Everyone would like to have a basement under the floor in the house. You can talk about the pros for a long time. Firstly, this is an additional room, which has an almost constant temperature and humidity throughout the year, regardless of the season. Allowing you to use yourself as a vegetable store, as a warehouse, a workshop, etc.
And in this regard, it is important to equip the entrance to the basement with an aesthetic and reliable hatch.
1. Ease of opening and closing;
2. Presentable appearance;
3. Reliability.
Ease of opening
It is very important that when opening, it opens without extra effort, and when closing, the hatch cover does not fall with all its might, trying to beat off any limb, but closes smoothly. Reliable fixation of the manhole cover is also equally important. The opportunity to be closed, and even worse - to get a cover on the head, will not please anyone.
The advantages include the reliability and solidity of the design. Due to the mass, it does not hang out and does not creak when walking on it. A solid fastening in the opening is also required. The mechanism for fixing the cover in this design is simply vital. The handle is usually made removable, you can use a regular eyebolt. Various sealing materials are used for sealing.
Making a basement hatch with your own hands
The hatch for the basement can also be made with your own hands, for example, wooden. For the frame use bars 100 x 50 mm or thicker depending on the load. The cover is made of boards 30-40 mm on top of the boards GVL is glued on top of which the floor covering is laid. If it is necessary to install a hidden hatch, it must be lowered by a thickness floor covering. Loops for this will require mortise. You can also make a hatch from metal with your own hands.
From the materials you will need:
Necessary equipment:
- Welding machine
- Bulgarian
- or electric drill
- Roulette
First, a frame is assembled from corners or a square pipe, after which a cover is made. The lid can be made from metal or wood. If the design turns out to be heavy, then the installation of gas shock absorbers is necessary. For those who want to restrict access to the basement of outsiders, we recommend installing electric drive. The actuator is actuated by giving a signal to open and close from the remote control.
A hatch to the basement provides access to the underground, which is often found in private construction.. If it is made correctly, then you will not only get additional space for storing canned food, vegetables and fruits for the winter, but also disguise the recessed structure itself, for example, lay parquet or laminate on it.
The main advantage of the underground is its ability to keep temperature regime at the same level throughout the year, regardless of the season, and since such a design is so useful in the household, it means that it is necessary to reveal all the subtleties of the equipment for an aesthetic entrance to it, which we are planning to do now.
Features of the manufacture of an opening in the floor
There are a number of requirements for hatches that they must meet.:
Automatic opening system
- presentable appearance;
- harmonious combination with the surrounding space (laminate, tile or linoleum must be selected in accordance with the already laid flooring in the room);
- providing a reliable cover for the opening in the floor;
- simplicity and high quality of the opening mechanism;
- the use of high-quality fittings (hinges and curtains);
- despite the dimensions of the door, even if they are large enough, the locking mechanism must function perfectly and not require special efforts when opening;
- for greater ease of use, it is desirable to provide the structure with two handles;
- if the weight of the lid will exceed 10 kg, it is better to give preference to an opening device with an electric motor or an automatic system;
- the dimensions of the hatch must fully correspond to the shaft in the floor slab, otherwise you will have to face the re-equipment of the structure, which will entail additional financial and time costs;
- the design should allow the floor covering (laminate, tile, linoleum) to mask the entrance as far as possible, which means that its upper plane should coincide with the floor level;
- there will be a load on the hidden door, because they will walk on the floor in the house, laminate, wood or tile will be laid on it, so you need to make a structure that can withstand such pressure from above without any problems.
Underground entry device How sophisticated the underground entrance device will be depends only on the owner of the dwelling - the main thing is that all of the above requirements are met. Also, do not forget that the hatch should protect the living space from dampness, which provokes a fungal and mold infection in the house that can damage the wood cladding (parquet, laminate).
Tools and materials
Manufacture of a metal hatch Before starting the main work on arranging the door in the floor slab, you need to stock up on materials and tools of the following sample:
- metal corner;
- sheet of metal, the thickness of which does not exceed 5 cm;
- loops;
- rubber compressor;
- welding machine and grinder;
- screwdriver and electric drill;
- clamps for metal (self-tapping screws);
- roulette.
Stages of work
To make a door in the floor, you need to start work with assembling a frame for it, which in all respects will fit into the overall design. First with the help welding machine frame is made from metal corners rectangular or square shape. Do not forget to leave a gap of 3-5 mm between the floor slab and the welded frame, which is filled rubber seal for sealing. The cover itself can be constructed of wood or metal, here the choice lies entirely with the owner, and he will most likely be guided by the interior in the living area. V wooden house front side doors are best made from the same material.
If the frame for the door of the floor opening will be created from metal corners, the sharp edge is blunted on the lid and it is adjusted to the dimensions of the frame. The top of the lid should be slightly wider than the bottom. In order for the passage in the floor plane to close tightly, the dimensions are calculated relative to the thickness of the corners.
Installation of a wooden hatch The manhole cover is most often attached to the hinges, which facilitates the process of opening it, at the same time, the seal must reliably protect the room from moisture penetration. You can easily find external hinges in every building supermarket.
Make sure that the hinges fit the dimensions of the hatch.
We draw your attention to the fact that some fasteners, which are equipped with hinges, are fixed to the corners, and the second - directly to the cover. For such purposes, it is recommended to choose self-tapping screws.
Modern design
A basement hatch with gas shock absorbers is installed where it is necessary to provide comfortable access to various communications and rooms that are located below the floor level. In this case, the structure is assembled from durable high-quality steel, protected from corrosive processes by powder coatings. Assembly is carried out using argon-arc welding.
advanced design As a cladding, you can use any floor coverings:
- ceramic tiles;
- natural or decorative artificial stone;
- wooden material;
- laminate;
- parquet;
- linoleum.
