A beautiful front door can transform any interior. If chosen correctly, it can successfully emphasize the advantages of the design and give it stylistic completeness. Even the most expensive and durable steel door without upholstery or trim is unlikely to make an impression. The front door is always visible and attracts attention, so you need to choose its color and shape wisely.
The MDF overlay panel is a modern finishing material and is used for decorative cladding of the entrance door. It is a ready-made sheet of material that is easily but firmly attached to the plane of an iron or wooden door.
Examples of completed work
Advantages of MDF panels:
- strength and durability;
- resistance to light and moisture;
- the panel looks great in any interior;
- panels are affordable;
- MDF does not contain harmful resins and phenol.
MDF door panels do not fade over time and retain their original color for a long time. They can withstand mechanical stress, are easy to clean, and will not be scratched by pets.
In addition, when finishing a door with an MDF panel in our company, you can order additional sound, heat and noise insulation using modern materials.
Door slope material
Today there are several technologies for forming entrance door slopes, both outside and inside, where different building materials are used. Let’s just briefly outline them, and also note the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Plaster mortar
This is an old method for making door slopes that is still used today. And here we take into account not only the low cost of the technology and materials used, but also the possibility of obtaining a high quality final result. Moreover, today, more and more often, instead of ordinary plaster made according to the classical recipe, ready-made mixtures of textured and decorative compositions are used. With their help, you can give the slopes an attractive appearance and match them exactly to the interior or exterior design of the house.
Slopes made of plaster mortar Source masterdel.ru
Drywall
This building material is becoming increasingly popular year after year among private sector developers. Simple, reliable, inexpensive, with high speed of installation work. The only drawback is the joints of the strips, without which it is sometimes impossible to finish the door slopes. This problem can be solved, but this requires additional manipulations.
MDF panels and laminate
Essentially, it is a more expensive replacement for drywall. But these two materials have a wide range in terms of decorative finishing of slopes. As for MDF panels, if the width of the doorway is greater than the same dimensional indicator for the panels, then they will have to be joined on the slope, which reduces the presentable appearance. In this regard, laminate is preferable because its joints are less noticeable.
Slopes made of MDF panels Source dveri-komandor.ru
Natural wood
Slopes for the front door were made of wood before. As in the past, today this pleasure is not cheap. But the end result of the operations will amaze everyone. Wooden slopes have incredible beauty when combined with a wooden door. At the same time, wood can always be restored, which extends its already long service life. The only thing that needs to be noted is that the process of forming slopes from wood is complex and requires knowledge of some of the nuances of the operations being carried out.
laminated chipboard
For some reason, many people believe that laminated chipboard is used only for making furniture. Builders and designers appreciated this material. The only thing is that for finishing slopes they use a thinner grade of material (6-10 mm) than furniture material, which reduces its cost. All other characteristics can give odds to any other type of finish. You just need to understand that ordinary laminated chipboard is used for internal slopes, and moisture-resistant for external ones.
Slopes made of laminated chipboard Source dverivmir.ru/wp-content
PVC panels
It should be noted that plastic panels, when they first appeared on the construction market, immediately became popular. The huge variety of design solutions offered was impressive. Therefore, designers immediately began to use them wherever possible. Door slopes were not left out either.
But over time, it became clear that PVC panels do not have sufficient strength, especially if they were exposed to shock loads. Under the influence of changing temperatures outside, they quickly failed. That's why they were abandoned today.
Stone and brick
Finishing the slopes of the front door with stone or brick is rare today. For some reason, many people think that this design option for front doors is unfashionable. But the point here is probably different:
- laying stone or brick is a complex and labor-intensive process that requires a lot of time;
- after finishing the work it will be difficult to finish the walls;
- This is not the cheapest option, because it is not the material itself that is expensive, but the work of the master.
As for the advantages, it should be noted the high strength of the structure and the unique individuality of the surface of the slopes.
