Remove pvc balcony door. How to independently remove the plastic door from the hinges on the balcony

Any balcony door over time needs adjustment, which experts recommend annually, and minor repairs in some cases. It is not necessary to attract specialists to carry out these works, adjustment and simple repair of a balcony door with the knowledge of simple technology is easy to do on your own, while saving financial resources.

Fig.1 Construction of plastic door leaves

Repair work of doors on the loggia or balcony, which can be done on your own

Breakage of the internal parts of the fittings, requiring the removal of the sash and subsequent disassembly of the door leaf, significant mechanical damage to the plastic frame of 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 will break and diverge, and complex repairs are also required.

In most cases, it is necessary to replace the fittings and the door leaf, which can be quickly installed by a specialist who understands the repair. With your own hands, you can perform the following simple operations to repair PVC doors:

• adjustment of the web in the horizontal and vertical plane, clamping force to the frame;
• replacement of broken locks and handles, their adjustment in case of weakening;
• inserting a new sealant into the leaf and frame;
• replacement of glass bags;
• cosmetic repair of scratches and minor damage to the door leaf.

Rice. 2 Some damage to the balcony PVC profile

Plastic door leaf adjustment

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

Rice. 4 Setting the distance and web pressure, checking the seal

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 lock mechanism is lubricated, if this does not help, the fittings are completely changed. They do the same with mortise or overhead locks that can break - they are changed if the lubricant did not help.

If the door handle is broken, its replacement consists of several operations:

1. Pull the decorative PVC trim over and turn it 90 degrees.
2. Unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the window handle.
3. They put a new mechanism and fasten it with new or old bolts, close the handle with an overlay.

Rice. 5 Handle replacement

Removing the balcony door

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

Rice. 6 How to remove a plastic door leaf: workflow

1. Before removing the PVC balcony door, we remove the protective plastic pads from the hinges, slightly pulling them towards ourselves, if necessary, they can be slightly bent with a flat screwdriver.
2. Depending on the design, the balcony door is removed from the hinges by moving the released pin in the upper hinge down or up, pressing on the free end with a finger or a hard object, with a tight move 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 bottom hinge until the sash is released.

The reverse installation is carried out in the following sequence:

1. The door leaf is put on the bottom hole on the axis fixed in the box (it is more convenient if the axis is slightly deviated from the vertical position).
2. Bring the upper loop to its part with a hole and holding the canvas, insert the cylindrical pulley into place.
3. They put on plastic lining and close the door leaf.

Installing a new seal

The sealing tape on the balcony door is changed if cracks, hardening, breaks appear on it. To change, you should select a seal that matches this profile, install the tape on the door leaf and frame (you will need to remove the plastic balcony door), while taking into account that these are different seals with a different cross-sectional shape.

Better sealing is provided by chamber types, unlike petal ones, their cross-sectional area is larger, and they should be preferred when buying.

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 balcony plastic door from the hinges. To do this, remove the plastic lining and pull out the metal pulley, then slightly open the door and move upwards to remove the canvas from the bottom hinge.
2. We lay the canvas on its side, turn the fastening of the upper hinge to the side and remove the old tape, its connection is located in the middle of the top of the door leaf - from there, dismantling should begin.
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 together and to the frame with rubber glue.
4. We return the upper hinge to its place and proceed to replace the seal on the door frame. We remove the old tape, clean the perimeter of dirt and dust and install a new seal, gluing it at the top in the middle.

Rice. 7 Installing the seal in fiberglass door leaves

When carrying out work, you should be careful not to confuse the side of the sealing tape - usually it is located with a wide part of the profile on the outside of the canvas and the box.

Replacement of damaged double-glazed window

A broken double-glazed window can be repaired with your own hands by replacing the broken glass and sticking a sheet of the same size in its place. This work takes a lot of time and does not bring significant financial savings, therefore, in case of damage, it is easier to replace it with a new one.

