Platbands are a decorative element that frames the doorway. In addition, it closes the gap between the frame and the wall, which is not uncommon: the walls in an apartment are rarely perfectly smooth. Such a part may be sold separately, or may be a set with accessories and a box.
In the very simple version the platband is a straight strip 7 mm wide and 8–10 mm thick. It is fixed around the opening and can have different shapes– flat, teardrop-shaped, round or curly. However, this option is suitable only for the simplest cases.
If the dimensions of the doorway, respectively, the sash, are standard at least relatively, then this does not apply to the slope parameters. Of course, in modern buildings the width interior partitions And load-bearing walls more or less standardized. However, there are options here too. Firstly, the thickness of walls in different buildings, and, most importantly, in houses for different purposes, varies within very wide limits. Secondly, when moving openings, builders also have to deal with unusual engineering solutions.
As a result, the door may fit perfectly in size, which cannot be said about the frame. The maximum that the frame can cover is up to 140 mm thick. If the width of the slope is greater, telescopic platbands and extensions should be installed.
What it is?
Conventional cross-sectional models always have a simple configuration. The shape of the top may vary, but the bar itself remains straight. During installation, the part is joined to the racks of a regular box and thus bridges the gap between the product and the wall. The only difficulty in this case is to choose a model by color: bleached oak, wenge, walnut.
The telescopic trim for interior doors has an L-shape. Along its entire length, the part is bent at an angle of 90 degrees, which allows it to be installed in a groove. The second feature is the presence of this groove. Without it, such fastening would be impossible.
L-shape allows you to adjust the overall thickness door frame across the opening width in the range from 10 to 15 mm. Part sizes vary from 90 to 150 mm.
For wide slopes this is not enough, so telescopic platbands are combined with the same additional strips. The latter also have a corresponding groove, but the shape remains straight. Essentially, this is an additional insert that allows you to expand the frame and cover the entire slope. The photo shows a prefabricated frame for an interior door.
Material of manufacture
The telescopic box with the platband must be made of the same material. It is important to choose not only the appropriate color - wenge, bleached oak, cherry, but also the material, since different wood And particle boards have different coefficients of thermal expansion and react differently to changes in humidity.
Accordingly, if these values do not coincide, the box will begin to deform.
- Sheet pile or edged board– if the frame is made of wood, the same material is used for the extensions. Moreover, you should choose the same breed.
- MDF – wood-based material high density and strength. Its big plus is good strength and high resistance to moisture and cold. This option is great for front door. The photo shows a telescopic system for the sash.
- Waterproof plywood is the choice for a model made from MDF, chipboard, or a combination of these materials. Plywood holds its shape perfectly and is resistant to moisture, so it is suitable for decorating an opening into a bathroom or toilet.
- Aluminum is a rather rare case, intended for the design of metal doors with glass and plastic inserts.
Installation is carried out in the same way for both entrance and interior modules. However, the work is not as simple as it seems, since you need to assemble a U-shaped structure of the required thickness from the box and various kinds of planks.
Platbands alone will not solve the problem. If the thickness is large, it is also necessary to install inlaid strips, which are selected according to the total thickness of the slope and adjusted in size, if required. If the sash is already installed, attaching elements are purchased. Installation is somewhat more complicated, in addition, the fastening is not so reliable, but it is fully justified when installing interior doors.
The U-shaped structure of all parts is assembled in 3 different ways:
- the top bar is installed between the vertical elements;
- installation supported by cross racks;
- installation with a 45 degree cut. This is the most complex method and self-installation It's better not to use it.
The general scheme of work is as follows:
- Preparation is everything Finishing work must be completed: the slopes are leveled, plastered, the walls are painted or covered with wallpaper. It is advisable that a finished floor be laid, otherwise you will have to very carefully adjust the gaps between the elements.
- The planks are cut to width and length. The amount of trimming is determined by the width of the slope. It's easier to cut at 90 degrees. To cut at 45 degrees, you need a saw with the option of rotating the saw blade.
- Temporarily install vertical posts, and measure horizontal parts along them. The same is done with additional elements: they are temporarily fixed into the grooves of the frame and adjusted telescopic extensions and platbands in size, if required.
- First, assemble the horizontal jumper. The products fit into the groove very tightly. If this is not the case, it is recommended to lubricate the grooves with “liquid nails” or other adhesive.
- The same is done with vertical elements.
- If necessary, parts are secured to the wall with finishing nails without heads.
The video demonstrates how to install the telescopic system.