A properly designed and carefully lined underground entrance will be invisible in the general surroundings, and it doesn’t matter if you lay a laminate or a tile. Gas springs will give the inspection hatch a smooth ride and secure the operation of the structure, saving this process from jerking and jamming.
Design features equipment The design, made with great care, allows the installation of doors large sizes, while the strength of each hinge and the hatch itself will not be violated. Moreover, with the help of shock absorbers, you can open the hatch 90 degrees without applying additional force, and the hinges will not create resistance. High-quality hinges are placed on spring equipment. You should not save on seals that do not let in odors, moisture and drafts.
Installation of hatches for tiles and laminate
Structures for tiling are mounted and maintained with some features, so their cost is higher. The same situation is with the option for laminate:
- such frames are installed horizontally, peculiar troughs are provided at the top;
- during the laying of the decorative coating and the adjustment of gas lifts, the floor mechanism must not be operated.
The stages of installation of opening structures in the floor under the facing material are carried out as follows:
- Filmed lifting mechanism.
- Marking is carried out for installation on the surface of the ceiling. In this case, the hatch is placed in an opening in the floor and both planes are articulated using a level.
- The top of the frame should be at the level of the bottom tile.
- Before filling, the trough must be dismantled from the lifts, which are replaced by a flat belt placed under the door.
- The trough is filled with concrete mortar.
- When the concrete reaches 90% strength, the frame is opened. The solution that remains between the frame and the trough is removed, and the edges of the structure are thoroughly cleaned.
- Reconnect the lift according to the attached diagram.
- Lay tiles.
- To avoid sticking after processing the seams between the tiles, the gap between the structure and the frame must be carefully cleaned.
- A high-quality rubber sealant is glued along the perimeter of the frame at the ceiling.
In order to achieve optimal sound and thermal insulation, as well as in order not to impair the performance of the structure, hollow spaces between the frame and the floor opening should be avoided.. To avoid such troubles, the cavities are sealed with sealant or elastic mounting foam with flexibility. At least once a year, the structure is cleaned of contaminants.
We really hope that our material helped you build a high-quality and convenient hatch to the basement with your own hands, which greatly simplified the use of the underground space.
In modern apartments, inspection hatches for tiles have ceased to be something new, outlandish. Every year they receive more and more widespread use, their designs are improved, adapted to new requirements put forward. Of course, this cannot but affect the price of such products - what newer technology, the more perfect the mechanism and design - the higher the cost.
On our site there is a lot of information about secret hatches different manufacturers, from the simplest and cheapest to the most complex and expensive. But, to be completely honest, not everyone and not always can afford to install expensive device. If you smiled broadly from the well-known expression “A good show-off is more expensive than money”, this article is for you.
In this article, we will look at how you can make an inspection hatch for tiles with your own hands. We will discuss what arrangement options can be, what materials will be required and pay attention to all the nuances and subtle places.
Material for a secret hatch
At the first stage, we will decide on the material from which a do-it-yourself secret hatch for tiles will be made. Depending on how the wall or floor is finished, these can be:
- Plywood. We use it if you insulated the walls or floor of the room with mineral wool, cellulose fiber, foam or polyurethane, and plywood sheets were used as a covering layer, followed by a decorative layer.
- OSB. We use this material if pressed chipboards are used for cladding walls and ceilings of the room.
- Drywall. The simplest and effective method to level the surfaces of the walls, to build decorative partitions or walls when redeveloping the space of an apartment, to equip niches for laying communications - this is drywall. If this is your case, it is this material that will become the basis of a do-it-yourself hidden tile hatch.
- Metal. The hatch under the tiles on the floor must be made of strong, impact-resistant material that can withstand heavy loads. All these properties will have an iron door.
We will fully explain the question that arises - what difference does it make, with the exception of the floor, from what material the self-made revision hatch will be made? And the difference is in the adhesive composition, with which you will stick the tiles on the door. For drywall, for example, traditional tile adhesive is used. But on the OSB plate, the installation of ceramics is carried out using a mixture based on polyurethane.
The next step will be the choice of the type of fixation of the hatch under the tiles, made by hand in its seat. We note right away that ordinary furniture hinges cannot be used to equip the invisible structure, and here's why. The door must be masked with ceramic tiles. The seams between the door and wall tiles should not differ from the rest of the seams. If these requirements are met, the revision device will not open, or the tile will be damaged when opened.
You can use specialized loops - but then it would be more expedient to install a standard viewing device to access hidden communications and nodes.
To fix the hatch, you can use:
- Long screws;
- Plastic dowels with self-tapping screws;
- Magnets.
We immediately draw your attention to the fact that the magnets must be strong enough to securely hold the weight of the device. Magnets from souvenirs on the refrigerator will not provide reliable fixation, the door can open from an accidental touch or spontaneously, under the weight of the tile. The consequences of such a situation may be the breaking of the tile and damage to the surfaces on which it may fall. The best solution may be small neodymium magnets. Let's consider each option in detail.
Fixing the inspection hatch with long screws
Installation of the invisible hatch under the tiles in an inconspicuous place (behind the toilet, under the bathroom, in a hard-to-see corner), on drywall, can be done using long screws. Let's do it in the following way.
- At the frame assembly stage from metal profiles for drywall, we install additional jumpers in the place of the planned revision hatch, on which it will subsequently fall. When screwing the gypsum panels onto the frame, we leave an opening in a certain place so that the profiles for installing the door remain open and accessible for fastening.
- We cut out the door from drywall, which will be less than the left opening by 2-3 millimeters on each side, that is, by the thickness of the tile seam. Looking ahead, we note that the size of the hidden hatch should be such that a whole tile or several tiles are glued onto it, without trimming, in order to organically merge into the general order of the rows. The easiest way to achieve this result is if you first mark the laying pattern decorative tiles on the wall.
