PVC doors: what is it, the pros and cons of similar models

Interior doors with PVC are well suited for the design of various premises. They are not afraid of moisture, resistant to many influences, they look attractive and will decorate interiors in any style. Therefore, they are increasingly used in the arrangement of apartments, private houses and offices. Strong and reliable, they are easy to care for, do not emit unpleasant odors and retain their appearance for many years.

In this article, we will consider how they differ from other products, we will list the advantages and disadvantages that are also there. Here are the basic rules for choosing such structures and their operation.

What are PVC doors?

The abbreviation PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride. Standard interior doors made of this material are a canvas on a frame made of coniferous timber. On top of this structure, sheets of moisture-resistant MDF are attached, and a honeycomb filler is placed inside. Outside, the product is completely covered with PVC film. It has a protective and decorative function. This material is safe and not at all toxic to humans.

PVC door device

As you can see, PVC doors have a simple structure, at the same time these products:

• reliable;
• practical;
• durable.

They are presented on the market in a fairly wide range. They are produced in a wide variety of designs, color palette and surface texture, which makes the product look attractive. This coating can often be confused with natural materials; it is often called artificial veneer.

You can install PVC-coated doors in any room, even where there is a high level of humidity, for example, in a swimming pool, bathroom. But they are perfect not only for interior openings. PVC film is also used in the production of entrance door structures. After all, this material is not at all characterized by rotting and damage by fungi or pests, which are characteristic of natural wood products.

Attention! Avoid installing PVC doors in rooms with temperatures above 70 degrees. It is also not recommended to place heating devices near products with this coating.

PVC foil for doors

You already know what PVC doors are. Their outer side is covered with a layer of polyvinyl chloride. High-quality products look like artificial veneer; it can be difficult to distinguish them from each other. PVC foil for doors is attached to the frame on special machines. A film is applied to a perfectly clean and smooth canvas. The elements are heated, in a vacuum under high pressure the coating is pressed against the MDF. The softened plastic takes the required shape and is fixed on the surface.

What is the difference between PVC doors and laminated doors?

The frame structure of laminated and plastic sheets is the same. The only difference between PVC doors and laminated doors is the type of coating used. The film used for laminated versions is melamine paper or double-sided laminate (artificial veneer). Such coatings do not withstand high humidity very well, but artificial veneer is more reliable, therefore it is more often used for entrance models that are exposed to mechanical damage.

Pros and cons of PVC doors

Before buying PVC doors, you should familiarize yourself with their advantages and disadvantages, determined by their technical characteristics.For promotions in online stores with free shipping in Moscow, St. Petersburg and any other city on sale, you can purchase various options. A sale with discounts is a tempting thing, but check out the features of the products, evaluate the pros and cons of PVC doors, so as not to lose money with your purchase. The advantages of quality products include:

• moisture resistance;
• resistance to external factors;
• strength;
• aesthetic appearance;
• affordable price;
• easy care.

PVC interior doors are popular with buyers for their benefits. You can order them cheaply, but do not forget that such building materials also have drawbacks:

• the level of sound insulation may be insufficient;
• in severe operating conditions, edge delamination is possible;
• unscrupulous manufacturers can add harmful impurities to PVC-coated doors.

The choice of entrance and interior designs

Plastic doors are selected based on the following factors.

Manufacturers in the manufacture of PVC structures must strictly comply with GOST 30970-2002 and have a quality certificate for the product. When purchasing a finished product, they pay special attention to its passport, study the technical parameters and features. When making custom-made frames, they are interested in product standards, choose a product, color and appearance, comparing samples.

Standard openings for a 1-leaf door are 70-90 cm. If the opening width is more than 110 cm, double-leaf interior structures are selected.

Sliding or swinging canvases are suitable as an interior frame. Sliding doors are installed on a roller guide if there is enough space in the room for installing the mechanism.

For the installation of PVC swing structures, the space for closing and opening the sashes is taken into account.

PVC-type interior doors of the "accordion" type do not need a lot of space, although they consist of 3-8 leaves, due to their compactness, they require higher installation accuracy. Adjusting the elements of such a structure is a complex process and are often used as partitions, delimiting a kitchen or utility room, especially in large houses.

Plastic doors to a private house are most often chosen for bathrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. They are great as balcony designs.

A feature of the entrance doors is the presence of installed fittings with heavy burglar-proof locking mechanisms. Therefore, experts recommend installing structures not from a profile, but wooden or MDF coated with polyvinyl chloride. They are also suitable as an entrance to the terrace. If, nevertheless, the entrance door is installed from a profile, then a seal must be present between the frame and the sash, and the structure is made of special PVC reinforced with steel inserts, or the frame is equipped with a large number of chambers.

When buying, attention is paid to the package bundle. It should include the following elements and details:

• the product itself;
• box;
• platbands;
• locks, latches, door closers;
• passport;
• user's manual.

If you want to update several door structures, it is better to choose not one sheet at a time, but all at once, in order to exclude the likelihood that this model is not available from the manufacturer.

