Door leaf of non-standard size. Custom doors for non-standard openings
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This article will be entirely devoted to residents of the private sector, or rather to solving the problem of installing standard interior doors in their non-standard openings. Moreover, we will not destroy anything, we will not even take out the old box (loot), which will significantly save us replacement costs door block and speed up the process itself.
Of course, it was possible to dismantle the old block and widen the opening, but I would advise against doing this unless you know exactly how your house was originally built.
I know from my own experience that most private sector houses were built using economic methods without compliance and it is difficult to predict the consequences - will the opening collapse or simply deform after dismantling the old door block and further destruction, or not. Question: “Why tempt fate?” When you can take the path of least resistance.
To work we need this:
- Grinder with cutting wheel for metal and wood.
- Drill.
- Belt sander.
- Jigsaw.
- Set of chisels.
- Wood saw.
- Gun for polyurethane foam.
- Clamps.
- Electric miter saw.
- Level.
- Fraser.
- Screwdriver.
Let's get to work.
Metering.
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We measure the opening where we will install the doors.
In my case, the height dimension is from the floor to the top horizontal lintel old box(lutki) is 1810 mm.
The width from the left pillar to the right pillar is 900 mm.
This means that we need a door leaf measuring 1740×800 mm, taking into account the thickness of the bar new box from MDF and gaps for polyurethane foam.
Therefore, we will reduce the door only in height, but the width remains unchanged, because it's standard.
Shortening.
How to remodel doors right size I talked in one of the first articles on my site about and in an article about
As you understand, there are several ways to reduce, so use the one that suits you best.
Let’s assume that you don’t have a grinder or a router on your farm – that’s okay. You can do without this tool.
I suggest you another way to shorten.
By the way, the simplest one.
For this we need a very ordinary wood hacksaw.
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The hacksaw teeth should be fine.
The principle of operation is this.
First, cut one side along a pre-drawn line door leaf.
Important! The saw should not go out, what is called “flying out”!
Then we turn it over and finally cut off the part of the door we need. 
I think this method is suitable for anyone who can hold a hacksaw in their hands.
Of course, the main disadvantage of this method is that only hollow door panels can be cut this way.
Although hollow doors are now in demand over solid doors.
So, after pruning, the resulting voids must be sealed wooden slats using PVA glue or wood glue. 
More little advice.
It is better to sketch the cleaned edge of the fiberboard door covering with a black marker for a better appearance.
The door is ready.
Assembling the box (loots).
We measure the required size and mode.
I cut horizontal (transverse) ones, each 850 mm long. If the door is 600→650 mm wide; 700→750 mm; and 900→950 mm.
I cut the vertical posts 5 mm larger than the height of the door leaf - this will be 1745 mm.
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To ensure that each pair of blanks for the future box is absolutely identical, I always use a stop when cutting. 
Even a wall can serve as a support.
Also cut decorative overlays, only in different sizes. 
I cut horizontal (transverse) ones, each 805 mm long.
For vertical risers, I cut 18 mm less than the height of the risers themselves (1745 mm minus 18 mm - this will be 1727 mm). 
I'm fastening door frame using 4x50 mm screws.
Mortise of lock and hinges.
To mortise the lock, I use a drill with a drill bit and a router with such a cutter.
By the way, I recommend this simple and at the same time very easy-to-use cutter to everyone! 
To insert hinges, like all craftsmen, I use a regular cylindrical cutter.
Installation of a new, converted door block into an old frame (lutka).
To install, you must do the following.
✓Remove old doors.
✓Cut off old ones with a grinder door hinges, hooks, hooks and everything that may subsequently interfere with installation. 
If you feel sorry for the old awnings, you can try to unscrew the screws and remove them.
I'll be honest, it's not always easy to do this.
✓Cut out the protruding part of the door threshold. 
✓To do this, using a grinder and a cutting wheel on wood, we make thick cuts. Can be done with a hand-held electric circular saw.
If you don't have both, then use an axe.
✓Then we remove the unnecessary things with a chisel and thereby compare the threshold with the floor level. 
