- with a 90 degree cut.
In both cases, installing platbands requires time, attention and effort, as it is a complex procedure.
Installation method with 45 degree trim
As part of this installation method, the master will have to trim the places where individual elements the whole set are connected into a single structure, maintaining an angle of 45 degrees. This method is the most popular and is suitable for working with any platbands, regardless of their configuration. In terms of shape, profiles can vary, having:
- flat;
- arcuate;
- any other front part, including carved ones.
Complexity self-installation platbands lies in the process of cutting corners. If you have a miter saw, the procedure is simplified: the cut is smooth and neat. In other cases, you will have to try hard to get a decent result. Processing of colored laminated or veneered products is especially difficult. Regular jigsaw not enough to achieve optimal evenness and cutting accuracy without any chipping on the face. You must use hand tools:
- Miter box. It's primitive hand tool, which does not guarantee accuracy. It is a kind of groove, a template with slots that determine the cutting angle. Very soon the miter box causes the cuts being made to break, completely eliminating accuracy. The miter box belongs to the category of disposable devices.
- Rotary hacksaw. Optimal and durable attachment for cleaner cutting. To process it, it is enough to turn the saw, observing the necessary angle parameters and, making manual movements, make a cut.
In addition, do-it-yourself installation provides another method of pruning. In this case, you need to mark the line yourself and, observing the angle, make the cut with a jigsaw or a regular hacksaw for metal processing.
Installation method with 90 degree trim
This installation technology involves connecting individual planks at an angle of ninety degrees, that is, perpendicular to each other. The side trims seem to hold the top one, inserted between them. Due to this, trimming and adjusting the area where the elements are connected is simplified.
The method under consideration also requires compliance with the accuracy and cleanliness of the cut without chipping. Ideal joining is only possible when working with smooth rectangular frames without roundings. So, the master will have to perform an extremely accurate calculation of the side and top elements.
If you have to work with platbands rounded at the corners, then a straight cut will not work. The roundings will reveal the end part of the top rail. To avoid this result, you will have to make an inclined cut. Tilt direction - from front to wrong side clypeus. Otherwise, the joining is also carried out at an angle of ninety degrees.
It is important to remember that the installation of platbands with a completely rounded or carved structure does not involve the use of this method. Such trims need to be installed only at an angle of 45 degrees.
We carry out installation according to the rules
The installation procedure consists of several stages, namely:
- Take measurements from the existing door block. First of all, measure the height of the rack along the entire length, starting from the floor level, ending at the point of intersection of the upper beam. Record or remember your results.
- Mark the obtained indicators on a long bar, starting with the smoothest edge. If there are no straight edges, make a straight line and cut along it, as close to the edge as possible. Be sure to cut the cut and set aside the desired size. Please note that when installing at an angle of 45 degrees, add 3 millimeters to the figures, taking into account the door overhangs. When installing at an angle of 90 degrees, add 3 millimeters to the width of the trim.
- Trim the upper part of the casing according to the finished markings in accordance with the selected installation technology.
- Install the first plank. It is better to do this from the side where the canopies are located. To secure the strip, use small copper-plated nails that allow you to bite off the head. Since copper tends to darken over time, the attachment points will remain invisible.
- Prepare for installation in the same way and fix the second trim in the side. Be sure to ensure that its length matches the length of the first casing. In some cases, the floor is uneven or crooked door block may cause deviations. It is advisable to take measurements separately.
- Cut the top casing on both sides. Be sure to try it on after trimming one edge. If there are no deviations, measure and cut the second edge. Otherwise you will have to buy a new casing.
It is very difficult to calculate the dimensions the first time without having experience in installing platbands. Thus, based on the installation results, a novice master may find problems in the form of cracks at the junction of elements. No need to worry. There is a fast and inexpensive way correct the situation without the need for re-installation and associated expenses for new platbands.
To mask gaps after installation, seal them with furniture wax in the color you want. The result will be quite neat and attractive. You can buy wax-based paste at any hardware store or on the market. As for the remaining points, even a beginner should not have problems here. The only requirement is that you take accurate measurements and be careful when fixing. detailed instructions will help you avoid potential difficulties and get quality work done.
