Doors for interior doors

Installation of interior doors is a simple operation that can be performed even without such work experience. As a frame for such structures, a door frame is used, which is attached directly to the wall. The dimensions of this product often do not exceed much the same parameters of the door leaf. But the thickness of the wall in most cases is much wider than this entire system. Doors for interior doors will help to correct this difference.

Dobors are protective strips that are installed next to the door frame. Often they can be found on the entrance or interior doors. The latter option is more relevant, since the structure decorates the surface, including the arrangement of high-quality slopes.

Technically, a door attachment is a regular strip or board of a certain thickness and length. At the same time, there is no universal standard that would regulate its technical characteristics. The structures are installed close to the box, which eliminates the appearance of cracks and other ugly openings. Today, addons are often called factory products, which are distinguished by their beautiful design and high-quality finishing. Such products consist of several main parts:

• Two vertical boards. Their length corresponds to the height of the doorway. They are attached directly to both sides of the frame. Fixation can be done with glue, self-tapping screws or other specialized methods.
• Horizontal lintel. Structurally, it connects two vertical supports into a single integral system.

The widths of all three of these elements are often equal. If the parameters of the opening are not standard, then each separate additional board is adjusted individually to the required dimensions.

Additional planks have several significant advantages:

• Ease of installation. Installation of extensions in most cases does not require the use of special fasteners.
• Durability. The product fits snugly to the surface of the slope, not allowing it to be destroyed by accidental physical influences.
• Variety of styles. Dobors can be made to almost any color or structure. Moreover, they are suitable for both wooden and plastic interior systems.

Dobors are simple structures that are easy to build on your own.

These products are very practical and solve several basic tasks:

• The main purpose of the addons is to supplement the door frame in order to decorate the opening. At the same time, the installation of such structures does not require special skills and abilities. Often, add-ons are installed by specialists who also install the door. To create a unique system, addons can be complemented with various decorative inserts or carvings (wood).
• Completions exclude additional finishing of slopes. This saves specialists time and effort. It should be noted that the quality of the finish is not affected in any way. In some cases, the surface obtained with the help of additional strips is more beautiful.

• Additional insulation. A lot of cold air enters the room through the cracks between the box and the wall. But such a phenomenon is relevant only for entrance structures, while interior systems are devoid of this drawback.
• Elimination of distortions and strengthening of the canvas.Some modifications allow you to visually align all the flaws in the door frame. This is achieved through a selection of different types of products that can even be attached directly to the door frame itself.

Door fittings are simple designs that are very difficult to divide into types. But still, there is a classification that takes into account the design features of the slats. Depending on these values, several types of additional products can be distinguished:

• Standard. Outwardly, these extensions are ordinary slats of small thickness. However, they do not have any additional structural elements that complicate the system. Interior fittings are very often made from glued boards from wood waste. To give them an original design, their ends are trimmed with special edges. This also makes it possible to increase the moisture resistance of the material.
• Telescopic. Products of this type are more versatile. A feature of the telescopic extension is the presence of special grooves on the ends of the strip. Outwardly, they very much resemble the systems with which a plastic or wooden lining is equipped. With these grooves, extensions can be extended to almost any width. Therefore, such designs are much easier to adapt to different doorway widths.

• Combined. Complements of this type are a connection of the casing and the strip. These corner designs are versatile and allow for better door coverage. Such products are also supplemented with special grooves to simplify the installation procedure.

As for the form of completions, it is not so diverse. The most popular and cheapest modifications are the usual flat rectangular boards made of metal or plastic. But there are models that are complemented by decorative design. Column-shaped extensions are especially popular today. They are made only from wood or its derivatives. At the request of the customer, the manufacturer can supplement them with various decorative overlays or inserts. But the cost of such products is already much higher than that of classic modifications.

Dobors complement the door frame, so they must be tailored to its dimensions. This is necessary to create a harmonious and practical system that will last a long time without replacement. The modern market presents many standard sizes of additional strips, which allows them to be adapted to any size of the opening:

• Length. This value depends on the purpose of the particular element. For example, crossbars can be 60 to 200 cm long, depending on the type of door they are installed on. As for the vertical slats, their height varies from 190 to 220 cm, depending on the modification. If you need to install extensions on non-standard doors, then on request this value can be increased to 250-260 cm.