Main factors

We should also consider the technical characteristics of such products. In many respects, doors with a film coating are superior to other models. It is she who guarantees the improvement of the qualities of the basic material and its protection.

Technical characteristics of PVC doors:

• Increased strength - excellent resistance to shock, mechanical damage. They are able to withstand heavy loads.
• Moisture resistance - the coating protects the doors from the penetration of water, steam, accumulated condensate into their structure.
• Resistant to sunlight and heat - the film does not fade in the sun, does not bubble and is quite resistant to temperature changes.
• Antibacterial properties - due to the special processing at the production stage, the canvas does not contribute to the growth of bacteria. In addition, this material itself is excellent against mold and mildew.
• They do not dry out - fluctuations in air humidity and temperature do not in any way affect the condition of the doors and their integrity.
• Fire safety - PVC can withstand fire and high temperatures, and in the event of a fire, such doors can even hold back the spread of the flame for a while.
• Environmental friendliness - during the operational period and even when the surface is heated, the film does not emit harmful toxic substances.

Please note: only manufacturers using high-quality raw materials can guarantee safety and durability.

Thanks to a special production technology, PVC-coated doors are environmentally friendly products.

Such characteristics of PVC coated doors speak in their favor. However, there are certainly negative aspects. Therefore, you need to turn to the analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the product.

Specifications

The purchase of a PVC interior door is protected at the legislative level. This means that for a low-quality product, you have the right to demand a refund of the money spent. They have the following types of technical characteristics:

When choosing a door, ask the seller for a quality certificate

• tensile strength;
• softening threshold;
• resistance to very high temperatures for an extended period of time;
• shape change as a result of heating;
• shock resistance at low temperatures;
• departure from white as a result of exposure to UV rays;
• welding strength factor;
• the stability of the film-to-base connections
• duration of use;
• resistance to low temperatures;
• resistance to chemicals.

Attention! This standard describes the types of doors and their technical characteristics.

Typology of PVC doors according to GOST

In accordance with the standard, doors are subdivided as follows:

By appointment - external or internal. The latter, in turn, are divided into interroom, entrance or for a plumbing unit.

Depending on the internal filling of the frame doors:

• glazed - a PVC door in which a double-glazed window or ordinary glass is installed;
• blind - door of an opaque modification. It can be light or decorative.

Depending on the constructions:

• with one or more canvases;
• with a fixed or opening sash;
• with or without a threshold;
• with or without a box.

Depending on the variety PVC profile.

Doors with glass inserts

How are plastic doors made?

The PVC profile used for doors is made from powdered or granular polyvinyl chloride by extrusion.

Initially, the entire profile is produced in white. It is laminated with colored foil according to the order.

The finished profile is reinforced with a steel core, which gives the required mechanical rigidity and dimensional stability with changes in temperature. When making doors, the corners are additionally reinforced.

Then, blanks of the required length are cut from the profile and welded. All corners are welded at the same time in order to guarantee the accuracy of the shape and dimensions of the product. The seams are tested for strength and cleaned.

At the assembly site, fittings are installed in the door in accordance with the order: locks, hinges, imposts, etc. Seals of the selected color are glued with a special molecular glue. Then a double-glazed window or a sandwich panel is installed in the door.

The finished door is packed and shipped to the customer.

At all stages of production, both VEKA and our partners have established quality control: they check the raw materials and components coming from other factories, compliance with technology, compliance of the finished product with standards and order requirements.

PVC door manufacturers

PVC door profiles are produced by many companies in Russia and abroad. The products of the Belarusian "Vista", "Kompleana", "Doors of Belarus" have proven themselves on the good side. Reliability of products and affordable prices, modern design of solid products and products with glass inserts ensure the demand for them. Russian manufacturers of PVC doors are not inferior in quality and reliability. Among the popular domestic manufacturers are the following companies:

PVC interior doors

Structures with a plastic film are often chosen as interior paintings. A wide variety of colors allows you to fit into any interior. PVC interior doors are manufactured by different companies, for example, Viking. Their Lily has already received the well-deserved love of consumers:

• model name: Lily;
• price: from 2100 rubles;
• characteristics: filler - honeycomb, frame material - pine;
• pluses: high quality finishes, original design, affordable cost;
• cons: not found.

The Russian company Rostra offers affordable and reliable PVC profile doors. You can choose not only the color of the product, but also the glass insert. Picturesque glass elements add lightness to the whole structure:

• model name: Orchid;
• price: from 2500 rubles;
• characteristics: materials - MDF plate, pine timber;
• pluses: moisture resistance, reliability;
• cons: inappropriateness in luxurious interiors.

Portabella offers classic and original options for interior design. The elegant design of Muse DO wenge is a work of art created to become a highlight in your home:

• model name: Muse DO wenge;
• price: from 9500 rubles;
• characteristics: coating - extra, which has a thickness greater than the standard, excellent strength indicators, wood grain texture, glass with sandblasted pattern and rhinestones;
• pluses: original design, reliable and durable construction;
• cons: high cost.