It is easy to do the work yourself if you order a new double-glazed window according to the size of the old one - for an accurate measurement, it is enough to remove the top and side glazing beads and measure the width and height of the damaged package with a tape measure.

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

The installation of new glazing is carried out in the following sequence:

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

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

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

• Clay Cosmofen. It is a liquid plastic of low viscosity of cloudy transparency, it is used for gluing rigid plastic structures, it dries within 4 seconds, the total setting time is 16 hours. To remove scratches, white Kosmofen is used, which is applied to the damaged surface, after hardening it is removed with a sharp chisel and then polished.
• Specialized putties for plastics. When deciding how to fix severe damage, you should focus on automotive putties. These materials are widely used for repairing plastic, they can close large holes in plastic, and after grinding and painting, get a fairly flat surface.
• Use of a hair dryer. To remove small scratches, you can use a regular hair dryer - when exposed to heat, the edges of the scratches melt and they become less noticeable.

Rice. 9 Plastic repair

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

Very often, during the operation of PVC products, homeowners face the question of how to remove a plastic door from its hinges. During this procedure, it should be remembered that everything should be done carefully so as not to violate the integrity of the structure. Plastic doors can be found in any residential or public space, where they act as an entrance 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 re-installation is best done with an assistant.

Strong and durable 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 insert;
• frame element with pins for fastening;
• movable and adjustable sleeve located between the frame and door parts.

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

Loop mechanisms can be:

• overhead (for balcony doors);
• applied (for pendulum);
• card: non-removable 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 construction and profiles of the frame with sashes, the presence of an amplifier, the thickness of its walls and how the sashes will open and close.

Reasons for dismantling

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

• Breakage or displacement of fasteners.
• Replacing the door leaf or individual parts.
• Repair in the room.
• Opening enlargement.
• 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 the plastic balcony door, you first need to clarify the type of construction and pay attention to the details of the fittings. For dismantling, a simple tool is used:

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

The simple process of removing the door involves several steps:

All actions should not be rough and sharp, otherwise the hardware breakage is inevitable.

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

Reverse installation

First, you should put the canvas in the opening so that loops can be put on top of it without any problems. You should focus on the bottom loop. The canvas must be kept straight to prevent possible distortions. Video on how to install a balcony door, see here:

Secondly, fit the end loop onto the support rod and adjust the position of other elements.

Thirdly, close the door without touching the handle and without fixing the lock.

Fourth, install the axle cylinders of each hinge in place and press on the lower pins. Its edge should go up to an audible click. The end of the rod should return to its original position and protrude from above by about fifty millimeters.

Fifth, if necessary, twist the loops so that the canvas aligns.

Sixth, put on 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 fixture does a great job of troubleshooting regardless of the weight and size of the canvas. It prevents sagging of very heavy door panels. The microlift takes on part of the load, but only when it is closed. Usually it is presented in the form of a roller located at the bottom of the structure, or a movable plate at the top of the web.

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

How to fix sagging doors?

It is recommended to open the plastic sash and find a hexagon screw on the top hinge. Using a key, the screw is rotated 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 on the inside of the door there is 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?

At the ends of the door there are special eccentrics. By rotating them, the door mode is adjusted. Eccentrics must be deployed at equal angles. In this case, the sash will close tightly. You should also adjust the canopies with special screws.

How to adjust the door handle?

Move the decorative plate 90 degrees. Under it are hidden the mechanism of the handle and the mounting screws, which should be screwed tighter. For details on debugging plastic doors, see this video:

When removing the door from the 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.

Door hinges for plastic doors - the mechanism is quite delicate, so you need to handle it carefully Plastic doors are attractive and affordable elements that have, today, a wide range of uses. Entrance doors made of PVC can be seen in public institutions, private offices, production workshops. In private construction, plastic doors are used as balcony doors, doors to the loggia, garage, summer kitchen. Often, in order to repair the plastic sheet, replace glass or hinges, the plastic door has to be dismantled. How to remove the canvas without professional help - look below.

