The nuances of the restoration of the old door with your own hands. Ideas and methods, photos.

A person associates his home with a place of rest. Therefore, he tries to create coziness, 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 obsolete and collapse. Our homes and their interiors are no exception.

Updating something around us, we awaken creative energies in ourselves, we feel creators.

Although most types of interior work require special in-depth 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 the hinges and lay on a flat horizontal surface
• fold all accessories separately or prepare for disposal if it has become unusable
• if there are glass elements, carefully remove the glazing beads and then remove the breakable parts
• if the door has been treated with paint, turn on the building hair dryer and gradually warm up its surface
• arm yourself with a piece of coarse sandpaper and remove bubbles of old paint
• replace the paper with another one with a finer abrasive and again go over the entire surface of the door
• carry out the final grinding with sandpaper with minimal abrasiveness
• treat the surface of the door with a special putty for wood 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 glazing beads for a fresh color / design

As examples, look at the options for updated doors in the photo.

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How and with what you can update the color of old wooden doors: ideas

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After you have completed the restoration work on 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 best results, brush along the fibers, then all the cracks will be filled with a coloring matter.
• Accents on moldings, or painting the protruding parts of the door with contrasting or similar colors. In the absence of such elements, glue them from wooden or polyurethane slats and paint.
• Artistic painting, coloring through 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 process it from above with a jet of hot air.
• Stained glass painting on glass.
  If you are good at drawing or stock up on interesting stencils, buy special stained glass paints and decorate the glass elements of your old door.
• Sticking 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.

How and with what can varnished doors be updated?

a man removes the old lacquer coating from the doors for their restoration 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
• grinder
• 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 one has one caveat - the varnish can remain selectively 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 the desired color
• paste wallpaper / photo wallpaper or other self-adhesive tape with imitation, for example, under natural wood,
• apply freehand painting, copying a specific drawing, or under a stencil,
• decorate the door by gluing loose cereals - rice, buckwheat. Be sure to apply a layer of varnish on top to better fix the material.

How and with what can veneer doors be updated?

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One of the most common problems with veneer doors is bulging of the leaf in some areas. Therefore, first prepare it, carry out restoration activities before updating.

To eliminate the problem of swelling of the canvas will help:

• Iron.
  Heat it on medium and iron the swollen surface of the door, folded on a horizontal stand.
• Wet rag.
  Moisten a cloth flap with water and spread it on the problematic surface of the door. After a quarter of an hour, remove and wait for drying.
• PVA glue.
  Draw it into a syringe and gently insert it under the swollen surface of the door. Smooth the area with a dry cloth.

To eliminate cracks and chips on the old door of the material in question, stock up on strips of veneer of a similar color.

• Cut out the strips corresponding to the parameters of the repaired surface.
• Cut off the excess with a scalpel after applying to the place of the chip / crack. At the same time, keep in mind that the fibers of the patch should be perpendicular to the restored door.
• Treat the door leaf with a special putty and wait for it to dry completely.
• Use double-sided adhesive tape to secure the veneer pieces.
• Sand the joints.

When your old door has only minor scratches and chips, wax them:

• liquid
• pencil

In the first case, put a couple of drops into the rift and immediately walk with a dry rag to remove excess. Before doing this, be sure to clean the door of dust and dirt, and also grind 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. Do this only on a previously cleaned and prepared door.

To update the prepared old veneer door will help you:

• dye

If you masked chips and scratches on the door with wax, then remember that varnish and paint will not cover them. Or linger on it for a short time, and then crumble.

How and with what can panel doors be updated?

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Paneled doors in the interior look interesting. However, it is not always convenient to process their frayed surface. We will not go into details. Let's take a look at restoration options.

Successful solutions:

• painting in several colors with highlighting protruding places
• wallpapering in segments, adhesive tapes along the contour, on panels
• decoupage of individual segments
• varnishing

The cardinal method is the analysis of door panels and their replacement with laminated hardboard. To do this, you sheathe the door frame with it and especially carefully select the color when gluing its ends.

If there is glass in the door, decorate it with special paints or imitate a stained glass window. Stencils for decoration are also suitable.

How and with what it is possible to update the doors covered with paint?

