Interior Doors With A Roto Mechanism: Accessories, Installation And Operation Features

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Roto door: a functional innovation in the world of door designs

Modern technologies are setting new trends in our world. This applies to any area of human life, even such a simple one as choosing and installing a door. A few years ago, swing and sliding structures were considered the most comfortable and functional. But each of them had its own disadvantages. A door with a new rotating mechanism has appeared on the market today, which combines practicality and style, which is important for the modern user.

Content

• 1 Features of doors with a rotating mechanism

  • 1.1 Operating principle of the roto-door

  • 1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of roto-doors

    1.2.1 Video: the advantages of roto doors

  • 1.3 Varieties of roto-doors
  • 1.4 For which rooms are roto-doors suitable
  • 1.5 Photo gallery: roto-doors in room design

• 2 Installation of rotating doors

  • 2.1 Video: assembly of the roto mechanism
  • 2.2 Installation steps
  • 2.3 Video: A detailed overview of the installation of the roto-door

• 3 Operation and repair of rotating doors

  3.1 Video: how to repair a scratch on a door

• 4 Feedback on the use of roto-doors

Features of doors with a rotary mechanism

Roto doors appeared on sale not so long ago, but now there are a huge number of fans of this mechanism. So what attracts buyers about this new product? Let's start with the fact that the door got its name from the word "rotor".

To save space in an apartment or house, a roto-door was developed

The uniqueness lies in the special mechanism with which this type of door functions. When closed, the roto-door is no different from a standard swing door, however, at the moment of opening it not only moves perpendicular to the doorway, but also rotates around its axis. Thus, the canvas stops across the opening, saving free space. In addition, such a door can open in any direction: from itself or towards itself. The mechanism works easily and smoothly, without emitting extraneous noise.

The door operation is based on a sliding rotary mechanism, which radically changes the position of the sash during its opening and closing

The operating principle of the roto-door

The rotary mechanism consists of two main parts:

• guide block;
• lever system.

The main parts consist of the following elements:

• guide;
• upper arm;
• top bar with carriage;
• support bar;
• lower bar;
• lower arm.

The door structure is supplied with high-quality fittings, which are durable and durable

The upper part of the door frame is equipped with a grooved guide, into which a pivot hinge is integrated, which moves with a roller. Thanks to the hinge, the door leaf easily rotates and moves along the guide. A lever is mounted in the lower part of the door, which is connected to the upper mechanism using a rotation axis. It is mounted in a door frame rack. The lower lever ensures reliable fixation of the curtain in a vertical position at the moment of opening or closing. The rotary mechanism is quite complicated, in order to independently assemble and install it, you need to study its design in detail. However, the doors on the market are sold with a pre-assembled mechanism, which makes it easier to install in the opening.

Advantages and disadvantages of roto-doors

Doors equipped with a roto mechanism have a lot of advantages:

1. The most important plus of roto-doors is space saving. To open such a door, you will need half the space compared to a swing door. This advantage is especially valuable in apartments and other small premises.

   

   To open a standard swing door, you will need a space equal to the width of the door; in the case of a roto-door, the opening dimensions will be reduced by more than two times

2. Ease of installation. Due to the fact that the structure goes on sale with a fully assembled rotary mechanism, even an inexperienced craftsman can install such a door.

3. Versatility. The structure can be opened in any direction, which makes it functional and easy to use.

   

   When choosing a door leaf, it does not matter whether the door is left or right.

4. Fixation reliability. Thanks to a high-quality magnetic lock, the door closes tightly.

   

   As a rule, all the fittings are cut in and installed in production using a special professional tool, which greatly simplifies the installation of such a door, ensures the reliability and durability of its operation.

5. Long service life. The door leaf will not sag or deform, since the rotary mechanism excludes this possibility.

6. High heat and sound insulation. The presence of special brush-type seals ensures the preservation of heat and prevents the penetration of extraneous noise into the room protected by the roto-door.