Hinges for plastic doors: device and selection criteria

Plastic doors are attached to two door hinges located on one side of the door frame pillar. Door hinges for PVC structures differ in the way they are attached to overhead and applied ones. For balcony doors, overhead hinges are used, which allow you to adjust the door. For pendulum entrance and interior plastic doors, applied hinges are used, which look like a door closer.

Door hinges are a piece of profile fittings

To easily and quickly remove a PVC door, you need to know the arrangement of door hinges.

A set of hinges for plastic doors consists of a leaf part with a metal insert, an aluminum frame part with pins for fastening, a metal alloy spacer for connecting the frame and leaf, and fasteners.

The components of the hinge allow you to adjust the door without removing it.

So, in order to adjust the door horizontally, you need to use a hinged template (metal tab), vertically - adjusting screws that are located under the decorative caps.

In order to choose a new loop to replace the old one, you must consider:

• Door size and weight;
• The design of the door frame and sashes;
• profile wall thickness;
• Way to open the door.

It is possible to replace the hinge only after removing the plastic sheet. To replace the door hinge, you will need pliers or a side cutter, a punch and a hammer.

Dismantling the entrance plastic door: how to remove it from the hinges

Removing the plastic front door from the hinges may be necessary if one of the hinges has been damaged or the door has failed and needs to be repaired. In addition, the door will have to be removed in order to lubricate the hinges with oil.

Thanks to the successful design of the plastic door, replacing a faulty hinge does not cause any special technical problems.

Specialists in metal-plastic structures advise lubricating door hinges at least once a year: this allows you to extend the life of the structure.

The procedure for removing the entrance PVC door from the hinges has certain nuances, because the entrance door, unlike interior and balcony doors, is equipped with reinforced hinges and anti-burglary mechanisms. Due to the heavy weight of the structure, it can be quite difficult to work alone. In addition, the entrance metal-plastic door is usually hung on three hinges.

In order to dismantle the entrance metal-plastic door, you must:

1. Disassemble all three boxes: remove the protective decorative trims by prying them with a screwdriver.
2. Press on the pin of the upper loop with a punch and pull it out of the groove at the lower end with the help of pliers.
3. Do the same with the middle loop.
4. Raise the doors up by 50 mm, and tilt the leaf towards you. If the canvas is heavy, then this can be done by moving a lever under the door.
5. Rotate the doors to actuate the bottom leaf rotary lever and remove the door from the bottom hinge.

After dismantling, you can lubricate or change the hinges, carry out work to repair the canvas. After the completion of the repair work, the main thing is to install the door evenly so that the canvas opens and closes freely. You can adjust the position of the door after it has been installed.

Instructions: how to remove a plastic balcony door from its hinges

The design of balcony doors does not differ much from the arrangement of ordinary interior doors: a balcony door also consists of a door frame and a hinged leaf. You can dismantle the balcony door from the hinges on your own: due to the small size and weight of the door, you can work without outside help. In addition, the balcony door is often installed with only two hinges, which allows you to work quickly.

Provided that the hinges are simple removable overhead or applied, you just need to slightly open the door and lift the canvas by two to three centimeters with a mount, using it as a lever

In order to remove the PVC balcony door from the hinges, you must:

• Remove protective caps from hinges.
• Close the door, but don't block it.
• Press the pin of the upper hinge so as to squeeze its end out of the groove.
• Grab the pin from the bottom of the loop and use the pliers to pull it out of the groove.
• Tilt the door towards you and gently pull it by the handle towards the ceiling so that the lower one releases the lower pin.
• Remove door from hinges.

After that, further repairs can be carried out. The balcony door is installed in the reverse order: first, the canvas is put on the bottom hinge, and then leans against the plane of the door frame. Next, the upper loop is assembled: an axial cylinder is inserted into the loop mechanism from below. At the final stage, protective caps are put on the hinges.

