Mirrored elements in design is a modern direction that every year becomes all larger. Already for a long time, the mirrors are decorated not only the walls, but also the ceilings, floors and even the doors. Mirrors are most interesting to look at sufficiently large objects. Accordingly, with such a scenario, we not only adorn the space, but also visually increase its scale. No other way of such a result will definitely fail.
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In this material, we will pay special attention to the features and installation of mirror doors. Very often, the doors will focus on their attention. If this item is not attractive, then the impressions of the whole room can remain far from the most positive. However, even the most terrible doors can be hidden by the mirror surface, which can only exist. At the same time, the focus of visitors to the room will shift with the doors themselves on visually expanded space.
Approximately the same situation with mirror doors for a wardrobe. Considering that such cabinets themselves are very large, the mirror coating is only positively affected by the perception of space.
In this article we will focus in detail on the process of installing mirror interior doors.
The main features of the mirror surfaces of the doors
First of all, you need to understand that it is easy to install mirrored doors that makes no sense. Before carrying out such events, it must correspond to the interior of the dwelling. Accordingly, the mirrors on the doors should be not the only bright and reflecting elements in the whole housing. For example, there must be a glossy, reflective light, floor, shiny metal edging throughout the apartment. Such solutions are quite inexpensive, and they look very attractive. It is advisable to make all the components of the design have some meaning or overall idea. To do this, you can use ready-made designer styles that are very many in the Internet network.
Also, if we talk about mirror doors, very often they are used in stores, cafes and other public institutions. The thing is that visitors most positively perceive large premises, even if such a result is achieved by only visual tricks. In such cases, the mirror surfaces are canceled, which we speak about. At the same time, the mirrors may be just one of the parts of the visually expanded space. Along with this, you can use stretch ceilings, as well as glossy floors that we spoke earlier.
The main advantages of the mirror doors:
- Expansion of space. As already mentioned, it is just a visual subtlety of space design, but there is nothing wrong with that. The space is really felt larger than it really is. Especially this effect is noting if there is a wardrobe with huge mirror panels.
- Increase the illumination of space. If we are talking about a large number of reflective elements, even with a slight light in the room will always be light and cozy.
- Original interior. On the basis of mirror doors and surfaces, you can easily create an amazing space in terms of design. As already mentioned in this article, you can take advantage of ready-made options from the Internet.
- Simple care for mirror surfaces. In contrast to many specific materials that have some subtleties in terms of care, it is incredibly easy to clean the mirror. Just just occasionally wipe dust, as well as remove divorces and fingerprints. Over time, the mirror surface absolutely does not lose its initial properties.
- Durability. Mirror surfaces are very difficult to damage, and, as we have already spoken, over the entire exploration period, they will have the original appearance. For many owners who do not like change, such a feature of the mirror doors will definitely have to taste. Also, many manufacturers of such doors argue that even after a strong blow, a mirror surface is hardly damaged.
If we talk about the shortcomings of the mirror doors, then first of all should be highlighted their high cost. Indeed, this is not the cheapest pleasure, and unfortunately, there will be no budget decisions in this direction.
Also, experts in design claim that the mirror doors fit far from all spaces. First of all it refers to too small rooms. There, mirror surfaces will simply look ridiculous. Such questions still should be previously discussed with specialists. In most cases, mirror doors only have a positive effect on the appearance of the room, especially if there is an original interior style indoors.
Varieties of mirror doors
The modern market offers a huge set of mirror doors. Often buyers prefer to make a choice in favor of the following types:
- Sliding. Such doors smoothly shifted along the doorway. It must be said that in this case special videos are involved that make the door opening with a practically silent process. This is a good option for both large rooms, and for small, where it is necessary to save every square centimeter of space.
- Swing. These are classic doors that differ only in the original appearance.
- Folding. Such doors have several sashs that move on the guides during their opening and closing. Many compare such structures with the accordion mechanism.
Among these types of mirror doors is most often used precisely. Despite the fact that they seriously focus on their attention, they look like an integral part of the space.
