Standard parameters for the width of door trim of different section shapes

The trim on an interior door not only plays an aesthetic role, but also helps to hide all the flaws made during the installation of the door structure. The width of the interior door frame can vary and no standard can be established in this case; it is selected by the owner depending on the design itself.

Why are platbands needed?

Platbands, first of all, make the door structure complete. If you do not install the strips after installing the door, you will see a gap between the wall and the frame, in which wires may also be laid or there may be foam, which do not decorate the interior of the room at all. But installing trim on the door will help hide all this and give the finished structure a stylish appearance.

In addition to their main function - hiding gaps, the planks also act as thermal insulation and do not allow drafts into the room.

Installation of doors in aerated concrete and in a wooden house

Stages of installing doors in aerated concrete

To carry out such work, it is necessary to prepare welding and buy a metal corner with a shelf width of 3.5 to 5 centimeters (the choice depends on the weight of the door and the expected loads).

Next, it is necessary to trim the metal corner so that when welding the joints of individual parts, it can cover the doorway along the entire perimeter on both sides. To strengthen the two frames together, it is necessary to weld the embedded parts, and the shank must have a thickness of at least 3 millimeters and a width of 5 centimeters. These elements are placed at the places where the door frame is attached. The door frame is fixed using screws on previously installed lintels.

For reliable fastening, you should use 12-centimeter self-tapping screws, which are screwed into each of the tires. It should be noted that the door will also be attached in these places, so the screws should under no circumstances overlap each other. At the next stage of installing doors in aerated concrete, use a building level to align the door frame, and then fix its position using wooden wedges.

The final fixation of the door leaf is carried out using screws up to 15 centimeters long or dowels.

After this, it is necessary to coat all the cracks with sealant or blow out with foam.

Installation of an iron door in a wooden house

You can install a new front door with your own hands in just three steps:

• dismantling the old structure;
• doorway preparation;
• installation of an iron door.

The old entrance doors to the apartment are dismantled like this (mostly wooden):

1. Provided that the door leaf worked on collapsible hinges, we pry it open with a crowbar or other lever. This way the panel will rise and jump off the loop. Provided that the hinges are not dismountable: you need to unscrew the screws that hold the door in the frame using a screwdriver or screwdriver.
2. It is not difficult to dismantle an empty box with your own hands if it is made of wood. To do this, fasteners (visible) are unscrewed: screws, anchors, nails are pulled out. If the box is firmly held in the opening and cannot be removed, its side posts are sawed off and torn off with a crowbar. After which the lower and upper parts can be removed without any problems.
3. If a metal box is being dismantled or a wooden box is attached to the opening with anchors, then it is easier to saw them off with a grinder, just like metal posts.
4. Next, the opening is cleaned of old insulation, remnants of plaster, protruding fasteners and other things. Provided that the doorway for the new door has been previously correctly measured, its size should exceed the perimeter of the frame by a couple of centimeters. This is necessary so that there is enough space to align it in the opening. If you made a mistake in measurements earlier, you will have to work hard to widen the passage with a grinder with a circle on the stone. If the opening is too wide, it can be narrowed by additionally applying cement mortar.

A metal frame can be attached to a doorway in two ways:

through technological holes in the box profile;

using special mounting plates.

We put the input structure:

A door frame without a leaf is installed in the opening. Wood wedges are placed under it, which are necessary for fixing, adjusting its position and to ensure technological clearances.

1. Having adjusted the position of the box, they begin to drill holes in the wall through the previously made holes in the profile: 15-20 cm deep. Anchors are inserted into the drilled sockets, and the position of the racks is checked again. When positioned correctly, the anchors are twisted and covered with decorative elements matching the color of the box.
2. Next, the door leaf is hung on pre-lubricated hinges and all the fittings are attached. The canvas is covered, and the gaps around the perimeter of the rack are checked, which should not exceed 4 mm.
3. The functioning of all latches and locks is checked. Inaccuracies are eliminated with wedges. Holes are drilled for the second pillar, which we also secure and check for smooth movement of the door leaf and locks.
4. The technological gaps between the box and the wall opening are filled with foam, which must dry for at least 24 hours. After which the remaining foam is cut off, and the surface of the wall is puttied. Installation completed.

Mounting the door block on plates is one of the most common methods and is somewhat simplified for doing the work yourself. Often, metal structures are equipped with mounting plates with prepared holes for fasteners, which are welded directly to the frame.

Standard size of platbands

When purchasing a door, all trims come in standard sizes and are applicable to doors with a width of 80 cm and a height of no more than 2 meters. In this case, the width of the platbands varies from 60 to 100 mm. The width may vary, it all depends on the installation location of the element and the design of the structure itself. If the door is too close to the wall or the presence of furniture nearby does not allow the installation of a wider frame, then in this case it is advisable to use a frame with a width of 30 mm. This value will be quite enough to hide the gap between the box and the wall, which is usually no more than 3 cm.