✓We install the new box level and fasten it using wedges and screws (4x60 mm) to the old box.
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that I cut the wedges from scraps of a new MDF box.
✓We additionally strengthen it with polyurethane foam.
Installation of additional (expansion) strips.
Since in my version the depth of the old box is 150 mm plus uneven wall, I do not cover the new standard one (100 mm) and therefore the remaining 50-65 mm, depending on the curvature of the wall, I need to cover with the help of an additional strip.
In order to install extras, I do the following operations.
✓I measure the missing millimeters of width around the perimeter. 
✓First I cut to length with a miter saw. 
Horizontal strips - 850 mm.
Vertical - 1770 mm.
✓I cut the required width with a jigsaw along the line. 
✓I install the top and bottom first, and then the sides.
To ensure a tight fit to the box (loot), I prop it up with wedges.
✓I secure everything around the perimeter with polyurethane foam.
Platband installation.
Everything is simple here.
✓I cut at an angle of 45° using miter saw. You can use a wood saw and a miter box.
✓I nail the trim with decorative nails with small heads to the box.
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, that this can only be done after the polyurethane foam has completely dried!
✓Then I paint over the hats with a black marker so that they don’t shine.
That's all, let's admire the work done. 
These are doors that are usually made individually to order. Such doors cost much more, and the wait for them takes longer. What types of non-standard doors there are and in what cases such doors are installed, we will analyze in this material.
Any custom door Made to order, but not every custom door is non-standard. Standard doors- these are doors whose leaves have generally accepted dimensions. In the door industry, door leaves with a width of 600, 700, 800 and 900 mm are considered standards. Some manufacturers have standard widths of 400 and 550 mm. The standard height of door leaves for all door manufacturers is 2,000 mm, and for some it is even 1,900 mm.
All door panels that do not meet these dimensions will be non-standard.
What are the sizes of custom doors?
Each manufacturer of interior doors has its own restrictions on the production of non-standard doors. Some make non-standard ones with 1 mm increments, others with only 50 or 100 mm increments. Some door manufacturers don't make custom doors at all.
The maximum height of interior doors can be 2,300 mm, and for some manufacturers it is 2600 mm or even 2700 mm. Minimum 1,800 mm. At the same time, a lot depends on the door model. Especially models with patterned glass are limited in possible non-standard options.
In our online door store, each door has information on the possible order sizes of non-standard doors in its card. In addition, on the website, by choosing a non-standard size of door leaf and components, you can immediately see the cost of such doors and their production time. The price of non-standard doors in size is always 30-50% higher.
What types of non-standard doors are there?
Door shapes can be arched or radius (curved). There are two types. In the first case, the doorway has the shape of an arch, and the door leaf on top is rounded to fit this arch.
In the second version of arched doors, only the door leaf has a rounding in the form of an arch. in fact, this is such an interior door, top part the canvas of which is fixed in the opening to form an arch.
Doors non-standard shape are becoming increasingly popular due to the diversified development of homeowners and a new vision for interior design systems. The modern rhythm of life dictates its own rules for the arrangement of residential premises. Almost every home has interior doors, entrance doors, doors for utility rooms, which help create the necessary sound insulation and zone the premises. Most modern buildings have non-standard shapes doorways. Many residents try to diversify the design of their home and change the shape and size of the doorway. Such openings require unusual door systems.
What are non-standard shaped doors?
There are non-standard shaped doors various types and designs.
Arched - the doorway is made in the shape of an arch, and the doors repeat this shape. Doors of this shape can be either double or single leaf. This shape of the door fits snugly into the door frame, which allows it to provide complete sound insulation. 
Triple swing doors - a door that consists of three leaves when opening, ideal for large premises such as a dining room or living room.
Sliding doors - perfect option for small rooms where you need to save space. They are assembled using a roller into several sections. This door design does not have sufficient thermal insulation and will not provide protection from external sounds.
Lifting doors - their mechanism is similar to sliding doors, only they are going up and are more suitable for offices, garages and other utility rooms.
Pendulum doors are a design mechanism that allows them to open inward and outward. During installation, the door is attached to the wall and floor, because it does not have a door frame.