To design the door opening, different decorative elements. Currently, many owners use door frames. Their main purpose is to mask the gap present between the door frame and the opening. Their selection is carried out according to the required texture of the opening. Along with this, its width is taken into account. The color chosen is the same as that of the door structure. A variety of materials are used in their manufacture:
- tree;
- plastic;
- laminated panels made of MDF and veneer.
During door installation, their installation is the final stage of work. They begin only after most of the repair work has been completed, with the exception of installation floor skirting boards. Many owners experience installation difficulties door frames. How to install them correctly - we will talk about this in this article.
What is a telescopic casing?
In appearance it is similar to a standard door frame. However, there is one feature - a protrusion that is used to connect this element with the extensions and door frame. Using telescopic platbands - The best decision in cases where the thickness of the box is several centimeters greater than the wall. The special protrusion that these elements have ensures their tight fastening in the longitudinal grooves of the end of the door frame.
By properly installing these fasteners on the door, you can ensure that they become invisible, and the structure itself acquires a monolithic appearance, durability and strength. But if the calculation of the distance was made incorrectly, then the telescopic casing will not fit tightly into the door frame. As a result, a gap will remain. In this case, the structure will take on an untidy appearance and will look ugly.
How to make telescopic door frames?
They may vary:
- by size;
- according to its color scheme.
If you want to save on these decorative elements, you can easily make them yourself. In this case, the costs renovation work will decrease. However, the manufacture of these elements requires the use of special woodworking tools. It will also be useful to have skills in working with such equipment.
Required tools:
- sawmill;
- jointer;
- thicknesser;
- vertical router;
- electric Sander;
- as auxiliary tools: square, ruler, pencil.
Material selection
For the manufacture of telescopic platbands, only well-dried boards are selected. If this requirement is not observed, then products installed on doorway during operation, will lead. By sound the degree of wiretapping is determined material. To do this, you just need to tap the board with your finger. A dull sound indicates that the board is not dry. If it is sonorous, then such material is optimal for the manufacture of these decorative elements.
When choosing a material for a door trim, you need to pay attention to the color. It should be uniform. If there are blue spots, it means that the technology for drying the boards was broken. This can be hidden only by painting the trim with opaque paint.
Please note that the board intended for making door frames should not have knots. If they exist, this will worsen the aesthetics of the platbands, and in addition, the risk of fracture of the product at the location of the knot will increase.
Manufacturing
When the material for making door frames has been selected, it is at hand necessary tool, then you can move on to the active phase of work on the manufacture of door frames. Runs first cutting blanks to size, which must be decided in advance. Their dimensions are selected for each door product individually. Note that a high-quality result is possible only if there is cutting knives on the machines used for work.
When the door trim is ready, it is sanded. This work is carried out in two stages:
- the first is performing rough grinding using an electric machine;
- second - manual processing, during which they resort to the use of fine-grained skins.
It should be noted that at the second stage it is necessary to remove circular scratches that occurred when working with an electric machine. When the platband is ready, it is covered with a layer of protective composition.
There are four main methods that can be used to attach door frames:
- using finishing nails;
- using liquid nails;
- fastening with self-tapping screws;
- fixation with fasteners called “beaks”.
Fastening with finishing nails
This method is one of the most popular. Its use has certain advantages: if the need arises, platbands can be easy to dismantle. The process of attaching elements to the door using this method is simple and quite reliable.
To attach the trim to the door, you need to choose nails that have a flat head of small width. Calculating the length is not that difficult. They should fit into the door frame to a depth of 1.5-2 cm. The average length of finishing nails should be 4 cm.
Liquid Nails
This type of fastener represents a special adhesive composition in tubes. It is easy to fasten elements using it. All you need to do is apply adhesive composition With reverse side onto the platbands immediately before fixing it. After this, the element is pressed against the door. You should hold it for a few seconds, after which it lowers. This completes the work.
This method also has its advantages. The main thing is simplicity and speed of work. In addition, when using liquid nails, no traces remain on the front side of the platband. But it also has one drawback. The procedure for dismantling products secured in this way is quite labor-intensive. The fastening reliability is not high enough.
Self-tapping screws
This method of fastening is quite simple and reliable. Every year it is used by more and more owners who have a need to install platbands on the door opening. If platbands made of wood are attached, then use special wood screws. The diameter of the fastener is 6 mm, and its length is up to 2.5 cm.
Before attaching the screws to the platbands mark a place for them. Next, small diameter holes are drilled.
High-quality performance of this work is a guarantee of reliable fastening and protection of the wood from splitting when tightening the screws. So that when installing these elements in this way, the head of the screw is less noticeable, it is completely recessed into the wood, before drilling a small recess in it.