   

   The black stripes of the brush seal are clearly visible on the light end of the door leaf

7. Ease of use even for people with disabilities.

   

   The wheelchair will freely pass through the rotary doorway, since there are no obstacles in the form of thresholds

8. Diverse design. The appearance and style of the door can be matched to the design of any room. They can be deaf or with glass, bright colors or shades that imitate wood, be decorated with drawings and other decor, or have a laconic look.

   

   Glass roto-doors are able to visually expand the space of the room

There are only two disadvantages of roto-doors:

1. High price. The most significant disadvantage is the high cost of canvases with a roto-mechanism, due to the fact that such doors are made on high-quality innovative equipment.
2. Limited weight of the door leaf. Due to the fact that the rotary mechanism is not able to withstand too heavy structures, doors made of solid wood cannot be installed on it.

Video: the advantages of roto doors

Varieties of roto doors

Roto doors can be classified according to three main criteria. According to the material from which they are made, they are distinguished:

• doors made of polyvinyl chloride;

  

  PVC coated door can even be installed in the bathroom

• MDF;

  

  The door made of MDF panels has a rather light construction

• glass;

  

  The glass installed in the door can be transparent, frosted, decorated with a pattern or mosaic

• light wood canvases.

  

  Wood roto door looks stylish and luxurious

According to the mechanism, the doors can be:

• mechanical;
• automatic (the price of a door with such a device is several times higher than with a mechanical one).

By the number of leaves:

• single-leaf;

  

  Single-leaf doors are installed in standard openings

• bivalve.

  

  Double-leaf doors are suitable for installation in spacious rooms with wide doorways

The size of the roto-door is standard: the width of the door leaf can be made in the range of 40–90 centimeters, but the height is always the same - 210 centimeters

The design of doors with a rotary mechanism can be of any design. There is a huge selection of colors and textures of these products on sale, so if desired, each customer will find a door leaf that meets his needs. In addition, roto-doors can be made to order according to the drawing or drawing provided by the customer.

When ordering a roto-door with a wide leaf, make sure that the rotating mechanism is reinforced

What premises are roto doors suitable for?

Rotary doors can be installed in any room, but only inside the building. They are not suitable for entrance structures, in view of the fact that they do not have increased protection, such as, for example, safe doors. However, at the entrances to shopping centers, clinics, office buildings, you can often see automatic roto-doors: four-winged glass rotating structures.

Automatic roto-door moves without human assistance

If we talk about interior options for roto-doors, then they are ideal for narrow, cramped corridors, small rooms and other inconvenient spaces. After all, the main advantage is space saving. Such a door will take up 50% less space than a conventional swing door. But this does not mean that it is impossible to install a roto-door in a room with a sufficient area. After all, it is in no way inferior in functionality to any other type of door structure, and in some it even wins.

The roto-door mechanism is designed in such a way that the door leaf rises across the doorway

Depending on what material the roto-door is made of, it can also be installed in rooms with high humidity. For example, a PVC structure can be installed both in the bathroom and in the kitchen.

PVC film is completely moisture resistant

The only thing that can stop a buyer from installing a roto-door is its price. One door structure will cost at least 40 thousand rubles. Apart from this financial limitation, there are no other obstacles to installing a roto-door.

Photo gallery: roto doors in room design

Narrow vertical lines on the roto-door will visually raise the ceiling higher

Furniture and interior items can be placed next to the roto-door without fear of hitting them with the door

A glass insert visually pushes the walls apart and gives the room additional space

The roto-door is distinguished by its stylish appearance: it deserves to become an adornment of the most refined interior of the room.

Interesting door designs are obtained by combining different textures: for example, a triplex with a matte film surrounded by a veneered MDF frame is perfect for most interiors

The rotary mechanism is universal and can be used for door leaves made of many materials that do not differ in large weight

Installation of rotating doors

As mentioned earlier, the roto-door can be installed by any master who has at least once encountered the installation of a conventional swing structure. Since the rotary mechanism itself is already assembled and installed, the specialist only needs to fix the canvas in the doorway.