How to disassemble a plastic door

Repair of a plastic door, in some cases, can be carried out without removing the canvas from the hinges. So, for example, without removing the door, you can replace the glass in the frame, the plastic sash in the leaf. The door consists of a frame, a double-glazed window and a PVC panel. The elements are held in the frame by glazing beads.

It takes a lot of experience to disassemble a plastic door.

In order to disassemble the plastic door you need:

1. Prepare the instrument. For work, a flat-blade screwdriver, a sharp knife for a planer are suitable.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the groove between the bead and the door frame and pry off the bead.
3. Dismantle the top and bottom bead, then the side ones.

After that, the glass or plastic panel can be easily removed and replaced with a new element. Beads are inserted back without additional fasteners.

How to remove a plastic door from its hinges (video)

Plastic doors, today, can be seen on almost any construction site: they can serve as entrance, balcony, interior doors. In order to replace the plastic door or hinges, if necessary, it must be dismantled. You can remove the doors from the hinges without professional help. This is done quite simply. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions, and you will be able to dismantle quickly and efficiently!

Information on how to properly remove a plastic balcony door from its hinges will be very useful for every homeowner. Such a need can arise in every home at any time. In order not to spoil the design, 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 today almost everywhere. In apartments and private houses, they are part of the balcony block, and in public places and offices they serve as the front door.

The design of the plastic doors themselves is not much different from the usual ones. Here, too, the main parts are the box and the canvas attached to the 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 supplemented with a glass insert, so use extreme caution when working. It is best to carry out the dismantling and reassembly with an assistant who will support the door and insure you.

Loops are located at an equal distance from each other. The upper and lower elements are attached along the line of the box. In order for the fittings not to attract attention, camouflage plastic caps are put on top of the hinges. So the design looks holistic and neat. All fasteners are hidden under these linings.

Plastic doors are very popular and are used almost everywhere.

When it is necessary to dismantle

When may it be necessary to dismantle the door leaf in the balcony PVC block? Basically, this situation is associated with repair work in the room or the structure itself. For example, knowledge on how to remove a plastic door may be needed in the following cases:

• Breaking. If any part of the fasteners fails or is displaced, the door needs to be adjusted. Sometimes you need to take it off the hinges to do this.
• Replacing a door or part. You may have to face the problem when you need to make a complete replacement of the hinges or the canvas as a whole.
• Repair work in the room. In order not to stain or damage the structure, you can cover the door with cellophane, but sometimes the best solution is temporary dismantling.
• Opening expansion. This refers to the situation of simply removing the door, for example, when moving furniture.

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

Most often, the removal of a plastic door is required during repair work.

Rules for doing work

Consider how to properly remove a plastic door from its hinges. The whole process can be divided into several stages:

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

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, in fact, you need to perform all the above manipulations, but in reverse order:

1. Insert the canvas into the opening so that you can put it on top of the hinges. The bottom hinge serves as a guide, but it is important to maintain a level position to prevent distortions.
2. Put the lower loop on the support pin and correct the position of the remaining elements.
3. Move the door to the closed position without fixing the lock. If you turn the handle, the canvas will move and you will not be able to put on the rest of the hinges on the axis.
4. Install the axle cylinders of all hinges in place and press the pins from the bottom so that its edge goes up until it clicks. The edge of the pin should return to its original position and protrude from above by about half a centimeter.
5. Tighten the hinges if necessary to align the door diagonally.
6. Put the decorative caps back on and check how the design works.

On-site repair

It is far from always necessary to remove the door leaf in the event of a malfunction in the structure. Modern plastic doors in the balcony block can be easily repaired on site. To do this, you need to turn to tools such as a screwdriver and a hex wrench.

First you need to remove the protective caps from the hinges. Pry them off with a screwdriver and pry them out. They can be the cause of the poor functioning of the door. In order to fix 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, in the loops with a screwdriver or a hex wrench, you need to set the necessary adjustments. 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 leaf. Periodically check the condition of the structure and fix problems as they are identified.

