Replacing door handles on a metal door in Khimki

The need for door adjustment

It is not difficult to establish the need to regulate the door structure. Therefore, many are interested in how to adjust the aluminum door of the entrance group on their own without calling the master.

Prerequisites for the correct operation of the door structure:

Tight fit of the door leaf to the frame without the formation of cracks;
During operation, the end parts of the sash should not be rubbed;
In the absence of a special door closer, the doors should not close spontaneously;
If there is a door closer, the doors should close on their own, but without jerks, pops, smoothly;
The door handle is securely fixed and holds the sash well;
Sounds from the outside and drafts should not penetrate through the door structure;
The canvas should not vibrate;
Doors should not creak when opening / closing;
Flaps in the open position should not be skewed, deviate from the horizontal;
Doors should open freely without significant physical effort.

To check the tightness of the canvas to the box, you can use a regular piece of paper. It is inserted between the box and the sash, the door is closed. If the sheet is difficult to remove or breaks, then the structure is not damaged. If it falls out or can be freely removed, then it is necessary to adjust the door.

If it is visually visible that the end part of the curtain and the inner surface of the box frame have traces of friction, alignment of the door block is required. Also, adjustment is required if there is a grinding of doors when opening them.

If the installation of the door block was carried out by a foreman of a construction and repair company that provided an official guarantee for the quality of the work performed, and its validity period has not yet expired, it is recommended to use your right to eliminate defects. The wizard will customize the door structure for free.

If the doors were mounted independently or the warranty period has expired, then the adjustment will have to be done by hand or call the master, who will already have to pay for the services at the rate.

When troubleshooting yourself, it is imperative to use the instructions so as not to damage the door structure, hardware elements. And it is not recommended to delay the repair, as the consequences can be the most unpleasant. For example, it will jam a handle with a locking mechanism when the door is in the closed position. In this case, you will have to break the lock, buy and install a new one.

Practical repair tips

Regardless of the algorithm and complexity of the repair, there are several universal tips, the implementation of which will allow you to avoid many unpleasant situations.

Going to the store, take a broken part with you. The fact is that there are a huge variety of handles, and there are few interchangeable ones. It is very difficult to determine the identity by eye, it is better to have a template and use it to choose a new part.

Prepare your tools

Please note which screws and nuts are used in the lock, for the most part these are not traditional domestic ones, but standardized for European requirements.

Choose pens not only by design, but also by material of manufacture. Stronger than all steel products, followed by bronze and brass

Chinese companies do not use such alloys; European manufacturers must be sought.

When removing the handle, remember all your actions. Assembly is done upside-down.Most often, after the first dismantling, you can find out only the cause of the breakdown and decide on a list of parts to be replaced or repaired. Then you have to reassemble the broken lock and go to the store. The repair process itself is carried out when the mechanism is re-disassembled. Do not allow a situation when, after disassembling the lock, it is no longer possible to close the doors and return everything to its previous state.

Replacing the handles in most cases is not difficult work, it is more difficult to restore the functionality of the failed parts.

DIY front door repair rules

Many breakdowns of entrance doors can be repaired independently and without the help of a specialist. For this, the basic rules of repair should be taken into account in order to exclude new damage to the structure. This is true for doors made of different materials and of any type.

Correctly carried out repair of the front door allows you to restore its appearance and functionality

The repair method is determined depending on the material from which the door is made. But there are situations when the breakage elimination technology is suitable for any type of canvas. In such cases, you need to consider the following rules:

before work, an inspection must be carried out in order to assess the damage, determine the amount and type of materials needed;
if you need to replace any part, you need to prepare a new element with the same parameters as the broken one;
power tools must operate accurately and efficiently, as their malfunction can lead to new defects;
after repair, it is best to take measures to prevent breakdowns, for example, install a closer for the accurate movement of the web;
if restoration of a wooden door or extensive work to improve the metal sheet is necessary, the door is removed from its hinges, and repairs are carried out in a spacious room.

These recommendations will help make repairs efficient and easy to master the technology yourself. In this case, there is no need to use complex tools, but all materials used must be of high quality.

Repair tool

A set of tools for repairing an entrance door is selected depending on the type of problem. A building level will be required to level the canvas, and a tape measure will allow measurements. These tools come in handy for repairing any type of door breakage.

The level serves to align structural elements horizontally and vertically

For work, you may also need the following tools and materials:

screwdriver and self-tapping screws;
foam gun, sealant and glue;
flat and cross screwdrivers;
pencil, sharp knife;
socket and hex keys;
hinge grease.

If wooden doors are being repaired, it may be necessary to use a sander to eliminate the unevenness of the canvas. To repair such canvases, brushes or a spray gun, colored wood putty, a hacksaw and a drill are also needed.

