How to disassemble hinges and remove a plastic door, rules for performing work

PVC window and entrance structures are used everywhere; most apartments have plastic balcony doors. The operating mechanism of such products differs from wooden or metal analogues, so issues related to the repair or replacement of fittings for PVC products become relevant. The most important element in PVC sheets is the loops. They withstand significant weight of the sash (especially the lower one) and are subject to daily load when opening and closing the entrance group. Therefore, this element of the door structure wears out most often and may require replacement during intensive use.

Replacing hinges on plastic doors

Every day the popularity of plastic windows and doors is growing, and with this the need to repair them is growing. This entailed the need to be aware of and understand certain design features of doors. The most significant and important element of plastic doors are the hinges. Their system must withstand significant overloads; in particular, a large overload falls on the lower loops. The main function of the hinges is to securely fasten the door leaf to the frame and ensure normal rotation when opening/closing the door.

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Door hinge device

Door hinges are made mainly of iron alloys, and parts that are subject to significant overloads are made of stainless steel and Teflon material of special strength. In order to understand how a door hinge is designed, you need to understand what parts it consists of. The main elements of the loop are:

  • Door part and iron insert.
  • Frame part. It includes integrated pins for fastening.
  • A spacer sleeve, which is usually located between the frame and door parts. It is made of strong Teflon.

As can be seen from the parts of the hinges, hinges for a plastic door are no different from ordinary hinges, but the hinge system itself is different.

Installation of the loop is carried out using an iron tab, which is fixed at the location of the future location of the loop. It is with its help that you can adjust the door in all horizontal directions. As for adjusting the hinge in the vertical direction, it is done due to the fact that special adjustment screws are installed at the end of the hinges.

A well-thought-out system of hinges allows them to be used for a long time due to certain technical solutions:

  • The design of the hinges uses Teflon of the highest strength.
  • Ball bearings are integrated into the hinge design.
  • The hinge system can simply be lubricated as needed.

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Prerequisites for replacing hinges on plastic doors

Despite the fact that the hinge system is quite reliable, it also happens that the hinges may fail and it will be necessary to replace them. The need for replacement may arise for the following reasons:

  • During the manufacturing process of the hinge, there was a defect in the casting of the extra-extruded aluminum. Hinge bodies are made from it.
  • The axial cylinder was destroyed due to a manufacturing defect in the hinge.
  • The weight of the door does not match the weight that the hinges can support.
  • There was mechanical damage to the loop.

It must be emphasized that if high-quality fittings are used, then such phenomena are quite rare, but they are not completely excluded.

How to return everything to its original position: door assembly

Dismantling was simple, but installation should not be difficult either. Work plan:

  • door fixation;
  • installation of a rack;
  • prop;
  • pin installation;
  • the doors go down.

In this case, home doors can be lubricated so that they not only open well, but also do not creak. If you ignore the procedure, it may jam at any time.

Replacing parts will definitely cost less. For hinges you need to be prepared to pay up to 1200 rubles. When the entire canvas is deformed, costs increase to 2,400 rubles.

How to properly remove a plastic door from its hinge

Removing a plastic door from ordinary wood doors differs due to the design of the hinges. To remove it correctly, you need to do the following:

  1. First you need to remove all the decorative caps from the hinges that cover them.
  2. Next you need to take a punch or hammer and very carefully knock out the axial mechanism. It is important that during all this the door is closed, but not completely closed.
  3. After this, a small part of the axial mechanism will appear at the bottom of the loop, which needs to be grabbed with narrow pliers and pulled down until it completely jumps out of the loop.
  4. Then the door needs to be slightly tilted towards itself and held very well, because it is quite heavy. The door leaf must be raised a few cm upward (about 5 cm), this will free the pin of the lower support. Due to the fact that the lower hinges are not secured by anything, lifting the door and moving it to the side will simply remove it.

