have a long service life and are resistant to low temperatures, moisture and mechanical stress. Of course, the strength of such a fabric is lower than that of its metal counterparts. However, it is sufficient to provide good resistance to normal operating conditions.

Entrance and interior aluminum doors can be repaired in the event of a breakdown, as their design facilitates this. It is also worth noting that such products are distinguished by a presentable appearance and have a high degree of tightness. Removing dirt from the surface of such a canvas is quite simple. The materials from which such doors are made are resistant to chemical agents. It should be emphasized that such canvases have a high degree of sound insulation.

Doors come in a wide variety of designs and colors

Note! Experts recommend installing aluminum doors and windows in apartments that are located in close proximity to busy highways and airports.

Aluminum structures are highly environmentally friendly and do not emit harmful substances that can harm human health. Entrance groups of this type have good fire resistance. Most of these products belong to the G1 flammability class. They prevent the spread of fire and do not emit harmful substances when heated.

Like any other product, aluminum entrance and interior panels have their drawbacks. Experts recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of shortcomings in advance in order to understand the advisability of purchasing a door of this type for a specific situation. The main disadvantages of these products are their rather large mass and the frequent need to order according to an individual drawing.

Accessories for aluminum entrance doors

Above we have listed the standard configuration of aluminum entrance doors. You need to add some accessories to it: closers, door travel limiters and door eyes.

Closer

This is a device that controls the movement of the door leaf according to the specified settings. It is difficult to overestimate its importance if you understand that 90% of problems arise from impacts and slams of the door leaf on the frame . Vibrations and mechanical stress gradually damage locks, handles and break hinges.

The door closer extends the life of the door block by softening its impacts and slams on the frame

The closer is selected according to two parameters:

• according to the width of the door leaf;
• by weight of the door leaf.

There are spring and oil (hydraulic) closers. In individual construction, spring products are more often used, in which the main driving element is a powerful steel spring. You can install and adjust the closer yourself; to do this, you need to carefully study the instructions and technical data sheet of the product.

According to experts, closers increase the service life of doors several times. The time interval between door maintenance and preventive work increases by 5–6 times. At a low cost, the door closer pays for itself in the first six months after installation.

Video: how to choose a door closer

Stopper

A door leaf travel limiter is used in cases where it is not possible to install a door closer. The stopper is a rubberized metal cylinder that is mounted in the extreme position of the opening door leaf. When the canvas is suddenly swung open, the limiter prevents it from turning 180° and thereby protects the hinges from excessive load. When the door leaf is frequently turned inside out, the hinge mechanism becomes unbalanced and their fastening weakens, with all the ensuing consequences.

The door free travel limiter is mounted in the base of the floor at the point of maximum door opening

Installing a stopper for heavy entrance doors is especially important . Large weight and inertia can damage the hinges very quickly. In addition, the bumper prevents the door handle from hitting the wall. Installing the limiter is not difficult; you only need a drill or screwdriver. Details can always be found in the product data sheet.

Video: installing a door bumper

Peephole

A door peephole in the usual sense is an optical device that allows you to inspect the space behind a closed front door. If glass is inserted into an aluminum door, then, of course, there is no need for a peephole. But when the door is solid, it is definitely needed. And for this it is not necessary to drill through the canvas. Today, electronic video surveillance systems have been developed that have a low cost, comparable to the price of traditional optical eyes. The webcam is installed at the top of the doors, and the image is displayed on a self-powered monitor or on a phone screen. If the house is equipped with an intercom or a comprehensive video surveillance system, then there is no need for additional devices.

The electronic peephole can partially perform the functions of an intercom if a voice option is connected to it

Features of interior and entrance aluminum doors with glass

Aluminum sheets differ from each other in geometric characteristics and stylistic design. The main characteristics by which these products are separated are their thickness and color. Design features are also considered very important, since the number of sashes and the method of opening them depend on them.

The weight of a high-quality aluminum door ranges from 100 to 120 kg

The manufacturing technology of aluminum doors eliminates the presence of gaps. The profile elements that are used to make such fabrics may differ in their geometric and physical characteristics depending on the operational use of the product.

In the case of installing an aluminum sheet at the entrance to a heated room, a prerequisite is the presence of a thermal break. This property is possessed by the material, the layer of which is used in these canvases to increase the hermetic qualities. This minimizes heat leakage.

If thermal insulating material is used in the door structure, its weight increases. As the weight of the canvas increases, it becomes necessary to use stronger and more stable reinforcement. Before purchasing such a design, it is recommended to study the state standards regulating such products. GOST aluminum doors contains information about the characteristics that a high-quality door leaf that meets the standards should have.

It is worth noting that the door structure also includes special sealing elements. They are located in those places that are most vulnerable to low temperatures. Sealing parts increase the soundproofness of the door and also increase its service life.

Aluminum sheets with glass inserts are often found

Most aluminum panels include glass inserts in their design. The glass size is selected when placing an order for an aluminum door. Glass can be made from different raw materials (depending on operational needs). The polymer material that is present in the aluminum profile structure must comply with environmental standards.