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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 the hinges and leave it vertically,
• go over the entire surface with a spatula and remove a layer of old paint,
• sand with sanding paper
• treat with a special primer for wooden surfaces,
• let dry and sand again

Seal the areas of the door that you do not plan to paint or varnish.

How and with what can paper doors be updated?

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Renew paper doors with lightweight materials that will not weigh them down and provoke leaf breaks. For example:

• self-adhesive film
• decoupage
• gluing of individual elements, for example, paintings, three-dimensional drawings
• painting with paints
• stencils

How and with what you can update an old door frame: ideas, photos

a man measures the level of the door frame in the process of its restoration

The restoration of the door frame should be remembered when you are updating the old door leaf. Of course, fiddling with the first one is less convenient, since it will not work to remove it.

The door frame processing technology is similar to those discussed above for doors. Choose carefully the shades of paint and stain, as well as the color of the self-adhesive tape, 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 restoration with their own hands.

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How and how to glue the door beautifully?

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Among the common ways to decorate an old door is to stick a new coating in whole or in fragments.

For this you will need:

• the cloth
• leather and its substitutes
• photo wallpaper
• metal rivets, beads
• patchwork
• cut fragments of a picture, for example, maps of the world

To stick this or that material, select an effective adhesive, for example, PVA glue, special for wallpaper, adhesive tape, double-sided self-adhesive tape.

How beautiful to wallpaper the door?

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The main thing is to follow the technology of wallpapering.

• First, prepare the door leaf for the update. 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 the paper decor element.
• Smooth the result with a dry rag.
• Trim the protruding edges with a utility knife.
• Wait until the wallpaper on the door is completely dry.

Decorate as you wish:

• molding
• designer chips, for example, small shells and a cut net, glued on top and covered with paint

In addition to the usual wallpaper, popular:

• photo wallpapers with the image of three-dimensional objects / paintings
• decoupage
• self-adhesive tapes

How to update an outdated metal front door?

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Metal doors also tend to become morally and physically obsolete. Having 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 following solutions will update the interior:

• drawing with a stencil
• art painting
• full door mirror
• leatherette upholstery
• self-adhesive film
• laminate

And for the outside of the door are suitable:

• MDF panels
• laminate

To fix any material to the surface of a metal door, you will need an adhesive liquid, such as liquid nails when working with a wooden coating.

How to beautifully decorate an old door for a nursery: ideas, photos

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Children's room is an area of ​​creativity, leisure and intellectual work of the child. Consult with him before you begin to update the door to the nursery.

Better yet, involve the child in the process.

For inspiration, let's add a number of ready-made door decor solutions to the children's room.

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How to beautifully decorate an old kitchen door yourself: ideas, photos

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In order for the door to the kitchen to change after restoration, choose the concept of its decor. It can be:

• painting
• varnishing
• decoupage
• gluing wallpaper and any adhesive surfaces
• art painting and stencils
• stained glass elements
• mosaic and gluing loose, small elements

Implemented ideas with updated doors to the kitchen, see below.

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How to beautifully decorate an old bathroom door: ideas, photos

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The bathroom is a special place in any home. Here we restore beauty and relax after working days. I want the door to it to have its own style.

If you are currently updating it, consider these ideas:

• drawing through a stencil
• self-adhesive film
• imitation of stained glass and paneled elements
• combination of colors when staining 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 examined the features of the restoration of the old door in the house on our own. We got ideas from looking at photos of finished ideas. We learned how to properly prepare the surface of the door for renovation.

If you feel the potential, but don't have the courage to take a swing at the big door, start with dollhouse elements. Your child will appreciate creative solutions for decorating doors, and you will have the courage to realize your desires to update them in your home.

Video: how and how to update old interior doors?

If it became necessary to update the home interior, but you do not have large funds, then the best way out would be to decorate the doors with your own hands. Such work will cost quite inexpensively and will look luxurious and exclusive.

For these purposes, a variety of materials are used: paint of various shades, unique decoupage, luxurious moldings, colorful photo wallpapers, decorative stained-glass windows, etc.

Below is a detailed discussion of the use of these materials and possible options for decorating doors.