Installation of a PVC door - reverse order

After completing the repair and correction work, the plastic door must also be carefully installed in place. To do this you will need:

  1. Insert the canvas into the opening so that it rests on the hinges at the top, avoiding distortions.
  2. The lower loop is also placed on the support pin with all elements adjusted.
  3. The axial cylinders of the hinges are mounted in place, after which the pins are manipulated in the reverse order of dismantling with pressure from the bottom up until a characteristic click is heard and they protrude outward by half a centimeter.
  4. You can adjust the position of the door by tightening the hinges.

At the final stage, the decorative masking mechanisms of the hinges - the caps - are returned to their place.

Replacing an old hinge with a new one

How to change hinges on plastic doors ? Replacing an old hinge is quite easy. To do this, you need to remove the old, failed loop, and then, according to the instructions for the new loop, replace it. To do this, you need to unscrew all the screws that secure the old hinge, remove the old hinge and screw the new one into its space.

If the door is under warranty, then it is best to seek help from the company that manufactured and installed the door.

After the hinges on the plastic door have been replaced, the door can be returned to its original position. To do this you need:

  • Place the door and lift it a few cm, then place it on the support pins.
  • After this, you need to insert the spring of the lower loop into the support pin. The door must be closed during all this, but not completely.
  • The axial cylinder must be inserted from below into the hole in the upper hinge, while taking into account the edge on the cylinder.
  • Then the cylinder needs to be pushed upward from below, so that it protrudes from above and below by 5 mm.
  • Finally, all the decorative plugs are put on the hinges. Installation is complete.

What to do before you start work

Initially, evaluate the feasibility of the planned actions. The door may still be under warranty. In this case, it is better to call the specialists who were involved in the installation or production of the entrance structure. As a rule, there are 2 main reasons for problems that arise: manufacturing defects or poor-quality installation. Then the specialists will replace the fittings free of charge as part of the obligations under the warranty card.

Important! Replacing the hinges is carried out in 3 stages: dismantling the plastic sheet - changing the fittings - installing the input block back.

When it becomes necessary to dismantle a plastic door

The need to remove plastic interior doors from their hinges arises infrequently. In almost all options, minor repairs can be made without disassembling the structure.

It is necessary to remove the balcony door from its hinges in the following situations:

  1. the fastenings are broken and require replacement - to adjust or replace some parts and fittings, you need to remove the door from its hinges;
  2. the room is undergoing renovations - you need to remove the glass unit to protect it from contamination or damage;
  3. if it blocks the passage - from time to time, even in the open position, the PVC sheet prevents the passage of large objects and furniture into the gap of the door frame.

Proper care of hinges

Hinges need proper care. Therefore, after removing the door leaf, you need to process them.

Let's look at how to lubricate PVC door hinges:

  1. Clean the system from debris and dust. You can wash it with gasoline.
  2. Wipe the mounting surface and remove all dirt.
  3. Lubricate the fasteners with special lubricant.

Selecting and installing hinges for plastic doors

  1. Kinds
  2. How to choose?
  3. How to install?
  4. Adjustment
  5. Tips for use

Such an element of fittings, like a hinge for a metal-plastic door, is made from alloys of different metals. The main task of this part is to open and, accordingly, close the door block by connecting the door and the frame. Such products usually consist of several parts: the sash part, the spacer sleeve, the frame, and fasteners.

There are a number of types of hinges for plastic doors; they all differ in a certain number of features.

If we touch on the issue regarding the width of the sash, then here we can note the parts created for a wide (up to 90 mm) and also for a narrow profile.

In terms of the width of the overlap, products can be with linings or those whose system is designed for implementation with a wide overlap.

If, for example, we look at models based on the overloads they can withstand, then for narrow profiles they use hinges that can withstand up to 80 kg, and for wide profiles, products that can withstand no more than 160 kg will be used.

Speaking about the installation of door hinges, it should be noted that any manufacturer of parts for PVC profiles uses its own method for fastening. In connection with this, to attach similar fittings to plastic doors, a special template is used to facilitate the installation process.