- We try on the cut out fragment to the opening. If everything is in order with the dimensions, we prepare the tile. We try it on the door and make a drawing on the surface, according to which holes for fixing screws will be drilled - they must fall into the metal profiles of the frame. If the viewing window is small, and its location involves cutting tiles, cut it exactly to the size of the door using a tile cutter or grinder. We mark the mounting holes.
- With a drill carefully drill holes. They must be done in 2 stages: first, we drill through a hole for the body of the self-tapping screw, and then we drill it a little to a larger diameter - to hide the screw head. Soak ceramics for 7-10 minutes in water. Then we apply the adhesive mixture on it, distributing it with a comb and glue it to the base. Carefully remove the remaining glue from the ends - they must be clean.
- After the glue has dried apply finished structure into the prepared opening, cleared of the remnants of the solution and bait the screws. First, carefully scroll them through the drywall base, and then screw them into the profile. After making sure that the hatch has taken its place, we clamp the fasteners.
Work is done. It remains to wipe the seams - but more on that later, since this procedure is the same for all types of installation of inspection hatches under the tile. A similar procedure for making doors from plywood or OSB boards - depending on what became the basis for the decorative layer.
Fixing the inspection hatch with dowels
If a niche for laying communications is cut directly into the wall, and the inspection hatch for tiles will be mounted directly on the plastered wall, we will do the following.
- From the material at hand: plywood, OSB board or moisture resistant drywall, cut out a door that will cover the niche so that holes for fasteners can be drilled in the corners.
- We deepen the door into the wall in such a way that during installation the decor fragments glued to it are on the same level with the rest of the decor layer.
- As in the previous method, we mark the tiles and drill holes, taking into account to hide the heads of the self-tapping screws.
- Glue the tile on the door and let it dry. After that, we drill the mounting holes through, through the base.
- We apply the structure to the installation site, align and mark the places for fastening on the wall.
- We drill holes with a diameter that corresponds to the size of the dowel with a Pobedite drill. We take a plastic dowel without a cap (which fits flush into the hole) and hammer it into place.
- We fasten the hatch into place through the mounting holes.
It is best to install the hatch under the tiles on the floor in this way, since only in this case the device is securely fixed, does not loosen up and does not move if they walk on it.
Mounting with magnets
Do-it-yourself do-it-yourself hatch on magnets for tiles is quite simple. The only way this method of fixing differs from the previous methods is that instead of drilling holes for self-tapping screws on the door, as you already guessed, magnets are glued.
A hatch is cut out according to the size of the niche, tiled and installed in place. Along the edges of the opening, the mating parts of the magnets, or simply metal plates, are glued, which, when closed, tightly close with the door magnets.
This method does not provide complete immobility and the device can move down under its own weight. One little trick will help to avoid such problems. During installation, on the lower edge of the opening (this is the upper end of the tile located under the revision window), it is enough to fix a fragment of a cross for seams with the help of an adhesive mixture, with which the gap is adjusted. The door will rest on it and will not violate the general order of the cladding rows.
You can open such a hatch using a suction cup or a decorative handle fixed to the surface (this option can be considered if the surface is rough and the suction cup does not stick to it). In the same way, you can install a floor hatch under the tiles, but only on condition that they will not walk on it.
Many houses and apartments located on the first floors are equipped with an underground where preservation and household items are stored. The floor hatch should fulfill two main functions: to be a reliable entrance and to fit into the interior without creating inconvenience.
- Dimensions.
- Type of coating: tiles, laminate, parquet, linoleum, cement base.
- Surface load - the hatch in the garage should be more durable.
Previously, the inputs had simple design type of sliding or lifting cover on a metal or wooden frame. Using them was somewhat laborious, as it required some effort and care in handling. They were replaced by floor hatches with a gas shock absorber. This type is distinguished by practicality, ease of use, aesthetic appeal. They are more versatile, you can decorate under different kinds flooring, they are almost invisible against its general background. Shock absorbers allow you to open the lid effortlessly, as they are equipped with a German-made pneumatic system.
The purpose and dimensions also vary depending on the specific use of the basement:
- most - food storage and conservation;
- niches for access to certain equipment;
- revision designs for Maintenance(for example, a garage pit).
The size of the hatch for household needs must meet the requirements so that a person can easily go down to the cellar along a ladder attached to the inlet. Therefore, a square or rectangular opening within 70 -120 cm and a hatch with shock absorbers with one or two gas lifts will be sufficient.
The dimensions of the niche for equipment vary depending on its type. These can be special cleaning systems, technical electrical units with a generator, and so on. Often floor hatch of this type are made taking into account access to it for equipment repair and possible dismantling, replacement. In this situation, swing double-leaf options are more suitable. Gas springs will be installed from 4 to 6 pieces, their number is calculated taking into account the loads.
The hatch in the wine cellar for storing collection samples often has an oblong shape and larger dimensions than in a standard utility underground. Manufacturers can order designer models with wood trim, electric drive.
hatch design
You need to know the main overall parameters and features of the mechanical device.
These options include:
1. Dimensions:
- external - common around the perimeter;
- landing - an installation hole in the underground;
- light clearance - the net size of the opening;
- door size.
2. Design:
- frame made of steel corner with sealant;
- national team metal loop for fastening the door;
- welded metal lid with inner pan and steel outer rim around the perimeter;
- latch lock;
- gas stops with lock.
For silent closing and sealing, a sealant is placed around the perimeter of the frame, inserted into the grooves or glued. The door of even a small metal hatch is quite heavy, pneumatic shock absorbers greatly facilitate the process of use. On the cover there is a welded pallet with additional stiffening ribs. It is mounted base for flooring or insulation. On the surface there are holes for removable handles.
