Of course, metal front doors are much more reliable than wooden structures. But all the same, it is still possible that, equally or later, it will be necessary to repair steel doors made of metal. And in this case, it is advisable to contact a specialist, but minor damage can be repaired with your own hands.
Lock failure
The most common problem most people have is a broken lock. If it is possible to find a similar locking device of the required diameter, then it will be enough to replace the entire mechanism. With simple locks, everything is much simpler, but if a good lock is installed, for example, with vertical crossbars, then in this case you should contact a specialist.
Crooked door
A highly noticeable defect, so it will not go unnoticed by the owners of the apartment or house. There are several reasons for this problem, some of which you can fix on your own. It is only worth immediately evaluating your own capabilities and, if necessary, it is advisable to call a professional.
Troubleshooting:
- Broken or loose hinges. This happens quite often, and most often eliminated without outside help. If the hinges are weakened or broken, then such a nuisance can be easily eliminated with your own hands. You can buy these items in any specialized store.
- Large door weight. If the front door is very heavy, then the repair of metal entrance doors will need to be done at certain intervals. The hinges will weaken, unable to support their weight. The only way out is to patiently change the hinges.
- Shrinkage at home. The most unpleasant situation that can happen, because the consequence of such a problem in most cases is the complete replacement of the door and doorway. Most often this happens in houses of block and monolithic type. A less problematic solution to the problem will be for the owners of private houses. There are cases when a special wedge installed under the base of the door frame will help to repair the entrance doors.
The appearance of rust
Poor paint quality, scratches, small defects on the door can cause rust in certain places. The bottom of the door is where this problem can easily occur. The only way to eliminate it is to carry out certain activities, including painting. In this case, to save money, you need to do the door repair yourself.
Requiredtools for the job:
- Medium to fine abrasive paper.
- Metal brush.
- Metal putty.
- Spatula.
- Solvent.
- Primer and spray paint.
Troubleshooting steps:
- Preparing the doors for repairing metal entrance doors. At the first stage, it is necessary to dismantle the fittings and seals. It is also worth protecting the interior lining. In this case, a simple film will be an assistant.
- Removal of unnecessary (degraded paint) and rust. First you need to work with a rough sandpaper, and then you should use a fine one to remove large scratches. It should also be said that there are doors with forging and imitation panels. Here, a drill with a special nozzle will be an assistant.
- Degreasing the problematic surface. Do not start the next stage of work if the solvent is not dry.
- Work with putty. After doing the above steps, you can start applying putty to the problematic part of the metal door. It is advisable to apply at least two layers, but between them it is necessary to wait for the layers to dry out. Only after that you can start leveling this material.
- Aerosol primer. This substance must be primed the entire surface of the door.
- Applying paint. When the previous layer, namely the aerosol, has dried, the first layer of paint can be applied. No one needs paint streaks, so it is advisable to put the door on the floor or other horizontal surface. When is the repairentrance metal doors, so as not to stain the surrounding objects and the floor, including, you can overlay everything with cardboard or other auxiliary materials.
- The second coat of paint. This stage is performed only if the first layer of paint has completely dried. Also, before this, you can sand the resulting streaks.
When the door is brought into the desired form, it can be put on hinges.
Soundproof front door
Unfortunately, many front doors made of metal structures do not have good soundproofing. Of course, this state of affairs leads to the fact that in the daytime and at night all residents of an apartment or house will be disturbed by extraneous sounds coming from the street or entrance. The only solution is to repair the entrance metal doors with an increase in the layer of soundproofing materials.
Do it yourself or call an expert? You could say it's a double-edged sword. If you have the necessary experience in carrying out repair work of various levels of complexity, then you can do it yourself. But still, it is worth remembering their complexity. If there is no experience, then it is best to turn to a knowledgeable person (this may be just help in the form of tips, or it may be a full-fledged work).
Interior door repair
Concerning the topic of repairing metal doors, it is worth mentioning the repair of interior doors. In most cases, this is the wooden part of an apartment or house, and these doors open many times more often than the entrance doors. proceedingfrom these facts, they are more likely to break.
Main issues:
- Scratches, peeling paint, etc.
- Broken lock, handle.
- Offset door and door frame.
- Creaking, loosening of hinges.
Basically, such problems do not require additional knowledge and skills, so you can do the necessary work without the help of a specialist. This will save time and money.
Conclusion
If you need to make repairs to interior and entrance doors, then always, depending on the problem and the level of complexity, you can make a choice between independent work and the help of a professional. Therefore, do not immediately call the workshop, because first you can evaluate your own strengths and capabilities.