Note! If you want to purchase a reliable and high-quality design, it is recommended to pay attention to the weight of the canvas. The weight of such a product varies from 100 to 120 kg.

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Types of aluminum doors depending on their design

Such canvases can have different designs. It all depends on the operating conditions. First of all, there are several options for opening such doors. These products are differentiated based on this criterion.

Folding doors look stylish and elegant, they are usually installed indoors

Swing doors. They are the most common variety and are used in residential and administrative buildings as interior structures. In this case, opening occurs in one direction (left or right). The determination of the side depends on operational factors and the location of the locking elements.

Sliding canvases. They differ from aluminum swing doors in that they open linearly rather than towards the street or room. They are equipped with a special mechanism, which includes aluminum profiles, carriages, rollers and clamps. The use of such doors allows you to significantly save useful space in the room. Popular in small apartments.

Folding structures. Used in both cold and warm groups. It should be said right away that such doors are in most cases installed indoors. Their location at the entrance to a building or apartment is impractical.

Pendulum products. Aluminum sheets of this type are installed in cold entrance areas. They have a non-standard opening method - double-sided. The ability to swing open in two directions allows you to increase the passage space. Most often, finished aluminum doors of this type are installed in administrative buildings.

Aluminum swing doors are the most popular

Revolving doors. This type of product is usually installed at the entrance to administrative institutions, airports, and universities. They have a rather complex design. In this case, the passage of people is carried out by moving the door around its axis. They are not installed in apartments due to their bulkiness and high cost. The number of sashes in this design ranges from 2 to 4.

Helpful information! Revolving entrance doors can be automatic.

Among other things, sliding panels are classified according to the location of the sashes. Depending on this indicator, two types of structures can be distinguished. The first option has doors that, when swung open, move in the same plane. The second type of door opens slightly differently: one of the leaves slides off and moves into a parallel position on the profile, after which it rolls back.

Classification of aluminum glass doors by heat resistance

All aluminum structures that can be found on the modern market are divided into two groups depending on their thermal properties. The first group is conventionally called cold, as it includes models without a thermal insert. These products are installed in cases where there is no need to retain heat indoors. The second group includes doors equipped with insulation. Let's look at their features in more detail.

Cold aluminum doors are installed mainly indoors

Cold. As a rule, such models are mounted between rooms inside a building. Cold aluminum doors do not contain a thermal insert, so they cannot retain heat inside the room. In some cases, this may be the entrance group. An example is structures installed in stores.

Cold sheets are versatile and have a different number of chambers in a double-glazed window. Many such designs consist of only one glass, which is tubeless. The sash in such products is characterized by small dimensions and low weight. From the point of view of designers, these canvases correspond to different styles, which increases the demand for them. It is important to remember that cold aluminum structures used indoors and at the entrance can be equipped with seals. The advantage of such doors is their unpretentiousness.

Warm. Such models are usually used as an input group. This is due to the fact that warm aluminum doors have insulating qualities. The peculiarities of their structure allow them to effectively cope with the delimiting function. Such fabrics can provide protection against the penetration of cold air into the room, since their design contains special sealing elements. The canvas most often consists of three air chambers.

Helpful information! An aluminum profile equipped with a thermal break protects the room inside the building from cold air. The number of glass chambers may vary, but the most popular are two-chamber and three-chamber panels. Such designs are excellent for the domestic climate, especially for the northern regions.

Warm doors have insulating qualities, so they are often used as entrance doors.

Separately, it is worth mentioning that warm aluminum doors with glass are produced together with a special threshold. The function of the threshold is also to retain heat inside the room. It is not advisable to use such canvases to delimit rooms.

Prices for aluminum doors in the “standard” configuration:

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Single door:

Input groups Tatprof series TP-45 / Alutech C48 (without thermal insert) - COLD.

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Aluminum doors with glass: manufacturing materials

Modern industry is constantly evolving, which contributes to the emergence of new materials that are easy to manufacture, have increased strength and versatility. Aluminum door leaves have glass, which can be made from different materials. There are many options for glass inserts in such designs.

Double-glazed window. A standard insert option that includes one or more cameras. Single-chamber double-glazed windows consist of two glasses and the space that is located between them. In turn, the two-chamber design has three glasses and two spaces.

Triplex. Aluminum sheets use a three-layer version of triplex - 2 glasses bonded together with a film of polymer material. This protective shell performs a very important function: upon impact, it prevents the glass from shattering.

For aluminum panels, double-glazed windows, triplex, tempered or reinforced glass are used

Strained glass. One of the most reliable options for an aluminum door. Glass in this case has an increased strength index due to the fact that it underwent heat treatment during production. A significant disadvantage of hardening is that after it has been carried out, the product must absolutely not be processed using cutting tools, drilled, etc.

Note! The materials used to make glass in door panels can be either traditional or non-standard. Silicate glass is a classic option. Non-standard options include organic and polycarbonate glass.

Wired glass. Like the previous variety, it is distinguished by high strength characteristics and resistance to mechanical stress. The resistance of this glass to impacts is due to the presence of a special film. In some cases, reinforcement is made using thin metal threads.

