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Plastic doors require maintenance at least twice a year. This procedure includes lubrication and adjustment of moving mechanisms. Quite often it is necessary to remove the sash, however, how to remove a plastic door from its hinges , Not everyone knows. This is a simple procedure that you can learn.

Application and design of plastic door

Plastic structures are very often used in various residential buildings, are used in office premises, in production workshops. That's why knowing how to unhinge , can be quite useful. It is worth noting that plastic doors, regardless of their application, have a similar design, and the leaf will be removed in the same way.

It is necessary to dismantle the door, if such a need arises, following certain rules, otherwise the structure may be damaged. Before you take it to the balcony , you will need to carefully study its design, this will help you understand not only how the door hardware works, but also how it is removed. First, find out which hinges are on your door. They may be structurally different from each other.

Most plastic doors have a similar design, which is not much different from the design of a regular one hinged door. The main part of any door is the frame: it is attached to the walls of the room, and the door leaf is screwed to it using hinges. It is very important that the door is installed level, only in this case the leaf will fit tightly to the frame, preventing cold and moisture from entering the room.

Plastic doors are structurally slightly different from ordinary hinged hinges; they are held on a special pin that can be unscrewed, and it is not found in a regular hinge for a wooden door. Pay attention to how many hinges are installed on your door: usually there are three, less often four.

Many designs have a glass insert; this not only significantly increases their weight, but also makes them more fragile, so you will need to be careful when removing the sash. It is most convenient to do this together.

Hinges for PVC doors are screwed at an equal distance from each other. This is important, since this arrangement allows you to evenly distribute the load from the mass door leaf and avoid sagging loops. The lower and upper elements are usually located on the line of the box. They look molded, but they are not: in order to get to the hinge holding rod, you only need to remove the plastic decorative caps.

When is it necessary to remove the door?

Property owners do not always have to think about how to remove a plastic door; more often than not, maintenance is available without disassembling the structure, but in the following cases the door will have to be removed:

• Some fasteners have failed and require replacement. To replace and adjust some parts, an action such as removing the plastic balcony door is required.
• The canvas is damaged and requires replacement, or one of the hinges needs to be replaced.
• The room is undergoing renovation work; it is necessary to protect the door from contamination and accidental damage; it prevents large objects from being carried through the doorway.
• Moving furniture. It makes sense to remove the door so that it is not in the way, then install it in place.

How to remove the door correctly?

Door hinges for plastic doors are a rather delicate mechanism, so you need to handle them carefully. Removal of the canvas should proceed as follows:

The weight of the sash is large enough, do not drop it. It is better to act with an assistant.

Methods for caring for loops

If for some reason you have removed the door from its hinges, do not rush to put it back. The hinges may need some care, so taking advantage of the moment to treat them will not be a bad idea. To do this, you need to know how to lubricate the hinges of a plastic door correctly.

• Rinse the removed structure from debris and dust that has accumulated in it. This can be done using gasoline.
• The surface must be wiped dry and any remaining dirt removed.
• After this, you can lubricate the structure with a special lubricant. It could be solid for loops or liquid, which is sold in specialized stores. The second option is the most convenient, as it is packaged in a convenient grease container, which makes it convenient to apply lubricant. This can be done even if the door is in place.

To lubricate the hinges and mechanisms of a plastic door, you must use only special oil; you should not use substances not intended for this purpose.

If you need to remove the door from its hinges, you can easily do it yourself. The procedure will not take much time. Hanging the door back is also not difficult; you will need to proceed in reverse order.

Over time, any balcony door needs adjustment, which experts recommend annually, and minor repairs in some cases. It is not necessary to involve specialists to carry out this work; adjustment and simple repair of a balcony door, if you know simple technology, can be easily done on your own, while saving money.

Fig. 1 Design of plastic door leaves

Repair work on doors on a loggia or balcony, which you can do yourself

Breakage of internal fittings, requiring removal of the leaf and subsequent disassembly of the door leaf, significant mechanical damage plastic frame balcony doors, deformation and decomposition of plastic due to temperature and chemical exposure are not subject to self-repair. If the hinges in the frame or door leaf are torn out, the welds break and come apart, complex repair work is also required.

