Sealing rubber for car doors, entrance doors, interior doors

Perhaps the best door is the one that is perfectly sealed. Through it do not leak drafts, unpleasant smells, but also dirt or water. And to ensure its maximum protective tightness, a special rubber sealing for doors is used. Today many manufacturers of input groups sell their product already equipped with this type of insulation.

But, unfortunately, sealing gums for interior doors need to be purchased separately. Not even in all domestic models of cars they are present. However, such an elastic band is in free sale in specialized stores and at very liberal prices, it remains only to choose it correctly. There are different types of sealing rubber, and each is designed for specific purposes.

Waterproof universal rubber band

It is such an ideal for creating a waterproof layer on the ship hatches, car boots, shower cabins, and in any other case where it is necessary to prevent excessive moisture ingress.

It is a flat roll material, with one side having an adhesive layer. The thickness and width of it is diverse, from 12x3 mm to 38x25 mm. In application it is very simple. It is only necessary to remove the protective film and paste the rubber on the previously cleaned and defatted surface.

Types of door seals

Depending on the material from which the entrance panel is made, the sealing rubber for doors can also be different.

For doors made of wood

It is for these doors used sealing rubber of the simplest design. It has an oval or flat profile. The material from which it is made is different: rubber, foam rubber or silicone. The width of her standard. However, on sale there are also such specimens, representing several rows of such gum. Than such a variety is convenient, so it is that you can adjust its thickness. Like the previous view, the sealing rubber for doors made of wood has a self-adhesive base, which greatly simplifies its installation.

There is also a seal, which is mounted only on self-tapping screws. So this is the ideal option for wooden doors. Such fasteners provide a reliable and durable grip.

For metal doors

Metal doors, as shown by many years of experience, are much better than wooden doors. But, unfortunately, they do not always have a sufficient level of comfort due to the fact that the rubber band is not installed on the door contour. For doors of metal such insulation is produced special, rubber, equipped with a usual magnet. Thanks to it, it is not difficult to install the sealant, and replacement in case of wear will not take much time. The shape of this rubber band has a cavity inside for the air layer. As you know, the air cushion is the best insulation.

Such a sealing product is manufactured not only from rubber, but from rubber material, which gives this product greater durability and increased strength.

For plastic doors

Many owners of plastic doors sooner or later face such a problem as wear and damage to the seal (especially important in public places). But also it does not matter. Sealing rubber for the entrance doors made of plastic is not a curiosity today, you can buy it not only in an ordinary construction store, but from the manufacturers of PVC doors. In addition, many reputable companies in this field guarantee a free replacement of the sealant during the warranty period.

Depending on the modification of the door, sealing gums of different profiles are produced. They are made only from high-quality rubber. At the entrance doors, the seal is subject to severe wear. And that the sealing rubber for the entrance doors retained its original quality for a longer period, it is only right to take care of it.

Always it is necessary to release it from pollution not only from the outside, but also in internal folds. For greater efficiency, detergents can be used, but in no case are those containing aggressive substances. Also, once a year it is necessary to wipe it with a special solution that retains elasticity and "builds up" its upper protective layer.

For interior doors

Many can boast of a beautiful and concisely interconnected interior with a common interior. However, not everyone has enough noise insulation. To correct this deficiency, use special sealing rubber for interior doors. In addition, such a door will be much quieter to close, which is also important.

Seal for room doors can be both rubber and silicone. As for color, the variety allows you to choose an unhindered sealing rubber absolutely for any door. By the method of installation they are glue and mortise. But the big popularity, of course, got the first form, as it is easy to install and perfectly fills the cracks and gaps.

Usually the sealing rubber for doors of interior is not particularly thick, 1 cm wide. Its shape has a D- and L-shaped profile. It is this rubber band that effectively isolates the door and is absolutely unremarkable in appearance.

Seal for car

The gap between the door and the car's interior is, unfortunately, not only the problem of domestic cars. Even in many imported models, through such cracks, drafts, dirt and various smells are leaking. And for their elimination for more than a decade, the sealing gums on the car door have been successfully used. It is made not only from high-quality rubber, but also from rubber and polyurethane, which is distinguished by its high performance properties.

These seals are available in various modifications, suitable for almost any car. But the special demand is used for the sealing rubber of the doors of the VAZ 2110. As you know, this model is especially sensitive to such problems. For such a machine, the simplest rubber sealant of a round or oval profile is used, as shown in the photo. These sealing gums on the car door are provided with an adhesive layer, which speeds up the process of warming the doors and trunk of the car.

If you plan to make a replacement yourself, then it's worth remembering that a poorly glued sealer quickly worn out and does not provide the expected protective effect. To do this, you need to make sure that the rubber band is firmly attached to the metal. The glass of the door must be hermetically sealed, and the seal should not interfere with it.

Gently and methodically glue the elastic around the entire contour. This procedure takes less than an hour. Sealing rubber on the car door also perfectly insulates the gaps formed between the trunk door and the car's body.

How to properly install the sealer yourself

Installation of sealing rubber on the entrance and interior doors is a very important task and at the same time very simple. It is important to properly and accurately fix the strips along the contour, then the room will become not only warmer and quieter, but the door itself will last you longer. If to treat this procedure negligently, it is possible not only to spoil the purchased sealant, but also to render the door itself unusable.

The guarantee of a quality door seal is the right thickness of the material. It must be chosen according to the thickness of the contact between the end of the door and the seam
(Door jamb). But how to properly recognize this size? It's pretty simple. To do this, you need a small piece of plasticine, wrapped in polyethylene. We put it between the door and the door-post in the place where the heater will be, close the door. It turned out a ready-made sample of the future sealant.

With a thickness figured out. Now we take a self-adhesive sealant, remove the film, and glue it to the previously cleaned surface. With the sealing rubber for metal doors, the situation is even simpler: it instantly docks to the surface with a magnet.

As for plastic doors, the installation of a sealant to it is a laborious process. The fact is that the very design of this door is equipped with intricate grooves for rubber bands, and to properly install it, you need to have certain skills. This kind of professional service is quite inexpensive. On average, it costs 60 rubles per meter.

Sealant with own hands

By the way, for a wooden door, this sealant can be made independently. To do this, you will need foam rubber, the material with which the door is studded, and decorative nails. Cut off the foam rubber strip of the desired thickness. In this case, it must be thinner than the required size by about 4 mm. Such a stock is taken to ensure that the upholstery does not interfere with the free opening of the door. Now wrap the resulting strip with dermatome and carefully fasten it to the door using decorative nails.

When starting the self-sealing of the door, remember that the basis of quality door insulation is methodical and accurate, especially if a rubber band is used for car doors.