The nuances of restoring an old door with your own hands. Ideas and methods, photos.
A person associates his home with a place of rest. Therefore, she tries to create comfort, choose an interior and a pleasant color scheme in order to fully realize this.
On the other hand, everything in our world tends to become outdated and destroyed. Our homes and their interior decoration are no exception.
By renewing anything around us, we awaken creative energies within ourselves and feel like creators.
Although most types of interior work require special deep knowledge and skills to perform them, we are quite capable of updating interior doors on our own.
Let's talk about the features and methods of reconstructing old doors in more detail.
How to make a new one from an old door with your own hands: options, photos, tips
photo of an old door before and after restoration using decoupage technique
It is important to prepare it before updating the old door:
- remove the doors from their hinges and place them on a flat horizontal surface
- fold all accessories separately or prepare them for disposal if they become unusable
- if there are glass elements, carefully remove the glazing beads and then remove breakable parts
- if the door has been painted, turn on a hair dryer and gradually warm up its surface
- equip yourself with a piece of coarse sandpaper and remove the bubbles of old paint
- replace the paper with another one with a finer abrasive and go over the entire surface of the door again
- carry out final sanding with sandpaper with minimal abrasiveness
- treat the door surface with a special putty for wooden products
- After complete drying, clean the doors in 3 steps with sandpaper of different abrasiveness.
- fix the result with drying oil or stain
- then carry out those types of work that are necessary to update the appearance of the door
- if there were glass elements in it, put them first and then new beads in a fresh color/design
As examples, look at the options for updated doors in the photo.
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Preparatory work
Before decorating interior doors, they are prepared. The following tools are used for this:
- construction adhesive;
- tracing paper;
- press.
The door needs to be removed. Then examine the canvas for defects. If the old box has scratches, they need to be repaired with wood putty. You can decorate the canvas with photo wallpaper. If the doors are peeling in some places, then an adhesive mixture is applied, tracing paper is applied, and pressed. An adhesive mixture is also used to seal cracks and microcracks. If the defects are large, chips with a fine dispersion are added to the adhesive composition.
How and with what you can update the color of old wooden doors: ideas
a girl paints an old wooden interior door with white paint.
After you have completed work on restoring the surface of the old interior door, choose a new color for it.
Among the ways that can help you in this moment, we note:
- Painting with stain, paint or opening the wooden surface of the door with varnish. Remember, for the best result, brush along the fibers, then all the cracks will be filled with dye.
- Accents on moldings, or painting protruding door parts with contrasting or similar colors. If such elements are missing, glue them from wooden or polyurethane slats and paint them.
- Artistic painting, coloring using stencils. The method is suitable for creative owners who want to bring originality to their interior.
- Pasting wallpaper, large drawings on paper, pieces of fabric. Decoupage. In this case, follow all the requirements for fixing the material on the surface of the door - soak it with water, glue, and treat it with a stream of hot air on top.
- Stained glass painting on glass. If you are good at drawing or have some interesting stencils, buy special stained glass paints and decorate the glass elements of your old door.
- Pasting vinyl stickers. Note that this method saves you time preparing the old door. In other words, you can not even remove it from the hinges, but immediately glue the vinyl elements.
Painting
The easiest way to refresh a door with minimal changes to the design of your apartment is to repaint it a new color. Choose a solid color fill if you prefer minimalism, or highlight individual parts if you like more complex artistic solutions.
In small classic rooms, light doors look good, but in laconic monochrome minimalism it can be turned into an independent accent. To do this, choose rich red, yellow, green and blue shades.
Acrylic paint is best: it is easy to work with, it is environmentally friendly, odorless, suitable for indoors and harmless to health. This is especially important when it comes to doors to a bedroom or children's room.
Photo: sauna-pod-klyuch.ru
Before painting, prepare the base, because the paint applies in a thin layer and does not hide defects. Sand and prime the surface, seal strong chips and cracks with special sealants. It is recommended to apply the paint in even stripes from top to bottom or from left to right.
If the door is textured, first paint the inserts, then the central strips, and only then the sides. And to keep the coating fresh for a long time, cover the paint with a layer of glossy or matte varnish.
Another simple painting technique is to splash paint over the surface in random spots. This decoration immediately creates a creative atmosphere in the room of an art workshop. Hard brushes, toothbrushes and even toothpicks are suitable for spraying.
Photo: grassfire.org
How and with what can you update varnished doors?
a man removes the old varnish coating from the doors to restore them according to a new design.