In most cases, it is necessary to replace the fittings and door leaf, which can be quickly installed by a specialist knowledgeable in repairs. You can perform the following simple operations to repair PVC doors with your own hands:

• adjustment of the blade horizontally and vertical plane, pressing force to the frame;
• replacing broken locks and handles, adjusting them if they become loose;
• inserting a new seal into the canvas and frame;
• replacement of glass bags;
• Cosmetic repair of scratches and minor damage to the door leaf.

Rice. 2 Some damage to the PVC balcony profile

Adjusting the plastic door leaf

The standard design of plastic balcony doors has adjusting elements in the form of bolt heads with hexagonal sockets; the main tool for rotating them is an L-shaped hex key with a diameter of 4 mm. Adjustment work includes the following operations:

Rice. 4 Setting the distance and blade pressure, checking the compaction

Replacing handles and locks

Usually a balcony lock is built into the handle; if it breaks or does not work well, it is removed and the locking mechanism is lubricated; if this does not help, the fittings are completely changed. The same is done with mortise or overhead locks that may break - they are changed if the lubrication does not help.

If it's broken door knob, its replacement consists of several operations:

1. Pull the decorative PVC trim towards you and turn it 90 degrees.
2. Unscrew the fastening bolts and remove the window handle.
3. They install a new mechanism and screw it with new or old bolts, cover the handle with a cover.

Rice. 5 Replacing the handle

Removing the door on the balcony

When carrying out some repair work, the question arises of how to remove a fiberglass balcony door. It's quite simple, the operation is carried out in the following order:

Rice. 6 How to remove a plastic door leaf: work order

1. Before you take it off balcony PVC door, remove the protective plastic covers from the hinges, slightly pulling them towards you; if necessary, they can be slightly bent with a flat screwdriver.
2. Depending on the design, the balcony door is removed from its hinges by moving the released pin in the top hinge down or up, pressing on the free end with a finger or a hard object; if the movement is tight, you can pull it out with pliers.
3. Now you can remove the door, for which we open it slightly and lift it up, removing it from the lower hinge until the sash is free.

Reinstallation is carried out in the following sequence:

1. The door leaf is placed with the lower hole on the axis fixed in the frame (it is more convenient if the axis is slightly deviated from the vertical position).
2. Bring the upper loop to its part with the hole and, holding the blade, insert the cylindrical pulley into place.
3. Put on the plastic covers and close the door leaf.

Installing a new seal

The sealing tape on the balcony door is changed if cracks, hardening, or ruptures appear on it. To change, you should select a seal that matches the given profile; you need to install the tape on the door leaf and frame (you will need to remove the plastic balcony door), keeping in mind that these are different seals with a different cross-sectional shape.

Chamber types provide better sealing; unlike petal types, their cross-sectional area is larger, and they should be given preference when purchasing.

To replace the tape, you must perform the work in this order:

We prepare two different sealing tapes for the canvas and the box.

1. We remove the plastic balcony door from its hinges. To do this, remove the plastic lining and pull out the metal pulley, then open the door slightly and remove the door from the bottom hinge by moving it up.
2. We lay the canvas on its side, tilt the fastening of the top hinge to the side and remove the old tape, its connection is located in the middle of the top of the door leaf - dismantling should begin from there.
3. We insert a new tape from the middle of the upper part, avoiding strong tension in the corners, glue the ends of the tape to each other and to the frame with rubber glue.
4. We return the top hinge to its place and proceed to replacing the seal with door frame. We remove the old tape, clean the perimeter from dirt and dust and install a new seal, gluing it at the top in the middle.

Rice. 7 Installing a seal in fiberglass door leaves

When carrying out work, be careful not to mix up the mounting side. sealing tape- usually it is located in the wide part of the profile with outside canvases and boxes.

Replacing damaged glass

You can repair a broken double-glazed window with your own hands by replacing broken glass and pasting a sheet of the same size in its place. this work It takes a lot of time and does not bring significant financial savings, so if it is damaged it is easier to replace it with a new one.

The work can be easily done with your own hands if you order a new double-glazed window according to the dimensions of the old one - for an accurate measurement, just remove the top and side beads and measure the width and height of the damaged package with a tape measure.