PVC entrance doors

External plastic door leaves are not found in the price lists of every company. To ensure a sufficient level of security, PVC entrance doors are made using special technologies. Their frame is reinforced with steel, metal pipes or other materials. Such constructions will no longer be as light as their interior counterparts. As an example of an entrance web, we can cite the products of the ASD company:

• model name: Byzantium;
• price: from 28,000 rubles;
• characteristics: 3 sealing contours, interior decoration - MDF;
• pluses: unusual design, good indicators of sound and heat insulation;
• cons: insufficient resistance to burglary.

Create an atmosphere of comfort in the house, protect your home from strangers, Yoshkar Ola company. Metal structures with an external finish made of MDF with a plastic film applied are reliable and practical:

• model name: South;
• price: from 32,000 rubles;
• characteristics: wear resistance, blade thickness - 10 cm, steel thickness - 2 mm;
• pluses: high level of reliability,
• cons: insulation - mineral wool, it can sag and the top will let the cold through.

The products of the Torex company will make your home a real fortress. High-quality designs are thought out to the smallest detail. The flagship model is covered in plastic:

• model name: Professor-4;
• price: from 46,075 rubles;
• characteristics: combined box with horizontal stiffeners;
• pluses: 4th class of burglary resistance, respectable appearance;
• cons: high price.

Renovation and restoration

During the operation of the doors, breakdowns and failure of individual devices occur.It is not always possible and necessary to contact specialists. Some defects can be repaired by yourself, without assistance. Most often you have to deal with the following phenomena:

• glass cracks in a glass unit;
• failure of the door lock;
• malfunctions of accessories.

Glass cracks

Violations of operating standards are often the reason for the appearance of cracks on the glass. This is either mechanical damage or the result of a large temperature drop. Some unlucky users place heaters in the immediate vicinity of the glass unit. As a result, the temperature difference outside the door and inside the room reaches a critical value (about 90 ° C) and the glass breaks.

In this situation, you cannot do without replacing the glass unit. It is necessary to very carefully remove the damaged glass from the frame by releasing the glazing beads. After that, a new glass unit is mounted in the reverse order. Fortunately, today you can order any size from the factory. The repair cost will not be so high, and it will take no more than two hours to do it.

Abrupt opening of the sash, accompanied by a skewed leaf, can lead to cracks in glass elements

Repair of the castle

You can also repair the castle yourself. The easiest way is to replace it with a new one. For this, the rotary handle is dismantled, the plastic decorative cover is removed and the fixing screws at the end of the door leaf are unscrewed. Then the device is inspected, if a breakdown is detected, the defect is eliminated. Perhaps the cause of the malfunction was a banal lack of lubrication or clogging.

If you cannot fix the problem on your own, you will have to buy a new lock in the assembly or spare parts for it. Each company producing plastic doors has its own configuration features. Some provide their doors with locks of their own manufacture, while others use third-party products. When replacing, you need to select either parent samples or interchangeable ones.

To repair the lock yourself, you need simple tools: a screwdriver, pliers, a file

Video: installing a lock on a plastic door

Fittings

Fittings include door hinges, rotary or stationary handles, door closers and door peepholes. The main troubles happen with the hinges on which the sash is suspended. Some time after installation and lapping under load, the blade may sag.

To restore the door to normal operation, there is no need to change the hinges or call the master. Using a hex key of the appropriate size (it must be included in the set of hinges) and information from the technical documentation, you can independently adjust the operation of the hinges. To do this, you need to free them from the plastic linings, find the adjusting screws and turn right and left to achieve the normal position of the sash.

It is recommended to adjust the door hinges not only when the door has already sagged, but also prophylactically, at least 2 times a year.

Video: adjusting the balcony door hardware

The main characteristics of using a plastic door

Before purchasing a door, you need to pay attention to its characteristics. These include:

1. Insulation thickness in the range of 0.8-1.2 m2xC / W.
2. Air permeability up to 3.5 m³ / (h x m2).
3. Sound insulation not less than 26 dBA.
4. The operation of PVC doors is at least 40 years, for a model with a double-glazed window - at least 20 years, and for a sealing material - at least 10 years. The number of door openings and closings can be at least half a million times.

Burglary protection

In order to make the door protected from intruders, you can use the following methods:

• Install additional locking mechanisms that will make it harder for the offender to get into the room.
• The glass unit can be equipped with 10 mm glass. This will not only make it durable, but will also greatly enhance its ability to isolate noise and retain heat. Another method can be used to increase the strength of the glass. To do this, you will need to install a double-glazed window with tempered or armored glass. It is extremely difficult or impossible to break such glass. Such a design will not only prevent the criminal from entering the house, but will also serve for many years, since it is practically not subject to mechanical stress.
• There are special anti-removable devices on sale that are installed on PVC door blocks. This will prevent the perpetrator from removing the door and entering.
• Reinforced hinges not only resist burglary, but also increase the service life of the structure as a whole.

Door strength groups

In total, three strength groups are divided: A, B and C. The first group is considered the most durable, from the point of view of GOST.