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Decorative characteristics of glass: existing options

Aluminum doors with glazing are classified depending on their decorative characteristics. The glass in the canvas can not only differ in design, but also correspond to different styles. The following glass options are found in modern metal doors:

Various types of glass are used to decorate aluminum doors.

• transparent;
• tinted;
• photochromic.

Helpful information! Transparent glass is most often used in aluminum structures. However, such elements do not protect from prying eyes and sunlight.

The price of aluminum doors with tinted glass is higher than the cost of conventional analogues. However, this solution allows you to limit the room from prying eyes. Moreover, such products transmit sunlight well. Today there are two types of tinted glass:

• with vinyl film;
• painted.

Frosted patterned glass in the door looks impressive and original

Photochromic products are perhaps the most technologically advanced. Their cost is quite high, which is determined by the design features. Photochromic glass is a triplex glass in which a special substance that transmits electricity is located between two circuits. The operating principle of this glass is based on molecular movement. When the electricity is turned on, the molecules located between the two glasses occupy the necessary positions to allow light to pass through. And when the power source is turned off, they are located chaotically, thereby preventing the penetration of light into the room.

Classification by purpose

There are also some highly specialized types of input mechanisms, which include:

• Fire protection;
• Armored bulletproof;
• Explosion-proof;
• Increased burglary resistance.

At the same time, the design of the fire protection system uses an aluminum door profile made from a single sheet. The internal lining of the product is made using special strips made of silicate material with high fire resistance.

Fireproof fabrics can differ according to the principle of execution into the following types:

• Blind structures;
• Partially glazed;
• Glass.

In the case of using a canvas with glass inserts or a completely glass surface of the canvas, the material used has a high degree of heat resistance and is manufactured using hardening technology.

Special types of aluminum doors: fire and other types of products

Doors that have an aluminum profile in their design are usually used in various office buildings. It is also common to install them in buildings that are visited by a large number of people every day. However, from the entire variety of aluminum doors, several groups can be distinguished that have a narrow specialization:

• fire protection;
• armored;
• increased protection.

In the first case, a solid aluminum sheet is most often used to produce the door leaf, but glass elements can also be found in such structures. This type of aluminum entrance group is divided into several varieties depending on the design:

If an aluminum door is installed at the entrance to a heated room, it must be equipped with a thermal break

• solid;
• partially glazed;
• glass.

Armored doors are used in cases where it is necessary to ensure maximum protection of the premises. Products that have increased strength and protective characteristics are used in areas with high traffic. These could be hospitals, supermarkets, hotels, etc.

Aluminum entrance doors made from aluminum profiles are highly environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic. Thus, they are excellent for medical institutions. In addition, they are often installed in hairdressing and beauty salons. An entrance group of this type is not uncommon in apartment buildings. In this case, rather massive structures are used, which are highly durable and can protect the entrance from unauthorized people.

Filling the sashes

An important decorative feature of aluminum doors is the filling of the canvas framed with a profile. The combination of glass and aluminum looks impressive and elegant, on which you can create a drawing or an interesting pattern. Door leaves can be solid, combined or equipped with roller shutters.

Double-glazed windows

The most popular are aluminum entrance doors with glass, which have high strength, durability and aesthetics. Properly selected glass makes the door invulnerable to impacts and reliably protected from unauthorized access.

To make such sashes, specialists use several types of glass:

• Organic. It has optimal strength and affordability; the material is universal in use.

• Tempered. Provides high protection against burglary, has good sound and thermal insulation, and high strength.

• Mirror. Used in the modern design of office buildings or country houses in a futuristic style.

• Tinted. This type of glass is made using a special film, which reduces the passage of the visible part from the street.

• Matte. Double-glazed windows protect the room well from sunlight and have a strict design.

In some designs, manufacturers insert beautiful stained glass inserts made of colored glass, which have a pleasant optical effect. The glass area affects the final cost of the product, but the models turn out to be original and unusual. Decorative fittings give the products a finished look.

Roller shutters

Entrance doors with combined aluminum doors and roller shutters look unusual on the exterior of buildings. With this solution, the filling provides the structure with additional protection from adverse weather conditions and serves as an effective barrier against burglary.

Advantages of filling with roller shutters for interior and entrance doors:

• high reliability and durability;
• attractive external design;
• long service life.

Aluminum models are suitable for filling doorways in country houses and industrial premises where people constantly walk. It is roller shutters that reliably protect the house from snow, rain, wind, and dust. Before installing the roller shutters, the entrance group is made from an aluminum profile.

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Aluminum door: features of entrance structures

The design of an aluminum profile sheet includes several components. The operating principle of such doors may be different, but different entrance groups have a common structure, which is determined by their operational affiliation. Let's consider what elements include entrance doors.

Input aluminum canvases include from 3 to 5 chambers

The basis of the design is the door frame. Such a profile, depending on the purpose of the canvas, may have different thicknesses. The minimum value is 75 mm.

Note! The door frame consists of chambers. The number of chambers varies depending on the operational characteristics of the structure - from 5 and above.