The thickness of the metal is calculated depending on the expected load. Products are painted with powder paint with the addition of polymers. More expensive models can be made of stainless steel, aluminum, brass. V Lately for small hatches, composite materials are used.
Hidden hatches for tiles with gas shock absorbers are most in demand, since the underground is mostly arranged in rooms with this type of cladding.
Installation nuances
Install the frame until the finishing concrete screed, it should be level with the floor. First you need to decide on the model of the revision design.
Sequence of work:
- The opening is being prepared. It is better to make an adjustment to the underground entrance in size using a metal profile.
- Installation of a hatch under tiles and other coatings is carried out after a rough screed, taking into account the rise to the level of the finish.
- Fasten using fasteners such as dowels, long self-tapping screws.
When purchasing an entrance to the basement, consider:
- Overall dimensions of stored items. If there will be large barrels in the cellar, then it must be taken into account that they need to be lifted and carried out periodically. sanitization. Especially carefully calculate the opening when it comes to installation technical equipment that needs to be serviced, to replace its individual elements.
- An environment in which a hatch or a massive inspection entrance is operated. For a wet basement, it is more correct to choose materials that are not susceptible to corrosion. Good sealing is needed if the underground is in a residential area so that odors do not leak out.
- Cover surface load. Garage, technical hatch should be more durable.
- Type of floor covering, its thickness.
- The physique of the owners of the house.
- Price.
Manufacturers and cost
1. One of the leading companies in Russia is Practice. She patented the design of invisible hatches for tiles of the Portal series with a hinged system. They are made of steel, painted with powder paint for metal. At the touch of a built-in button, the sunroof, equipped with a shock absorber, opens easily and effortlessly. It is enough to pull it slightly towards you. The Praktika-Yug firm produces revision hatches for the basement, which do not require preliminary preparation of the base for the finishing decorative coating.
3. The Revizor factory manufactures hatches with pneumatic cylinders, reinforced with zigzag stiffeners, and a rubber seal. Thanks to this mechanism, they can be used in wet rooms (pools, baths). One- and two-door revisions withstand increased load.
4. Diva Company produces a wide range of products from small hatches to non-standard large-sized models with several opening doors, which can be equipped with electric drives.
Manufacturers produce structures of non-standard sizes, according to special projects.
| Company | Material | Dimensions, mm | Price, rub |
| Revisor | Aluminium, galvanized steel | 600 x 600 | 9 660 |
| 700 x 800 | 14 350 | ||
| 900 x 900 | 14 230 | ||
| 1100 x 1100 | 18 440 | ||
| OOO Diva | Steel, powder coated | 600 x 600 | 6 600 |
| 700 x 700 | 8 550 | ||
| 800 x 600 | 8 550 | ||
| 900 x 700 | 9 450 | ||
| 900 x 900 | 10 350 | ||
| 1200 x 800 | 11 550 | ||
| Design and production company Praktika | Steel painted profile | 692 x 692 | 9 950 |
| 692 x 992 | 11 100 | ||
| 792 x 792 | 10 600 | ||
| 892 x 892 | 11 300 | ||
| 992 x 992 | 11 950 |
Before you buy a sunroof, read the information about the device, manufacturers, materials. It is better to decide on the model at the design and construction stage so that it matches the overall dimensions of the basement and its purpose.
Sequence of work
- aesthetic appearance;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
Luke to the basement
What should be the basement hatch
Method for constructing a basement hatch
Sequence of work
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The basement in an apartment or a private house is very useful and the right room, because it can store supplies for the winter, as it maintains the optimum temperature throughout the year, and it can be used as a warehouse for excess things.
You can provide access to such a room using a basement hatch cut right into the floor of the apartment. A well-made hatch will allow you to organize the entrance, making it invisible and convenient. How to make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, we will tell in our article.
What should be the basement hatch
The floor hatch to the basement must meet a number of requirements, among which are:
- aesthetic appearance;
- harmony with the overall interior design;
- reliable and tight locking;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
- convenience when opening the hatch is even quite big size, the need to make a minimum of effort;
- simplicity of design, consisting of a square thin cover and a handle for lifting it;
- the need to install an electric drive or other automatic devices to open the lid weighing more than 10 kg;
- compliance with the dimensions of the basement shaft and the manhole cover in order to avoid unforeseen difficulties during installation;
- the location of the hatch cover flush with the rest of the floor covering, the absence of elements protruding above the floor level;
- the strength of the basement hatch structure, capable of withstanding repeated passage of people.
It is worth noting that the hatches in the basement floor should protect the living space from the penetration of dampness, preventing the growth of mold and fungus. This requirement applies to all, without exception, basement hatches, both simple and complex designs.
Method for constructing a basement hatch
To make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, you need to acquire the necessary construction tools and supplies.
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- self-tapping screws for fixing the canvas;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
The device of the hatch in the floor should be started from the assembly metal frame, suitable in size for the future design. See also: "How to make a floor in the cellar and what materials are better to use."
You need to do this as follows:
- From metal corners, using electric welding, it is necessary to build a basis for the cover of the future hatch, while it is important to leave a 5 mm gap to the concrete opening to accommodate the sealant.
- A durable rubber seal should be placed around the perimeter of the opening.
- Next, you need to decide on the main material that will be used to trim the hatch cover.
It can be metal, wood, ceramic tiles, in a word, absolutely any material. The main thing is that it matches the taste of the owners and the general interior of the room.
- The sharp edges of the corners on the frame should be turned and adjusted to their dimensions.
Luke in the basement / underground / cellar
In this case, the top of the cover should be slightly wider than the bottom.
- When calculating the size of the frame, the size of the corner shelf should be taken into account so that the lid tightly blocks the passage.
- The fixing of the hatch cover in the opening is most often carried out on hinges, which ensure its unhindered opening. At the same time, it should tightly block the entrance to prevent moisture from entering the basement.