To carry out restoration work, remove the old varnish from the door in one or more of the following ways:
- sandpaper
- grinding machine
- chemical solvent
The first method was discussed in the previous section. The second method will significantly speed up the process of removing the old varnish coating. And the third has one nuance - the varnish can selectively remain on the door leaf. Therefore, be sure to polish the latter.
After removing the old layer of varnish, sanding and drying the doors, decide on their new design, for example:
- apply new varnish or laminate,
- paint it the color you want,
- stick wallpaper/photo wallpaper or other self-adhesive tape with imitation, for example, natural wood,
- apply hand painting, copying a specific drawing, or using a stencil,
- decorate the door by gluing bulk cereals - rice, buckwheat. Be sure to apply a layer of varnish on top for better fixation of the material.
Film Specifications
Most often, cladding is sold in the form of rolls 15 m long. Their width can vary significantly. For large areas and flat surfaces, for example, for a door leaf, the widest rolls – 900 mm – are suitable.
If you need to cover a piece of furniture, it will be impractical to cut a wide canvas, so it is better to use a 450 or 675 mm coating.
For painstaking pasting of small objects or limited surfaces, a roll with a width of 53 or 106 mm is useful.
Film is usually sold in rolls
How and with what can you update veneer doors?
photo of updated old veneer doors
One of the most common problems with veneer doors is swelling of the panel in certain areas. Therefore, first prepare it, carry out restoration measures before updating.
The following will help eliminate the problem of canvas swelling:
- Iron. Heat it on medium and iron the swollen surface of the door folded on a horizontal stand.
- Wet rags. Moisten a piece of cloth with water and spread it on the problematic surface of the door. After a quarter of an hour, remove and wait until dry.
- PVA glue. Fill it into a syringe and carefully insert it under the swollen surface of the door. Smooth the area with a dry cloth.
To eliminate cracks and chips on an old door made of the material in question, stock up on strips of veneer of a similar color.
- Cut strips that match the parameters of the surface being repaired.
- Cut off the excess with a scalpel after applying it to the site of the chip/crack. Please note that the fibers of the patch should be perpendicular to the door being restored.
- Treat the door leaf with a special putty and wait until it dries completely.
- Use double-sided tape to secure the veneer strips.
- Sand the joints.
When your old door has only minor scratches and chips, treat them with wax:
- liquid
- pencil
In the first case, drop a couple of drops into the crack and immediately wipe with a dry cloth to remove excess. Before doing this, be sure to clean the door from dust and dirt, and also sand the surface.
In the second, tear off a piece from the wax pencil, knead it in your palms and stick it on the problem area. Wipe off the mark with a rag. Only do this on a previously cleaned and prepared door.
The following will help you update a prepared old veneer door:
- varnish
- dye
If you masked chips and scratches on the door with wax, then remember that varnish and paint will not cover them. Or they will linger on it for a short time and then fall off.
Care Tips
In order for a veneered door leaf to last as long as possible and look like new, it must be properly looked after. It is forbidden to clean the veneer with abrasive materials, otherwise small scratches will remain on the coating and it will quickly lose its gloss. It is not advisable to install veneered doors in such a way that direct sunlight always falls on them. This will cause the cladding to fade; veneered doors will have to be updated quite often: apply varnish or paint.
It is allowed to wipe the veneer with a damp cloth, but it must be thoroughly wrung out. Literally washing with water; using the structure at high levels of humidity is prohibited. You also need to be careful when washing the floors, because the bottom of the door frame and sash will suffer from this.
From time to time, to add gloss, it is worth carefully polishing the structure (for example, with polish) on a wax basis. It repels dust and hides minor damage.
Veneered doors, if properly cared for, will last for decades. Only in this case they cannot protect themselves from minor scratches and defects. Therefore, it is necessary to have an idea of how to reconstruct a veneered door with your own hands. This can be easily accomplished using available materials and basic tools.
How and with what can you update paneled doors?
old panel doors after updating with paint, options in decor
Panel doors in the interior look interesting. However, it is not always convenient to treat their worn surface. We won't go into details. Let's look at restoration options.
Successful solutions:
- painting in several colors highlighting protruding areas
- gluing wallpaper in segments, adhesive tapes along the contour, on panels
- decoupage of individual segments
- varnish coating
The cardinal method is to disassemble the door panels and replace them with laminated hardboard. To do this, you cover the door frame with it and select the color especially carefully when gluing its ends.
