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Vadim November 18, 2016
It is no secret that by entering a house or apartment, others judge the respectability of the owners. Today I will tell you how to decorate doors with your own hands simply and relatively inexpensively. And not only the entrance ones, but also the interior ones, on which the harmony in the interior of the home depends.
Option for finishing the entrance from the inside.
First, we will talk in detail about how to decorate the front door from the inside, around and partly from the outside. And for dessert we will have the finishing of interior doors, or rather those options that are available to the average home craftsman.
Features of the decor of entrance doors
Doors, the outer part of which faces the entrance or the street, are subject to the influence of negative factors, in particular, changes in temperature and humidity. And we shouldn’t forget about the likelihood of physical damage from vandals. So, what options should you choose for decorating your front doors yourself?
Powder coating is recommended for metal structures. The surface of the doors is treated with a specialized compound. It heats up to a predetermined temperature, and then cools and transforms into a reliable and durable film. She is not afraid of physical and chemical influences.
Fans of experiments and non-standard solutions can give the front door the appearance of wild stone. To achieve the desired effect, you need to glue materials to it that imitate this texture.
The finishing material is an alloy of stone composite and acrylic. The surface decorated with this method is characterized by good strength and reliability. Even chemicals are not afraid of her.
If you need to finish the doors from the inside, then you don’t have to worry about strength and wear resistance. Pay attention to the aesthetic qualities of the finish. The materials are chosen so that the door fits harmoniously into the interior of the room.
Often, wood, leather (natural and artificial), plastic parts, and decorative film are used for interior decoration. Decorative panels are also suitable. They imitate various textures and materials. Therefore, owners can easily choose the best option. If the budget is limited and you need to find the most economical decor, then you can stick to regular door painting.
Synthetic materials
Nowadays, there are many purely synthetic materials. Which copy natural ones.
In some cases, their use is more practical. A relief coating is sometimes used on the surface, which is made by bonding multilayer layers.
These materials have greater durability and increased wear resistance. They are less susceptible to high humidity.
PVC panels
This is a film that practically does not react to high humidity. It can be used in the bathroom without any problems.
There are a large number of colors and shades available in retail; you can choose any interior door decor.
Attention: Chloride is used in the production of the material. Therefore, this product cannot be completely environmentally friendly. It should not be installed in direct sunlight.
Eco-veneer finishing
Using eco-veneer in door decoration
So:
- This film completely imitates the structure of wood.
- It can also be made with a relief pattern, which is done in several layers;
- Finishing with such material is carried out by almost all CIS manufacturers. Its price is not high, so it is in growing demand;
- The cost of the material is significantly lower than natural veneer;
- No swelling occurs at high humidity;
- It is quite difficult to damage mechanically, which significantly increases its service life;
- The largest range of colors, which significantly distinguishes it from other types of finishes.
Laminate
This is a fairly common type of cladding, which is used for budget options:
- Tolerates direct sunlight well and is easy to maintain;
- Perfectly tolerates mechanical loads;
- There is a significant drawback: if there is mechanical damage, you will not be able to repair the surface. It is smooth and has quite noticeable defects.
Using laminate when finishing a door
Enamel or paint coating
Do-it-yourself finishing of interior doors is quite simple. Before purchasing paint (see Paint for doors: choosing and painting), you should read the instructions for its use.
For this type of finish, various dyes can be used:
Enamel texture for door decoration
- Nitro paints. Such dyes are highly resistant and durable. There are a large number of colors and shades. However, before choosing, you should know that this material is quite highly toxic. When applying such a coating, it is not recommended to stay indoors until it is completely dry;
- Alkyd enamels. This is a fairly durable material that can be produced in various colors and shades. However, it should be borne in mind that after application a rather pungent odor is released, which can spread for several days;
- Acrylic enamels. The price of this coating is slightly higher than the previous ones. Has no smell. This material is not durable; after coating, it should be varnished, this will extend its service life, but this coating is absolutely safe for human health.
MDF
This coating has come into our lives relatively recently.
It also has its advantages:
MDF for finishing interior doors
- This finish is not susceptible to damp environments. Therefore, it can also be installed in the bathroom;
- Easy to care for. Various colors and strength of the material attract owners.