Rice. 8 Replacement of double-glazed windows for plastic balcony doors

Installation of new glazing is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Holding the glass window, remove the top and side beads, prying them off with a narrow spatula or a wide flat-head screwdriver.
2. We remove the old bag from the frame, clean the opening from dirt and dust and install new glass.
3. We return the glazing beads to their place with light pressure.

When carrying out work, it is important not to mix up the fasteners (it is better to mark the glazing beads), otherwise small gaps may appear in the corners due to deviations in size.

Repair of plastic door surfaces

There are several ways to solve the issue of how to repair plastic coating:

• Glue Cosmofen. Is liquid plastic low viscosity, cloudy transparency, used for gluing hard plastic structures, dries within 4 seconds, the total setting time is 16 hours. To remove scratches, use white Cosmofen, which is applied to the damaged surface, after hardening, it is removed with a sharp chisel and then sanded.
• Specialized putties for plastic. When deciding how to repair severe damage, you should focus on automotive putties. These materials are widely used for repairing plastic; they can be used to cover large holes in plastic, and after sanding and painting, obtain a fairly smooth surface.
• Using a hair dryer. For removing minor scratches You can use a regular hairdryer - when exposed to heat, the edges of the scratches melt and they become less noticeable.

Rice. 9 Plastic repair

You can make adjustments and simple repairs to the doors on the balcony on your own (remove and insert a double-glazed window, replace the seal or handle) - the work requires ordinary household tools and minimal construction skills. To eliminate significant damage or noticeable scratches on plastic, it is more practical to use the services of specialists who can replace the door or professionally hide the damage.

Very often, when using PVC products, homeowners are faced with the question of how to remove a plastic door from its hinges. When performing this procedure, you should remember that everything should be done carefully so as not to damage the integrity of the structure. Plastic doors can be found in any residential or public premises, where they act as an input element. In some apartments and cottages they serve as an integral part of the balcony block.

General characteristics of the door structure

The mechanism of plastic doors is quite simple. It includes a box and a canvas reinforced with three or four loops. The panel is made of PVC and has a frame made of durable metal. Removal and reverse installation Best done with an assistant.

Durable and strong hinges for plastic doors are complex; they are made of Teflon. It is very important to understand their internal structure in order to easily dismantle the structure later. The loop consists of the following elements:

• door part liner;
• frame element with pins for fastening;
• a movable and adjustable bushing located between the frame and door parts.

The loops are equidistant from each other. This helps to distribute the load evenly. The upper and lower elements are installed along the line of the box. In order to disguise the fittings, plastic caps are usually placed over the hinges. In this case, the structure looks solid.

Loop mechanisms can be:

• overhead (for balcony doors);
• applied (for pendulum);
• card: fixed and removable;
• mortise: simple and bolted;
• invisible;
• screw-in (for light canvases weighing up to 25 kilograms).

The choice of hinges is determined by the type of design and profiles of the frame with the sashes, the presence of a reinforcement, the thickness of its walls and the way in which the sashes will open and close.

Reasons for dismantling

The need to remove doors may arise for the following reasons:

• Breakage or displacement of fastening elements.
• Replacement of the door leaf or individual parts.
• Indoor renovation.
• Enlargement of the opening.
• Moving large furniture.

It is important not only to carefully remove the canvas from the hinges, but also to subsequently install it in place.

Dismantling technology

Before removing a plastic balcony door, you first need to clarify the type of structure and pay attention to the details of the fittings. A simple tool is used for dismantling:

• straight and Phillips screwdriver;
• set of hexagons;
• pliers;
• wire cutters;
• finisher;
• mount.

The simple process of removing the door involves several steps:

All actions should not be rough or abrupt, otherwise breakage of the fittings is inevitable.

Before removing the doors, it is recommended to carefully cover the fittings from the plastic door soft material or carefully dismantle it altogether.

Reverse installation

First, you should place the canvas in the opening so that the loops can be placed on top of it without any problems. You should focus on the bottom loop. You should try to keep the canvas straight in order to prevent possible distortions. Watch a video on how to install a balcony door here:

Secondly, attach the outer loop to the support rod and adjust the position of other elements.