The hinge body can be made of aluminum or zinc alloy. In the manufacture of pins and liners, stainless steel or an alloy of dark metals is used. Spacer bushings are most often made of super-strong plastic or equally strong Teflon. Fasteners are almost always made of zinc-coated alloy or stainless steel.

Hinges for metal-plastic doors have several types of regulation: horizontal, height, force with which they are pressed.

Door hinges for metal-plastic structures

For long-term operation of aluminum and metal-plastic doors and windows, it is important to correctly select the appropriate fittings and especially hinges. The convenience, ease and safety of their operation directly depend on the level of quality of door and window hinges for structures made of PVC and other materials.

The main structural elements of such loops include:

  • a body consisting of a frame (equipped with a pin) and a sash (with a metal insert) parts;
  • connecting sleeve;
  • special fasteners.

At the moment, modern hinges for metal-plastic doors can be adjusted vertically, horizontally and the degree of pressure. The fittings are designed for fabrics weighing from 80 to 130 kg or more.

How to choose?

When choosing hinges, you need to pay attention to such details as the material from which the part is made, the general quality of the part, and the manufacturer of the part.

If you choose hinges from a branded manufacturer, you can be sure that such fittings will serve you for many years. As a rule, both the upper and lower hinges are designed for an average of 200 thousand openings and the same number of closings.

If you have chosen an economical option for hinges for metal-plastic doors, then you’ll be lucky, but almost always they are also enough for a long period of use.

For entrance doors that are subject to frequent opening and closing, reinforced aluminum alloy hinges should be selected. Strong material significantly increases the reliability of fastening.

For balcony doors, you need to select hinges, the highlight of the assembly of which implies the possibility of adjustment. This feature allows you to make vertical or horizontal adjustments to the structure.

Adjusting plastic doors yourself: instructions

Before you start adjusting the entrance or balcony plastic doors, check the integrity of the seal. Often its defects become the cause of drafts and leaks. If the seal is damaged, replace it with a new one. In this case, there is no need to disassemble and adjust the mechanisms.

Before starting repair work, close the doorway and outline the frame around the perimeter. The contour should be parallel to the inner edges of the door frame. If there are curvatures, you need to eliminate the sagging of the sash and adjust the canvas in height.

First remove the decorative trims from the hinges, this will provide access to the screws.

Door pressure adjustment

Loosely fitting doors lead to drafts in the house and the formation of condensation on the glass. Before you start adjusting the door pressure, you need to determine the place where the gap appears.

If there are areas where the sashes do not fit tightly, you need to correct the defect by turning the axles. These are bushings at the end of the door frame, located along its perimeter. When the door opens and closes, they move.

On one side of the pins there is a mark or a stamped point - this is a mark. It should be directed upwards. To make the clamp tighter, turn the axle with the hexagon mesh towards the room. So the door is switched to “winter” mode. To loosen the fit, turn the mechanism towards the street.


Adjust the position of the door using the pin and hinges. Source: https://www.okno-moskva.ru/

The pressure of the sashes is also adjusted using the lower hinges. Open the door and look at the door leaf: you will see a screw at the bottom. Rotate it to obtain the required pressure on the door leaves.


Turn the bolt in the bottom hinge until the door fits snugly. Source: https://remontokon777.ru/

If both methods of adjusting plastic doors did not help, the problem lies in deformation of the structure or incorrect installation. To eliminate the defect, move the strike plate 1–2 mm closer to the street and secure it.

Adjusting the plastic door height

Sagging of the sashes more often occurs with double-chamber double-glazed windows - they have more weight and more load. To lift the sash, you need to rotate the screw on the bottom hinge. To do this, take a 4 mm hexagon and turn it clockwise - the canvas will rise, counterclockwise - it will fall. This method helps if the canvas has sunk evenly around the entire perimeter.