Deviations that should be considered a marriage:

1. The difference between the finished product and what is declared in the project should not exceed 0.2 cm or be less than 0.1 cm.Likewise, diagonally, the difference should not be more than 0.2 cm for a canvas of 1.5 square meters and 0.3 cm for large doors.
2. Scratches and various deformations that are visible to the naked eye.
3. Problems opening and closing the door (requires exertion).
4. Deviation from technical specifications.
5. Deviations from the requirements specified by GOST during installation.

The main advantage of PVC doors is their appearance. A variety of shades will help you easily find the right option. The use of glass and various elements can be an addition to the design. The technology of gluing the film on the canvas ensures its full adherence.

How to choose PVC doors

When it comes to choosing a PVC door, you should be based on several criteria. For interior designs, pay attention to the following factors:

1. On the surface, the PVC door block should not have chips or scratches.
2. Quality of handles and awnings.
3. The box must also be wrapped with foil.
4. If there is glass in the structure, then you need to check if it is securely fixed. To do this, you need to slightly shake the canvas, if a knock is heard, then the insert is not fixed well.

When choosing an entrance web, you should carefully inspect it. Is the surface free from scratches, chips, damage? Then we read the description, which indicates the technical features of the design:

• characteristics of heat and sound insulation;
• reliability of locks, fittings;
• the presence of access control elements (peephole, video surveillance);
• burglar resistance class.

Choosing a door: what to look for?

• Dimensions. For door openings from 80 to 90 cm, a standard single-leaf door is suitable. A sliding or swing two-leaf door is installed for openings with a width of 1.1 m. It is not difficult to choose a door of a non-standard size or make it to order.

Choose a door according to the style of your interior

• Budget. Initially, you need to decide how much you are counting on. It is advisable to purchase all interior doors at the same time. This will protect you from the risk of inability to purchase an existing model for other rooms due to the product being discontinued or out of stock.
• "All inclusive". When buying doors, remember that the door, as a rule, is sold complete with a frame, threshold, trims and accessories.
• Quality certificate. The presence of a certificate is a guarantor of product quality. All self-respecting manufacturers carry out mandatory product certification.
• Feel free to ask the seller questions.

PVC interior doors are a good inexpensive option for interior decoration and home decoration in any style. Non-flammability, environmental friendliness, price component and a variety of colors are the main advantages of the design. The presence of a certificate is a guarantor of quality.

Tips for operating plastic doors

Reviews of PVC doors are mostly good, they are airtight, they have the highest level of protection against moisture, plus the price of plastic doors is quite acceptable. But such designs require careful handling, unfortunately there are no anti-vandal models here.

• If the installers have done their job well, then the mechanisms will work well for a couple of years. Then the owners will need to lubricate the hinges and locks every year, the types of lubrication are written in detail and shown in the video HERE .
• With intensive use, once a year, it is necessary to slightly adjust the awnings and adjust the position of the curtain, how to adjust the plastic door, you can find out HERE .
• Seals are changed on average once every 5 years. You need to slightly pry the gum, cut off a couple of centimeters from it and, having bought a similar model, replace it.

When choosing a seal, you should not save too much, if a branded product lasts up to 7 years, then consumer goods will wear out in a year

• Sometimes, during intensive use, polyurethane foam can partially spill out along the perimeter of the box. If the gaps are small, then they are simply putty. If it already comes through the cracks, then you need to clean out the old foam and fill the gap with a new one, and when it hardens, cut off the excess and putty.

The advantages of plastic doors

• A large selection of exterior finishes - lamination and decorative overlays will help to fit the doors into any interior or architectural style.
• Durability - plastic doors are not afraid of moisture, shock and temperature changes, do not fade, do not rot or rust.
• Protection against cold and noise - thanks to chambers and a seal, plastic doors provide high heat and sound insulation.
• Various design options - the door can be hinged or sliding, opening at an angle for ventilation, deaf or glazed.
• Resistant to fires - PVC decays quickly and does not smolder.
• Low cost.
• Smooth surface - it is much easier to wash it, dirt hardly settles on it.
• Durability - breaking a plastic door is no easier than breaking a wooden or metal door.

Fittings

Plastic doors are supplied with the following set of elements:

• multi-point and 1-lock locks;
• doorknobs;
• loops;
• seals;
• larvae;
• push set;
• closers;
• mechanisms for sliding canvases.

The fittings are completed with the door block. When buying items separately, you need to consider that it must match in color and style.

Locking mechanisms are selected depending on the purpose. To protect the living space from burglaries, complex locks are installed. Even electromagnetic devices are suitable for the entrance plastic door for the house.

Do not forget that when choosing fittings, you need to pay attention to the quality of the elements, because they account for mechanical and dynamic loads.

Hinges are selected taking into account the following factors:

• hinges up to 90 mm wide are installed on narrow structures, up to 110 mm on wide ones;
• the maximum load for a narrow door is 80 kg, for a wide one - 160 kg.
• by mounting option.

On the market of door structures, the choice of hinges in design and colors is diverse.

Plastic doors with correctly selected door components are a guarantee of a long service life and structural reliability.

When choosing a suitable canvas, it is better to stop your choice on models with fittings from the best manufacturers and not try to win in price due to cheaper elements.