Thirdly, close the door without touching the handle or locking the lock.

Fourth, install the axial cylinders of each hinge in place and press on the lower pins. Its edge should go up until you hear an audible click. The end of the rod should be installed in its original position and protrude from above by approximately fifty millimeters.

You can tighten the hinges with a hex wrench

Fifthly, if the need arises, you should tighten the loops so that the canvas is level.

Sixth, put on the decorative caps and check the operation of the structure.

Before starting operation, it is useful to lubricate the hinge parts with oil or cover them with graphite shavings.

You can adjust the plastic door using a microlift and a limiter. The first device perfectly troubleshoots problems regardless of the weight and size of the canvas. It prevents very heavy door panels from sagging. The microlift takes on part of the load, but only when it is closed. It is usually presented in the form of a roller located at the bottom of the structure, or a movable plate at the top of the canvas.

The limiter helps prevent the sheet from sagging, and also determines the maximum angle of its opening, protecting the sheet from hitting the slopes.

How to fix a sagging door?

Recommended to open plastic sash and find a hexagon-shaped screw on the top hinge. Using a wrench, turn the screw 2-3 turns clockwise. Next, you need to check the overall performance.

How to eliminate side rubbing of the door leaf?

On the lower canopy with inside The door has a side screw. By screwing it in a clockwise direction, you can restore the position of the door leaf. It will no longer be able to rub against the side beam of the frame and will close easily.

How to establish tightness?

There are special eccentrics at the ends of the door. By rotating them, the door mode is adjusted. The eccentrics must be deployed under equal angles. In this case, the sash will close tightly. You should also adjust the awnings using special screws.

How to adjust the door handle?

You should move the decorative plate 90 degrees. Hidden underneath is the handle mechanism and mounting screws that need to be tightened tighter. For details on debugging plastic doors, see this video:

When removing a door from its hinges, the most important thing is not to damage the fittings, otherwise you will have to go to the store or suffer with a poorly opening door.

There can be a great many situations when it is necessary to remove the door leaf from its hinges. This could be a replacement door design or hinges for new and emerging difficulties when bringing in or removing furniture, and repair work or other housekeeping activities.

The process of removing doors from hinges

Construction knowledge door hinges, and simple techniques, allowing you to perform this operation, will allow you to economically manage not only own time, but also by means. This article will tell you how to quickly and efficiently perform these steps without resorting to the help of specialists.

The process of removing doors from their hinges directly depends on the design of the hinges or hinges that were used during installation.

Door hinge design option

Modern models of hinges are divided into the following types:

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The fastening of modern interior doors can be different.


Let's look at the most common types of fastening and the procedure for dismantling.

To simplify the process of dismantling interior Euro doors, it is advisable to install a stop along the lower edge of the leaf.

Design diagram and size hidden loops for doors

If a pry bar is used to lift the door leaf, it must be wrapped soft cloth so as not to damage wooden door coated.

How to remove a plastic door from its hinges

In the residential premises of a house or apartment, the installation of a plastic door is most often found as a balcony door and awnings designed specifically for this design are used.

Scheme for removing a plastic door from its hinges

To remove a plastic balcony door from its hinges you must:

In administrative and commercial premises, metal-plastic Euro doors are often used as entrance doors. Their design is heavier and is equipped with anti-vandal reinforced hinge mechanisms in the amount of 3 pieces, the design of which, as a rule, coincides with the balcony ones.

In order to remove the plastic entrance door without damaging the plastic, you need to involve an assistant in the work. Watch the video on how to quickly remove a plastic door from its hinges.

How to remove an aluminum door from its hinges

Eurodoors made of aluminum, which Lately used not only in administrative, but also in residential premises, they have a specific fastening with adjusting mechanism.
The fastening loop itself can be of two types:

To remove the aluminum Euro door yourself, you must have additional hex keys and sprockets.

Names of door hinge design elements

However, it is worth noting that awnings equipped with an adjustment mechanism have internal parts, which provide the ability to change the position of the door leaf, so disassembling the hinges must be done extremely carefully or use the services of specialists.