Essential wallpapers

Wallpaper is a versatile material. They decorate walls, ceilings and even doors. Usually, to implement design ideas, the remains of wallpaper for walls or ceilings are used, which can be either plain or with a pattern. But the most popular are the most diverse wallpapers.

The finishing procedure is as follows:

• the door is cleaned of old paint;
• the wooden surface is sanded with fine sandpaper;
• wood putty is used to grout existing cracks;
• for good adhesion (adhesion) of wallpaper to the door, dust is removed from its surface, and if necessary, the door leaf is degreased;
• From all sides, the door is covered with plain, solid wallpaper or a composition composed of individual elements of the wallpaper pattern.

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The door covered with fabric looks no less attractive. However, the fabric is not suitable for every room. For example, it is highly undesirable to use it for the bathroom and kitchen, since the material can get dirty pretty quickly, it will constantly absorb moisture and become saturated with foreign odors.

A door decorated with fabric will look beautiful in a child's room. Thanks to the simple work with this material, it is possible to create original, attractive, bright patterns on the door surface or, with the help of drapery, give the children's room an atmosphere of fairy tale and magic.

To cover the door leaf with fabric are used:

• special glue;
• wooden glazing beads;
• cloves;
• stapler for furniture.

When decorating a door with a cloth, it is necessary to ensure that the glue does not show through and the edge of the fabric does not sprinkle.

Common paint

One of the popular methods for updating the surface of doors is still painting it. Pre-treatment of the door leaf for painting is similar to its processing for wallpapering. However, all work should be done more carefully so that the surface to be treated becomes as smooth as possible. Otherwise, after painting, all the flaws will remain visible.

In addition, the door can be additionally impregnated with an antiseptic. On glass doors, if necessary, replace the glazing beads.

Painting is carried out in a vertical or horizontal direction on a surface conditionally divided into squares with a side of 50 cm.

In a paneled door, the inserts are painted first, and then the central and side parts of the frame. Patterns can also be applied to the door for painting, which will make it exclusive and attractive.

Vinyl stickers and self-adhesive film

Ready-made vinyl stickers can be purchased at any hardware store today. Such stickers help to refresh the interior and bring some zest to it.

An excellent alternative to wallpaper and painting is decorating interior doors with self-adhesive film. This is the easiest and fastest way to update the surface of the door, transforming its appearance literally before our eyes.

Unique decoupage

Today, a rather fascinating way of hand finishing is gaining popularity - decoupage. With this treatment, the door turns out to be unique, stylish and vintage. It organically fits into the surrounding interior.

Before applying the pattern, the door leaf is cleaned and primed, then covered with napkins or special paper. From above, with the help of a brush, it is carefully covered with a solution consisting of water and PVA glue. After drying, it is covered with a layer of varnish.

Gorgeous moldings

Thanks to the moldings, it became possible to create an imitation of stucco molding on the door. Such doors are perfectly combined with classic or antique style.

To fix moldings made of polyurethane or foam, it is enough to use glue similar in properties to liquid nails. Ease of use allows you to create real masterpieces on the door. The only drawback of this treatment is that it cannot be used on sliding doors.

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Mosaic is one of the rarer finishing methods, since its use significantly makes the door heavier and increases the thickness of its canvas. However, mosaic lovers can use it in fragments, which allows them not to put a lot of load on the door and at the same time make it original and attractive. For pasting the door with glass elements, special tile adhesive, liquid glass or epoxy mastic is used.

Fascinating stained glass windows

Looking through the photos of the beautiful door decoration, it is impossible not to pay attention to the stained-glass windows. They are so eye-catching. You can buy stained glass in a store, but it is much more tempting to make a stained glass door yourself.

To create decorative stained glass, mastic is used, which acts as a contour. This contour creates an imitation of a metal frame. In order for the surface of the glass to be evenly covered with paint, it is applied only in a horizontal position. Dried stained glass is attached to the door with glazing beads.

Whichever of the listed ways of finishing the door is not used, it will certainly transform the appearance of the interior and make it stylish, luxurious and unique.

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The front door is the first thing a guest sees when entering an apartment or house. She is the real “face” of the building, because the first impression often depends on her appearance. It is not surprising that the owners strive to decorate the door, to make it unusual and stylish.