Caring for plastic doors

Sellers often assure buyers that once they have spent on purchasing a plastic door, they can not worry and forget about leaving. Unfortunately, this is just a myth. Plastic doors, like all others, require maintenance. Of course, plastic is less whimsical and capricious, but still he needs regular “water procedures”.

First of all, attention is paid to the glasses, on the cleanliness of which lighting and visibility depend.They are cleaned once a month or as needed. Special detergents are used, but in the absence of these, it is permissible to use ordinary soapy water.

Inexpensive detergents will help keep your door window clean

In addition to glass, drainage channels (entrance, balcony doors) and rubber seals must be cleaned. If a large amount of dirt and debris accumulates in the folds of the seal, it will fail or break very soon. It is recommended to inspect and clean the gutters twice a year. If damaged parts are found during the inspection, they must be replaced. You need to pay particular attention to the sealing rubber located on the threshold. It is most susceptible to garbage accumulation. It is recommended to clean the thresholds with a vacuum cleaner.

It is strictly forbidden to clean the glass unit with solvents, gasoline or sandpaper. Detergents should not contain abrasive grit.

The door hardware also needs regular lubrication. Ideally, lubrication is carried out during the maintenance of fittings (door handles, hinges and locks), but at least once a year. In this case, oily fluids recommended by the manufacturer are used. For internal doors, WD-40 is used, external structures are treated with frost-resistant grease.

A multi-purpose lubricant will help keep the door in good condition at all times

PVC doors: undoubted advantages

Products covered with PVC film have many undeniable advantages. You can especially highlight the following of them:

• attractive appearance, the ability to imitate other, more expensive coatings;
• excellent moisture resistance - they are not afraid of contact with water, they do not allow moisture to pass through;
• good resistance to mechanical influences;
• high resistance to scratches, chips and other damage;
• long service life;
• excellent level of thermal insulation;
• easy care.

High-quality PVC doors are visually not inferior even to wooden ones

In addition, PVC doors are resistant to low temperatures and fading from exposure to sunlight. Products covered with a polyvinyl chloride film can withstand fire quite successfully and even hold back for some time in the event of a fire, the further spread of the flame.

PVC door structures do not tend to dry out over time, any temperature fluctuations or changes in humidity do not in any way affect their appearance. They have excellent antibacterial characteristics due to the special processing of products during production, and the material itself is well resistant to the development of mold and mildew. Throughout the entire service life of PVC doors, they retain the properties of environmental safety, because the protective film does not emit any substances harmful to humans even when heated.

Advice. It is better to purchase PVC doors made exclusively from high-quality raw materials, otherwise the strength, durability and safety of the product cannot be fully guaranteed.

Advantages and disadvantages

What are the advantages of PVC-coated doors?

Such advantages should be highlighted:

• resistance to external factors, including ultraviolet radiation;
• easy to eliminate minor defects, such as scratches;
• strength - not scratched, chips and cracks are excluded;
• beautiful appearance;
• a cheaper alternative to veneered doors;
• moisture resistance - does not allow moisture to pass through and does not deteriorate in contact with water;
• can simulate almost any coating;
• easy care and resistance to household chemicals.

PVC-coated doors are presented in a huge range, but in rooms with high humidity, only doors with a moisture-resistant coating can be installed

Among the disadvantages of such doors it is worth noting:

• sound insulation characteristics - polyvinyl chloride is inferior to some types of materials, but this largely depends on the internal filling;
• price - despite the fact that their cost is less than veneer, high-quality film doors are not much cheaper, therefore, it may make sense to report the difference and purchase another option;
• delamination of the edge - this defect is possible with prolonged use in adverse conditions or the purchase of a low-quality product.

Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that PVC coating is an excellent option for interior doors. Considering that it is a moisture resistant material, such products are in demand for the design of openings in the bathroom and kitchen.

What is PVC coated door?

Interior door structures made of PVC are doors with a special foil cladding. Such products have gained their popularity due to their budgetary cost. This became possible due to their design features. For the door frame is used knot-free pine blocks around the perimeter of the structure... which greatly saves on the cost of materials.

The PVC film can be produced in different colors, which allows using such doors in any design. Often such a coating is compared with artificial veneer, with which PVC film is confused due to its external characteristics. In the production of such door structures only environmentally friendly materials are used... which is very important in modern realities.

Polypropylene and PVC

Quite a few articles have been published comparing and discussing these two products as door cladding materials. In my opinion, contradictions and misunderstandings remain. Let's try to figure it out.
It so happened historically that polypropylene won its share of the artificial turf market, and today there is an opinion about the withdrawal of this product from the market. First of all, this is due to the fact that fictitious advantages no longer work and are not so relevant in the race to reduce costs and attract consumers. There are at least three such advantages of polypropylene, let's call them “myths”.