The canvas is a frame that contains a profile equipped with sealing elements. The average thickness of this aluminum profile for doors is about 50 mm. The number of cameras in such a canvas may vary. The minimum number of compartments is 3, and the maximum is 5.

One of the most important elements of a door is the lock. The design of the locking elements may vary. There are simple locks and more complex options. For simple designs in aluminum doors, it is recommended to use bolt locking elements with several points for securing the door leaf. For entrance groups, the best solution is a mortise lock.

As a rule, double-glazed windows with a thickness of 24 or 32 mm are used for entrance structures

Auxiliary fittings include hinges on which the door leaf is mounted. The minimum quantity of these products is 2 pieces. Designs installed on 3 hinges are much less common. Typically, this number of elements is used when it is necessary to increase protection. And also 3 hinges are installed when a heavy aluminum entrance door is installed. The price of this design is higher than the cost of standard analogues.

For the entrance group, an excellent solution is to purchase internal hinges. It is almost impossible to hack such hinges, since they are hidden.

The door structure includes double-glazed windows. Their thickness depends on the number of chambers. The most common are double-glazed windows, the thickness of which is 24 mm. The 32mm version is also popular. Among the remaining fittings, it is worth noting the following components: handle and peephole. Handles for aluminum doors come in a variety of shapes.

And finally, the last element of the door structure is the threshold. It is only necessary when it is necessary to increase thermal protection. Thresholds are made from profiles and include sealing parts.

It is recommended to install mortise locks on aluminum entrance doors.

How to choose an aluminum entrance door: recommendations

Before purchasing an entrance door made of this material, you need to pay attention to some nuances that allow you to make the right choice. First of all, it is worth keeping in mind that some unscrupulous manufacturers use window profiles to make entrance and interior panels. This design is significantly inferior in technical characteristics to the door type, so you should be careful and take into account the thickness and weight of the product.

Helpful information! Experts advise choosing a company that will produce doors based on reviews on the Internet. This will allow you to avoid cooperation with unscrupulous manufacturers.

When choosing an interior design, it is recommended to pay attention to doors with aluminum edges. Such fabrics, as a rule, have increased wear resistance and last several years longer.

Another factor that allows you to evaluate the quality of a door before purchasing it is the color of the door leaf. Factory processing eliminates the presence of smudges and roughness, which is easy to determine. Low-quality products are cheaper, but you should not save on purchasing this design. The price of an aluminum entrance door with good quality glass ranges from 20 to 30 thousand rubles.

When buying an aluminum entrance door, you should not save money; a high-quality design costs an average of 25 thousand rubles

It is recommended to purchase the entrance group from a warm type of aluminum profile. Using the cold type has many disadvantages. In winter, such doors will freeze, which will lead to the formation of condensation on the inner surface of the structure. The quality of the seal is another point that you should pay attention to. Cracks appear on low-quality seals quite quickly - after just one year of using the door.

Design features

The design of aluminum entrance doors includes several elements:

• Box or frame. Acts as the basis for the door leaf. The frame is made of two parts of an aluminum profile connected by a thermal bridge. The thickness of the box is at least 70 mm with five air chambers. This design option belongs to the “warm doors” category.

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• Canvas or sashes. The products are produced on the basis of an insulated frame with the installation of sandwich panels, cellular polycarbonate, and double-glazed windows. There may be three or more air chambers inside the sash. The thickness of the canvas is about 50 mm.

• Fittings and seals. The service life of the product depends on the quality of the hinges, handles, and locks. The internal space of the profile along the perimeter is filled with polyurethane. Additionally, polyamide inserts are laid along the contour of the fabric, and a brush seal is installed at the bottom.

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Internal aluminum doors: characteristics and selection tips

Internal structures made of aluminum are used to delimit activity areas. The operational scope of such paintings is quite wide. They are installed in offices and also in residential premises. The main difference between such doors and entrance doors is their thickness, which varies from 40 to 48 mm.

When choosing interior fabric, it is recommended to take into account the quality of the fittings. For aluminum doors, components are selected when placing an order. Most often, the installation of interior structures is carried out in plasterboard boxes. If the door is installed in an office, then the frame for it can be a partition made of plastic or glass.

A cold profile is used to assemble doors. From a constructive point of view, there are three types of internal panels: solid, glazed, partially glazed. Aluminum structures differ from iron doors with glass in that they have less weight and are cheaper. Thus, aluminum sheeting is a good option at an affordable price. Such products look best in apartments decorated in a minimalist style.

When purchasing an interior aluminum door, you need to pay attention to the quality of the fittings

According to the type of opening, all interior structures are divided into two groups: swing and sliding (sliding). The second option is recommended when there is a need to save usable space. Based on the number of leaves, there are two types of internal doors: single-leaf and double-leaf.

Accessories

An important part of the door structure is the locking, mounting and decorative fittings. The durability of the door and the ease of its operation depend on the quality of systems and mechanisms. Properly selected fittings ensure the thermal insulation and protective characteristics of the entrance group.

Main structural elements:

• Hinges - there should be at least four of them on the door. A larger number of loops improves the protective characteristics of the fabric.