Information on how to properly remove a plastic balcony door from its hinges will be very useful for every homeowner. A similar need can arise in any home at any time. In order not to spoil the structure, it is important to know some rules for performing this work.

Plastic door hinges differ significantly from conventional door fittings.

Design Features

Plastic doors are installed almost everywhere today. In apartments and private houses they are part of the balcony block, and in in public places and offices serve as an entrance door.

The design of the plastic doors themselves is not very different from ordinary ones. Here, too, the main parts are a box and a canvas attached to hinges. Their number is usually 3-4 pieces, which allows you to evenly distribute the load. The material itself combines polyvinyl chloride and a metal frame.

Door blocks are most often complemented by a glass insert, so be extremely careful when working. It is best to carry out dismantling and reinstallation with an assistant who will support the door and insure you.

The loops are located at an equal distance from each other. The upper and lower elements are attached along the line of the box. To prevent the fittings from attracting attention, camouflage plastic caps are placed on top of the hinges. So the design looks complete and neat. All fasteners are hidden under these linings.

Plastic doors are very popular and are used almost everywhere

When there is a need for dismantling

When might it be necessary to dismantle the door leaf in a PVC balcony block? This situation is mainly due to repair work in the room or the structure itself. For example, knowledge of how to remove a plastic door may be needed in the following cases:

• Breaking. If any part of the fastenings fails or moves, the door needs to be adjusted. Sometimes this requires removing it from its hinges.
• Replacing a door or part. You may have to face a problem when you need to make complete replacement loops or fabric as a whole.
• Repair work in the premises. In order not to stain or damage the structure, you can cover the door with cellophane, but sometimes the best solution is temporary dismantling.
• Expansion of the opening. This refers to the situation of simply removing a door, for example, when moving furniture.

In any case, you need to not only carefully remove the canvas from the hinges, but also then be able to put it in place or install a new structure.

Most often, removal of the plastic door is required when carrying out repair work.

Rules for performing work

Let's look at how to properly remove a plastic door from its hinges. The whole process can be divided into several stages:

1. Removing the pads. First you need to open the hinges, that is, remove the protective caps from them. To do this, you need to close the door, but do not lower the handle down, and then pry the trim with a screwdriver and bend the plastic.
2. Disassembling hinges. In order for the mechanism to loosen, you need to press the loop in its upper part so that the protruding pin drops down. This way it will come out from the bottom. To completely remove the axle, grab it with pliers.
3. Removing the canvas. Grasp the canvas well and tilt it slightly towards you. Then lift the door up. The loops should come apart. Be careful, as the weight of the structure is considerable.

Reverse installation

When all the necessary operations have been completed and there is no longer any need for an empty opening, it is important to correctly install the door in place. To do this, you essentially need to perform all the manipulations described above, but in reverse order:

1. Insert the fabric into the opening so that you can put it on the hinges on top. The guideline is bottom loop, but it is important to maintain a level position to prevent distortions.
2. Place the bottom loop on the support pin and adjust the position of the remaining elements.
3. Place the door in the closed position without locking the lock. If you turn the handle, the blade will move and you will not be able to put the remaining loops on the axle.
4. Place the axial cylinders of all hinges in place and press the pins from below so that its edge goes up until it clicks. The edge of the pin should return to its original position and protrude about half a centimeter from above.
5. If necessary, tighten the hinges to align the door diagonally.
6. Put the decorative caps back on and check how the design works.

On-site repair

It is not always necessary to remove the door leaf when problems arise in the design. Modern plastic doors in a balcony block can be easily repaired on site. To do this, you need to turn to tools such as a screwdriver and a hex key.

First you need to remove the protective caps from the hinges. Pry them off with a screwdriver and bend them away. They may be the cause of poor door functioning. In order to correct this problem, sometimes it is enough to lubricate them. If a skew is detected, the position of the blade must be adjusted. To do this, you need to make the necessary adjustments in the hinges using a screwdriver or hex wrench. They have special holes hidden under the caps. With the help of such simple manipulations you can repair the structure with little effort.

In order to avoid problems with the door again in the future, you should lubricate its parts and correctly adjust the position of the door leaf. Periodically check the condition of the structure and correct problems as they are identified.