Scheme for adjusting the height of a plastic door. Source: https://balkonka24.ru/

The skew of the door leaf is indicated by the sagging of one side relative to the bottom edge of the opening. To level the defect, adjust the upper and lower side loops. Turn the screw with a hexagon. If you turn to the right, the canvas moves in the direction of the key, if you turn to the left, in the opposite direction.


To eliminate skew, adjust the top and bottom loops. Source: https://www.ivd.ru/

Displacement of the blade leads to an increase in the load on the glass. If the defect is not corrected, the glass unit will burst.

If moving the adjusting screws does not help, the sagging is corrected with pads under the glass unit. To install them, the glazing beads are dismantled and calibrated wedges are installed. Leave repair work to the masters: you must strictly follow the technology so that the door does not become deformed.

Adjusting plastic door hinges

The hinges of the door panels are adjusted if their lower part catches the frame or does not fit tightly. The problem arises in the autumn-winter period, if the fittings are relegated to a corner. To eliminate the defect, the sash is moved horizontally: the position of the top and bottom hinges is adjusted.

Attention! To adjust the plastic profile, tighten the upper and lower hinges. If you adjust only one, then the position will change only at this point. The entire profile may become deformed.

The sequence of actions is as follows.

Open the door and trace the outline of the canvas with a simple pencil. If both edges are equidistant from the inside of the installation box, you can complete the adjustment of the plastic door.


Tighten both loops to avoid distortion. Source: https://stroychik.ru/

The back adjusting screw may be located in the corner or above the door leaf.

Adjusting plastic door fittings: handle repair

The handle is attached to the door with two screws. Over time, the structure becomes loose, the fastening needs to be tightened. To do this, turn the plastic plug hiding the screws 90°. Screw the screws until they stop.


Two screws are hidden under the plastic plug.

If you cannot turn the plastic plug, pull the door handle towards you and try again. Loose screws may rest against the plug and interfere with rotation.

If the handle turns worse after repair, remove the plastic plug again and loosen the screws a little. Try opening and closing the door again.

If the handle closes poorly, does not turn completely or creaks, you need to correct the coupling of the pin with the strike plate. The principle of operation is the same as in the case of the clamp: turn the axle with the mark towards the street, that is, move it to the “summer” position.

Breakage of the handle may be the result of incorrect adjustment of the balcony door. In this case, the sequence of actions is as follows.

If the above adjustment methods did not help, this means that the problem lies in the wear of the belt mechanism.

Adjusting the fittings of a plastic door includes working with hinges. If during operation they become loose and begin to wobble, you need to tighten them with a hex wrench. If the lower fastening is torn out, you need to change the hinge. There are two reasons for the breakdown.

If the handle makes sharp sounds when opening and closing the front door, remove the handle and lubricate the mechanism. If lubrication of the moving parts does not help, you need to change the locking system.


To lubricate handles and other moving parts, use machine oil. Source https://legkovmeste.ru/

How to install?

Let's take a closer look at the replacement process and the specific installation of a hinge on a plastic door. A similar measure is due to the fact that at the moment you can often encounter the purchase of a part from a careless manufacturer, and therefore you should not exclude the possibility of breakdown.

To replace a loop, you first need to understand the tools; almost always it will be represented by tools such as:

  • thin pliers;
  • punch;
  • hammer;
  • screwdriver.

Next you will need to dismantle the door. To successfully complete this manipulation, you should adhere to the following sequence:

  • First, decorative parts should be removed from the structure;
  • then we partially knock out the axle and pull it out using pliers;
  • after this, you should tilt the door towards you and remove it from the lower hinge;
  • Once you have done all this, you can move on to removing the damaged part and installing new ones.

Let's look at the process of installing the latest hinges on a metal-plastic door, taking into account all the subtleties and aspects. Be prepared that when performing the procedure given to us, you will also need to follow certain instructions and comply with the designated standards.

Using careful blows with a hammer, the axis of the upper hinge should be recessed. If its highest part appears, it means that you did everything right. Once this step is completed, you need to pull the visible part of the axle down, grabbing it with pliers.