- The only requirement for hinges is to match the dimensions of the basement hatch. Such fasteners can be easily purchased at any building supermarket. The hinges are fixed with self-tapping screws on one side on the hatch cover, and on the other side on the metal corners.
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
To block the entrance to the basement, you can make a hatch in wooden floor do-it-yourself, equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Such hatches have a number of features:
- Metal structures of such products must be coated with powder paint to protect against corrosion.
- When mounting the structure frame, argon-arc welding is used.
- It is possible to sheathe the contour of the cover with any material, not exceeding 20 mm in thickness. In particular, it is possible to use ceramic tiles, parquet, wood, artificial or natural stone.
When organizing the entrance to the basement, it is worth paying special attention to how to make the hatch in the floor invisible so that it does not protrude above the coating and does not stand out from the general background.
To open floor hatches of this design, it is necessary to apply only a slight effort to lift the cover by the handle to a small height. The rest of the work is done by gas springs.
Thanks to gas shock absorbers, the underground hatch in the wooden floor opens and closes smoothly and freely, without any jerks. And if the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber is carried out absolutely correctly, then it becomes very easy to lift the cover.
The special design of the hinges with gas shock absorbers makes it possible to equip even very large and heavy hatches without losing their main properties - reliability and strength. At the same time, one movement is enough to open the door by 90 °.
Do not forget that floor hatches in the basement under the laminate need rubber gaskets located around the perimeter of the hatch. In the presence of a seal, a hatch with gas shock absorbers will prevent foreign odors, moisture from entering the basement, and will also prevent drafts.
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The hatch in the floor under the tiles has a number of differences in installation compared to other types of similar structures. In addition, such products are somewhat more expensive.
Features of hatches for tiling:
- A metal trough is used as a frame for the tile.
- It is forbidden to open the hatch until the lifting mechanism is fully adjusted and the installation of the floor covering is completed.
The sequence of steps for making a hatch looks like this:
- Lifting loops are disconnected from the cover.
- Mark the connection points to secure the hatch. To do this, the cover is carefully placed in the opening and the level of the planes is adjusted.
- The top edge of the hatch should be flush with the floor tiles.
- Having disconnected the lifting mechanism, it is possible to lay the cover in the opening on a flat belt and pour the trough with concrete mortar.
- You can get the trough out of the opening when you reach 90% strength of the solution. After that, all excess concrete from the frame and the outer part of the trough is removed.
- Now you can attach the lifting mechanism.
- Ceramic tiles are laid on concrete mortar.
- Make sure that there are no gaps between the wall and the frame of the floor hatch. If any, they must be filled with sealant or foam.
- At the last stage, sealing gum should be glued to the frame for a snug fit of the cover.
Thus, all work on the arrangement of basement hatches can be done independently if you follow the instructions illustrated by photo and video materials. In particular, then you will definitely know how to make a floor hatch with your own hands without making mistakes.
What should be the basement hatch
Method for constructing a basement hatch
Sequence of work
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The basement in an apartment or a private house is a very useful and necessary room, because you can store supplies for the winter in it, as it maintains the optimum temperature throughout the year, and it can be used as a warehouse for extra things.
You can provide access to such a room using a basement hatch cut right into the floor of the apartment. A well-made hatch will allow you to organize the entrance, making it invisible and convenient. How to make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, we will tell in our article.
What should be the basement hatch
The floor hatch to the basement must meet a number of requirements, among which are:
- aesthetic appearance;
- harmony with the overall interior design;
- reliable and tight locking;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
- convenience when opening the hatch, even of a fairly large size, the need to make a minimum of effort;
- simplicity of design, consisting of a square thin cover and a handle for lifting it;
- the need to install an electric drive or other automatic devices to open the lid weighing more than 10 kg;
- compliance with the dimensions of the basement shaft and the manhole cover in order to avoid unforeseen difficulties during installation;
- the location of the hatch cover flush with the rest of the floor covering, the absence of elements protruding above the floor level;
- the strength of the basement hatch structure, capable of withstanding repeated passage of people.
It is worth noting that the hatches in the basement floor should protect the living space from the penetration of dampness, preventing the growth of mold and fungus. This requirement applies to all, without exception, basement hatches, both simple and complex designs.
Method for constructing a basement hatch
To make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, you need to acquire the necessary construction tools and supplies.
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- self-tapping screws for fixing the canvas;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
The hatch in the floor should begin with the assembly of a metal frame that is suitable in size for the future structure. See also: "How to make a floor in the cellar and what materials are better to use."
You need to do this as follows:
- From metal corners, using electric welding, it is necessary to build a basis for the cover of the future hatch, while it is important to leave a 5 mm gap to the concrete opening to accommodate the sealant.
- A durable rubber seal should be placed around the perimeter of the opening.
- Next, you need to decide on the main material that will be used to trim the hatch cover. It can be metal, wood, ceramic tiles, in a word, absolutely any material. The main thing is that it matches the taste of the owners and the general interior of the room.
- The sharp edges of the corners on the frame should be turned and adjusted to their dimensions. In this case, the top of the cover should be slightly wider than the bottom.
- When calculating the size of the frame, the size of the corner shelf should be taken into account so that the lid tightly blocks the passage.
- The fixing of the hatch cover in the opening is most often carried out on hinges, which ensure its unhindered opening. At the same time, it should tightly block the entrance to prevent moisture from entering the basement.
- The only requirement for hinges is to match the dimensions of the basement hatch. Such fasteners can be easily purchased at any building supermarket. The hinges are fixed with self-tapping screws on one side on the hatch cover, and on the other side on the metal corners.
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
To block the entrance to the basement, you can make a hatch in the wooden floor with your own hands, equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Such hatches have a number of features:
- Metal structures of such products must be coated with powder paint to protect against corrosion.