Door trim is an important element in the appearance of the door. Platbands highlight and emphasize the door in the interior. Of great importance is the angle at which they are joined: at an angle of 90 degrees or 45. In which cases one or another option is appropriate, we will analyze it in this short material.
The standard width of the platbands is 70 mm, but they can be wider. The shapes are divided into rounded, flat and embossed. According to the mounting method, conventional and telescopic.
Any platbands are joined at an angle of 45 degrees.
This classic version connecting the platbands to each other. For classic doors with curved lines in the design, this is the only option. With this method of installing platbands it is very important role plays by cutting them at a given angle. The cut should be as smooth and clear as possible. If the walls are curved, then an inclination or offset in the cut will be required. In general, in the end there should be a perfect joint. Otherwise, gaps and chips will be very noticeable, especially on light-colored doors.
Only flat platbands are joined at right angles.
To install platbands at 90 degrees, only platbands specially made for this purpose are suitable. This means that the shapes of the joints of the platbands must be the same. For rounded or figured platbands, the shape of the cut differs from the shape of the side part. Moreover, even flat platbands have slight rounding at the corners. Therefore, the top casing should be thinner than the side ones so that it is slightly recessed. Otherwise, the end of the platbands will be exposed.
If the corners of the platbands are sharp, as for example on ProfilDoors doors, then such platbands are installed at right angles without adaptation. If the corners are rounded, then the craftsman will need to narrow the upper platband. Not everyone will take on this.
The door frames are installed at right angles in modern style with straight lines. The right angle of the platbands seems to complement the right angles of the door structure.
IN Lately Manufacturers began to produce flat platbands intended only for installation at right angles. This means that in a set of 5 trims for one door, one will be thinner than the rest. Installers need to be careful not to cut the thick side casing in half.
The upper casing is also installed at a right horizontal angle. This is how capitals and cornices are installed - decorative trims.
Platbands play a decorative role, giving the doorway a finished look. The planks differ in the material of manufacture, shape, color, as well as the method of fastening. Installation of interior door frames is carried out after finishing the walls, but before laying the floor plinth.
To correctly install platbands on interior doors, you first need to select the appropriate elements. First of all, pay attention to the material of manufacture:
- Products made from natural wood are considered universal. The strips can be painted to match the color of the doors. Fasten wooden elements nails without heads. If the walls are well aligned with the door frame, the platbands are placed on an adhesive composition - “liquid nails”.
- Laminated planks of MDF appearance resemble natural wood. Decorative elements match the color of the door. The platbands are secured with adhesive or nails without heads, without first drilling through holes.
- PVC cashing is more suitable plastic doors. The planks are glued or mounted on the mounting profile.
- There are also aluminum and steel cash registers, but they are usually installed on entrance doors.
Most planks are given a standard flat, rounded or shaped form.
By fastening method Cashing can be invoice or telescopic. The first type of elements is fixed directly to door frame. The second one is equipped with mounting grooves.
Tools for work
To install door frames was successful, the instrument is prepared in advance.
- To perform accurate markings you will need pencil, tape measure, plumb line, square and level.
- It will help to cut the workpiece perfectly straight at an angle of 45 degrees. miter box O.
- It's better to cut the slats miter saw . If it is missing, you can use hacksaw for metal. The fine teeth of the blade will not leave chips on the product.
- Used for driving nails or tapping cash elements. hammer.
How to cut off the platband?
After marking the angle of the cut and the length of the workpiece, the trim is cut with a miter saw. A special feature of the power tool is adjustable table, which is installed under the right angle. In order to saw off the door frames correctly and without chipping, the side edges of the workpiece are pressed tightly against the stops on the frame. If a gap occurs, the cut will be uneven.
If you don’t have a power saw, a miter box will help you cut the edge of the casing at 45 degrees. It is better to buy a quality tool. The cheap one made of plastic has deformed thrust elements that distort the size of the angle. A hacksaw is used for cutting fine teeth that do not leave chips.
How to attach platbands to interior doors?
Simple fastening of flat platbands is performed at an angle of 90 degrees. The vertical planks fit tightly at the top with the horizontal one. When installing wooden or MDF elements of complex shapes, the ends are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. There are 4 methods of fixing the planks.