• The locking mechanism serves as protection against burglary. Some models are equipped with access control systems and photocells.

• Peephole - installed at the request of the customer, if the doors are not made of glass material.

• Handles – when choosing here you can completely rely on your taste. It is advisable to look at options that suit the style.

Important! When choosing, you need to pay attention that the door is equipped with door hinges, and not window fittings. Massive hinges will ensure structural strength and reliable protection against burglary.

Aluminum profile doors: most common colors

Manufacturers produce products from aluminum profiles in any color. Thus, everyone can choose a design, focusing on the individual characteristics of the interior and their taste. Interior doors made of aluminum are very popular in the modern market. The classic option is a neutral white color.

Note! In addition to a variety of shades, the consumer can choose a door with a glossy or matte surface.

Metal doors with brown glass look presentable in the interior. When choosing an aluminum structure, it is recommended to adhere to one important rule: the fittings must have the same color as the door.

The most popular colors for aluminum doors are black and white

The production of aluminum profile canvases takes into account the use of powder paint materials. There is a special scale that indicates the variety of colors (and their shades) used in the manufacture of such doors:

• gray (37 shades);
• brown;
• yellow (30 tones);
• orange (13 shades);
• red (24 tones);
• violet;
• green;
• blue.

In addition, a special neutral group is popular, which includes white, black and metallic colors. Products that are included in this group have a more affordable price, since the demand for them is consistently high.

Features of choice

When choosing aluminum entrance doors made of aluminum profiles, external characteristics in the form of color or size are not considered significant criteria, since a wide range of materials and technologies makes it possible to choose elements that suit aesthetic requirements. But there are certain nuances that you should pay attention to when selecting a product.

This includes the fact that coloring should be done evenly. Under no circumstances should unevenness, changes in depth, or smudges be allowed. Such dyeing by hand is prohibited. Aluminum must have special notches on its surface, due to which the thermostat layer will be retained. The minimum permissible width of a thermostat element in a door made from an aluminum profile is only 2 cm. It is strongly not recommended to use window hinges during installation work. For this reason, when purchasing, you should make sure that the door hinge mechanisms are already included.

The material used as a seal must be made of EPDM or silicone. The use of other materials will lead to cracks appearing on the seal due to temperature changes. The joints between the sealing material and the glass unit must have a uniform, even structure. The presence of cracks and gaps must not be allowed under any circumstances!

In the corners of the product, the brackets must be secured with an adhesive base, sealant, and the parts themselves must be secured with pins. It is also necessary that there is a tight fit of the beads to each other, which are located on the inside of the structure.

DIY aluminum door installation: preparing the opening

The order of installation work depends on two factors: the type of door and the type of suspension. As a rule, the kit with the door comes with corresponding instructions. Experts recommend focusing on it during installation. Let's consider the sequence of actions when preparing the opening for the future door.

If the edges of the doorway are not even, this will affect the strength of the door.

The first step in installation work is preparing the doorway. Much depends on its condition, for example, the fact how smoothly the door will be fixed. Insufficiently smooth edges of the opening affect the strength of the door fastening. Preparation for installing an aluminum door includes several stages:

• dismantling the old structure;
• cleaning from polyurethane foam and other contaminants;
• leveling the opening with plaster;
• priming the opening.

It is worth noting that leveling the doorway using plaster is the most effective solution. After this stage of work, it is necessary to apply a layer of primer on the edge of the opening. This will strengthen the strength of the new coating. It is important to remember that during work it is necessary to use a building level, which will allow you to achieve maximum accuracy.

Aluminum door installation: door frame installation

After preparing the opening, you can proceed to the next stage - installing the door frame. Such an operation includes several stages. First of all, it is necessary to pre-fix the opening. For this, wooden mounting wedges are used. The threshold must be set in a horizontal plane, and the racks must be set in a vertical plane. The frame needs to be aligned, focusing on the end of the wall. This work requires care and is carried out using a building level.

The frame must be leveled using a building level, focusing on the end of the wall

Helpful information! The error during preliminary fixation of the frame should not exceed 1 mm per linear meter of the structure.

Next, you need to make holes in the sidewalls into which the anchors will be installed. In this case, it is recommended to focus on the installation standards of aluminum doors. Installing the anchors is quite simple. Their diameter, in accordance with regulatory documentation, should be 10 mm. The hole is made 1 mm larger. The distance (step) between anchors should not be less than 0.7 m.

Taking this data into account, a simple calculation can be performed, which will result in the number of anchors that will be needed in a particular case. For standard doors with a height of 2 m, it is necessary to prepare 3 holes with a diameter of 11 mm on each side. In turn, 2 holes are made in parallel edges (threshold and crossbar).

The next stage is fixing the door frame with anchors. Before you start attaching the box, you need to remove it and make holes in the wall. They must match the drilling locations in the box itself.

Before final installation of the door frame, it is necessary to make holes in the wall

Procedure for installing aluminum sheets

After installing the frame, the last step remains, which involves installing the door leaf. Aluminum doors are quite heavy, so this job will require the help of another person. Installing the sash alone may damage the door.