- When mounting the structure frame, argon-arc welding is used.
- It is possible to sheathe the contour of the cover with any material, not exceeding 20 mm in thickness. In particular, it is permissible to use ceramic tiles, parquet, wood, artificial or natural stone.
When organizing the entrance to the basement, it is worth paying special attention to how to make the hatch in the floor invisible so that it does not protrude above the coating and does not stand out from the general background.
To open floor hatches of this design, it is necessary to apply only a slight effort to lift the cover by the handle to a small height. The rest of the work is done by gas springs.
Thanks to gas shock absorbers, the underground hatch in the wooden floor opens and closes smoothly and freely, without any jerks. And if the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber is carried out absolutely correctly, then it becomes very easy to lift the cover.
The special design of the hinges with gas shock absorbers makes it possible to equip even very large and heavy hatches without losing their main properties - reliability and strength. At the same time, one movement is enough to open the door by 90 °.
Do not forget that floor hatches in the basement under the laminate need rubber gaskets located around the perimeter of the hatch. In the presence of a seal, a hatch with gas shock absorbers will prevent foreign odors, moisture from entering the basement, and will also prevent drafts.
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The hatch in the floor under the tiles has a number of differences in installation compared to other types of similar structures. In addition, such products are somewhat more expensive.
Features of hatches for tiling:
- A metal trough is used as a frame for the tile.
- It is forbidden to open the hatch until the lifting mechanism is fully adjusted and the installation of the floor covering is completed.
The sequence of steps for making a hatch looks like this:
- Lifting loops are disconnected from the cover.
- Mark the connection points to secure the hatch.
How are basement hatches made?
To do this, the cover is carefully placed in the opening and the level of the planes is adjusted.
- The top edge of the hatch should be flush with the floor tiles.
- Having disconnected the lifting mechanism, it is possible to lay the cover in the opening on a flat belt and pour the trough with concrete mortar.
- You can get the trough out of the opening when you reach 90% strength of the solution. After that, all excess concrete from the frame and the outer part of the trough is removed.
- Now you can attach the lifting mechanism.
- Ceramic tiles are laid on concrete mortar.
- Make sure that there are no gaps between the wall and the frame of the floor hatch. If any, they must be filled with sealant or foam.
- At the last stage, sealing gum should be glued to the frame for a snug fit of the cover.
Thus, all work on the arrangement of basement hatches can be done independently if you follow the instructions illustrated by photo and video materials. In particular, then you will definitely know how to make a floor hatch with your own hands without making mistakes.
What should be the basement hatch
Method for constructing a basement hatch
Sequence of work
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The basement in an apartment or a private house is a very useful and necessary room, because you can store supplies for the winter in it, as it maintains the optimum temperature throughout the year, and it can be used as a warehouse for extra things.
You can provide access to such a room using a basement hatch cut right into the floor of the apartment. A well-made hatch will allow you to organize the entrance, making it invisible and convenient. How to make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, we will tell in our article.
What should be the basement hatch
The floor hatch to the basement must meet a number of requirements, among which are:
- aesthetic appearance;
- harmony with the overall interior design;
- reliable and tight locking;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
- convenience when opening the hatch, even of a fairly large size, the need to make a minimum of effort;
- simplicity of design, consisting of a square thin cover and a handle for lifting it;
- the need to install an electric drive or other automatic devices to open the lid weighing more than 10 kg;
- compliance with the dimensions of the basement shaft and the manhole cover in order to avoid unforeseen difficulties during installation;
- the location of the hatch cover flush with the rest of the floor covering, the absence of elements protruding above the floor level;
- the strength of the basement hatch structure, capable of withstanding repeated passage of people.
It is worth noting that the hatches in the basement floor should protect the living space from the penetration of dampness, preventing the growth of mold and fungus.
This requirement applies to all, without exception, basement hatches, both simple and complex designs.
Do-it-yourself hidden hatch in the cellar: installation and decoration
Method for constructing a basement hatch
To make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, you need to acquire the necessary construction tools and supplies.
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- self-tapping screws for fixing the canvas;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
The hatch in the floor should begin with the assembly of a metal frame that is suitable in size for the future structure. See also: "How to make a floor in the cellar and what materials are better to use."
You need to do this as follows:
- From metal corners, using electric welding, it is necessary to build a basis for the cover of the future hatch, while it is important to leave a 5 mm gap to the concrete opening to accommodate the sealant.
- A durable rubber seal should be placed around the perimeter of the opening.
- Next, you need to decide on the main material that will be used to trim the hatch cover. It can be metal, wood, ceramic tiles, in a word, absolutely any material. The main thing is that it matches the taste of the owners and the general interior of the room.
- The sharp edges of the corners on the frame should be turned and adjusted to their dimensions. In this case, the top of the cover should be slightly wider than the bottom.
- When calculating the size of the frame, the size of the corner shelf should be taken into account so that the lid tightly blocks the passage.
- The fixing of the hatch cover in the opening is most often carried out on hinges, which ensure its unhindered opening. At the same time, it should tightly block the entrance to prevent moisture from entering the basement.
- The only requirement for hinges is to match the dimensions of the basement hatch. Such fasteners can be easily purchased at any building supermarket. The hinges are fixed with self-tapping screws on one side on the hatch cover, and on the other side on the metal corners.
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
To block the entrance to the basement, you can make a hatch in the wooden floor with your own hands, equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Such hatches have a number of features:
- Metal structures of such products must be coated with powder paint to protect against corrosion.
- When mounting the structure frame, argon-arc welding is used.
- It is possible to sheathe the contour of the cover with any material, not exceeding 20 mm in thickness. In particular, it is permissible to use ceramic tiles, parquet, wood, artificial or natural stone.