Features of production technology

PVC interior doors are a frame structure covered with a decorative foil. In fact, this is a standard product, no different from wooden counterparts. On a frame made of bars, sheets of MDF or fiberboard are fixed. Inside the resulting voids, there is a cardboard with many honeycombs. Main a special feature of such doors is the external PVC coating... protecting the base from moisture and mechanical damage.
To ensure reliable adhesion of the film to the base, special equipment is used. Before PVC production, the film is cleaned and degreased with high quality. The door leaf together with the film is placed in a special chamber. After that, the temperature in the chamber begins to increase, under the influence of which the PVC coating becomes soft, assuming any shape. The film is pressed thanks to the pressure created in the vacuum... due to which the polyvinyl chloride is qualitatively fixed on the product.

Type of door leaf filling, differences and features

External plastic doors, like internal ones, may differ in the type of filling. They can be of the following types:

• The plastic blind door does not have glass, there is a heater inside it.
• Glazed construction, which includes a glass unit.
• Light glazing: in this case, the top is made of double-glazed windows, and the bottom of the door is blank. Most often, this design is used for balconies.

Door leaf options by type of filling

The PVC door profile itself can differ significantly in the number of chambers (from one to three or more), type of profile finishing. The following types are found:

• Standard white or color. This profile is considered colored.
• Painted with paint or varnish.
• Laminated.

Are there any disadvantages to PVC doors?

PVC coating is a good choice for interior doors. But, like almost all materials, it has some disadvantages. It is worth noting such disadvantages as:

• the price of a product, which for high-quality PVC doors is not significantly less than for veneer Therefore, sometimes it makes sense to consider another option;
• sound insulation of PVC door structures is somewhat inferior to products from some other materials, however, this is more influenced by the internal filler;
• When buying a product of low quality and long-term use under unfavorable conditions, delamination of the edge may occur.

Nevertheless, such doors are a fairly profitable and inexpensive economy class option, especially captivating with a variety of choices and an excellent appearance of the product.

Huge selection of design options for PVC doors

Design options

One of the advantages of PVC coated doors is their appearance. Modern technologies make it possible to expand the range of available colors every year. What can such products be like?

PVC coated doors can be of any style, including glass decorative inserts that look spectacular

The door covering can be monochromatic in a neutral scale or amaze with its brightness and saturation. A very popular option is imitation of a woody structure. Of course, it is very easy to notice the artificiality of the pattern, but such doors still look very attractive.

Glass inserts, volumetric elements, bends and panels can be used as additional decor. Thanks to the application technology, such a coating adheres tightly to every millimeter of the canvas area, regardless of its shape and texture. To summarize all this, the conclusion suggests itself - PVC-coated doors are an excellent budget option for a home interior in any style.

PVC door to the balcony

Plastic door with glass insert on top

Blind PVC door

Plastic door without glass inserts

Double entrance plastic door

Entrance or office door made of PVC

Home care

By purchasing a high-quality PVC door, you will not only receive a beautiful accessory for interior decoration, but also make it easier for yourself to take care of it. The fact is that structures with a polymer coating are one of the most unpretentious to maintain. It is enough to learn a few rules so that the door does not lose its original gloss for a long time:

The door installed in the kitchen near the stove, cutting table will have to be wiped more often, especially in the places of milling and joints. It is better to remove accumulated fat, soot with a hard brush or rubber spatula;

Use gel-based products, including dishwashing detergent, to remove greasy deposits from all over the surface. Do not rub with PVC powders. Grains will leave microcracks on the surface. Over time, the coating will fade and become covered with many chaotic lines in the form of a small indelible web;

Home remedies suitable for PVC care: laundry soap, baking soda, whiteness (low strength solution), vinegar, ammonia, melamine sponge;

A ten percent ammonia solution will make the tarnished surface shine again, but in order not to harm, do not use the product often;

PVC coating is not subject to major repairs. It will not be possible to completely remove it, and then stick a new material. Small defects at home are eliminated with a special paste. Scratches, chips, and other mechanical damage are rubbed with the substance.Very minor flaws can be easily hidden with a clerical proofreader;

You can make the surface shiny with special polishes. What is suitable for PVC - the instructions will tell you.

Sliding door with PVC trim

How to care for a film door:

Even with very strong dirt, do not try to correct the situation with abrasive detergents, granular formulations;

Be careful when choosing coating degreasing agents, solvents. The reaction to aggressive chemicals can be different, up to discoloration.

Plastic construction in detail

Plastic structures have entered our life relatively recently, and as you know, any new and popular product generates a lot of fakes, so it will not be superfluous to know about the device and types of really high-quality plastic doors.

Profile as the basis of the structure

The metal-plastic profile is perhaps the most important part of the entire structure, everything rests on it. For entrance doors, the best is a closed-type profile, in addition to it there are also C-shaped and U-shaped profiles, but they are more designed for balcony and interior doors, as well as windows.

There are 2 classes of plastic profiles:

1. Entrance street doors are assembled from the "A" class profile. The minimum thickness of such a structure is about 70 mm, while the thickness of the plastic outer wall should be from 3 mm;
2. Class B profiles are used for interior doors and windows

Multi-chamber structures.

The internal structure of the door profile is of great importance. The fact is that there is no special insulation here; thermal insulation is provided by hollow sealed chambers.

So, the profile of the entrance doors must have at least 5 such cameras, otherwise in our climate the doors will freeze through. Only internal structures are equipped with profiles consisting of fewer chambers.