How to choose a replacement pen

When choosing a new handle, it is important to consider a number of criteria. Competently selected fittings will last a long time without losing reliability

Bolt holes match

To avoid having to drill new holes for the fasteners, you need to pick up a handle where the bolts are in the same place as on the old one. Before buying, you should measure the dimensions and the distance between the holes in advance.

By manufacturer or model

To simplify the choice, you can use information about the manufacturer of the fittings or the name of a specific model. In this case, you do not need to go through many options in order to find a door handle that is suitable in terms of quality and characteristics.

Right and left

Depending on the design feature of the door, you need to choose right- or left-hand fittings. There are also universal options that can be installed on either side of the door leaf.

Dedicated switch for additional shutter

The presence of an additional latch allows you to close the door by slamming, without turning the key. The switch is needed to control the functioning of the valve.

When is adjustment necessary?

Determining whether an adjustment is needed or not is quite simple.

The design works correctly if the following conditions are met:

The leaf adheres tightly to the door frame, no gaps are formed.
The sash is not overwritten during operation.
There is no spontaneous door closing (for a structure without a door closer), it is fixed in the desired position.
The handle works well, it holds the canvas securely.
Drafts, noise, vibration of the sash are absent.
With a door closer, the door closes smoothly, without jerking or slamming.
The system does not squeak.
The canvas after opening does not tilt, does not skew.
It doesn't take much effort to open or close a door.

The tightness is easy to check with a sheet of paper. If it is placed in the opening and the sash is closed, then in this position it should be pulled out with great difficulty or come off. In the case when the sheet is removed without much effort, the system requires adjustment. Do-it-yourself adjustment of aluminum doors is necessary, if a grinding sound appears, the ends of the canvas are overwritten.

The reason for the adjustment is also the tight opening of the door due to its sagging, when the seal quickly worn out, it no longer performs its functions.

In the event that the work of the structure is broken, and it is still under warranty service in terms of time, the easiest way is to call the master to eliminate the defects. In the opposite situation, the adjustment of aluminum doors will have to be done independently according to the instructions. The sooner you do this, the better. Otherwise, at the most inopportune moment, the handle, lock will break or jam, the door will not be able to open at all or it will not work to close the apartment.

Before adjusting aluminum doors vertically or horizontally. It is worth looking at the papers that you received in the kit when purchasing the system. Each model has its own documentation, instructions, where the regulation process is described in detail, it should be adhered to. That is why when buying an aluminum door and accessories for it, do not rush to throw away the accompanying papers, they may be needed over time.

Closer adjustment methods

The closer must ensure smooth closing of the sash. This is achieved by the cylinder and oil, the very force for closing is provided by the spring of the mechanism.

Each of these elements can be adjusted depending on what the problem is:

If you are not satisfied with the opening angle of the leaf, then in order to adjust the iron door, you need to adjust the rotation of the nut. Turn counterclockwise to decrease the angle, clockwise to increase it.
By turning the valve, the speed of movement of the leaf can be adjusted.
The spring tension can also be adjusted. It has a special nut that can be loosened or tightened with a wrench.

In order for the closer to function longer, it is impossible to forcefully pull the door until it closes or fix it in the open state.

How to deal with gaps?

A fairly common defect that appears over time is gaps. In this case, a gap is formed between the canvas and the box. Gaps can be noticed visually or due to drafts, heat leakage from the room.

The reasons may be different:

Wear of the seal. If the tape has become unusable, then there is only one way out - replacement. It's not so difficult to do this on your own. It is enough to remove the unsuitable sealant, clean the door from its remnants, walk around the place of gluing with a solvent. After that, you need to carefully attach a new seal.Many of them are produced in the form of self-adhesive tape. Before gluing a new tape, you need to make sure that the gap is the same around the entire perimeter. Otherwise, an additional lining should be used in the most problematic places.
Sash sagging. In this case, the problem can be solved by adjusting the awnings. The door must be lifted and the awnings pulled up. If the sash skew is due to the fact that the fittings are old and worn out, then it must be replaced as well.

Before you adjust the metal door, you need to check how significant the gap is. This can be done with a sheet of paper. All you need is to place it near the box and close the door. During normal operation and a tight fit of the sash, it will be very difficult to pull out the leaf. If it slips out, then you need to eliminate the gap. Otherwise, the heat and sound insulation properties of the door will continue to decline.

What to do about the skew?

Another reason for the appearance of gaps is a skew in the door frame. This is the most difficult defect and it is not so easy to fix. To do this, you first need to determine the offset using the building level.

