Under renovation Sometimes, are there any friends who are as curious as the editor? Why decorate door frames? What is the use of door covers? Which one is better, to pretend or not to pretend? Today, the editor will talk to you about door covers.

What is a door cover

According to Baidu Encyclopedia, doorcase is a construction decoration term, which refers to the two doorcases inside and outside. . , the door cover is the frame inside the door opening, which is composed of sealing strip, door stop strip, door frame and door cover line.

Should door frames be installed?

During the actual decoration process, there are Some families install door frames, and some don’t. So, should door frames be installed?

Before that, you must first know the function of the door cover. The actual function of the door cover is as follows:a fixing the door leaf, b protecting the wall, c decorating and beautifying, d helping to close the wall

# Decoration and beautification

The shape of the door cover, Materials and colors have a very important impact on the style of the entire home decoration. Therefore, what kind of door cover is made determines the personality of the home decoration to a certain extent.

For example, Nordic style, modern style, light luxury style, etc., it can be matched with door covers of different colors and materials according to different styles, so that the door can better integrate into the space and beautify the space.

# Protect the wall

When installing wooden doors, it will inevitably cause damage to the wall.Cause damage, such as stains, scratches, bumps, etc.

When the door covers are actually installed, the defects and shortcomings of the wall can be effectively covered with the help of different shapes of the door covers.

# Help wall closing

The door cover is connected to the indoor The closing of decorative materials ensures a more perfect craftsmanship.

# Fixed door leaf

The main function of the door cover is to fix the door leaf. A hinge is installed on one side of the door cover, and the hinge is connected to the door leaf. The door cover on the other side is connected to the lock. Only when the two are connected can they form a Complete set of doors

Besides, the doorThe cover can also be used to repair problems such as loose sealing of doors and window frames and ventilation leaks during the decoration process.

Door cover material

# wooden door cover

Natural and gentle wood is always preferred by many people. In most cases, wooden door frames are used in Nordic and Japanese styles to create a warm and comfortable home. atmosphere.

Density board door cover

Advantages: Surface flatness Good

Disadvantages: Nail holding ability It is poor and has poor waterproof and moisture-proof effect. It is not recommended to use density board door covers in bathrooms

Solid wood board Door cover

Advantages: Various materials, strong plasticity, changeable styles, and strong sound insulation

Disadvantages: The cost is high, the process is complex, and it is easily affected by seasonal temperature and humidity.

Solid wood composite door cover

Advantages: It is good for holding nails, making the decoration beautiful, preventing the deformation of door frames and window frames, high strength and not easy to deform

Disadvantages: relatively high density

#Alloy Door Cover

Metal door covers are generally common in light luxury style or American style, metal elements use more space

This type of door cover is generally divided into two types, one is According to the size, a metal frame is customized and installed between the door opening and the wall; one is to directly paste the metal skin on the wooden frame to create a high-end light luxury effect.

# Stone Door Cover

Stone door covers are generally common in American style, French style, or laying stone on the floor and walls, stone is needed to increase the tone of the entire style.

Compared with the above two types of door sets, stone door covers are not only complicated in construction process, but also prohibitively expensive for many people, making them relatively niche.

In general, the door cover is a relatively subtle part of the decoration. You can judge whether to install it based on your own budget and actual situation.