In addition, the types of mirror surfaces should also be distinguished. Of course, the most common mirror coating is most popular, which is characterized by bright shine and classical attractiveness. However, there are two more options that are in great demand. Among them is a tinted mirror coating. It can be simply darkened glass, or a surface with a color reflective layer. This option is also very good, especially if it is completely fits into the interior created. In addition, you can make a choice and in favor of satin surface. So called frosted mirrors, which also enclosed in the home interior. It should be noted that such a surface perfectly reflects the light, despite the roughness.
It is also necessary to focus on the fact that today manufacturers often combine the surface of the mirror doors. For example, partially such doors may have a matte surface, and partly glossy. Such compositions are also very interesting to look, and also have a lot of advantages to create an original interior.
In addition, under the mirror doors, many imply the front part of the cabinets. It should be noted that the cardinal features do not have the doors, so they can be included in the general classification.
Features of the installation of mirrored doors
Most often, the installation of interroom doors is made by professionals. It should be borne in mind that this is a rather time-consuming and complex process that includes a lot of subtleties.
Next, we will look at exactly how to install mirror doors of a swing type with your own hands.
- At the very beginning you need to create a box. It should consist at least of three bars (if there is no need to create a threshold). To do this, we need a pouring plan, a feigned stand, as well as a looping bar.
- Next occur measurements. To do this, use the usual roulette, but you need to ensure that each measurement is the most accurate, up to a millimeter. You also need to measure all wood elements that will form a box. Of course, the racks and perts must correspond to the dimming dimensions. With the help of the most ordinary saw, you need to sprinkle bars and connect them to each other. It is important to know that when creating a box, it is necessary to leave a small slit below (only if the threshold is not created), which will fill the linoleum or other outdoor material used in the room.
- As for vertical racks, they need to cut at an angle of 45º. In this case, it is quite difficult to get the perfect result of carpentry work, but transportation comes to the rescue, as well as a good and comfortable hacksaw. Newcomers can be advised to pre-parse unsinking based on unnecessary boards. This will make it possible to get a better result during the most responsible process.
To connect the wheels of the box, you need to use screws. Obviously, all holes need to be done in advance so that during the very important point there was no serious problems. For this purpose, a regular drill is used, but you need to drill at an angle of 90º. In one connection, it is enough to use 2 screws.
It is also necessary to emphasize the attention that the gap between the doors and the box should be about 3 mm.
The charge of the box is going on right on the floor. It is advisable to create a cardboard bedding so as not to damage the floor nor the wood box.
- Next occurs the fixing of the main fittings. At this stage, you must attach the door loops. In the market you can find a large number of versions of the veil, however, it is best to use practical vents of the flag design. First you need to count the indent from the upper edge - about 20 cm, and about the same amount from the bottom edge. If the doors are too large, the third curtain can be used, it must be at the same distance between two others.
- You also need to provide an ideal "landing" loop surface. To do this, you can use the milling tool, as well as the chisel. For finishing, it is best to use the second tool.
Now it has come the time of the most responsible point - installation of the box. For fastening the box in the opening, experts recommend using anchors. It can also be limited to the use of long screws installed on each of the wood planks. It is also a very reliable option, given that this is not all components to ensure the strength of the box.
It is worth noting that a large gap should be between the box and doorway, which will later be filled with the mounting foam. In the event that the opening is too small, it is necessary to expand it, if it is too big, you can fill out some emptiness with small pieces of boards.
Next, the most screws are screwed into the already installed box. It should also be borne in mind that the upper bar can not be attached in any way, as it should be so tightly located in the overall design. If you feel that the box has some problems in terms of installation density, you should use more screws for fastening.
Immediately after installing the box, you must once again make sure that the design is located exactly. To do this, you can use the construction level.
Next, the final stages of the process occur:
- Now you need to hang out the mirror doors on the loop. Immediately after that, you should make sure that there are no doors when opening and closing doors. If there are any difficulties, they should be immediately eliminated.
- Next, the box itself needs to be sealed with a layer of construction tape so as not to spoil the surface when applying a mounting foam.
- Accordingly, at the very end of the emptiness between the box and the wall is filled with foam. It is necessary to carry out this process carefully so that everything looked attractive.
While the foam does not fully harde, it is impossible to use the doors. Next, you can safely cut off the excess layer of the foam, which remains after such works.