The design of modern apartments and houses has increasingly begun to provide for the installation of metal-plastic or plastic door structures. But such doors require careful maintenance. From time to time, it becomes necessary to dismantle them for minor repairs or adjustments. In order to do this as accurately as possible, without damaging the structure, you need to know some features.

The structure of the hinges for plastic doors

Hinges are an integral part of any plastic door. They have a more complex structure than analogues for wooden doors.

Advice! If you study and understand the structure of such a hinge well, then the process of dismantling the door structure will become much easier.

The main components of the loop are:

1. Metal tab.
2. Frame with built-in pins. With the help of these pins, fastening is carried out.
3. A bushing located between the door part and the frame.

Thanks to this design, the hinges provide a full fit of the door to the frame. In addition, thanks to them, the door will smoothly close and open.

How to adjust the hinges of a plastic door?

In order for the lock on such a door to work as smoothly and smoothly as possible, it is necessary to carefully adjust the hinges both horizontally and vertically.

Horizontal adjustment is carried out using a specialized template, which is a metal tab.
Vertical adjustment is carried out using screws, which, as a rule, are hidden under the caps that perform a decorative function.

In order for the hinges to serve you for a long time, they need to be lubricated from time to time.

The main types of hinges designed for plastic doors

Depending on the type of fastening on the profile, the following types of loops are distinguished:

1. Applied. This type is most often used for pendulum-type structures. Such structures are usually installed in high traffic areas. Hinges of this type can also act as a closer, that is, the door will close on its own without additional effort.
2. Overhead. During their installation, special attention should be paid to ensure that the place of fastening in the loop clearly coincides with the place of installation of metal amplifiers, which are located in a plastic case.

Advice! Overhead hinges are best installed on doors leading to a balcony.

How not to make a mistake with the choice of loops?

In order to correctly choose high-quality hinges for a plastic door, you must consider the following:

1. Whether there is an amplifier in the profile.
2. Type of sash construction and frame profiles.
3. The value of the wall thickness of each profile.
4. Weight and other parameters of the valves.
5. Door opening mechanism.

The hinges intended for a plastic door are made of teflon. This material provides them with durability and reliability.

How to replace hinges?

Even if you correctly took into account all the nuances when choosing loops, unfortunately, no one is immune from manufacturing defects. Therefore, it may be necessary to replace the hinges. To do this, you will need the following devices:

1. Pliers with narrow jaws.
2. Doboynik or hammer.

Each set of hinges is always accompanied by detailed instructions describing their design and installation features. Before starting work, it must be studied.

In order to dismantle the plastic door leading to the balcony, you will need to perform the following operations:

After the door is removed, you can proceed to replace the old hinges with new ones. To do this, you must carefully follow all the provisions of the instructions attached to them. After replacing the hinges, you can return the door to its place. To do this, you will need to perform the following operations:

1. To do this, you need to lift the door and put it on the pins in the supports.
2. After that, the lower loop spring should be inserted into the pin. The door must be kept slightly ajar.
3. The axle cylinder must be installed in the bottom hole of the hinge.
4. Gradually pressing on the cylinder in the direction from the bottom up, it is necessary to ensure that it comes out of the hinge structure. Make sure that the size of its protruding part does not exceed 5 cm.
5. The final stage of installation will be the installation of decorative caps.

What steps does the dismantling of the front plastic door include?

Entrance doors are much heavier and stronger than interior and balcony structures. Consequently, the process of their removal will have some features. For the front door, as a rule, specialized reinforced hinges are used, which are provided with protection against burglary.

Three hinges are installed on the front door. They have to hold a fairly large weight of the door leaf, so the hinges must be very reliable and of high quality. Do not use cheap models, as they can fail very quickly.

The metal-plastic construction is practically no different from the plastic one. Therefore, the process of its dismantling will not be much different from the above.

The only difference between dismantling the front door is that it is not physically possible to perform this operation alone. The door is too heavy to be held by one person. Therefore, when starting work, take care of the presence of an assistant.