In those cases when the door is installed using 3 hinges, similar actions should be carried out with the middle part. The lower loop is usually firmly fixed, so there is no need to knock it out.

When the door leaf is tilted towards itself, it will need to be raised by about 6 cm, this will cause the system to jump out of the cylinder. Please note that balcony doors usually have considerable weight, so it is recommended to carry out this manipulation with an assistant.

Once you've removed the broken hinge, it's time to move on to installing the new one. You should keep in mind that a new part must be very similar to the old one. This will help avoid unnecessary work associated with drilling holes for fasteners.

What nuances should be taken into account

Replacing hinges on plastic doors yourself is not a complicated procedure. But when implementing it, it is necessary to take into account some important nuances, ignoring which can have a significant impact on the quality of execution. As a result, the fittings may become warped or deformed. Or the load on moving elements will increase significantly, and they will quickly exhaust their strength. Also, when replacing fittings, it is often necessary to adjust the door pressure, which causes additional difficulties for ordinary homeowners.

If you doubt your abilities or don’t have the necessary tools at hand, the best solution in this situation would be to dial the number of the specialized service and call a professional technician. Then the specialist will perform the necessary work quickly, carefully and without damaging the door leaf, frame or fittings.

Tips for use

To make the hinges last longer, they need to be lubricated. To do this, you can use WD-40 or other similar greasy lubricants. Machine or refined oil or hot wax are very suitable. This function should be carried out from time to time, which will increase the reliability of the part. Lubricating the hinges involves the following steps:

  • open the door very much;
  • Place a small beam or several rolled newspapers below so that the system rises;
  • pull the pin out of the loop or move it aside;
  • draw the product into a small syringe and lower it into the hole where the pin was;
  • place the pin on the space, remove the block from below;
  • Close and open the door a couple of times so that the lubricant saturates the entire hinge.

How to adjust plastic doors: identifying damage

After several years of operation, plastic balcony and entrance doors let cold air through, do not fit tightly, and jam when closing and opening. Self-adjustment eliminates malfunctions. Before starting repairs, determine the nature of the defect.


Condensation on the windows is one of the signs of a seal problem. Source: https://ardexpert.ru/

The canvas clings to the box and creaks. The door opens and closes with interference, friction is noticeable. Adjusting plastic doors eliminates the defect: if it is not corrected in time, the profile will be damaged.

The doors sagged. Failure is detected during inspection of the structure. If a gap forms in the upper part of the door, and the lower part touches the threshold, this means that the canvas is sagging.

The handle wobbles or jams. In the first case, the cause of the defect is inaccurate operation, in the second - wear of the lock core, clogging or sagging of the door leaf.

The 3-way mechanism jams. The reason may be contamination of the part or its wear.

Replacing hinges on plastic balcony doors

Necessary elements of the balcony structure are hinges for plastic doors. Almost always, apartment owners install plastic products such as windows and doors on their loggia or balcony.

They are secured with the help of special loops, which must certainly be strong. The reliability of the entire structure will depend on this. They can withstand enormous overloads over a long service life, although they require adjustment from time to time.

When making hinges for PVC doors, strong material is used, which increases the reliability of the fastening. It is important to pay special attention to these elements when purchasing paintings.

Varieties and device

Choose door hinges from high-quality alloy

When purchasing plastic structures, you should keep in mind that hinges can have different types and properties:

  1. When choosing door hinges, you need to familiarize yourself with the requirements of the entire structure as a whole. Only after this will it be clear what elements are required.
  2. At the theoretical level, plastic windows and canvas perform the same function, the only difference is in size. Because of this, fasteners for a plastic door must be of the strongest type.
  3. For doors, a hinge made of duralumin alloy is better suited. Due to the strength of the material, the reliability of fastening will increase significantly.
  4. When purchasing balcony doors, it is best to choose fastening elements that have an adjustable function. Thanks to this, it will be possible to adjust the structure vertically or horizontally as necessary;

It is important to keep in mind that during operation, the fastening mechanisms that are responsible for opening and closing doors need to be lubricated from time to time. The service properties of the structure will depend on this.