If on occasion you got a balcony door, you should not install it as an entrance door, not only is such a structure not designed for such active operation, it will still freeze through and any swindler will easily open it with a regular screwdriver.

Types of entrance plastic doors

Plastic entrance doors are hinged and sliding. There are also so-called radial (semicircular) structures, but in essence these are the same sliding doors, only with a curved profile, they are often installed on administrative buildings or offices.

Radial plastic structures are more suitable for office buildings.

On advertising brochures, you can sometimes find sliding entrance doors for a house, so we recommend that you forget about them right away. Such designs look elegant, but the fact is that they are not suitable for our climate, somewhere in southern Europe such doors will be appropriate, but in our country they will instantly freeze.

Swing doors can open inward and outward, it all depends on the position of the limiting glazing bead. Street models, as a rule, open outward, although in this case there is not much difference, it all depends on the wishes of the owners.

Scheme of structures with external and internal swinging options.

Swing structures are also divided into 3 types according to the number of sashes:

1. The single-leaf design is the most common, it is used in both outdoor and interior models. Entrance doors are at least 80 cm wide, exclusive models can be up to 1 m wide;
2. Shpulpovye or as the people say, one-and-a-half doors represent one full-fledged sash and one sash a little narrower. The narrow section only opens when necessary, for example, to carry bulky items. The maximum width of standard spool models is 1.4 m;
3. The double-leaf construction consists of 2 full-size leaves up to 80 cm wide, respectively, the working maximum for double-leaf doors is 1.6 m.But when choosing, you must also take into account that they come with a box, which will take another 140 mm. Plus a tolerance for polyurethane foam, for a total minimum for a doorway of 1760 mm.

Separation of plastic doors by the number of leaves.

Glazed and non-glazed doors

More than half of the owners choose plastic structures due to the presence of glazing. So, a double-glazed window with at least two cameras is placed on the front doors, single-chamber models go only to balcony doors or windows.

There is one more important nuance, since we have entrance doors, it means that it will not be superfluous to protect against noise, for this special double-glazed windows with sound insulation are produced. In such double-glazed windows, the effect of sound insulation is achieved due to the different sizes of the chambers and the thickness of the glass.

For exterior doors, it is better to use a double-glazed unit with sound insulation.

Although not everyone likes completely transparent glasses. The most popular option is slightly tinted glass with a mirror effect on the outside, while the owner chooses the size and configuration of the glass unit. Tinted glass is nice, but in the evening when you turn on the lights, the mirror effect doesn't work.

If you want to keep your home secrets and at the same time not get lost in natural daylight, it is advisable to install frosted or corrugated double-glazed windows, and colored stained glass is considered the best, albeit the most expensive option.

You can be proud of beautiful stained-glass doors.

In the entrance doors, a double-glazed window can occupy only a small part of the area of ​​the door leaf, the rest of the space is equipped with sandwich panels. Some owners refuse to use double-glazed windows altogether and then the entire door leaf is sewn up with sandwich panels.

The device of such a panel resembles a sandwich, inside there is a high-quality extruded polystyrene foam, which is pasted over on both sides with decorated in the color of the profile or just white sheets.

For indoor models, PVC sheets are used, and sandwich panels with metal sheets are inserted into outdoor doors. The thickness of the metal in such panels ranges from 0.4 mm to 2 mm, the thicker the metal, the more expensive the door.

Sandwich panels are used for insulating PVC doors.

We look at the accessories

The selection of high-quality accessories for entrance creeds is perhaps the most important thing. By the way, this is where the "thrifty" owners stumble. There are no trifles here, everything is important, handles, locks, hinges, internal movable structures and even a door closer.

The selection of accessories for entrance plastic doors is a responsible business.

In the standard set, a lock with a cylindrical cylinder goes to the plastic doors, but the mechanism itself can be with a rotary and with an arched handle. For private houses, it is better to take a rotary handle, it is more reliable in terms of locking. Arched models are often installed on office doors.

Swivel and arched door handle model.

The level of secrecy and anti-vandal characteristics of this unit depend on the quality of the door lock cylinder, you can read more about this “here”.

The selection of internal movable mechanisms is very important for plastic doors.

In addition, the door lock mechanism is associated with a movable system of hooks and latches, if you save on it, sooner or later, at best, the hooks will stop working, and at worst, the doors will jam when closed.

The same movable system of hooks regulates the level of pressing of the door leaf to the frame. This pressure must be adjusted every season, in the summer a weak pressure is made, in the off-season it is medium and the strongest is replaced. How such systems are regulated step by step is described "here".

The anti-vandal resistance of the doors depends on the quality of the locking system.

As for the awnings, there should be at least 3 of them on the front door, and not ordinary awnings for internal doors are placed here, but reinforced with anti-vandal and anti-removable protection.

Plastic entrance doors are equipped with at least 3 awnings for each sash.

There is one more not so much important as a useful piece of accessories. We all know about window mosquito nets, so exactly the same nets can be equipped on the entrance doors, such a light opening sash. Agree, a good option for a private house. How to make such a door with your own hands is written "here".

