One, Installation Steps for Steel and Wood Doors
1、Custom steel and wood doors, prepare installation tools.
Determine the size, pattern, and color of steel and wood doors based on the home decoration style and room size. After the steel and wood doors arrive, first check the quantity and ensure that all accessories, such as door frames, are complete. once verified, prepare tools such as drills, nails, and hammers for installation.
2、Measure the thickness of the wall, the width and height of the door opening.
When installing interior steel and wood doors, the length and width adhere to specific standards. Generally, the width between the door frame should be 6cm greater than the door leaf's width, while the inner height of the top frame should be 13cm greater than the door leaf's height.
3、Drill holes, drive in screws, and fix the door frame.
When drilling, it is important to ensure that the drilled hole's location matches the intended position for the interior steel and wood door installation, and that the hole size and depth are appropriate for the screws. After securing the screws, install and fix the door frame, ensuring it is installed vertically.
4、Install the door leaf
After installing the door leaf, the door frame should be fixed first. Then, use screws to fix the door leaf at both the top and bottom. After testing the flexibility of the steel and wood door, once you confirm that it operates smoothly, install the remaining screws.
5、Install door locks and perform acceptance testing.
Finally, after the door lock installation is complete, everyone should check the lock's functionality and perform a comprehensive inspection.
Two. important considerations for installing steel and wooden doors.
1、Connect the wooden door and door frame using connecting pieces, ensuring that the screws are tightened securely to prevent the wooden door from detaching in future use, which could pose a safety hazard.
2. All door frames manufactured by different brands are curved. This is due to the installation of expansion joints, which prevents the door frame from warping due to thermal expansion and contraction. Therefore, it is necessary to perform a correction process before installing steel and wood doors.
3. Wooden and metal doors should not be directly in contact with the floor. Maintain a suitable distance to prevent friction between the wooden and metal door and the floor, which can affect the lifespan of the door.
4. When installing steel and wood doors, do not hang heavy objects on the door or use hard objects to scratch the surface, as this can damage the door.
5. Metal and wood door locks are susceptible to oxidation due to moisture, which can cause the surface coating to fade. Therefore, it is essential to keep the surface of metal and wood door locks dry during installation.
6. When turning or opening metal and wood door handles, we must be careful not to apply excessive force, as this could damage the door.