How to adjust the hinges of different types of doors

It is difficult to imagine a building without a door, and its purpose is completely unimportant. It is provided in almost any room. The door ensures the safety of heat, prevents unwanted guests from entering, etc. And if this concerns a living space, then it creates comfort in it. It allows you to hide from prying eyes and, if necessary, open it.

Various doors

Depending on where the door is located, it comes in different types: interior, balcony and entrance. They differ not only in their scope, but also in the material from which they are made. The front door is mostly metal or wood, as it must reliably protect against cold and noise that can penetrate into the apartment or house. As for the balcony door, today many people prefer plastic options, as it has a lot of advantages. But for doors between rooms it is better to choose wood or other material.

The fundamental point for these structures is their installation. It must be done correctly and efficiently. But, as practice shows, even compliance with these requirements will not guarantee their long service. Over time, problems may arise in their work. They are mainly caused by the fact that the structure sags and an imbalance appears in the mechanisms. But there is no need to be upset. The situation can be corrected. It is enough to adjust the hinges.

Adjusting plastic door hinges

Plastic doors can be installed in different rooms. Basically they act as interior spaces. At the same time, they have a lot of advantages: practical, reliable, convenient, easy and quick to install, etc. Since their weight is light, they do not have the problem of sagging. Increasingly, you can find violations of the mechanism of their work. This leads to the fact that the plastic door does not close and open well.

When installing such structures, three loops are used. They are quite capable of handling the weight of the doors. But it is worth noting that their quality indicator is important. He must be tall. Otherwise, the canvas will sag. Also, using only two hinges when installing plastic doors will lead to the same result.

Adjusting hidden door hinges

When installing such structures, different hinges are used. Their choice depends on the severity of the door. So, for entrances they use hidden hinges, which are adjustable and non-adjustable. If the second option is used, then the possibility of repair is excluded. As practice shows, such mechanisms are quite reliable. Therefore, they rarely fail.

Adjustable hinges are most often used. If they fail, it will not be difficult to correct the situation. So, when the canvas is shifted vertically, it is necessary to move the loop in the same direction. To do this you will need a hexagon. It is used to loosen all hinges and the central screw.

Adjusting plastic door hinges: overhead hinges

Another option for loops that can be used for this case is overhead loops. They differ in their functional characteristics, which affects their adjustment.

If there is a vertical misalignment, the corresponding screw will need to be adjusted. It is necessary to remove the overlay from the loop, which acts as a decorative element. This will give you access to the part.

If you need to lower or, on the contrary, raise the canvas, then another element is adjusted, which is located under the detachable bar. The necessary manipulations are carried out with it. Thus, the door rises to 6 mm or falls by 2-3 mm.

Adjusting entrance door hinges

The front door is an important structure in any home, as it allows you to maintain its warmth and comfort. To achieve this, heavy materials are mainly used in its production. Therefore, to install them you will need high-quality fittings. But often it does not protect against various problems, for example, drafts, loose closures, and so on.

A fairly common problem is that doors do not open well or rub against the threshold. The reason for this lies in the ball or bearing. It's erased. To correct the situation, the door does not need to be removed. Simply unscrew the bolt and lift it up. The repair process depends on the design features of the hinges. Sometimes, to fix the problem, they need to be completely replaced.

Adjusting balcony door hinges

Balcony doors are much more likely to fail than others. This is mainly observed after the summer period of the year, since they were often open for a long time. This leads to the fact that they then begin to touch the threshold when opening and closing, making an unpleasant sound. This is the reason for adjusting the hinges, which are located at the top of the structure, as a result of which the canvas will rise and work normally again.

To do this you will need a hex wrench. The door must be open. The key is inserted into the corresponding hole and turned. At the same time, this procedure is carried out carefully, since strong actions can lead to new problems.