Attention: Do not place it in direct sunlight. Before ordering elements, take careful measurements, otherwise the manufacturer will not accept them back and this will increase costs.
A more complex option is interior sliding doors; here it is a little more difficult to make the right selection. The larger volume and weight of the structure should also be taken into account.
You can find a detailed article on this topic on our website and do the work entirely with your own hands. Also, the work cannot be completed until the work on the opening is completed. The lining of the door itself will depend on its shape, configuration and finish.
Features and methods of finishing interior doors
Strength and wear resistance are also not important for these structures. Decorative characteristics come first. Interior doors can be the highlight of your interior.
The main thing is to approach their decor seriously and with imagination. If you are interested in decorating doors with your own hands, then we will consider the most effective and popular solutions.
Door leaf
The condition of the door leaf is most visually noticeable; if it has defects or poor lining, all previous efforts will be nullified. How to fix the situation? For interior doors, finding a solution is quite simple, because they are practically not exposed to negative influences, with the exception of products for the bathroom and kitchen, where humidity is high and the temperature fluctuates throughout the day.
The outer side of the entrance door and additional parts must be resistant to natural influences
What about the balcony and entrance doors? Here the situation is ambiguous. In principle, it does not matter how to decorate the surface of the front door from the inside, but on the outside you will need more durable and wear-resistant materials, especially if we are talking not about an apartment, but about a private house. The coating must withstand the influence of atmospheric phenomena, including precipitation and ultraviolet radiation; low-quality materials quickly deteriorate: they peel off, dry out and crack, so you should consider different options for cladding the door leaf for different cases.
Coloring - fast and cheap
If you plan to finish the doors with minimal financial costs and in a short time, then this method is preferable. To work you will need brushes, paint, and masking tape. With the help of the latter, parts that do not need to be painted are covered.
The workflow consists of several stages.
- Preparation. Remove anything from the door that interferes with the painting. Handles, decorative removable elements, etc. Glass inserts are closed with masking tape.
- Surface polishing. It is important that there are no defects or roughness on the door. The old paint, of course, needs to be removed. This can be done using a small spatula and sandpaper.
- Coloring.
When choosing a paint color, consider the original color of the door. It is recommended to use acrylic paints as they dry quickly. The room must be well ventilated.
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Leather covering
Leather covering is an alternative to fabric finishing for classic noble interiors, such as the English style. Such a door always looks expensive and luxurious in a living room or office. Moreover, it does not have to be genuine leather: now there are enough more affordable, functional and environmentally friendly substitutes.
For fastening, use glue and special rivets, which evenly fix the canvas and form elegant patterns. For decoration, pay attention to embossing, painting, fine carving, finishing with metal fittings and belts. This door will fit well into industrial styles, such as loft or grunge.
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Varnish finish
This decorative door finish is ideal for structures made of natural wood, which have an attractive texture and interesting wood pattern. Another easy and budget option available to everyone.
We pre-prepare the surface. Everything here is the same as before painting. We use sandpaper, remove roughness and achieve a perfectly smooth surface. Then we apply varnish. The tree quickly absorbs it. Therefore, it is recommended to apply the finishing material in 2-3 layers.
To simplify the work, it is advisable to remove the door and lay it horizontally. We remove the fittings, close the glass and other decorative inserts.
Platbands
The next structural element of a doorway is platbands; they are used to cover the joint between the wall and the frame, frame the opening and give it a neat, finished look.
The range of door frames is huge, you can choose almost any option
Finishing the door frames involves their complete replacement or restoration. In principle, purchasing new elements is much easier and not that expensive, but if you don't want to spend money, use the same methods as for repairing the box. That is, for metal the optimal solution is painting, for wood - opening with stain and varnish, and for plastic and MDF - local restoration of the coating.
Adhesive tape
This option cannot be called practical, but it is still very popular. Everything here is extremely simple. We select a suitable decorative film and carefully glue it to the door.
The advantage of this method is that the surface does not need to be pre-prepared. Just wipe off the dust.
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Thanks to the large assortment of decorative films, you can easily choose an option for a specific interior. Look online for photos of door finishing with film. This will allow you to find a lot of non-standard and stylish solutions.
