The choice of door trim during installation a few decades ago was limited. Now you can choose a platband for this interior element any. Manufacturers produce a wide range of products, while for a specific task a strictly defined platband is suitable. They have several differences: in material, installation method and purpose. An interesting solution for any interior will be a telescopic platband.
Types of platbands
Platbands of entrance and interior doors are distinguished according to the functions that they perform: decorative or structural. The latter are aimed at closing the gap formed between the wall and the door frame. They are installed directly on the box. Decorative ones create visual aesthetics, creating a harmonious transition between the doorway and the wall.
Wooden platbands
Even with all the variety of materials, wood has not lost its significance. It is environmentally friendly and versatile. Platbands from it will fit any type of box. The pluses of wooden elements include the possibility of further restoration, namely painting, puttying, varnishing and more. More often the telescopic platband is made of wood.
MDF platbands
These elements have a beautiful appearance and most often they imitate a tree. MDF coating can be different, but mostly it is paper laminating. Such an outer layer is very afraid of moisture, so it is undesirable to wash it, because even a slight ingress of moisture, for example, when washing the floor near the door, can degrade the appearance of the casing.
Platbands made of plastic
Plastic has recently been used as a material for platbands, but has already managed to gain popularity. This happened due to its moisture resistance and cheapness, as well as a variety of colors and shades.
Ceramic platbands
Elements of a door frame made of ceramics is a specific option, which is most often used for interior decoration of the entire room under a stone. Therefore, they are decorative in nature, and their popularity is low due to limited use.
Telescopic platband: features
The platbands of the telescopic type got their name because of the way they are attached to the door frame. They are planks of curved shape over the entire length. One of the edges is bent at an angle of 90 degrees and forms a shape in the form of the letter “G” on a cross section. This curved edge will be mounted in the groove of the door. Telescopic mount allows you to adjust the width of the door frame to the width of the wall within 8-15cm.
The standard width of the box is 7 cm, and the walls are often wider by a few centimeters, so they use special extensions that push the telescopic platbands apart.
Telescopic platband: benefits
- Quick and easy installation.
- Telescopic structures avoid the use of additional elements such as extras.
- Platbands perform their function well, hiding the joint formed between the box and the wall.
- They are easily dismantled, which allows for repair work without fear of damaging the platband. At the end of the work, the telescopic platbands can simply be replaced.
- There are no traces of installation, since telescopic options do not require fasteners - nails or glue. Sometimes platbands can be glued, but you need to do this carefully: fix the part that is attached to the wall, and not the joint itself with the door groove.
The downside of the telescopic platbands can only be called their high cost in comparison with other options.
The telescopic platband, the photo of which is presented below, as well as simple platbands, can have a flat, rounded or figured shape.
Mounting Features
Sometimes doors are released with ready-made fittings, including platbands. This eliminates possible errors, defects during installation. The technology allows not to use special types of mounts. The installation of telescopic platbands in this case is much easier.
Telescopic doors initially assume a groove for mounting platbands. These grooves allow the installation of decorative elements even on walls that are not vertically aligned. This is achieved because the moldings fit snugly against the surface. The telescopic panel can complement the platband, it is attached to it with a special veneer and allows you to give an aesthetic appearance to the opening of any thickness.
The design of the telescopic platbands prevents them from moving in relation to the door, so a single geometry is preserved. Installation of such platbands does not require additional measurements and tools.
Often, masters wonder: how to install telescopic platbands? Even an inexperienced person will be able to easily cope with the installation, if he has an idea of the design of the door frame and the functions of the platbands. The type will not play a big role.
When installing platbands of a telescopic type, increased attention should be paid to the place where the fasteners of the door hinges intersect the grooves. In this case, the protrusion of the clypeus must be cut to the required depth with any available tool.
Before mounting any platbands, make sure that the walls are aligned. Otherwise, a gap is formed between the platbands and the wall, and this will inevitably spoil the appearance.
A telescopic platband, the dimensions of which depend on which opening should be ennobled, is released 6–8 cm wide. The length of two parts is 220 cm and the size of the top is 120 cm. The shelf that is inserted into the groove can have a width of 1 to 4 cm .
Conclusion
The installation of platbands on the opening is an important matter, which requires maximum measurement accuracy and accuracy during installation. Observing these conditions, you can achieve a high-quality result, which will guarantee the uniqueness and completeness of the interior. If you are installing a box containing all the necessary elements in your kit, then you must carefully read the instructions provided by the manufacturer - this will exclude incorrect installation or damage to decorative elements.