Using finishing nails
Wooden or MDF door casing is easier to nail with nails with flat heads. The fastening is reliable, and if necessary, the planks can be easily dismantled. You can use nails of a different configuration, and so that the heads are not visible, they are removed with side cutters. The length of finishing nails for platbands is about 40 mm. The size can be calculated individually, taking into account the thickness of the cash. Having passed through the bar, the nail must enter at least 20 mm into the body of the door frame.
Attachment points are marked on the workpieces, maintaining the same distance. Typically, a pitch of 500 mm is maintained. Using the markings, drill through holes with a diameter corresponding to the thickness of the nail. After joining to the door frame, the platbands are carefully nailed. For aesthetics, hats are painted over with a wax pencil.
Liquid nails
To attach cash to interior doors without nails, use an adhesive composition - liquid nails. The advantage of this method is that there is no visible fixation site. The downside is the weak fastening, as well as inconvenience during dismantling. In addition, liquid nails are only applicable if the adjacent walls are perfectly level.
The door frames are installed after sawing and fitting of the blanks. The plank is lubricated on the back side with adhesive and pressed tightly against the wall. To glue platbands for interior doors, it is enough to hold each strip pressed for no more than a minute.
Fastening with self-tapping screws
The method is similar to fastening with finishing nails, only instead of them, wood screws 25 mm long and 6 mm thick are used. Places for holes are marked on the workpiece in increments of 500 mm. A drill of the same diameter or with a margin of 1 mm is used.
It is advisable to recess the hats into the body of the plank. From the front side of the workpiece, the hole is expanded with a drill larger diameter to a depth of 1–1.5 mm. Now all that remains is to attach the trim to the interior doors with self-tapping screws. You need to tighten the hardware so that the head fits into the recess. The place of fixation is painted over with a wax pencil.
Attachment by beaks
The method does not require the use of screws, nails or adhesive. The cash box is equipped with a beak-shaped lock. The connecting pin is inserted into the recess on the box and pressed until it clicks.
The advantage of this method is ease of installation and invisibility of the mounting location. A negative point is the delamination of MDF trims during dismantling. Over time, spontaneous destruction of the joints may occur, which requires additional treatment of the joints with glue.
How to install platbands on interior doors?
When installing interior doors with your own hands, glue, nails or self-tapping screws are used to fasten trim made of wood or MDF. However, the evenness of the walls and the shape of the planks are taken into account. There should be no gaps at the joints. If the walls adjacent to the end of the door frame are uneven, then it is better to refuse gluing.
Installation of cashing begins from the side where the interior door opens. This is due to the presence of hinges that prevent the strip from being fixed flush with the box element. You will need to make the same indentation, and on all three sides for symmetry. Where there are no loops, there is no need for mandatory indentation.
If the door is in a corner, installation is carried out using the letter G. If desired, you can saw the element vertically and use a narrow strip.
The platband on one side is installed when the slopes on the other are decorated with tiles or other wall materials.
Docking at an angle of 45
When it is necessary to install trim on the door at an angle of 45 degrees, use a miter box for marking. This joining of elements is usually used for shaped and rounded planks. If there is no miter box, the markings can be made with a protractor.
The installation procedure consists of the following steps:
Docking at an angle of 90
The platbands are fastened at 90 degrees with horizontal or vertical seams. The choice depends on the preference of the owner. When installing a door cashing with your own hands at a right angle, only flat-shaped blanks are used. The cut areas are treated with varnish or acrylic-based paint.
To install platbands on interior doors with imitation lintels, the upper element is extended. The joining is obtained at an angle of 90 degrees with horizontal seams. Upper bar protrudes beyond the vertical.
Telescopic trims
Telescopic trims are attached to interior doors without nails. Decorative elements are equipped with a special lock consisting of a slot and groove. Fixation occurs at the end of the box. The main requirement correct installation platbands is the presence of a protrusion. It forms when the door frame is already thick interior partition. The adjacent walls must be level, otherwise you will get an unsightly gap.