Then steps are taken, depending on the method of attachment:

If the box is fixed with anchor fasteners, then remove the overlays to provide access to them. Then, with a screwdriver, loosen the anchor on the side where correction is required.
In the case when the box is mounted using lugs, it is much more difficult to adjust the iron entrance door. We'll have to use a hammer and tap problem areas, constantly measuring with a level.

It is best to tap with a hammer through a wooden plank to avoid damaging the metal. Sometimes such tapping leads to cracks in the layer of polyurethane foam, so it is better to process everything with foam again after adjusting the box.

Malfunction of the lock

There can be many reasons that lead to the need to fix the lock of an entrance iron door. Poor quality of the mechanism, improper operation, wear over time.

Repair of mortise locks for metal doors is carried out if:

The tongue is not fixed. This may be due to the wrong size mating hole made in the door frame. To repair the lock of a metal door, you need to bore the tongue itself. Another way to repair an iron door lock is to move the hole so that it is perfectly positioned in relation to the tongue. Also, the skewing of the canvas leads to a problem, then the tongue does not fall into the "response". In this case, it will be necessary to adjust the hinges, align the position of the sash or box if it is displaced.
It takes considerable effort to open the door. This is due to the fact that the device itself is skewed. Then it is necessary to repair the lock of the iron door, adjust its operation, check the correct functioning of the hinges.
The key sticks, turns poorly. This can cause the ingress of foreign objects, dirt, wear of the mechanism, insufficient lubrication in it. To understand what is the reason, to repair the steel door lock, you will have to remove the device, disassemble it, change individual elements or the entire product.
The lock cannot be opened, it is jammed. Such a breakdown is caused by a malfunction of the larva. In this case, it is difficult to repair the lock of an iron door yourself, so it is better to buy a similar element and change it. It is still easier and cheaper than cutting a new lock into a metal sheet.

For installation in iron entrance doors, cylinder-type devices are often used. Leveler locks follow in popularity. The process of replacing and repairing locks in metal doors is different.

How to change the core of a cylinder lock?

In the locking mechanisms of this variety, if the larva breaks, it is not difficult to replace it.Repair of door locks of metal doors can be carried out using a minimal set of tools.

The locks of the entrance iron door are being repaired in the following sequence:

Remove the armor plate. It is installed to protect against core drilling to make it harder to break the lock.
At the end of the blade, unscrew the locking screw that fixes the mechanism.
Insert the key into the hole, turn it. After that, you can get the core with it. If there is no key, it is broken or lost, then you can get the larva with a screwdriver.
Further, in order to repair the lock of the entrance iron door, you need to take a similar larva. It must exactly match the geometric dimensions of the broken part. Also, the place of fasteners must match. The best option is to go to the store with an old maggot and choose exactly the same one, including the color of the metal.
Put the new larva in place. Fix it with the locking screw.
Check how well the lock works. First, this is done with the canvas open, then with the door closed.

If everything is working properly, you managed to fix the lock of the metal door. It remains to install the armor plate in place, lubricate the larva. To do this, put a few drops of grease on the key, insert it into the lock, open and close. Wipe the key and borehole surface.

Repair of a door with a lever lock

Replacing the core of this device is not possible due to its design features. Therefore, if the product breaks down, you will have to remove the entire mechanism.

In this case, the process of repairing locks in metal doors is not very different from repairing cylinder-type mechanisms:

It is necessary to move the crossbars completely: open the lock with a key, remove it.
Unscrew the mechanism fastening at the end of the door. It is fixed with several self-tapping screws.
Remove the locking device.
Insert a new lock into the canvas, fix it with fasteners.
Check the functionality of the new product. If the mechanism works well, you managed to fix the lock of the entrance metal door.

Not all lever lock breakdowns require the purchase of a new device. In some cases, it is enough to just recode it. Modern models have this opportunity. For this, a special key for transcoding and a set of new keys are included with the lock. If there is such a possibility, then you should first do the transcoding. In the event that it did not help, then you will have to buy a new lock. If there is no experience in repairing locks in iron doors, it is better to call a foreman. This will definitely not make the problem worse.

Door adjustment rules

Self-adjustment of aluminum door hinges is quite feasible. To do this, you first need to understand the design and installation method of fastening elements, the presence or absence of special adjusting bolts.

The setting allows you to eliminate the following disadvantages:

Adjust the door leaf opening / closing procedure. The creak is removed, the contact of the canvas with the inner surface of the box. After setting, the doors open without much physical effort;
Removing large gaps between the box and the sash, preventing drafts and the penetration of external noise and odors. Doors must close tightly;
Adjusting the uniform abutment of the web, preventing its premature warping;
Elimination of inclination or skewing in the open position of the door structure;
Elimination of friction of the front part of the sash against the elements of the box, respectively, preventing damage to the surfaces of structural elements and the formation of scratches on them.