It is important to remember that the hinges should be joined at an angle of 90°. The door is installed in the open position. Upon completion of the work, it is necessary to check the functionality of all shaped parts: hinges, handles, and lock.

How to determine the correct installation of hinges for an aluminum door? If no errors were made during the installation process, the gap will be the same around the entire perimeter of the canvas. In addition, you can verify the correct installation by the movement of the sash: it should open evenly.

After installing the door, it is necessary to check the operation of the components. The lock should close smoothly and silently. It is required that in the closed position the structure does not have any gaps. The height at which the door handle is located may vary. As a rule, the distance from the floor to this element is 90-110 cm. When opening, the handle should not make any extraneous sounds.

If the hinges are installed correctly, the gap will be the same around the entire perimeter of the door.

Next, after installing the lock for the aluminum door and handle, you need to fill the empty space between the frame and the wall with foam. It is very important to observe the following rule: filling with polyurethane foam is done from the bottom up. At the final stage, you need to remove (using a construction knife) excess foam protruding beyond the frame and perform cosmetic finishing of these places.

Note! Polyurethane foam usually takes at least 12 hours to dry.

Aluminum door: a variety of entrance and interior designs in detail, with photos

The price of aluminum doors with tinted glass is higher than the cost of conventional analogues. However, this solution allows you to limit the room from prying eyes. Moreover, such products transmit sunlight well. Today there are two types of tinted glass:

Frosted patterned glass in the door looks impressive and original

Photochromic products are perhaps the most technologically advanced. Their cost is quite high, which is determined by the design features. Photochromic glass is a triplex glass in which a special substance that transmits electricity is located between two circuits. The operating principle of this glass is based on molecular movement. When the electricity is turned on, the molecules located between the two glasses occupy the necessary positions to allow light to pass through. And when the power source is turned off, they are located chaotically, thereby preventing the penetration of light into the room.

Doors that have an aluminum profile in their design are usually used in various office buildings. It is also common to install them in buildings that are visited by a large number of people every day. However, from the entire variety of aluminum doors, several groups can be distinguished that have a narrow specialization:

In the first case, a solid aluminum sheet is most often used to produce the door leaf, but glass elements can also be found in such structures. This type of aluminum entrance group is divided into several varieties depending on the design:

If an aluminum door is installed at the entrance to a heated room, it must be equipped with a thermal break

Armored doors are used in cases where it is necessary to ensure maximum protection of the premises. Products that have increased strength and protective characteristics are used in areas with high traffic. These could be hospitals, supermarkets, hotels, etc.

Aluminum entrance doors made from aluminum profiles are highly environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic. Thus, they are excellent for medical institutions. In addition, they are often installed in hairdressing and beauty salons. An entrance group of this type is not uncommon in apartment buildings. In this case, rather massive structures are used, which are highly durable and can protect the entrance from unauthorized people.

The design of an aluminum profile sheet includes several components. The operating principle of such doors may be different, but different entrance groups have a common structure, which is determined by their operational affiliation. Let's consider what elements include entrance doors.

Input aluminum canvases include from 3 to 5 chambers

The basis of the design is the door frame. Such a profile, depending on the purpose of the canvas, may have different thicknesses. The minimum value is 75 mm.

The canvas is a frame that contains a profile equipped with sealing elements. The average thickness of this aluminum profile for doors is about 50 mm. The number of cameras in such a canvas may vary. The minimum number of compartments is 3, and the maximum is 5.

One of the most important elements of a door is the lock. The design of the locking elements may vary. There are simple locks and more complex options. For simple designs in aluminum doors, it is recommended to use bolt locking elements with several points for securing the door leaf. For entrance groups, the best solution is a mortise lock.

As a rule, double-glazed windows with a thickness of 24 or 32 mm are used for entrance structures

Auxiliary fittings include hinges on which the door leaf is mounted. The minimum quantity of these products is 2 pieces. Designs installed on 3 hinges are much less common. Typically, this number of elements is used when it is necessary to increase protection. And also 3 hinges are installed when a heavy aluminum entrance door is installed. The price of this design is higher than the cost of standard analogues.

For the entrance group, an excellent solution is to purchase internal hinges. It is almost impossible to hack such hinges, since they are hidden.

The door structure includes double-glazed windows. Their thickness depends on the number of chambers. The most common are double-glazed windows, the thickness of which is 24 mm. The 32mm version is also popular. Among the remaining fittings, it is worth noting the following components: handle and peephole. Handles for aluminum doors come in a variety of shapes.

And finally, the last element of the door structure is the threshold. It is only necessary when it is necessary to increase thermal protection. Thresholds are made from profiles and include sealing parts.

It is recommended to install mortise locks on aluminum entrance doors.

Before purchasing an entrance door made of this material, you need to pay attention to some nuances that allow you to make the right choice. First of all, it is worth keeping in mind that some unscrupulous manufacturers use window profiles to make entrance and interior panels. This design is significantly inferior in technical characteristics to the door type, so you should be careful and take into account the thickness and weight of the product.

When choosing an interior design, it is recommended to pay attention to doors with aluminum edges. Such fabrics, as a rule, have increased wear resistance and last several years longer.