Conclusion
If the doorway looks unattractive after installing the door, then you can give it an aesthetic appearance. You can use door frames for this. Choose suitable material and begin work on installing them. You can do this work with your own hands without big problems. Even if you have no skills you can handle it with ease with this task. The main thing is to correctly calculate the dimensions and perform quality installation on the door. in a convenient way. In this case, the doorway in your room will acquire an aesthetic appearance.
The OBI hypermarket catalog page contains components for interior doors. Here you can purchase individual strips and other accessories costing from 50 to 4,500 rubles. There are about 300 items in this category available.
When purchasing components from this section, you must accurately select:
- . The color and texture of the product.
- . Dimensions for height, width and thickness.
- . Type of front surface finish.
Door frames are designed for installation around the perimeter of the opening standard sizes. They are a product prepared for installation and are sold complete with fittings and fasteners.
Platbands are used for decorative framing of the opening. Behind them they hide the space (gaps) between the canvas and the wall. Extensions are installed for expansion door design and original decoration of the walls. Manufacturers make these decorative elements in the same color ranges, as the paintings of all the main series.
Order components for installation from the OBI store interior doors with manufacturer's warranties.
Payment and delivery methods
- Buy goods online with delivery
- . You can pay for your order in cash or by bank transfer.
- . You will agree on the date and time of delivery with the operator by phone when confirming the order.
- . The conditions for the free provision of the service depend on the city, amount and weight of the product.
- . Unloading of goods, lifting and carrying are considered additional services and may be paid separately, check with the store operator.
Detailed information about intervals and zones by city, conditions for unloading and picking up orders is available, where you can independently calculate the cost of your delivery in advance, indicating the postal address and parameters for unloading.
- Order and pick up where you want
- . When filling out the order form, indicate the date and time convenient for you to visit the hypermarket.
- . You can pay for your purchase in cash or by bank transfer at the store's cash desks.
Purchased goods can be picked up independently at any of the OBI stores in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ryazan, Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Saratov, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Krasnodar, Surgut, Bryansk, Tula and Volzhsky.
The choice of door finishes during installation was limited just a few decades ago. Now pick up a platband for this interior element Any one is possible. Manufacturers produce a wide range of products, and a strictly defined platband is suitable for a specific task. They have several differences: in material, installation method and purpose. Interesting solution For any interior there will be a telescopic platband.
Types of platbands
The platbands of entrance and interior doors are distinguished according to the functions they perform: decorative or structural. The latter aim to close the gap formed between the wall and They are installed directly on the box. Decorative ones create visual aesthetics, creating a harmonious transition between and the wall.
Wooden platbands
Even with all the variety of materials, wood has not lost its significance. It is environmentally friendly and versatile. Platbands made from it are suitable for any type of box. On to the pros wooden elements This includes the possibility of further restoration, namely painting, puttying, varnishing, etc. More often, the telescopic casing is made of wood.
MDF platbands
These elements have a beautiful appearance and most often they imitate wood. MDF coating can be different, but basically it is paper laminating. This outer layer is very sensitive to moisture, so it is not advisable to wash it, since even a slight ingress of moisture, for example, when washing the floor next to the door, can worsen the appearance of the platband.
Platbands made of plastic
Plastic has only recently been used as a material for platbands, but has already gained popularity. This happened due to its moisture resistance and low cost, as well as the variety of colors and shades.
Ceramic trims
Elements door frame made of ceramics - this is a specific option that is more often used for interior decoration the entire room under the stone. Therefore, they are decorative in nature, and their popularity is low due to limited use.
Telescopic casing: features
Platbands telescopic type got their name from the way they are attached to the door frame. They are curved planks along their entire length. One of the edges is bent at an angle of 90 degrees and forms an “L” shape in cross section. This curved edge will be mounted into the groove of the door. The telescopic mount allows you to adjust the width of the door frame to the width of the wall within 8-15cm.
The standard width of the box is 7 cm, and the walls are often several centimeters wider, so special extensions are used that expand the telescopic platbands.
Telescopic casing: advantages
- Quick and easy installation.
- Telescopic designs avoid using additional elements, such as extras.
- Platbands perform their function well, hiding the joint formed between the frame and the wall.
- They are easily dismantled, which allows you to carry out repair work without fear of damaging the casing. Upon completion of the work, the telescopic platbands are simply installed in place.
- There are no traces of installation, since telescopic options do not require fastening elements - nails or glue. Sometimes platbands can be glued, but this must be done carefully: fix the part that is attached to the wall, and not the joint itself with the door groove.
The only downside of telescopic platbands is their high cost compared to other options.