Mosquito net for the entrance doors of a private house.

Security level

Now let's talk about what kind of doors are in terms of security. You may be surprised, but plastic entrance doors can be no weaker than powerful metal ones.

In standard models, security is limited to metal sheets on sandwich panels, triplex film on a double-glazed window and several internal hooks from the side of the lock, then it all depends on the budget of the owners.

By the way, if these options are not included in the model offered to you, then perhaps they are trying to sell you a balcony door at the entrance price.

Reservation of plastic doors must be approached comprehensively.

You can order anything you want. Of the really necessary, we would advise:

• Reinforce the locking group with additional movable crossbars along the perimeter, plus anti-burglar spikes from the hinge side;
• The thickness of the outer metal sheet on the sandwich panel should not be less than 2 mm;
• It is advisable to install at least one more to the three anti-vandal hinges;
• The double-glazed window must be really shockproof, here one triplex film is not enough, reinforced glass is placed in such packages.

There is one interesting point here. An armored plastic door, although it costs a lot of money, can only withstand a pistol bullet or a shot from a hunting rifle. If you are interested in a really high-quality booking, then plastic is not suitable for this, you need to put steel.

How to choose quality PVC doors in the store

We suggest dispensing with prefaces. Let's list some valuable tips (as it is now customary to say - life hacks) for identifying a marriage when buying a door in a store:

Inspect the product carefully from all sides. The drawers should flawlessly "lie" on the canvas, and no distortions, even if they are not immediately striking;

Set the blade to the "open" position, lift it by the edge. If it has not manifested itself in any way, then there is no sagging. It's another matter when the canvas goes up - we don't take such a door;

Stand on a chair or ask the seller to tilt the door to give you visual access to the top end. It is not covered with foil. On the open part, the parts of the prefabricated structure, including the coating, are clearly visible. Try to pull slightly (with your fingernail or something sharp) on the edge of the film. If it breaks, then the store gives out cheap laminated doors (note: the laminate has a paper base) as waterproof PVC structures;

We found out that in front of you is the very door, pasted over with polymer, now look at the thickness of the film. The logic is simple - the thicker, the stronger, and therefore more durable;

Take a closer look at the drawing. How well the imitation wood is made. Are the growth rings clearly drawn, how bright and believable is the contrast between light and dark lines displayed? Are there any blurry fragments that will immediately give away your secret and tell guests about the actual origin of the material;

Consider surfaces from above, below, at an angle. Change the location, look for glue residues at the joints, bulges, uneven cuts. Very often, a thorough visual inspection helps to identify hastily smeared chips, cuts. Please note that the PVC coating cannot be repaired. Such a product is not worth buying, even at a discounted price;

Glossy PVC films - especially close attention, since the production of a glossy polymer is technologically more difficult than the production of a matte coating.Make sure there is no "orange peel";

Try again to lift the door leaf, estimate the weight of the door. If there are whole slabs inside, and not honeycomb cardboard, it should not be very light;

You can check the contents by tapping lightly on the prefabs. The hollow structure will echo loudly. Another way is to push harder on the tsar. The hollow part will bend.

In order not to climb up to inspect the end part, ask the seller to show the canvas in section - as a rule, models are available from serious suppliers.

While evaluating the build quality, open and close the canvas several times. A rattling sound should alert you - the fastening of a glass or deaf tsarg is not strong.

And finally - close the door, inspect the gaps. The clearance should be no more than 2 mm. The same distance is maintained along the entire perimeter.

And a few words about PVC side doors with glass inserts. Triplex is usually used for decoration. These are several layers of ordinary glass, interlaced with a transparent film. If the production technology is violated, stains may form in the thickness. You should not take such a product. Note also that doors with armored glass or real stained-glass windows are not sold for 5,000 rubles. We saw such a "masterpiece" - it means a fake.

PVC doors with triplex glass installed in the office

Can be installed in a bathroom or other wet rooms

Yes, PVC coated doors are the first candidates for use in rooms with “walking” humidity.

Door with PVC foil installed in the bathroom

You should focus on one point. We have already said that the upper and lower ends of the canvases are sold unprocessed. In these places, the internal elements of the structure are open, freely in contact with the atmosphere, therefore they become conductors of dust and moisture. Before installing, try to cover these surfaces - grease them with a primer, varnish, paint.

The same should be done with the places where the hinges and handles will be installed. Of course, the recommendation applies to doors purchased without fittings.

Doors with PVC finishing for bathroom and toilet 137 series

What do customer reviews say?

Judging by the reviews of those who purchased such products, it can be understood that they are most popular among buyers with a not very high level of income who do not have the ability or desire to purchase more expensive doors. But among those on sale, you can always choose your best option - high-quality, durable and affordable.

Interior doors with PVC coating are perfect for middle-class people. They are especially good for bathrooms or other rooms with a fairly high humidity. Variety in product design and a large color palette will help in finding exactly your option. If there are difficulties when choosing the texture of the surface of the material, you can always first look at the photo to see which one looks like.

Comparison of laminated doors and PVC: video

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