Installation instructions for plastic trims
Glue is used very rarely, the connection is unreliable. Mostly plastic trims they are placed on interior doors using a profile. This installation method consists of the following steps:
If you place plastic cash on a wall lined with clapboard, then along the perimeter doorway fix wooden slats, and the profile is already attached to it.
Installation is possible using special nipples and screws.
Elimination of defects
An unpleasant moment is the visibility of the nail head or screw. They are slightly recessed into the body of the cash, and sealed on top with sealant of the desired color. You can use a wax corrector.
On uneven walls Due to the curvature of the wooden planks, the joints diverge. During installation, the joining elements are additionally connected with a finishing nail.
Wide strips from 100 to 120 mm help to hide large defects around the door frame.
How to join the plinth with the platband?
There is no need to cut the door trim; it should reach the floor. Otherwise it won't look very nice.
The plinth itself is adjusted, the method depends on the material.
- The plastic ones have decorative plugs, with the help of which you can neatly and beautifully join the end of the plinth and the door casing.
- A cut is made on the wooden one at 45 degrees to align the adjacent side of the plinth with the thickness of the door casing.
Dismantling
Removal of platbands is usually required when cash is replaced. There is no need to worry about their safety, but the work is done carefully. Taking an ax with a sharp blade and a hammer in their hands, they begin to dismantle:
The procedure must be carried out carefully so that no dents are left on the door frame. Instead of an ax, homemade sharpened strips of durable metal or other similar devices.
Often during repairs you may encounter a situation where it is necessary to saw off a piece from a part at an angle of strictly 45 degrees. Typically, this is needed to connect two parts at a right angle, 90 degrees, such as: door trim, baseboards, pieces of furniture and much more. An experienced craftsman, professionally engaged in repair work, can often do without special devices, and is able to cut the required part evenly and clearly by eye. But if you are a novice repairman, and you have a desire to do the job as efficiently as possible, without damaging expensive parts, then you simply need to purchase a special device that allows you to saw off material at a given angle without any special tricks.
To work, you need to have: a miter box, a hacksaw, a protractor with a pencil, a piece of wood, a screwdriver with screws or a clamp.
Using a ready-made miter box
The most common miter box is a U-shaped profile with slits on the sides, allowing you to use a hacksaw to make cuts at angles of 45, 60 and 90 degrees, respectively. It is enough to use it once and you will no longer have the question of how to cut at an angle of 45 degrees. There are miter boxes that are more complexly designed, allowing you to independently set the angle required for cutting, and also, using a rotating design, set the hacksaw blade in the best position. The best option for a novice repairman would be to purchase ready-made tools at any hardware store. The miter box can be made of wood, plastic or metal. But you can make it yourself from scrap material, any boards or plywood, about 20 millimeters thick.
Making your own miter box
- 1. First you need to assemble the box of the future tool. To do this, it is necessary to drill holes in its side walls for future fastening with screws and, having smeared the ends of the parts with glue, connect them in such a way that both walls are strictly perpendicular to the bottom and parallel to each other, after which we fix them with screws.
- 2. Using a protractor, mark a 45-degree angle with a pencil; if necessary, add additional lines for the grooves. The most important part is the cuts; they are best done with the same hacksaw blade that you will use to cut the products. It is necessary to saw while holding the blade, avoiding strong pressure on the tool; first saw through one side, then the other.
- 3. Let's start processing the material. Using a clamp or screws, we attach the miter box to work surface. At the site of the future cut, we make a mark on the plinth or board. How to cut at an angle of 45 degrees becomes clear if you press it firmly against the side wall and align the mark with the slot on the template. We insert the hacksaw into the groove and cut the workpiece, while the work of the blade is limited to cuts, which allows you to make the cut as evenly and accurately as possible.
- 4. Before sawing the baseboard, you need to make sure that the corner of the room is really straight and, if this is not the case, you need to adjust the cutting angle of the workpiece. To do this, measure the internal angle of the joint between the walls, and divide the result by two. If you do not have a professional rotary miter box capable of changing the cutting angle to the required value, then to achieve the result you need to cut additional grooves at the desired angle in a homemade miter box. This way you can cut the baseboard for the most accurate alignment.
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