The telescopic platband, the photo of which is presented below, just like simple platbands, can have a flat, rounded or shaped shape.
Installation features
Sometimes doors are produced with ready-made fittings, including trim. This rules out possible mistakes, installation defects. Technology allows you not to use special types fastenings. Installation of telescopic platbands in this case is much easier.
Telescopic doors initially require a groove for mounting platbands. These grooves allow installation even on walls that are not vertically aligned. This is achieved because the molding fits tightly to the surface. The telescopic panel can be an addition to the platband; it is attached to it with a special veneer and allows you to give an aesthetic appearance to an opening of any thickness.
The design of telescopic platbands does not allow them to move in relation to the door, so a single geometry is maintained. Installation of such platbands does not require additional measurements and tools.
Craftsmen often ask the question: how to install telescopic trims? Even an inexperienced person will find it easy to handle the installation if he has an understanding of the design of the door frame and the functions of the platbands. The type will not play a big role in this case.
When installing telescopic platbands, special attention should be paid to the place where the fasteners door hinges cross the grooves. In this case, the protrusion of the casing must be cut to the required depth with any available tool.
Before installing any platbands, you should make sure that the walls are level. Otherwise, a gap will form between the platbands and the wall, and this will inevitably spoil the appearance.
Telescopic frame, the dimensions of which depend on which opening should be refined, are produced with a width of 6-8 cm. The length of two parts is 220 cm, and the size of the top is 120 cm. The shelf, which is inserted into the groove, can have a width from 1 to 4 cm.
Conclusion
Installing platbands on an opening is an important matter, which requires maximum accuracy of measurements and accuracy during the installation process. By observing these conditions, you can achieve a high-quality result, which will guarantee the uniqueness and completeness of the interior. If you are installing a box that contains everything necessary elements, then you need to carefully read the instructions provided by the manufacturer - this will exclude incorrect installation or damage to decorative elements.
The door casing is designed to perform one function - to block the usually unsightly connection between the door frame and the opening in the wall. Simply put, this is a flashing that plays an exclusively decorative role - the doors will work without it, but they will at least look unfinished. Also, doors have an unfinished appearance, the frame of which in width does not coincide with the thickness of the wall in the opening of which they are installed - a wide frame can still be cut, but extending a narrow one can only be detrimental appearance. This issue is resolved in two ways - the box is either equipped with extensions, or a so-called telescopic platband is used, which will be discussed in this article, in which, together with the website, we will look at its features.
Telescopic trim on the door photo
Telescopic casing: what is it and how does it work?
This type of casing is practically not similar to the telescopic things that are familiar to us, and it can only be called such only conditionally - yes, it performs its functions of increasing the width, but it does not do it exactly as the concept “telescopic” implies. It does not extend - it would be more correct to say that it extends or is adjustable. At its core, this is an ordinary corner, one shelf of which, during installation, is placed in a groove at the end of the door frame - by seating the telescopic door frames in the groove, you can insert it deeper or shallower. It is due to this that the increase occurs, or more correctly, the overlap of the missing part of the door frame occurs - in fact, it is a platband combined with an additional strip.
There are two types of similar products that can easily solve the issue of lack of door frame width - these are standard telescopic door frames and, so to speak, their extended version.
In principle, both versions of such products fully cope with the tasks assigned to them - as you understand, they differ from each other only in their purpose and the presence of accessories for doors. But these are not all types of telescopic platbands - they can additionally be classified according to two more criteria, which we will talk about later.
What are telescopic platbands: varieties
The signs mentioned above, according to which telescopic frames can be divided into two more groups, are nothing more than the material from which they are made, as well as their size.
In principle, this is all that can be said about the types of telescopic door frames.
How to install telescopic trims: installation nuances
To better understand the essence of this issue and in order to avoid unnecessary problems, let’s consider the technology for installing these products using the example of an expanded version of the telescopic platband. Point by point, this process can be represented as the following sequence of work.
This is the simplest way to install a direct telescopic casing. Ask why straight? Yes, because there are also their arched counterparts, the purpose of which is to close the gaps between the opening and arched doors or just arches.
And to conclude the topic about telescopic casing, a few words about the nuances that may or may not arise during their installation. Basically, there is only one. Quite often, problems arise with the strike plate, the self-tapping screws of which simply interfere with the installation of the telescopic casing. There are two ways out of the situation - in these places, in the shelves of the platband inserted into the groove, you can make small cutouts, or you can remove everything that gets in the way and install it again after installing the platbands. The second option is preferable, since along with the canopies and the strip, the screws will simultaneously fix the platband.
