Repair in an apartment is often associated with the replacement of interior doors. And if the door casing is not installed, then the opening has an unfinished look. Even a beautiful door leaf does not save the situation. Therefore, when starting repairs, immediately plan all types of work that may be required. When buying or ordering a door made of pine or larch, oak or beech, immediately purchase the platband. It is better if it is made of the same material as the door block. But it is permissible to install a platband of a different color and texture. Properly selected platbands will decorate any interior.
For metal-plastic interior doors, a plastic door platband is more suitable. The width of the platband is directly dependent not only on the opening itself, but also on the installation option. For an arched opening, you should order a flashing that will repeat the radius of the door. The main purpose of this decor element is to close the joints so that nothing can be seen.
Connect the upper horizontal bar of the platbands with two vertical parts in several ways. Wooden platbands are most often sawn at an angle. The connection is more beautiful if the angle is 45 degrees. Butyou can mount the upper and lower strips at right angles. This results in an opening with a U-shaped frame.
Fix the wooden casing with nails. In order not to see the hats, it is better to bite them off beforehand. It is very convenient to use a plastic casing with clips. Its lower part is fixed on the wall with several fasteners. And the upper casing snaps into special grooves, covering all the flaws. Modern plastic flashing can be used for cable management, eliminating the need to run an additional conduit.
When attaching platbands to interior door openings, sometimes additional work may be required. If the wall thickness is greater than the dimensions of the door frame, it is necessary to fix extensions on the wall of the opening. These are flat elements that allow you to put the platband in the doorway on both sides. They will allow you to bring the door frame in line with the wall and expand the door frame if necessary. If the building is old and the walls are very thick, it may be necessary to install extensions on both sides. In some cases, the box is placed flush with the wall, and the other side is closed using a narrow door frame.
If you yourself change the doors in your apartment, then consider the need for additional additions and take careful measurements. If a master works for you, then discuss with him all possible types of work, so that later you do not have to hastily prove their necessity. The door frame canpaint or varnish, especially if valuable breeds are used. It is better to emphasize their structure than to cover it with a layer of paint. Plastic architraves are usually white, they can be painted in the desired color or laminated to look like wood. So the possibilities are many and the choice is huge.