If there is glass in the door, decorate it with special paints or imitate stained glass. Stencils for decoration are also suitable.
Why do you need self-adhesive?
Self-adhesive is used for complete repairs or for the restoration of outdated items, doors and furniture. The purpose of application may be to impart strength to various surfaces. For example, if wooden doors are installed in a bathroom, they need to be given moisture-resistant properties, and film is indispensable in this case.
Attention! When choosing a material for pasting, pay attention not only to the color, but also to the durability of the paints. Run your hand over the surface of the self-adhesive. If your palm is slightly stained, the paint will quickly rub off.
If you have made a renovation, radically changing the color scheme of the room, but you don’t want to change a door that doesn’t match the color, then self-adhesive will also come in handy.
Using self-adhesive film you can increase the moisture-proof properties of doors
Another area of application is protecting the door from scratches and damage of any kind.
How and with what can you update painted doors?
a man paints old previously painted interior doors.
Your first task is to remove the old paint from the doors and prepare them for restoration work. Their sequence:
- decide on the location of the door in space - either lay it on horizontal supports, or remove it from its hinges and leave it vertically,
- use a spatula to go over the entire surface and remove the layer of old paint,
- sand with sanding paper,
- treat with a special primer for wooden surfaces,
- let dry and sand again,
Seal off areas of the door that you do not plan to paint or open with varnish.
How and with what can you update paper doors?
updated paper doors in the interior
Renew paper doors with lightweight materials that will not weigh them down and cause the fabric to tear. For example:
- self-adhesive film
- decoupage
- gluing individual elements, for example, paintings, three-dimensional drawings
- painting with paints
- stencils
Features of the material
To finally convince the reader of the rationality of using self-adhesive film for door decoration, the properties of the material should be examined in more detail. It has many advantages, but also has several disadvantages.
By and large, self-adhesive film is a polymer material, or rather a thin PVC film, on the back side of which there is an adhesive substance.
How and with what you can update an old door frame: ideas, photos
a man measures the level of a door frame during its restoration.
You should remember about the restoration of a door frame when you are updating an old door leaf. Of course, fiddling with the first one is less convenient, since it cannot be removed.
The door frame processing technology is similar to those discussed above about doors. Choose carefully the shades of paint and stain, as well as the color of the self-adhesive tape and wallpaper, so that this area on the wall is in harmony with the updated door leaf.
Below are a number of interesting door frames after DIY restoration.
updated door frames to match the interior and doors, example 1
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self-adhesive door frame decorative elements, example 3
Video description
How to disassemble the paneled fabric, watch the video:
- grooves and tenons are cleaned of old glue and putty, the remains are sucked out with a vacuum cleaner;
- if necessary, remove paint and polish each part - it’s easier to do this separately than on the whole canvas;
- insert the panels into place, lubricating all locking joints with wood glue;
- the assembled canvas is compressed with clamps and left until the glue dries;
- insert dowels into the holes.
Assembly of paneled fabric Source mdveri56.rf
How and what to decorate a door beautifully with?
a beautifully covered interior door after renovation.
Among the common ways of decorating an old door is gluing a new covering entirely or in fragments.
For this you will need:
- wallpaper
- textile
- leather and its substitutes
- photo wallpaper
- metal rivets, beads
- patchwork
- cut fragments of a picture, for example, a world map
To stick this or that material, select an effective adhesive, for example, PVA glue, special for wallpaper, tape, double-sided self-adhesive tape.
Video description
If you are wondering whether it is possible to restore interior doors that are over a hundred years old, watch this video:
Restoring cracked panel doors
If the panels dangle in the grooves of the main planks, the canvas will have to be disassembled and reassembled and glued.
The panels are held in place by a tongue and groove joint lubricated with glue, and are sometimes tightened with dowels or self-tapping screws, the caps of which are closed with wooden plugs. To restore the integrity of the door, you need to do the following:
- The removed canvas is placed on the edge, the plugs are removed and the screws are unscrewed;
- separate the frame elements and inserts;
How to beautifully wallpaper a door?
the old door is covered with wallpaper after renovation.
The main thing is to follow the wallpapering technology.
- First, prepare the door leaf for renovation. The technique was presented in the first section of the article.
- Decide on the color and texture of the wallpaper.
- Apply special wallpaper glue to the surface of the door and attach a paper decorative element.
- Level the result with a dry cloth.
- Trim any overhanging edges with a utility knife.
- Wait until the wallpaper on the door is completely dry.