If the door unit does not answer at least one of the listed points, its adjustment or repair is required.Therefore, it will be very useful to study the subsequent instructions on how to independently adjust aluminum doors without outside help.

It is easier to set up concealed hinges if a similar function is provided for them. Some product models are equipped with special adjusting screws for this. The mechanism provides the ability to adjust the door leaf of the aluminum structure horizontally, vertically. With the help of adjusting devices, it is also possible to reduce or increase the degree of pressure of the web against the box.

To adjust the position of the sash relative to the box, a special hex key is used. It is recommended to treat the adjustment carefully enough. After each action, it is necessary to check the position of the canvas, how it opens. If the mechanisms are incorrectly adjusted, the door structure can be even more damaged.

For example, if the sash has a large skew, it can rub against the elements of the box. As a result, significant efforts will have to be made to open the door, which will lead to a rapid failure of the hardware elements.

If non-adjustable hinges are installed on the door block, the position of the door leaf relative to the frame cannot be adjusted. In this case, the products must be changed, having previously adjusted the position of the blade vertically and horizontally. A significant plus of non-adjustable hinges is a long service life.

Replacement and repair of handles

The most vulnerable element of door structures are handles, since they are involved in every movement of the door leaf. Features of repair and replacement of door handles depend on their variety.

Views

The pens differ in their purpose, appearance and internal mechanism. Each variety is suitable for a specific purpose.

Stationary

The stationary handle is a simple device with no movable mechanism. This type does not interact with the lock and is installed on doors that are intended only to delimit the area. The handles are attached to open the door by pulling it towards you, or to close it by performing a reverse movement.

Also, the stationary view can be used complete with door latches.

Push

The push set allows you to open and close the door structure by pressing. This action changes the position of the built-in latch. For comfortable use and without the need for unnecessary actions, it is recommended to choose a lever handle with a spring mechanism. With this option, the handle returns to its original position after opening the door, and to close it, it is enough to slam the canvas.

Round swivel

Round handles with a twist-type inner lock are often used in interior doors. To open and close the doors, you need to turn the handle. If you want the canvas to not just snap into place, but to restrict access, you should consider options with a latch or a button in the central part. This design allows it to be locked from the inside.

Suvaldny

For lever type locks, lever handles on the bar are most often used. Most of these handles are coated using modern zinc alloy multilayer coating technology. Fastening to the canvas is carried out with ties. Designs can be left-handed and right-handed.

Recommended Procedure

When planning a repair or replacement of door handles, you must first read the instructions in order to prevent common mistakes. For convenience, it is recommended to follow the standard procedure, which includes several simple steps.

Dismantling the locking device

You can remove the mortise lock on a metal door with a screwdriver.You will need a flat or Phillips screwdriver depending on the type of mounting screws. The dismantling process includes the following steps:

Unscrew all the fastening screws that are located on the strip of the end part of the door. If a locking mechanism is used without a fixed cylinder, it is enough to pry the bar and pull out the lock.
Remove the screw holding the larva, which is the secret part of the lock. The fastener is more elongated and runs through the entire locking mechanism.
Press down on the larva on either side of the door. If the part is equipped with additional protection, you need to insert the key into the lock and slowly turn it until the larva can be freely pulled out.

Fault identification and repair

A close inspection of all parts of the door structure allows you to determine the exact malfunctions and carry out the appropriate repairs. Most of the breakdowns can be repaired by yourself.

The handle itself is loose

The way to fix the problem depends on the reason why the fittings are loose. To complete the repair, you need:

Remove the handle together with the overlays by unscrewing the fastening screws from the inside of the blade. If the design provides for a latch, and it has unscrewed, it is enough to return it to its original position.
Check the junction with the pad, where the fluoroplastic insert, retaining ring and metal washer are located. When the PTFE is erased, the fastening is weakened. If the stopper is deformed, the fittings also begin to dangle. In these situations, broken parts must be replaced.
Inspect the part for cracks. The problem is especially common in silumin varieties. It is not possible to repair the cracks, so replacement is required.
Verify the function of the cylinder. If it breaks down internally, you need to replace the part or the whole fittings.

Pin damage

The deformation of the pin causes the tongue of the door handle to become static and does not allow the door to be closed. In cheap locks, the pins are made of soft alloys and wear out quickly.

The handle periodically falls out without damaging the metal

The reasons for the handle to fall out without destroying the metal sheet are the weakening or breakage of the retaining ring. If it is damaged, the internal components fall out immediately after dismantling the lock and the mechanism needs to be replaced. If the stopper is loose, it should be strengthened.