Slopes made of decorative stone Source kakpostroit.su
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Extras
The appearance of these elements on the market has made finishing slopes simple. But craftsmen assure that the extensions are best used for interior doors. On the street, under the influence of changing humidity and temperature, this material quickly deteriorates, losing its appearance. But if the task is to decorate the front door from the inside, then there are no restrictions or prohibitions. Today, manufacturers offer entire lines of door finishing elements, which allows you to choose the desired option without any problems, both for the door and for the interior design of the room.
Huge variety of extras Source oteplicah.ru
Installation of MDF panels
MDF panels are suitable for any type of steel and wooden doors. You can replace the old MDF panel with a new one at any time.
As a rule, when installing an MDF panel, the door itself does not need to be removed. All work is carried out almost without noise, dust and dirt. The MDF panel is attached with self-tapping screws or special glue. Installation takes very little time: within 2-3 hours you will be admiring the new upholstery of your door.
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Facade installation
Not so long ago, the interior of entrance doors was lined only with leatherette, and it was difficult to imagine other materials. Now you can use more modern methods of decorating the entrance, namely the use of wood fiber raw materials that can be laminated. The cost is a little more than leatherette, but the result and practicality are several times better.
Tools for finishing the front door
Finishing the front door opening with MDF panels is easy to do with your own hands and to do this you need to follow the following algorithm:
- Initially, you need to remove the old coating from the doors and thoroughly clean the surface.
- It is necessary to remove the lock from the steel door, as well as all possible fittings that are used.
- The cleaned metal should be treated with an anti-corrosion compound to avoid problems in the future.
Entrance door measurement diagram
- Next, you need to take measurements of the door and transfer them to the MDF panel sheet. Then cut everything to size and make the necessary holes in the MDF panel for the lock and fittings.
- You can begin installing the MDF panel itself on the door, using a special glue that is applied to the overlay. In several places for reliable fixation, the MDF panel must be fixed with self-tapping screws, but it is important to choose the required size so that they do not appear on the back side of the door.
- Now the lock and other accessories are installed in reverse order.
Installing MDF slopes
As you can see, finishing metal entrance doors with MDF panels with your own hands is not a difficult task and can be done in a few hours. The design does not end there, because you still need to design the jamb, install trims and complete work with the doorway to transform the appearance.
What materials are used
Door linings made of MDF are not inferior in strength to solid wood. This is achieved through the use of a special resin when gluing the panel.
Various materials can be used in the production of MDF overlays:
- natural veneer of valuable wood species, treated with Italian matte varnish with the ability to choose any color scheme;
- ship wear-resistant plywood, treated with veneer;
- PVC film in “economy”, “standard” or “premium” versions (differing in texture, thickness and color);
- glossy PVC film, giving the door a mirror shine and the effect of a varnished surface;
- Israeli film Winorit, imitating solid wood of valuable species;
- RAL MDF panels coated with Italian polyurethane paint ICSAM and a palette of more than 200 colors;
- anti-vandal impact-resistant plastic that can withstand temperatures up to +300C and aggressive environments (chemicals, burning cigarettes, pets).
Opening design options
First of all, you need to decide which finishing option is right for you ().
The most common types of decoration are:
- plastering the opening with ordinary cement mortar;
- forming edges using drywall sheets;
- finishing doorways with MDF panels;
- plastic linings;
- wooden extensions;
- an opening trimmed with decorative stone.
These elements have their own characteristics that need to be taken into account when choosing an installation option.
The entrance door slopes must meet the following requirements:
- should serve as a beautiful detail that matches not only the entrance area, but also the entire interior;
- must have good thermal insulation properties, preventing cold air from entering the apartment;
- must be strong enough not to be accidentally broken;
- Such a characteristic as resistance to scratches and mechanical stress is also valued, because they often cling to the slopes and touch them with objects brought in and out through the door.
Plaster
The most labor-intensive option is considered to be plastering the opening with cement mortar. But it also has its advantages. Such slopes are monolithic and completely cut off the possibility of cold air penetrating through them.