If desired, add decor:
- molding
- design features, for example, small shells and cut nets, glued on top and covered with paint
In addition to regular wallpapers, the following are popular:
- photo wallpaper depicting three-dimensional objects/paintings
- decoupage
- self-adhesive tapes
Fabric decor
Pasting with fabric resembles wallpaper, but it looks more interesting due to its texture. If you have unnecessary but beautiful scraps left, you can make a real patchwork quilt on the door. This will fit interestingly into ethnic styles, boho, country or Provence.
You can fasten the fabric with glue or using special furniture staples - like upholstery on a sofa. The advantage of mechanical fasteners is that they are easy to remove to replace the boring coating. To decorate, use lace, beads, tassels, fringe, braid and any other decorative little things to your taste.
Photo: sdelai-lestnicu.ru
How to update an outdated metal front door?
old metal entrance door after renovation
Metal doors also tend to become morally and physically obsolete. If you set out to update them, keep in mind that the approach and methods will be different for the external and internal parts of the front door.
So, the internal part will be updated by the following solutions:
- drawing a picture using a stencil
- art painting
- full door mirror
- dermantine upholstery
- self-adhesive film
- veneer
- laminate
And for the outside of the door the following are suitable:
- veneer
- MDF panels
- laminate
To secure any material to the surface of a metal door, you will need an adhesive liquid, for example, liquid nails when working with wood.
Molding
To make the simplest and most budget door luxurious and elegant enough for classic interiors, use molding. These are ready-made elements that imitate stucco molding, bas-reliefs and other decorative inserts.
The simplest molding is made of polyurethane or foam, so it can simply be glued or mounted on liquid nails. And to make a beautiful aged door, be sure to paint it over the top and use contrasting colors or gilding for details.
Photo: evrookna-mos.ru
How to beautifully decorate an old nursery door yourself: ideas, photos
DIY updated door in a children's room
A children's room is an area of creativity, leisure and intellectual work for a child. Consult with him before you start updating the door to the nursery.
Even better, involve your child in the process.
For inspiration, we will add a number of ready-made solutions for decorating the door to the children's room.
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Aging
Sometimes the style of the room requires the creation of luxurious antique elements and this needs to be carefully worked on. There are many ways to decorate a door in an antique style with your own hands, and their photos can be seen below. Some methods require professional intervention and cannot be done at home, and some consist of simple tricks that will help achieve the desired effect.
To create an antique door, it is recommended to use craquelure varnish, when applied, the paint on the canvas will begin to crack and to make the cracks deeper, the varnish is applied in several layers. And in order to add wear and tear, a dry brush is used.
Another option for making the canvas look antique is to rub it with sandpaper, achieving the desired effect.
How to beautifully decorate an old kitchen door yourself: ideas, photos
updating an old kitchen door with mosaics
To make the kitchen door transformed after restoration, choose a concept for its decor. It can be:
- painting
- opening with varnish
- decoupage
- gluing wallpaper and any adhesive surfaces
- art painting and stencils
- stained glass elements
- mosaic and gluing of loose, small elements
See below for implemented ideas with updated kitchen doors.
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How to beautifully decorate an old bathroom door yourself: ideas, photos
options for updated bathroom doors in the interior
The bathroom is a special place in any home. Here we bring beauty and relax after everyday work. I want the door to have its own style.
If you're currently upgrading, consider these ideas:
- drawing a picture through a stencil
- self-adhesive film
- imitation of stained glass and paneled elements
- combination of colors when painting fragments
- mirror interior
- photo wallpaper
For more details, see the implemented ideas for decorating the bathroom door in the pictures below.
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So, we looked at the features of restoring an old door in a house on our own. We got ideas from looking at photos of finished ideas. We learned how to properly prepare the door surface for renovation.
If you feel the potential but don't have the courage to take the plunge, start with dollhouse elements. Your child will appreciate creative solutions for decorating doors, and you will gain courage and realize your desires to update them in your home.
Stained glass
Stained glass has been a classic decor for windows and doors since ancient times. This technique was used in temples, palaces and rich houses - only the subtlety of execution differed. Now there are three main options: order an individual stained glass window according to your sketch, purchase a ready-made insert, or paint the glass yourself.
Translucent acrylic paints on glass are used to apply the design. You will also need to create an outline - the illusion of metal inserts connecting the elements. But don’t paint directly on the door, because the glass should lie horizontally, otherwise the paint will flow off the surface.
Photo: legkovmeste.ru
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