When organizing the entrance to the basement, it is worth paying special attention to how to make the hatch in the floor invisible so that it does not protrude above the coating and does not stand out from the general background.
To open floor hatches of this design, it is necessary to apply only a slight effort to lift the cover by the handle to a small height. The rest of the work is done by gas springs.
Thanks to gas shock absorbers, the underground hatch in the wooden floor opens and closes smoothly and freely, without any jerks. And if the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber is carried out absolutely correctly, then it becomes very easy to lift the cover.
The special design of the hinges with gas shock absorbers makes it possible to equip even very large and heavy hatches without losing their main properties - reliability and strength. At the same time, one movement is enough to open the door by 90 °.
Do not forget that floor hatches in the basement under the laminate need rubber gaskets located around the perimeter of the hatch. In the presence of a seal, a hatch with gas shock absorbers will prevent foreign odors, moisture from entering the basement, and will also prevent drafts.
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The hatch in the floor under the tiles has a number of differences in installation compared to other types of similar structures. In addition, such products are somewhat more expensive.
Features of hatches for tiling:
- A metal trough is used as a frame for the tile.
- It is forbidden to open the hatch until the lifting mechanism is fully adjusted and the installation of the floor covering is completed.
The sequence of steps for making a hatch looks like this:
- Lifting loops are disconnected from the cover.
- Mark the connection points to secure the hatch. To do this, the cover is carefully placed in the opening and the level of the planes is adjusted.
- The top edge of the hatch should be flush with the floor tiles.
- Having disconnected the lifting mechanism, it is possible to lay the cover in the opening on a flat belt and pour the trough with concrete mortar.
- You can get the trough out of the opening when you reach 90% strength of the solution. After that, all excess concrete from the frame and the outer part of the trough is removed.
- Now you can attach the lifting mechanism.
- Ceramic tiles are laid on concrete mortar.
- Make sure that there are no gaps between the wall and the frame of the floor hatch. If any, they must be filled with sealant or foam.
- At the last stage, sealing gum should be glued to the frame for a snug fit of the cover.
Thus, all work on the arrangement of basement hatches can be done independently if you follow the instructions illustrated by photo and video materials. In particular, then you will definitely know how to make a floor hatch with your own hands without making mistakes.
Equipping the hatch to the attic with my own hands you need to know a few important things. All of them relate to the reliability of the structure, and in this matter, one of the main positions is occupied by the mechanism for opening the hatch to the attic.
How to make a hatch in the basement of a house with your own hands with and without shock absorbers: Step by step instructions + Photo
It is on him that the entire load will fall, and the convenience and reliability of using the entire mechanism depends on which design will be used.
simple hatch
The simplest mechanism that can be imagined for a hatch to the upper floor is simple hinges and a latch. There is nothing difficult to come up with - the difference is only in the location of the loops - along the short or long side of the sash, and the opening side - up or down.
But even here you can use some tricks. For example, if you use not ordinary furniture hinges, but adapt bonnet hinges from a car, you will get a cover with a spring-loaded mechanism. For a door that opens down, this will not give any advantages, but for a hatch that opens up, the spring will help raise it and fix the sash in the upper position.
In the same way, you can adapt the gas lift from different kind devices. There are even special models for heavy doors. It will allow you to more comfortably close and open the hatch up, towards the attic floor. Another advantage of such a system is insurance against the fact that the closing sash of the hatch can hit someone who goes down the ladder.
If the hatch has to open down, then installing a gas shock absorber will allow it to be opened more safely - a lid that falls out sharply can hit hard, and a gas lift will not allow it to fall too sharply.
Hatch with stairs
Everything will be much more difficult if not just a door is used, but a sash with a retractable or folding ladder. Here it will already be necessary to seriously work with the calculations that will allow you to assemble a reliable mechanism, as well as with the design of the lock, which will ensure a strong fixation of the entire structure in the closed position. In addition, you will need to calculate the staircase itself, but this is a separate issue.
The mechanism in this case must be calculated based on the weight of the entire structure being raised or lowered. The heavier the sash turns out, the more effort will have to be applied to open it and the greater the load on the mechanism.
For such a device, ordinary furniture hinges are no longer suitable. best solution there will be a purchase of a finished device. If this is not possible, or there are other reasons for self-manufacturing, the following parameters must be taken into account:
- The total weight of the entire structure. The opening mechanism must withstand not only the weight of the hatch itself and the ladder that is located on it, but also the weight of the person who will go up or down.
- opening angle. The greater the slope of the flight of stairs, the greater the load on the place of attachment to the ceiling. If we take the installation angle of 90 degrees, the load will be the smallest. Optimally - from 65 degrees to 75.
- The ability to easily open and close the device. Here it is necessary to understand that the whole structure weighs very decently. If it is easy enough to open it, no matter how much it instills, then when you close it, you will have to lift all the weight at once. It is necessary to provide springs that will facilitate the process.
Structurally, all mechanisms will be approximately the same and similar to the simplest possible. An exception would be the mechanism for opening the attic hatch up. But, such a device is much simpler and their main options have been discussed above. They will differ only in "carrying capacity".
All modifications that involve opening downwards differ only in the presence of additional shock absorbers or mechanisms that fit closing and opening - there are a lot of options here. Otherwise, there will be no fundamental differences.
All hinge elements can be bought separately at homemade stores. If this is not nearby, then simple metal strips will do, which must be drilled in several places. Where exactly to drill, it’s impossible to say for sure - it depends on the type of hatch and ladder chosen.
The mechanism is attached to the frame, which must be strengthened based on the weight of the door with the ladder installed on it. One of the lightest options is an aluminum sliding system, but it will be quite expensive. If you use homemade wooden staircase, then, it is worth taking care of the sufficient strength of the fasteners.