What is used for decoration?

The front door can be metal, wooden, metal-plastic, double or single. As for the decor, it is selected based on their own preferences, financial capabilities,.

The design of the front door is carried out using:

• accessories and decorative elements;
• paints;
• artificial leather;
• lining;
• PVC, MDF, fiberboard, veneer or plastic panels;
• glass inserts, gratings, elements of carving, forging, metallography.

Let's talk more about these methods.

Importance of fittings

First of all, take care of the accessories. It is a decorative element, the presence of which transforms the appearance of the door and the whole house.

The following accessories and decor elements are sold in stores:

1. . Without them, it is impossible to imagine the input structure. It is easy to get standard models, in the form of palms, animals, pistols, cartoon characters - whatever your heart desires. If they seem too extravagant, take a closer look at the handles in the classic style with a comfortable streamlined shape or strict modern models.
2. Lock. This is not only a locking mechanism, but also an accessory that can create a memorable style. When choosing a lock, it is important to consider the degree of protection and reliability, but do not forget about the appearance. Stores offer original models made from a variety of materials.
3. Peephole. They are equipped with each door, but if a peephole is present, it should be beautifully decorated. Stickers and painting look good.
4. A hammer. On such a popular element, and it does not fit every door. But the classic design with it looks great. It is worth paying attention to the hammer if you like antiquity, vintage, especially since models of absolutely any shape and color are sold. The hammer is also a useful detail: guests can easily reach you.
5. Call to . An alternative to a hammer is a bell, a convenient and useful accessory. A bell that glows in the dark, in the form of a bell, a carved leaflet, a computer keyboard - there is a wide choice!
6. Visor. Gain, made in the form of graceful curls, flowers or twigs. They are offered and they will fit the fashionable plastic door.
7. Lighting elements. Effective if it's dark on the porch. Be sure to take care of sufficient lighting, hang one ceiling, two lamps on both sides of the door or make a full-fledged illumination.

The front door looks great if fittings made in the same style are installed.

Having bought a set at once, which includes a door handle, a lock and a hammer, it is easy to create a single interesting ensemble.

In addition to elements that are installed for a long time, there are others that are appropriate on holidays. So, on the New Year with garlands and tinsel, and for Christmas they put a wreath of pine needles on the door. Similar wreaths with attached mock-ups of krashenok are appropriate for Easter. In this way, it is easy to create a holiday mood and make the decor of the front door really original.

Door leaf decoration

The finish of the door leaf is also important. You will need materials:

• common variant. The surface covered with it withstands temperature changes, becomes resistant to excessive moisture, ultraviolet radiation. There is a huge number of shades, which makes it possible to choose any design options for a metal or wooden door. A liter of such paint will cost 500-2000 rubles. depending on the brand and additional features. Water-dispersion acrylic paints that do not fade in the sun, are non-toxic and frost-resistant, cost from 200 to 2500 rubles. per litre. Some of them create effects: “rough canvas”, “wrinkled silk”, “cork” and others.
• Alkyd paint is ideal, as it repels water well. But such a coating does not differ in durability. The price is in the range of 400-1000 rubles. per litre.
• Hammer coating is useful if you plan to design metal doors. It is non-toxic, decorative, increases the strength and durability of armored structures. The price of a liter is about 1000 rubles.
• Painting with nitro enamel will decorate the front door and save money: the price of 1 liter is about 200 rubles. It is applied with a spray gun on a primed surface, protects the metal from corrosion and shines beautifully after drying.
• Powder paints are safe, aesthetic, reliable, but expensive: processing one standard metal door will cost 1700-2000 rubles. In addition, it will not be possible to paint on your own: the surface is sprayed in special chambers, and then varnished.