If the tongue does not move

When the tongue does not work when the door is opened, the cause is an insufficiently long inner square. The element gradually moves closer to the latch and presses it down to cause malfunctioning. To restore the door handle to work, you need to purchase a suitable part, unscrew the fittings and replace.

If the handle does not return to its original position

Failure to return the handle to the horizontal position occurs due to improper operation of the return spring. You can return the spring to its place by analogy with the retaining ring. If the spring has burst, it will need to be replaced. Since it can be difficult to find the right part, it is easier to change the entire mechanism.

Chinese door handle repair

Chinese fittings made of silumin wear out quickly and are not resistant to external influences. Repair of fittings is performed according to the following algorithm:

remove the mounting screws;
the core and square of the lock are removed;
attach new overlays;
change worn parts;
return the bar to its place;
screw the fasteners.

Breakdown options

The front door must simultaneously perform several functions flawlessly: keep the room warm, protect from thieves, be outwardly attractive. If at least one of these parameters is "lame", then it's time to repair metal doors. Moreover, the earlier you start doing this, the less time, money and effort will be needed to carry out repair work.

Most often, the following problems arise with an iron door:

The locking mechanism or the key is jammed or broken right in it. In this case, repair is needed, and in case of significant damage, their complete replacement. If it is necessary to insert a new mechanism, then certain experience in such work and equipment will be required. Otherwise, it would be better to call a special service.
Handles do not function. Often the fittings can be slightly corrected so that they perform their functions, only with complete wear, the entire product must be dismantled and replaced. Not all hardware breakdowns can be repaired on their own. It can be difficult to fix a closer on your own, because it stops functioning normally due to the fact that it is bent.
Hinge problems causing the door not to close is warped. This structural element is under significant stress, since the iron entrance door has a significant weight. Hinges require periodic adjustments to correct distortions.
Defects appear in the platbands. They can be restored or changed.
The door upholstery is damaged, the leaf loses its attractiveness. The protective layer must be restored without fail, because metal is prone to corrosion at high humidity. In addition, it spoils the impression of the room.

The set of tools and materials for the repair of metal entrance doors depends on the type of breakdown. The service life of the door is considerable, but the cladding and its fittings can wear out rather quickly and require replacement. It is easier to repair the sash in a horizontal position, the canvas must be removed from the hinges and placed on the floor, substituted stools.

If there is a distortion, then in this case, the repair of the iron door will not do without the help of the building level. Most of the work cannot be done without using a tape measure, a marking pencil, as well as a screwdriver, screwdriver and self-tapping screws. These tools should be at hand without fail.

To blow out the cracks, you need polyurethane foam. For fixing the decorative coating, foam is useful, but with minimal expansion, or a suitable glue, liquid nails.

Repairing door locks of metal doors in an apartment should end with lubrication, so you need to take care of the presence of oil.

Hardware options

You can adjust the hinges of aluminum door blocks yourself, but for this you need to know which hardware is installed on the doors. This will ensure that the system is not disrupted during the configuration process.

The most commonly used fittings are the following:

Hinges for interior door structures. The parts have an attractive appearance, but are capricious to the operating conditions. The door leaf can be removed in any position;
External door hinges. Such elements are less attractive, but more reliable, unpretentious in operation, do not require frequent maintenance. Doors are removed only after dismantling the hinges;
Universal hinges. The blade can only be removed after removing the hinges. This is inconvenient for internal door blocks, but for external structures it is a prerequisite to prevent thieves from entering the house;
Mortise products. The hinge slots are made in the frame or directly in the door leaf;
Overhead hinges. Such products are simply screwed onto the door surface without removing material.

The adjustment for aluminum entrance doors depends on the type of hinge. For example, overhead-type hinges are located in a conspicuous place. They are fixed with screws directly on the surface of the canvas and the box, i.e. they are freely available.
It is more difficult to service products of a hidden type, since they are cut into the door structure. Some models cannot be adjusted at all, they can only be replaced with new ones. Therefore, such hinges require correct installation the first time.

Hinge installation recommendations

Installation and adjustment of door hinges is performed when a new door unit is installed or when old worn-out hardware elements are replaced with new parts.

When performing any installation and repair work, it is recommended to comply with the established requirements for the installation of door structures. All actions must be carried out sequentially according to the instructions so that during operation there are no problems with the doors.

When installing overhead hinges, it is necessary to accurately measure the drilling points of the holes for fastening the products so that the canvas does not skew after installation. For some overhead models, manufacturers provide additional fasteners.