You can always use the services of installers who will perform a quick installation

Any set of roto-doors is equipped with detailed instructions for installing the door leaf. It is important to adhere to it clearly and observe the stages of work, which can be divided into four components:

1. Checking the delivery set.
2. Preliminary work with the door opening.
3. Installation of the door structure.
4. Adjustment of the installed blade.

For the correct and high-quality installation of the door, it is necessary that all components are in place:

• canvas with holes for fasteners and an installed lock;
• door frame with built-in guide system;
• platbands;
• seals;

• mounting set with hexagonal adjusting key (included in the delivery of all rotating doors).

  

  A hex key is needed to adjust the door leaf

If all the components are in order, then you can proceed to the preparation of the doorway. You need to make sure that it is even vertically and horizontally. This can be done using the building level. The space between the box and the opening should be minimal - no more than five millimeters.

The uniform thickness of the wall is also a must when preparing the opening. If we neglect this point, then in the future there may be problems with the installation of the box and platbands.

After careful preparation of the doorway, you can proceed with the installation.

Before installing the door, you should familiarize yourself with the names of the various parts of the rotor mechanism.

Video: assembling the roto mechanism

Installation steps

The installation of rotating doors can be roughly divided into five stages:

1. Fitting accessories. The guide must be cut from the side indicated by the manufacturer in accordance with the dimensions of the opening. Drill mounting holes. Cut off the cover of the guide structure from the marked side.

   

   There is a mark (arrow) on the guide to show which side the size can be reduced from

2. Installation of the door frame. Insert it into the opening, fix it with wooden wedges. Fill the space between the box and the opening with polyurethane foam. After it hardens, fix the guide on the door frame.

   

   After assembling the guide, the mechanism must be lubricated

3. Installation of the canvas. Attach the lower and upper strips and brushes. Install the axial rod in the profile, fix the "shoulders" on it. Attach the mounting brackets to the case and insert the axle. Attach extensions to it, fix mounting strips. Fix the axle to the box.

   

   All parts must be fixed with self-tapping screws and have no free play, except along the guides

4. Adjustment. In the upper part of the rotor mechanism there is a locking screw. With its help, the verticality of the canvas is adjusted according to the level. The screw is turned by means of the hexagon, which is included in the door package.

5. Installation of platbands. Saw them to the required length. Secure with special grooves.

   

   The pads are fixed with bolts

Video: a detailed overview of the installation of a roto-door

Operation and repair of rotating doors

Doors with a rotary mechanism do not require special operating rules. And the possible care methods depend on the material:

1. A soft cloth and soapy water will be enough to clean the PVC-coated door. Do not use products containing acetone, solvents or alcohol.
2. Glass doors are cleaned using special products that contain ammonia.
3. Solid wood doors are cleaned with a special solution, which is prepared from water and alcohol in a ratio of 9 to 1, respectively.
4. MDF doors are cleaned in the same way as PVC doors - using soapy water.

Special furniture wax will help to disguise the scratches on the PVC, MDF and solid wood doors. You just need to choose the right one to match the canvas.

Scuffs and minor scratches will also help remove furniture marker.

Deep scratches are repaired with wood putty, sandpaper and varnish:

1. Apply a layer of putty to the dent.
2. After it dries, sand the surface with sandpaper.
3. Apply paintwork to match the door leaf.

For solid wood doors, use products designed for wood, laminated or veneered surfaces.

To prevent the rotor mechanism from failing ahead of time, do not hang heavy objects on the door handles, and also do not allow children to hang and ride on them. If you follow these simple rules, the roto-door will delight you with excellent functionality and aesthetic appearance for many years.

Video: how to repair a scratch on a door

Feedback on the use of roto-doors

Roto doors will become an interesting and functional acquisition for owners of apartments with a small area. Such a door not only perfectly saves free space, but also has a rather interesting, non-trivial way of opening. The only nuance that can push you away from buying doors with a rotating mechanism is their high cost.