The planks are divided into narrow and wide. Narrow ones are available in widths from 30 to 70 mm, and wide ones - from 85 to 150 mm. This type of plank is installed to visually focus attention on the door and make it more noticeable. The planks can be installed on the entire opening or only on some of its sides, it all depends on the desire of the owner.

How to choose the appropriate width

We will pay special attention to the choice of the size of decorative strips. Taking into account that they come in typesetting, standard length and width, it is important to choose the right sizes.

The width of a standard platband is 7-10 cm. These are familiar-looking parts that are installed in most homes.

Relative to the smallest values, the width of the decorating strip made of any material can be shortened to 4 cm. There is no reason to build a frame even thinner, since it will no longer be able to properly perform its functional task.

Platbands are selected when ordering the box and canvas.

Types of platbands

Platbands are divided not only by shape, but by material and method of fastening. Shape of the slats They can be:

• Semicircular or rounded;
• Flat;
• Figured or embossed.

What width of the platband should be on the door depends, first of all, on its shape. If the standard size of flat strips is about 5-8 cm, then semicircular strips are 7-7.5 cm. Flat trim is the most common, but the semicircular or embossed version must be ordered individually from the manufacturer. The figured version of the planks is made in widths from 9.5 to 12 cm.

What you need to take measurements yourself

To measure yourself, you need a tape measure, pencil, and paper. It is necessary to measure the height of the entrance to the room, its width, the thickness of the walls, and also know the opening direction of the door structure. In canvas dimensions, the main dimension is width. If the space for the door is 93 cm, then the leaf needs to be selected with a width of 80 cm. Take into account the thickness of the frame on both sides.

Calculation of opening and door in cm:

The width of the leaf is calculated to be at least 7 cm less than the space for the door itself.

Apartments and houses have standard sizes for doors, according to GOST. In new buildings, private houses, where an individual design is created, the passage may differ from GOST standards

Please pay attention to this before ordering. To clarify, measure the width, height of the opening, wall thickness

First, let's define the size designations. Typically, for ordering, the main dimensions of interior doors are determined as follows:

Width. It is not enough to measure it with a tape, applying it from one part of the wall to another. In fact, the width should be measured at three points. This is because the ideal doorway, without any error, does not exist in most homes. Usually there is a narrowing towards the top, which means that the distance from edge to edge at a given point will be less.

Height

It is important, when buying doors in a store, not to measure only the door leaf. A door is a set, along with fittings and a frame, which “eats” its part of the opening

Therefore, before ordering, you should first measure the height of the opening at the midpoint. The measurement is taken from the lowest level to the top of the opening. However, if there is already a box, this point must be taken into account and measured to the middle of the upper casing. The height of an interior door with a frame will differ slightly from that of an empty opening. This needs to be taken into account.

Box depth. This is an important part of measurements. It must be presented in several indicators, namely: measurements are taken in three different parts on all sides of the opening. Thanks to this, discrepancies are clarified and products are subsequently adjusted. Without these parameters it is very difficult to calculate correctly. And the size of the interior door leaf will be necessary, but not the most important indicator.

Mounting method

There are overhead and telescopic. Overlay strips have a flat shape and are attached to the wall using regular nails or liquid nails. If fastening occurs on ordinary nails, then their heads are masked using a wax pencil, but liquid nails are suitable for use on light-colored planks, where they will not be noticeable.

Telescopic platbands are inserted into grooves on the box and are shaped like the letter G. This method of fastening avoids damage to the planks.

What to look for when buying framing

In order for the platbands to fit harmoniously into the overall interior, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:

• Size (width and length): if the door is standard, you can simply ask the consultant to show the standard trims. If the doors were made to order, proceed from their parameters.
• Materials. Match it to the canvas or design details. The panels are made from different building materials: metal, wood, MDF, PVC, pressed paper and others.
• Texture. The color depends on the tone of the canvas, baseboard and other interior details. It all depends on tastes.

An innovative material – eco-veneer – is popular. It repeats in detail the texture of expensive tree species. The material is environmentally friendly.

• Forms. You can choose any one, taking into account the gaps.
• Fastening methods (liquid nails, nails, lock and others).
• Decorative details.

Tips for choosing platband

In order for the interior of the room to look harmonious, the strips on the doors throughout the house or apartment must be the same. If you need platbands with non-standard sizes, you can always order them individually from the manufacturer.

If you install wider trims, they will look rough and can spoil the appearance of the structure, but if they are too narrow, they may become invisible against the background of the canvas itself, so in this case it is necessary to choose the most optimal ratio.

Due to the fact that the market offers a huge assortment in the choice of platbands, choosing the right size will not be so difficult. When choosing planks, it is very important to take into account the thickness of the walls, the size of the canvas and the opening, as well as its appearance and material of manufacture.