An additional bracket will be useful, which will fix the opening in a certain position. In this way, the danger of opening the hatch to a greater distance and angle than necessary can be eliminated.
All connections must be made with bolts. Diameters of 6 or 8 millimeters will do - a larger thickness is not required, and a smaller one may not withstand the load. In no case can you fix such a device with self-tapping screws. Over time, they simply twist out of the load during use and can cause a sudden collapse of the structure.
What should be the basement hatch
Method for constructing a basement hatch
Sequence of work
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The basement in an apartment or a private house is a very useful and necessary room, because you can store supplies for the winter in it, as it maintains the optimum temperature throughout the year, and it can be used as a warehouse for extra things.
You can provide access to such a room using a basement hatch cut right into the floor of the apartment. A well-made hatch will allow you to organize the entrance, making it invisible and convenient. How to make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, we will tell in our article.
What should be the basement hatch
The floor hatch to the basement must meet a number of requirements, among which are:
- aesthetic appearance;
- harmony with the overall interior design;
- reliable and tight locking;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
- convenience when opening the hatch, even of a fairly large size, the need to make a minimum of effort;
- simplicity of design, consisting of a square thin cover and a handle for lifting it;
- the need to install an electric drive or other automatic devices to open the lid weighing more than 10 kg;
- compliance with the dimensions of the basement shaft and the manhole cover in order to avoid unforeseen difficulties during installation;
- the location of the hatch cover flush with the rest of the floor covering, the absence of elements protruding above the floor level;
- the strength of the basement hatch structure, capable of withstanding repeated passage of people.
It is worth noting that the hatches in the basement floor should protect the living space from the penetration of dampness, preventing the growth of mold and fungus. This requirement applies to all, without exception, basement hatches, both simple and complex designs.
Method for constructing a basement hatch
To make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, you need to acquire the necessary construction tools and supplies.
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- self-tapping screws for fixing the canvas;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
The hatch in the floor should begin with the assembly of a metal frame that is suitable in size for the future structure. See also: "How to make a floor in the cellar and what materials are better to use."
You need to do this as follows:
- From metal corners, using electric welding, it is necessary to build a basis for the cover of the future hatch, while it is important to leave a 5 mm gap to the concrete opening to accommodate the sealant.
- A durable rubber seal should be placed around the perimeter of the opening.
- Next, you need to decide on the main material that will be used to trim the hatch cover. It can be metal, wood, ceramic tiles, in a word, absolutely any material. The main thing is that it matches the taste of the owners and the general interior of the room.
- The sharp edges of the corners on the frame should be turned and adjusted to their dimensions. In this case, the top of the cover should be slightly wider than the bottom.
- When calculating the size of the frame, the size of the corner shelf should be taken into account so that the lid tightly blocks the passage.
- The fixing of the hatch cover in the opening is most often carried out on hinges, which ensure its unhindered opening. At the same time, it should tightly block the entrance to prevent moisture from entering the basement.
- The only requirement for hinges is to match the dimensions of the basement hatch.
Do-it-yourself hatch for the cellar
Such fasteners can be easily purchased at any building supermarket. The hinges are fixed with self-tapping screws on one side on the hatch cover, and on the other side on the metal corners.
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
To block the entrance to the basement, you can make a hatch in the wooden floor with your own hands, equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Such hatches have a number of features:
- Metal structures of such products must be coated with powder paint to protect against corrosion.
- When mounting the structure frame, argon-arc welding is used.
- It is possible to sheathe the contour of the cover with any material, not exceeding 20 mm in thickness. In particular, it is permissible to use ceramic tiles, parquet, wood, artificial or natural stone.
When organizing the entrance to the basement, it is worth paying special attention to how to make the hatch in the floor invisible so that it does not protrude above the coating and does not stand out from the general background.
To open floor hatches of this design, it is necessary to apply only a slight effort to lift the cover by the handle to a small height. The rest of the work is done by gas springs.
Thanks to gas shock absorbers, the underground hatch in the wooden floor opens and closes smoothly and freely, without any jerks. And if the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber is carried out absolutely correctly, then it becomes very easy to lift the cover.
The special design of the hinges with gas shock absorbers makes it possible to equip even very large and heavy hatches without losing their main properties - reliability and strength. At the same time, one movement is enough to open the door by 90 °.
Do not forget that floor hatches in the basement under the laminate need rubber gaskets located around the perimeter of the hatch. In the presence of a seal, a hatch with gas shock absorbers will prevent foreign odors, moisture from entering the basement, and will also prevent drafts.
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The hatch in the floor under the tiles has a number of differences in installation compared to other types of similar structures. In addition, such products are somewhat more expensive.
Features of hatches for tiling:
- A metal trough is used as a frame for the tile.
- It is forbidden to open the hatch until the lifting mechanism is fully adjusted and the installation of the floor covering is completed.
The sequence of steps for making a hatch looks like this:
- Lifting loops are disconnected from the cover.
- Mark the connection points to secure the hatch. To do this, the cover is carefully placed in the opening and the level of the planes is adjusted.
- The top edge of the hatch should be flush with the floor tiles.
- Having disconnected the lifting mechanism, it is possible to lay the cover in the opening on a flat belt and pour the trough with concrete mortar.
- You can get the trough out of the opening when you reach 90% strength of the solution. After that, all excess concrete from the frame and the outer part of the trough is removed.
- Now you can attach the lifting mechanism.
- Ceramic tiles are laid on concrete mortar.
- Make sure that there are no gaps between the wall and the frame of the floor hatch. If any, they must be filled with sealant or foam.
- At the last stage, sealing gum should be glued to the frame for a snug fit of the cover.
Thus, all work on the arrangement of basement hatches can be done independently if you follow the instructions illustrated by photo and video materials. In particular, then you will definitely know how to make a floor hatch with your own hands without making mistakes.