The plastering process is carried out in several stages and can take 3-4 days, since it is necessary to wait for the previous one to dry before applying the next layer. After finishing the plastering, you can paint the surface or stick any material on it.
Drywall
This option is used quite often when there is no time or desire to do plastering work.
There are two options for working with plasterboard sheets:
- glue installation;
- installation on guides.
For doorways, adhesive installation is more often used. Special glue is diluted thickly and distributed in cakes in the form of beacons on the back side of the plasterboard blanks. The strips are then glued into place, leveling is done by pressing the sheets until the glue dries.
Additional possibilities when finishing doors with MDF panels
By ordering door upholstery from our company, you can additionally take advantage of the following services:
- milling (drawing) on a panel from more than 100 options or according to your own sketch;
- installing a mirror on the surface of the panel;
- noise, heat and sound insulation of doors using mineral wool;
- individual color scheme in accordance with your sketch.
We are ready to make any wish for the appearance of your new door come true! You can see examples of completed work and modernization of old doors in our work section.
Reasons for forming door slopes
The question of how to finish the slopes of the front door is often asked, because there are many reasons for carrying out this type of repair work. Let us note some of them, the main ones, so to speak:
- Installation of a new door if a new house is built and interior renovation work is being carried out. Or there was a need to replace the old design.
- Defects appeared on the slopes. Over time, any building structure that is subjected to temporary or permanent loads becomes unusable. Usually these are cracks, chips, various types of shedding and traces of mechanical impact. In this case, it is important to correctly assess the situation so that the volume of construction operations does not increase over time.
- If the owner of the house decided to radically change both the external appearance of the building and the internal design of the premises.
- The door slopes have become infected with fungi or mold. In this case, the door element is completely removed, after which the surfaces of the wall ends are cleaned and treated with antiseptic compounds.
So, if you have identified the cause, then you need to eliminate it and start forming slopes with subsequent design. But before we form the door slopes, let’s indicate what materials they are made from today.
Installing a new door is the reason for the formation of new slopes Source dveriklin.ru
Installation of slopes using the adhesive method
If preference is given to the glue method, then you should familiarize yourself with the tips for installing the front door and MDF slopes. Work algorithm:
- First of all, for the glue method, you need to plaster the slopes.
- It is recommended to treat the prepared surface with a primer. After priming, the surface must be waited until completely dry.
- Install beacon profiles according to level. To install profiles on slopes, apply a solution and level the beacons in all directions. Give the solution time to set.
- The solution is applied to the slopes and leveled along the beacons with a spatula. After the manipulations, the slopes should be left for 2 days until the solution completely sets.
- The inside of the part is coated with glue and pressed to the surface.
- When all the elements are installed, the resulting joints are sealed or covered with overlays.
How to sheathe a second internal wooden or metal door
What materials are suitable for interior decoration?
Chipboard. An inexpensive material made from small chips glued together with resins; the sheet structure is uniform. Since the moisture resistance of this material is reduced, it is undesirable to use it to cover residential doors. Finishing is easy to perform and does not require special knowledge.
Chipboard door
Faux leather. Great variety in structure and color. Finishing is quick and easy; it is also possible to order an individual firmware design.
Faux leather door
Powder coating. Suitable for doors that do not require sound insulation. Does not require specific maintenance, wear-resistant and durable. The choice of structure is large, the choice of color is small. The complexity of the work is great; you can’t do it yourself without preparation.
Powder coating
Also, the internal door can be covered with clapboard or MDF panels.
Preparing for door trim. For any type of finishing, you need to prepare and treat the surface to be sheathed. The metal surface must first be cleaned with sandpaper, then the dirt must be removed with a solvent and covered with primer. Never cover a rusty surface with soil.
Updating doors using MDF
Until some time ago, there were two main types of door finishing: painting and upholstery. Both of these methods of decorating door blocks took a lot of time, effort and required significant financial expenses. But the construction market does not stand still and the emergence of new production technologies has significantly expanded the range of finishing materials. One of these new products was MDF doors.