Decoupage
Decoupage is a simple and accessible technology for finishing old doors, facades and furniture. The technique requires virtually no special skills, materials or tools. Sometimes ordinary paper napkins and glue are enough, because at its core this is a complicated applique.
Decoupage requires a perfectly smooth, sanded and grease-free surface. After this, you can paint the door with acrylic paint for contrast, but be sure to dry it. To glue the drawings, a solution of PVA with water is used, and to fix the result, a transparent furniture varnish is used.
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Mosaic
An unusual method of door finishing is the use of small tiles made of glass, ceramic or acrylic. A mosaic composition can be made from various unusual objects - pieces of mirrors, metal elements, even sewing buttons. The tiles are attached using standard glue. An arbitrary abstraction is used as a pattern - everything is limited only by the imagination of the master.
When choosing this method of decoration, it is recommended to use mosaic details in fragments. Due to this, the canvas will get an original and unusual look. But the finishing will not affect the weight and thickness of the structure. If glass elements are used, then you need to use a special glue for ceramics or mastic.
Mirror
What is meant here is not quite an ordinary mirror. After all, such products are too heavy and fragile - they simply cannot be glued with glue or mounting nails. In addition, simple mirrors are difficult to cut, and sharp edges have to be ground. You can also choose mirror panels on triplex, but buyers are put off by the high price.
Alternatively, you can use acrylic panels or install amalgam. Decorating with mirror acrylic will be quite simple to implement. In addition, the market offers a wide range of mirrors in a wide range of colors. They are light in weight, easy to handle, do not break, and are easily attached.
To complete the decor you must perform the following steps:
- coat the canvas and the back of the acrylic panel with primer;
- if necessary, cut the parts into pieces of the required size;
- glue the elements with mounting glue and secure with tape;
- Remove the adhesive tape after the glue has completely dried.
Despite the high cost of this solution, consumers prefer it due to its excellent results.
How to beautifully upholster doors in an apartment with your own hands
The easiest way is to do the soft door trim yourself. This is leatherette, vinyl leather or natural leather covering. You can use ready-made door upholstery kits. These usually include:
- coating (leatherette, vinyl leather);
- insulation and sealing rollers;
- decorative nails and thin wire;
- upholstery instructions.
Required Tools
For the traditional door trim method, you need to prepare:
- scissors or sharp knife;
- construction stapler;
- hammer and decorative nails;
- roulette
Before upholstery, you need to prepare the entire set of tools.
Preparation
Before covering, you need to carefully smooth out the future door covering. There should be no folds or creases.
Then you should measure the door with a tape measure. You need to take a piece of material about 10-20 cm wider on each side than the doorway.
It is advisable to dismantle the door leaf and free it from hinges and other fittings so that nothing interferes with the upholstery.
It is necessary to dismantle the fittings, remove the old upholstery and clean from dust.
Tightening order
There are two main ways of covering a door leaf - regular and decorative, which is also called a carriage tie.
To upholster wooden doors using the standard method, you need:
- prepare sealing beads - cut out strips of insulation (the upholstery kits already have them), place them on the door on three sides, and secure them with furniture nails or a stapler every 10 cm;
- cut strips of leatherette or vinyl leather twice as wide as the rollers (so that they can be folded inward), cover the seals, and secure;
- stretch and attach the outer layer of leatherette. If there is insulation, put it in first.
Make sure that the leatherette does not move and is stretched without distortions.
For iron doors, the seals and the inner insulating layer must be glued - directly to the door leaf or to an additional plywood layer. The top covering is also attached with glue, which is evenly distributed over the insulation.
For the carriage tie you will also need a drill, a screwdriver and pliers. This method involves drilling holes according to a template and then stitching them with nylon threads. Buttons are used for decoration. This method requires skills in working with tools and leather, so it is better to contact an experienced craftsman.
Textile
Textile materials are great for finishing door panels. The fabric looks interesting and unusual. For decoration, opaque varieties with high density should be selected. Before use, the fabric must be washed in warm water and dried to prevent shrinkage.
There is an option to use pieces of fabric with different patterns and colors to create an unusual decor. You can glue fabric flaps using wallpaper glue or mastic. The fastening method will be the same as for wallpapering. Pay special attention to ensure that pieces of material do not move.
