The choice of door finishes during installation was limited several decades ago. Now you can pick up a platband for this interior element, anyone. Manufacturers produce a wide range of products, while a strictly defined platband is suitable for a specific task. They have several differences: in material, installation method and purpose. An interesting solution for any interior will be a telescopic casing.
Types of architraves
The platbands of entrance and interior doors are distinguished according to the functions they perform: decorative or constructive. The latter aim to close the gap formed between the wall and the door frame. They are installed directly on the box. Decorative ones create visual aesthetics, creating a harmonious transition between the doorway and the wall.
Platbands made of wood
Even with all the variety of materials, wood has not lost its significance. It is eco-friendly and versatile. Platbands from it will fit any type of box. The advantages of wooden elements include the possibility of further restoration, namely painting, puttying,varnishing and more. More often, a telescopic casing is made of wood.
MDF trims
These elements have a beautiful appearance and most often they imitate wood. MDF coating may be different, but basically it is paper laminating. Such an outer layer is very afraid of moisture, so it is undesirable 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 casing.
Plastic trims
Plastic has recently been used as a material for trim, but has already gained popularity. This happened due to its moisture resistance and cheapness, as well as a variety of colors and shades.
Ceramic trims
Ceramic door frame elements are a specific option that is more often used in the interior decoration of the entire room under the stone. Therefore, they are decorative in nature, and their popularity is low due to limited use.
Telescopic casing: features
Telescopic platbands got their name because of the way they are attached to the door frame. They are curved planks along the entire length. One of the edges is bent at an angle of 90 degrees and forms the shape of the letter "G" on the cross section. This curved edge will fit into the groove of the door. Telescopic mount allows you to adjust the width of the door frame to the width of the wall inwithin 8-15cm.
Standardly, the width of the box is 7 cm, and the walls are often several centimeters wider, so they use special extensions that push the telescopic architraves.
Telescopic casing: benefits
- Quick and easy installation.
- Telescopic structures avoid the use of additional elements, such as extensions.
- The platbands do their job well, hiding the joint that forms between the box and the wall.
- They are easily dismantled, which allows you to carry out repairs without fear of damaging the casing. At the end of the work, the telescopic architraves are easy to install.
- No traces of installation, as telescopic options do not require fasteners - 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 disadvantage of telescopic platbands is their high cost compared to other options.
The platband is telescopic, the photo of which is presented below, as well as simple platbands, can have a flat, rounded or figured shape.
Mounting Features
Sometimes doors are produced already with ready-made fittings, including platbands. This eliminates possible errors, shortcomings during installation. The technology allows not to use special types of fasteners. Installation of telescopic architraves inthis makes it much easier.
Telescopic doors initially assume a groove for mounting trim. These grooves allow installation of decorative elements even on walls that are not vertically aligned. This is achieved because the molding fits snugly to the surface. The telescopic panel can be used as an addition to the platband, it is attached to it with a special veneer and allows you to give an aesthetic appearance to the opening of any thickness.
The design of telescopic architraves does not allow them to move relative to the door, so a single geometry is maintained. Installation of such platbands does not require additional measurements and tools.
Often masters ask themselves: how to install telescopic architraves? Even an inexperienced person will easily cope with the installation if he has an idea about the design of the door frame and the functions of the platbands. The type will not play a big role in this.
When installing telescopic platbands, special attention should be paid to the place where the fasteners of the 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 mounting any trim, make sure the walls are level. Otherwise, a gap will form between the platbands and the wall, and this will inevitably spoil the appearance.
The telescopic casing, the dimensions of which depend on which opening should be ennobled, is produced 6-8 cm wide.see. The shelf that is inserted into the groove can have a width of 1 to 4 cm.
Conclusion
Installing platbands on the opening is an important matter that requires maximum measurement accuracy and accuracy during installation. Observing these conditions, you can achieve a high-quality result, which will become a guarantee of the uniqueness and completeness of the interior. If a box is being installed that contains all the necessary elements in its kit, then you need to carefully read the instructions provided by the manufacturer - this will exclude incorrect installation or damage to decorative elements.