• Width. This characteristic also varies over a wide range. Both wide and narrow modifications are presented on the market today. The width of the extensions often does not exceed 20 cm. Moreover, each manufacturer produces several standard sizes, which differ in small steps.So, standard designs have a width of 10, 12, 15 and 20 cm.The parameters of telescopic extensions may also differ slightly - 90, 12 and 150 cm.
• Thickness. This parameter is one of the most important, since the decorative appearance of the resulting system depends on it. The most common size of extensions on the market is 10 mm. Such products are very popular due to the fact that they fit many door frames. But the varieties of planks do not end there. The thickness of these products can vary from 6 to 30 mm, depending on the material and type of manufacturer. Be guided by the parameters of the door frame.

The peculiarity of interior doors is that they are made of materials that are distinguished by their practicality and unique decorative properties. Therefore, in the manufacture of add-ons, the same features are taken into account. It is important here that the products fit the basic designs.

Today, for the production of accessories for interior doors, the following materials are used:

• PVC. Plastic extensions are thin plates resembling a lining. They differ in low strength and simple design. Therefore, they are used relatively rarely inside residential buildings. Sometimes they are supplemented with plastic door frames to the balcony or to the bathroom. The advantage of this product is that it is not afraid of moisture.
• Wood. Solid wood planks are the most expensive and high-quality products. The material is strong and durable, and the unique texture allows them to be combined with almost any style of interiors. Wooden structures are made from a variety of wood species. Pine additions are considered the most common, since it is well processed and available almost everywhere. But when choosing these components, it is also important to consider the material from which the door frame is made. Therefore, the best option would be an addition from the same breed as the doors themselves. This will create a smooth transition of the pattern that will perfectly fit into the interior.

• Particleboard and fiberboard. These substances are also very relevant for obtaining supplements. The material is notable for its low price and relatively good durability. But over time, the board can absorb moisture, which will cause it to swell.
• MDF. Dobors made of it are distinguished by unique decorative parameters and relatively low cost. To give the material a unique design, it can be covered with various protective films (lamination and other options). These products also keep moisture out, which extends the life of the product.

After installing the door leaf, the question of finishing the slopes often arises. Today, however, this problem is very often solved with the help of addons. But, before you run to the store for these products, you should decide whether you need them. It is recommended to use such constructions if the wall thickness is at least 13-15 cm. In this case, the box will take only 5-7 cm, and the rest will need to be covered with an additional board.

When buying an additional plank, you should be guided by a few simple recommendations:

• First of all, you need to decide on the dimensions of the board or timber for completing. To do this, measure the dimensions of the wall near the box to find out the height and width of the product. Please note that all measurements must be carried out taking into account the fact that the strip will hide a little in the groove of the door frame.

• The next step is to select a strip for a specific type of door leaf. It often takes into account the material from which the doors are made and their type. So, for example, the same platbands are not suitable for a pencil case door as for classic single-leaf modifications. The style of the addons is selected individually, taking into account the personal preferences of the buyer and his financial capabilities.
• Manufacturer. This characteristic is also one of the most important, as it affects the quality of the material. Today many companies produce doborka, but not all of their products can serve for a long time and reliably. Among all this variety, brands such as Mario Rioli, Matadoor and many others should be highlighted. At the same time, be sure to take into account customer reviews about each of them in order to purchase quality products.

You can make an additional strip for interior doors yourself. The main thing here is to choose a material that matches the color of the main style of the door leaf and frame.

You can replace factory add-ons with several materials:

• Plywood. For this, both an ordinary and a moisture-resistant type of substance are suitable. The variety of products allows you to choose not only the thickness, but also some decorative features of the material. After making plywood extensions, they must be covered with protective varnishes or paints to prevent delamination.
• Wooden plank. Often, the add-on is this type of product. To get a high-quality plank, the board is carefully sanded and varnished. If you have a router, you can cut several decorative elements on its surface.
• Plastic lining. The best option for the manufacture of addons. The products have a low cost and are perfectly cut, which will allow cutting strips of the desired size.
• Laminate. This material also comes in planks that can be easily attached to the wall. But they are rarely used deliberately because they are expensive. You can equip the addons from the remnants of the laminate, after laying it on the floor.

Dobors play both a practical and aesthetic role in an ensemble with a door and are always matched to the style of the door structure, matching it in shade.

Wide extensions on the front door frame will help to beautifully decorate the vestibule in the same style as the canvas.

Nowadays, a wide extension is often used to install luminaires in it, which is very convenient and practical.

In a luxurious, retro interior, dobras accentuate the style and solidity of the large double-leaf door.

Identical additional elements that do not fall out of the overall design concept are suitable for light solid wood doors.

For information on how to install extensions on interior doors, see the next video.