When the doors rub on the sides and touch the metal fasteners, adjustment of the hinges of the structure is also required. Only for this purpose another element is used, which is located below and is visible when the door is open. With its help, the canvas moves in the direction where the loop part is located. In the case where the door is attached from above, the hinge at the top is adjusted accordingly.

Adjusting hinges of interior doors

During the operation of interior doors, many are faced with the fact that they creak. This is due to the fact that dust and dirt have collected in the hinges. You can fix the problem by cleaning them. To do this, the part is disassembled and lubricated with oil. At the same time, their subsidence often occurs. The problem can be fixed by adjusting the hinges. It is enough to carry out repairs. But in some cases this is not enough. A complete replacement of the part will be required.

Adjusting door hinges helps correct a number of problems in their operation. As a result, they open and close easily and without obstacles.

Individualities

Throughout their entire operational life, door hinges are subject to enormous overloads. For this reason, they are created from strong materials such as alloy, stainless steel and Teflon.

The purpose of hinges for plastic balcony doors is to secure the system to the main frame, as well as to perform opening and closing. At the moment of closing, the canvases are tightly attached to the frame, due to which cool air does not penetrate into the room.

The door hinge is constructed from the following parts:

  • tripod. It is used to fix the canvas;
  • iron tabs (installed on the canvas);
  • bushings. They are most often created from Teflon.

Visually, the hinge, which is used to construct plastic structures, is similar to the analogue that is installed on interior doors. But there is one obvious difference: the hinges for plastic gaps must be adjusted in an invariable manner after installation.

Using this function, you can easily adjust the entire process of opening and closing the door. This also avoids obvious gaps that may form between the doors and the frame.

In most situations, the hinges are installed using a special template, which makes it possible to adjust the system horizontally.

Vertical adjustment is carried out with a special screw

Vertical adjustment is done using a special screw, which is located on the hinge. These screws are hidden behind a strip, which will protect the system from dust penetration throughout its entire operation.

If necessary, the protective strip can be easily removed and then adjusted. To learn how to adjust the balcony door fittings, watch this video:

Replacing loops

If after installation a breakdown occurs due to the fault of the manufacturer, then you need to replace the part that failed. A certain list of tools will be useful for this:

  • narrow type pliers;
  • small hammer;
  • screwdriver.

When purchasing any structural element, detailed {instructions} for assembly and disassembly are included, and it looks like this:

  • the strip is dismantled and placed on top of the structure;
  • the axial mechanism is partially knocked out;
  • using thin pliers you need to pull it out;
  • the door tilts towards itself as carefully as possible;
  • then it is not necessary to lift the door leaf and remove it from the existing hinges.

Having completed the presented sequence, you should dismantle the failed part, after which, in reverse order, we return the product to its original appearance. For more information on how to change a plastic door and hinges, watch this video:

Accurate adherence to the attached instructions allows you to replace faulty parts without unnecessary effort and make repeatable repairs well, which will have a positive impact on the operation of the entire structure.

How to dismantle a plastic balcony door leaf with your own hands: a guide

There is nothing difficult about removing a plastic balcony door while studying a video on a thematic channel. Step-by-step instructions will provide additional assistance. By following the recommendations, you can solve the dismantling problem without having special skills, which will save you on paying for the services of specialists.

How to remove a PVC balcony door with your own hands:

  1. The door must be closed without closing the handle all the way.
  2. On each side of the structure, it is necessary to remove the caps masking the hinge mechanisms using a screwdriver.
  3. Dismantling begins from the top hinge. To do this, press on the upper part - the pin protruding beyond the loop.
  4. Using pliers, pick up the cylinder at the bottom of the loop, and then carefully remove it through the bottom of the mechanism.
  5. The door is tilted towards itself, easily pulled by the handle, taking into account the weight of the structure, preventing it from falling.
  6. The blade is lifted up a few centimeters, releasing the cylinder in the lower support of the mechanism. The structure is ready for complete dismantling, since the hinges no longer secure it.

In the same way, you can install the product in place.

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