Revolving doors are not particularly in demand for the home, because they cannot fully protect against external noise and do not maintain the thermal insulation of the room. They are ideal for dressing rooms and boudoir.
When choosing a door shape, you must first decide for which room this door will be.
Advantages of non-standard doors in shape
Doors of non-standard shape can completely change the entire style of interior design, they can set a new direction and trend modern trends mixed with the personal preferences of customers. Even
Most manufacturers of entrance doors make them in accordance with the most common openings of modern apartment buildings The exception most often is country houses, where customers prepare individual openings in accordance with their architecture.
It happens that the size of the doorway does not meet the standards followed by the manufacturer. In such cases, find suitable option in the store it becomes impossible. Then the owner starts looking to order. What pitfalls might he encounter?
Pros and cons of custom doors
Let's start with the positives. Today you can be a picky customer and confidently order individual design, especially if we are talking about a mansion in old style. You will find “the right” color and harmonious fittings that will fit perfectly into your interior. Don't you know that a chic door is business card at home, because it will, like a magnet, attract the admiring glances of guests.
It is easy to see that the disadvantage will be production time and price. It consists of certain acquisition costs by the manufacturer special materials and increased labor costs for custom orders.
Non-standard opening - a solvable problem
Sometimes apartment owners encounter difficulties when measuring the dimensions of the entrance. Errors occur when people start measuring from boards covered with plaster. The entrance door must be attached to a solid base.
The structural features of the house can affect performance characteristics doors. And here you will need the skill of a measurement engineer to correctly calculate the parameters. Width, opening angle, safety, installation method and weight of an entrance door of non-standard sizes, everything in our company is discussed with the client at the measurement stage.
Eat Alternative option- expand or narrow the doorway. If there is already an existing decorative finishing professional master will definitely warn you about the consequences of a particular choice, and also recommend the most suitable materials. We can offer installation of decorative trims and slopes in combination with your chosen door finish.
Arched doors
Arched openings appeared in Ancient Greece. The Romans adopted this technology and spread it to Europe. Arches were at the entrance to temples and palaces of emperors.
The transom is made of the same material as the door, sometimes from glass, stained glass and others decorative elements. Arched doors fit well into interiors classic styles(Empire, Baroque, Rococo, Classicism). Here you can find input arched doors custom-made by Wippro (Austria) and OpenGallery (Israel), as well as interior design by Mame (Germany).
WITH non-standard openings can also be encountered indoors. In order to separate one living area of a house or apartment from another, you can install a light glass partition. Thanks to sliding mechanisms, in a few seconds you can delimit your living space.
In conclusion
Thus, a non-standard door can be both a creative idea and forced necessity. In our company you can order non-standard entrance doors (Wippro, OpenGallery) and Mame interior doors.
Whatever the task, with our doors and professional approach to every project - you can always solve it beautifully.
We provide a unique opportunity - any size of the door leaf in increments of 1 cm. This guarantees confidence that the doors of our factory will fit any doorway. The only limitation is the maximum possible dimensions of the canvases: 240x100cm.
Keep in mind that when changing sizes, the proportions of panels and pillar elements may change. For example, if the height of the Gloria model increases, the internal grille will remain the same size, but with a width of 60 cm, the Vienna model can only have one row of small panels.
But even in this case, there is a way out - you can supplement the height of the opening with a transom in the same style as the door model. With wide doorway can be installed swing door of two halves. But even in this case, there is a way out - you can supplement the height of the opening with a transom in the same style as the door model. If the doorway is wide, you can install a swing door made of two halves.
We approach each order individually. Our managers will definitely advise and advise the best option in one or another non-standard case.
Interior doors of non-standard size from the Onyx company
The company has been operating on the market since 1997. We use only proven materials and produce products using modern equipment from Germany. At the end of the day, all products meet international requirements.
Working with the Onyx company, the customer receives:
- reliable products;
- convenient production times;
- durable material;
- acceptable prices.
Onyx products are distinguished by their level of noise insulation and durability. Doors withstand mechanical damage and are durable. We have an individual approach to each client.