Another factor that allows you to evaluate the quality of a door before purchasing it is the color of the door leaf. Factory processing eliminates the presence of smudges and roughness, which is easy to determine. Low-quality products are cheaper, but you should not save on purchasing this design. The price of an aluminum entrance door with good quality glass ranges from 20 to 30 thousand rubles.

When purchasing an aluminum entrance door, you should not save money; a high-quality design costs an average of 25 thousand rubles

It is recommended to purchase the entrance group from a warm type of aluminum profile. Using the cold type has many disadvantages. In winter, such doors will freeze, which will lead to the formation of condensation on the inner surface of the structure. The quality of the seal is another point that you should pay attention to. Cracks appear on low-quality seals quite quickly - after just one year of using the door.

Internal structures made of aluminum are used to delimit activity areas. The operational scope of such paintings is quite wide. They are installed in offices and also in residential premises. The main difference between such doors and entrance doors is their thickness, which varies from 40 to 48 mm.

When choosing interior fabric, it is recommended to take into account the quality of the fittings. For aluminum doors, components are selected when placing an order. Most often, the installation of interior structures is carried out in plasterboard boxes. If the door is installed in an office, then the frame for it can be a partition made of plastic or glass.

A cold profile is used to assemble doors. From a constructive point of view, there are three types of internal panels: solid, glazed, partially glazed. Aluminum structures differ from iron doors with glass in that they have less weight and are cheaper. Thus, aluminum sheeting is a good option at an affordable price. Such products look best in apartments decorated in a minimalist style.

When purchasing an interior aluminum door, you need to pay attention to the quality of the fittings

According to the type of opening, all interior structures are divided into two groups: swing and sliding (sliding). The second option is recommended when there is a need to save usable space. Based on the number of leaves, there are two types of internal doors: single-leaf and double-leaf.

Manufacturers produce products from aluminum profiles in any color. Thus, everyone can choose a design, focusing on the individual characteristics of the interior and their taste. Interior doors made of aluminum are very popular in the modern market. The classic option is a neutral white color.

Metal doors with brown glass look presentable in the interior. When choosing an aluminum structure, it is recommended to adhere to one important rule: the fittings must have the same color as the door.

The most popular colors for aluminum doors are black and white

The production of aluminum profile canvases takes into account the use of powder paint materials. There is a special scale that indicates the variety of colors (and their shades) used in the manufacture of such doors:

In addition, a special neutral group is popular, which includes white, black and metallic colors. Products that are included in this group have a more affordable price, since the demand for them is consistently high.

The order of installation work depends on two factors: the type of door and the type of suspension. As a rule, the kit with the door comes with corresponding instructions. Experts recommend focusing on it during installation. Let's consider the sequence of actions when preparing the opening for the future door.

If the edges of the doorway are not even, this will affect the strength of the door.

The first step in installation work is preparing the doorway. Much depends on its condition, for example, the fact how smoothly the door will be fixed. Insufficiently smooth edges of the opening affect the strength of the door fastening. Preparation for installing an aluminum door includes several stages:

It is worth noting that leveling the doorway using plaster is the most effective solution. After this stage of work, it is necessary to apply a layer of primer on the edge of the opening. This will strengthen the strength of the new coating. It is important to remember that during work it is necessary to use a building level, which will allow you to achieve maximum accuracy.

After preparing the opening, you can proceed to the next stage - installing the door frame. Such an operation includes several stages. First of all, it is necessary to pre-fix the opening. For this, wooden mounting wedges are used. The threshold must be set in a horizontal plane, and the racks must be set in a vertical plane. The frame needs to be aligned, focusing on the end of the wall. This work requires care and is carried out using a building level.

It is necessary to level the frame using a building level, focusing on the end of the wall

Next, you need to make holes in the sidewalls into which the anchors will be installed. In this case, it is recommended to focus on the installation standards of aluminum doors. Installing the anchors is quite simple. Their diameter, in accordance with regulatory documentation, should be 10 mm. The hole is made 1 mm larger. The distance (step) between anchors should not be less than 0.7 m.

Taking this data into account, a simple calculation can be performed, which will result in the number of anchors that will be needed in a particular case. For standard doors with a height of 2 m, it is necessary to prepare 3 holes with a diameter of 11 mm on each side. In turn, 2 holes are made in parallel edges (threshold and crossbar).

The next stage is fixing the door frame with anchors. Before you start attaching the box, you need to remove it and make holes in the wall. They must match the drilling locations in the box itself.

Before final installation of the door frame, it is necessary to make holes in the wall

After installing the frame, the last step remains, which involves installing the door leaf. Aluminum doors are quite heavy, so this job will require the help of another person. Installing the sash alone may damage the door.

It is important to remember that the hinges should be joined at an angle of 90°. The door is installed in the open position. Upon completion of the work, it is necessary to check the functionality of all shaped parts: hinges, handles, and lock.

How to determine the correct installation of hinges for an aluminum door? If no errors were made during the installation process, the gap will be the same around the entire perimeter of the canvas. In addition, you can verify the correct installation by the movement of the sash: it should open evenly.