1. Clapboard. This material is made from various tree species in different color variations. Decorating the entrance is easy: in stores you can find material that is suitable for the price and fits into the design. Depending on the type of wood and thickness, a square meter costs 150-600 rubles. If a metal door is being made, a frame of planks is first attached to it, to which the lining is already nailed.
2. Artificial leather. In hardware stores, it is easy to pick up leatherette of the desired shade and texture. The price of a running meter is 180-450 rubles. You will also need wallpaper nails and insulation (foam rubber or polyethylene).
3. PVC panels. This inexpensive (a square meter costs up to 200 rubles) decorative material is characterized by functionality, aesthetics, and resistance to damage. That is why it is great for front doors.
4. Fiberboard panels. There are thin (up to 4 mm thick) and thick (up to 20 mm) models. The first option does not differ in durability and strength, but is cheaper. MDF cladding looks advantageous, but it is inexpensive: the price ranges from 150-250 rubles. per square meter. Fiberboard panels are also beautiful, hygienic, with good soundproofing properties and moisture resistance. The price is low: the material is sold even for 50 rubles. per square meter.
5. Plastic panels. Also available in two versions: thin and thick. The price of finishing with plastic is 80-400 rubles.
6. Veneer panels. The material is made from precious woods, including exotic ones, but it costs more: you will have to pay up to 5,000 rubles per square meter.

Old Door: Rescue Operation

The options listed are suitable to decorate an old door. Worn out by time, cracked, out of fashion or boring, the surface will take on a new look, stylish and original.

The main thing when choosing materials for decorating the front door is not to forget about its practical purpose. You should immediately think about soundproofing and insulation, treat the surface with anti-corrosion compounds or antiseptics, eliminate flaws and close up the gaps that have formed.

A well-worn door can be painted. And it is not necessary to use only one shade. Popular methods are:

• Monochromatic coloring. Do not forget to clean the surface and primer before applying the paint, removing the old finish beforehand.
• Coloring in several shades. Colors should be combined with taste, ensuring that the front doors in the interior look harmonious. If there are moldings - embossed contours - they are highlighted with paint in a contrasting color.
• Drawings. They are created with a brush or stencils - depending on what the skill is enough for. Try using painter's tape: it's stuck on to form a pattern. After that, the surface is painted.

An equally interesting option for decor is the use of photo wallpapers. With their help, the door will turn into almost anything! You can even put your own photo on it. Wall murals are glued to a surface cleaned of old paint, dirt and well treated with sandpaper, and varnished on top.

As you can see, decorating the front door is a simple task: you only need to turn on your imagination and carefully choose the material.

Sooner or later, any, even the most elegant and sophisticated part interior needs an update. Interior doors the interior is no exception. doors, and there are at least two of them in the apartment ( input and in the bathroom), in addition to their main purpose, are also an important decorative element. Few will decide to update the doors on their own. It is much easier to purchase a ready-made model, but if you are full of inspiration and creativity, template variations are not for you. Perhaps you are one of those far-sighted owners who simply do not want to start local repair work, knowing that the matter will not stop there, but will spread to a protracted repair of the entire apartments. In any case, you have some free time, enthusiasm and improvised means, as well as a great desire to surprise friends and loved ones with a proud expression: "My work." Let's get started.

repainting

An inexpensive and quick way to give a second life to a door (albeit not so perfect) is to apply several layers of plain paints. To do this, the door is removed from the hinges, but you can leave it in an upright position, after covering it with something floor so as not to stain it. The next step, which requires patience, is the removal of old paint with a spatula. After that, the surface is cleaned with sandpaper with a medium grain, all cracks and irregularities are sealed with wood putty and once again everything is rubbed with sandpaper. Internally, the glazing and the part of the wall adjacent to the panels are sealed with masking tape. If your budget for repairs allows, purchase acrylic or latex washable paint (glossy or matte at your own discretion). These types of paint are odorless and dry quickly, forming a durable protective film. Easily washed off with water in contact with the skin.

To emphasize the expressiveness of the door leaf, there is a technique for highlighting moldings (embossed contours). Black moldings on - a classic solution. Also have the right to a worthy decorating championship any other color combinations. If the canvas is solid, you can purchase or make to order thin wooden planks already painted in the desired color and make the moldings yourself (they are securely glued with liquid nails).

You can not stop at the decoration of moldings alone, but also completely decorate the door in several colors. These can be compositions of rhombuses, circles, squares, vertical stripes, etc. In combination with the interiors of the two rooms where the door is installed, its own color palette can be selected. To create different shades, you need white acrylic paint and a set of colors.