If you follow all the recommendations of experts, you can try to avoid the most common mistakes. Among other recommendations from experts, it is necessary to highlight:

• Material of manufacture. All details must be organically combined, so it is recommended to choose the material from which the door is made;
• Form. This criterion is individual in each case, but the shape also has an excellent function of masking the gaps between the frame and the wall;
• Color. It is important to pay attention to this point, because an excellent final result also depends on it. Platbands can be selected not only to match the tone of the canvas, but also to match the baseboard, wall, or differ in their contrast.

But the greatest attention should be paid to the size of the slats. They can be either stacked or standard in both height and width, so it’s worth calculating everything correctly and purchasing the option that is ideal for the door structure.

Design solutions using sliding doors

Sliding doors are used in loft and country styles. They are lightweight and perform the functions assigned to them - zoning, creating comfort. The sound insulation of such entrance groups is worse than that of traditional models, but the space they occupy is significantly less than swing doors.

When decorating the interior, such structures replace the partitions separating the kitchen and dining room. This makes it possible to divide the free space into zones. The models are suitable for arranging the entrance to the dressing room. Used to decorate a bedroom.

The materials and design of the structure depend entirely on the tastes of the users and their preferences. Models are selected to match the style of the house. When choosing a model, you need to understand how it will look in the intended interior. If the dimensions of the passage and the door do not match, you will need to change the dimensions of the passage or choose a different model of the passage structure.

Addition to platbands

Another decorative element and addition to the platbands are capitals. This is a kind of overlay, which, after fastening, gives the door structure high cost and style. Capitals are available with or without cornice:

• Without cornice - free-standing columns;
• With a cornice - the presence of a canopy that seems to lie on the columns.

Capitals are most often installed on front doors, which makes the room more representative and expensive.

Openings for bathrooms

The minimum requirements are met: the size of the doorway for a door of 60 cm is 68.5 x 195.5 (2055) cm. This is due to the fact that the internal space of such rooms tends to a minimum (due to which the size of the living quarters is increased).

At the same time, they need to accommodate a bathtub, sink, and washing machine. Of course, these elements should not protrude beyond the opening. Doors open outward and should not significantly overlap the width of the corridor.

Manufacturers of plumbing fixtures and electrical appliances take this narrow passage into account: they fit freely through small doors. The interior space is also increased, allowing for additional shelves to be placed.

If you plan to install a jacuzzi in the bathroom, then the width of the door opening of 600 mm may not allow it to be brought into this room. You should think about this in advance and install the doors last.

Even narrower doors – 55 cm – are installed when an additional passage from the bedroom is installed into the bathroom. The main entrance is standard - 60 mm, and the second entrance is narrower by 5 cm. This is convenient and allows you to use the bedroom space more efficiently.

The small size of the door frame for a 60 cm door – 665 x 2043 mm – allows you to meet the minimum toilet dimensions recommended by SNiP: 0.8 m in width and 1.2 m in length. The door with platbands completely covers the wall adjacent to the corridor.

It should also be taken into account that less moisture penetrates into other rooms through narrow bathroom doors.

Calculation of additional strips

On the market you can purchase standard sizes of planks that can be joined at an angle of 45 and 90 degrees.

The most common method of joining at an angle of 45 degrees with any shape of the front part. For flat plank options, the most acceptable joining is at an angle of 90 degrees. You can join at right angles in both horizontal and vertical directions.

As for telescopic trims, it is best to join them at an angle of 45 degrees. It will be difficult to do such work, but the result will definitely please you.

As for the color scheme, you need to choose it in accordance with the color of the canvas or baseboard. In rooms with high humidity, planks must be purchased from materials that can withstand this external influence.

If the wall is thicker than the frame, then you need to purchase an additional strip that will perform an expansion function. Its length is the same as the length of the slats. Material of manufacture: fiberboard, chipboard, plywood and other materials.

Thus, the standard width of the platband for an interior door is not a constant value and may vary depending on need. The platband plays a big role, because it helps to visually make the opening more harmonious. Its installation will help give the interior a complete look and achieve high-quality results.

Material of manufacture

When the buyer has chosen the size of the interior door trim, it is time to select the door trim material.

Wooden trims

• Pros: wooden trims have a long service life, are universal as they will fit well with any interior, and can be restored.
• Cons: Cost.

MDF

• Pros: a large number of various design options, affordable price and easy installation
• The disadvantages are the impossibility of restoration; in case of damage, the part will have to be replaced.

Plastic

• Pros: durability, light weight, a large number of different designs, ease of installation.
• Cons: unpresentable.

Plaster or ceramics

• Pros – the ability to create your own design
• Disadvantages - due to increased fragility during deformation, you will have to order the production of a new part, which will be detrimental to your wallet.

Metal

In most cases, it is generally accepted that this material is used only for installing entrance openings. However, a huge number of design solutions involve the use of this material for interior openings.

• Pros: high strength and resistance to moisture; fire hazards are eliminated, since the metal does not interact with fire.
• Cons: This material is not suitable for most interiors.