After installing the door, it is necessary to check the operation of the components. The lock should close smoothly and silently. It is required that in the closed position the structure does not have any gaps. The height at which the door handle is located may vary. As a rule, the distance from the floor to this element is 90-110 cm. When opening, the handle should not make any extraneous sounds.

If the hinges are installed correctly, the gap will be the same around the entire perimeter of the door.

Next, after installing the lock for the aluminum door and handle, you need to fill the empty space between the frame and the wall with foam. It is very important to observe the following rule: filling with polyurethane foam is done from the bottom up. At the final stage, you need to remove (using a construction knife) excess foam protruding beyond the frame and perform cosmetic finishing of these places.

Many people are interested in the question of how to independently repair an aluminum door structure that has failed. First you need to determine the cause of the breakdown. Let us dwell in more detail on the problems that most often arise during the operation of such canvases.

Difficulty opening and closing the door. The reason for this drawback is that the canvas sags on the hinges. To fix this most common breakdown, you will need to slightly tighten the screws that secure the hinges. In most cases, adjusting an aluminum door helps restore normal operation of the structure.

In order for the door mechanisms to work for a long time and efficiently, they must be cleaned of dirt and lubricated.

A problem that occurs quite often is the increase in the gap between the door frame and the leaf itself. Most often, such damage occurs due to wear of the sealing elements. It is accompanied by deterioration of the thermal insulation and soundproofness of the structure. The solution to this issue in this case is to replace the seals.

Extraneous sounds when opening the sash warn that the hinges of the structure are clogged. Another possible cause of this problem could be loose hinges. If you encounter this breakdown, you need to clean the hinges or tighten them.

The price of structures made of aluminum profiles can vary greatly depending on their type and model. The cheapest options are cold canvases. The cost of an aluminum door varies from 7 to 20 thousand rubles. A double-leaf model can cost from 15 to 20 thousand rubles.

Separately, it should be said about sliding-type structures. The average cost of such interior doors is 20 thousand rubles. Using a sliding mechanism in the entrance group will cost more. Products from German manufacturers are sold at a price of 30-50 thousand rubles. It is distinguished by high build quality and long service life.

The price of aluminum sheet will depend on the type of construction and type of model

Designs belonging to the warm group have a slightly different structure, which, of course, affects their cost. The price of a door made of aluminum profile, equipped with sealing elements and a threshold, is 20-25 thousand rubles. (average). If you wish, you can find cheaper products, but it is unlikely that their quality will satisfy the needs of the modern buyer.

Interior doors have a thinner leaf, so their price is lower than the cost of their entrance counterparts. Prices vary depending on the design, manufacturer, region, as well as the design of the products.

Doors, the design of which takes into account the presence of an aluminum profile, are divided into two groups: entrance and internal. When choosing such canvases, you need to pay attention to three main factors: cost, appearance and technical characteristics. The design of these doors allows for independent installation, as well as repair and adjustment of the sash.

Repair of aluminum doors and their adjustment: tips

Many people are interested in the question of how to independently repair an aluminum door structure that has failed. First you need to determine the cause of the breakdown. Let us dwell in more detail on the problems that most often arise during the operation of such canvases.

Difficulty opening and closing the door. The reason for this drawback is that the canvas sags on the hinges. To fix this most common breakdown, you will need to slightly tighten the screws that secure the hinges. In most cases, adjusting an aluminum door helps restore normal operation of the structure.

In order for the door mechanisms to work for a long time and efficiently, they must be cleaned of dirt and lubricated.

A problem that occurs quite often is the increase in the gap between the door frame and the leaf itself. Most often, such damage occurs due to wear of the sealing elements. It is accompanied by deterioration of the thermal insulation and soundproofness of the structure. The solution to this issue in this case is to replace the seals.

Extraneous sounds when opening the sash warn that the hinges of the structure are clogged. Another possible cause of this problem could be loose hinges. If you encounter this breakdown, you need to clean the hinges or tighten them.

Aluminum coplanar swing doors.

The door leaves are mounted in a special door frame, when closed, forming a single strip of frame with the door, and open only in one direction. The doors are fastened with special side coplanar hinges (two or three sections), ensuring that the door leaf rotates in only one direction. Such mechanisms are much cheaper than returnable ones (you can learn more about the options and design of hinges in the “Accessories” section

Hinged doors can be single-leaf or double-leaf (often they are also called hinged, after the name of the special profile used on the passive leaf at the junction with the active leaf).

Aluminum swing doors are airtight, durable, and have two special sealing circuits. This design is lighter, more functional, more durable and reliable than similar structures made of PVC, wood or steel. In Moscow and the Moscow region, such aluminum doors are installed in private homes, museums, offices, schools, winter gardens, libraries, swimming pools, etc. This group of door structures can be manufactured both with thermally insulated profiles (i.e. warm) and using profile systems without thermal break (i.e. cold). We offer the production of this type of structures based on profile systems: Reynaers CS77, CS86, CS104; Alutech W62, W72; Tatprof TPT65, Realit RW64, RW71.