If you want to update your interior while spending a minimum amount of money, then great solution There will be door decor with your own hands. There are many ways to freshen up your home. Let's look at the most interesting and accessible of them.
Decor of interior doors
Glass door decor
Beautiful door decor
One of the most simple ways decorate interior doors with your own hands - wallpapering. Wallpaper is a universal material that can be used for different types finishing Don’t think that after updating the door will seem old-fashioned. The main thing is to do everything carefully and choose a good combination of colors. The following types can be used for decoration:
- scraps of old wallpaper;
- plain bright materials;
- wallpaper with a pattern or ornament;
- photo wallpaper.
One of the fastest options is photo wallpaper for doors. Decorating with this material can be done quickly and accurately. In addition, there is an opportunity to show imagination, spend a little more of your time and become the owner of a unique result. So, how to decorate a door with your own hands using wallpaper? The work includes several steps.
Operating procedure
Door decor with drawings
Dye
Another simple way to update your interior is to paint the door. This design method has several important advantages.
- Affordable price.
- Durability.
- Possibility to hide stains.
- Lots of room for imagination.
- Ease of use.
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Decor of wooden doors
Beautiful door decor
Decorating using paint includes several stages.
- Remove the door from its hinges, lay it horizontally (it is better to take it out of the living room) and clean off the layer of old coating. This step is very important, since paint, unlike other decorative methods, does not hide uneven surfaces.
- Clean with sandpaper.
- Level with putty, dry, degrease the surface.
- It is better to paint not the entire surface at once, but in small squares, starting from the top. Each area should be painted evenly. If the plans include drawing a picture, then in any case, the first place should be a smooth background of the canvas. To avoid smudges, it is better to lay the door horizontally.
- After the paint has dried, the door must be varnished and dried again.
- The last step is to install the door in place.
When buying paint, it is better to choose acrylic paints; they apply in an even layer. It is not necessary to use brushes; a spray bottle will allow you to evenly and quickly change the color of the surface.
Door decor with drawings
Decorating doors with different shades
Additional decor
There are several other ways to add uniqueness to your door design.
- Craquelure varnish. If you apply it to painted door leaf, then small original cracks will appear on it.
- If available, moldings can be painted in a contrasting color. They are also easy to make with your own hands and decorate the door.
- Painting. This decoration will take a lot of time, but the result will be pleasing. For painting, minimal artistic abilities and limitless imagination. You can draw anything: ornaments, flowers, ornate patterns, landscapes.
- The stencil is suitable for those who do not know how or are afraid to draw by hand. You can buy them in specialized stores or make them yourself from cardboard.
Stained glass
Stained glass is perfect for doors with glass. The result, as a rule, looks original and impressive. Acrylic or special stained glass paint may be suitable. You can actually buy them in art stores. More often they are sold in whole sets with detailed instructions.
You can apply absolutely any design to glass. In addition to paints, you will also need an outline. It is he who creates “metallic” boundaries between the painted pieces of colored glass.
When working, it is better to carefully remove the glass from the door to avoid smudges and accidental drops falling on the wood itself.
Glass door decor
Beautiful door decor
Actions are performed in the following sequence.
- The glass is cleaned of dust and dirt and degreased.
- Transfer from a printed drawing or apply a contour “by hand”. It must dry thoroughly, this can take up to three days. Most likely, you will need to reapply the contour to make it look more voluminous.
- Paint the separated pieces with different colors and let them dry.
Decoupage
Original and creative way DIY door decor. Moreover, you can use it to decorate absolutely any surface. Works especially well on quality wood. And vintage style is back in fashion.
Before applying pictures, the door must be treated with a primer or acrylic paint(if you need to level it, then putty will do). After this, the creative process can begin.
For decoupage, special napkins (available in craft stores), wallpaper or fabric are usually used. In addition you will need:
- scissors;
- PVA glue;
- brushes, sponges, rollers.
First, the elements are applied to the surface, the exact location is noted, and different options are tried. Glue them using PVA (replacing glue is not recommended). You need to glue the picture from the center, smoothing out the bubbles and folds.
Door decor with drawings
Decorating doors with different shades
After drying, be sure to coat the surface with varnish.
Many people use it for decoupage various photos. The technique remains the same, it is enough to simply separate the bottom layer of paper from the photo so that the gluing is reliable. You will have to do the same with the wallpaper.
Textile
Another one of original ways door decoration - patchwork technique. It's worth noting that not just any fabric will work. The choice largely depends on the room for which the door is intended. Fabric decoration is more suitable for bedrooms or living rooms, but very impractical for the bathroom, toilet, front door.
Using the technique, you can create patchwork yourself unique item interior Special attention you will have to pay attention to the choice of materials:
- when choosing fabric, you must take into account that it can shrink or stretch (it is better to take measurements with a damp cloth if glue will be used);
- When drying, the glue should not leave any traces;
- the edges of all flaps must be processed;
- It is recommended to use non-staining fabrics near door handles.
It is not necessary to use glue to work. With glazing beads or furniture stapler decorating will go even faster. A stronger fabric (tapestry) will be more reliable for the door leaf.
Decor of interior doors with a pattern
Decor of wooden doors
Beautiful door decor
Stickers
Quite simple and quick way decorating doors with your own hands - use vinyl stickers. It is perfect if the door is in good condition, but is simply tired and the owners want to add variety to the interior, decorate something. You can combine stickers and wallpaper.
Ready-made stickers can be selected at any repair store or ordered on specialized websites on the Internet. If you want to add even more originality, you can order stickers based on photos. For example, a door decorated with a collage of photos of all family members will look original.
Door decor with drawings
Decorating doors with different shades
You can also create them yourself. For this you will need:
- scissors;
- PVC film;
- cardboard.
The desired design is carefully transferred to cardboard, then its contours are cut out from self-adhesive film. The unique sticker is ready.
If there is any defect on the door leaf, you can buy stickers.
The option with stickers is more suitable for bathrooms than interior doors, as it perfectly repels moisture.
Decor of interior doors
Decor of wooden doors
Beautiful door decor
Mirror
Installing a mirror on the door surface - original and quick method updates. It will help hide many defects of an old piece of furniture. The mirror will look best on the front door, since the hallway must have a reflective surface.
Door decor with drawings
Decorating doors with different shades
Mosaic
One of the most unusual options decoration - mosaic. It is used quite rarely, since not all doors can withstand the layer ceramic coating. The thickness of the door leaf itself increases significantly, its quality suffers, but the result looks incredibly beautiful.
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Over time, even the most quality doors fall into disrepair. The material dries out or becomes deformed, the coatings wear off and fade. In this case, it is necessary to either give the old doors the new kind, restore them. And what happens even more often is that the look of the doors may simply become boring or not suit your taste. In such a situation, replacing with new ones is not at all advisable. It’s better to update the doors yourself and think about creating a new design for it.
Stage 1: removing the old coating and processing the door
If on the surface of the door there is deep scratches or cracks, or the door is a little askew, then it is best to remove it and bring it into full order. And before any subsequent finishing, it is worth getting rid of the old coating. For such work, it is advisable to have at least basic knowledge of working with wood and a set of tools.
- To renew a wooden door, remove it from its hinges. Remove all fittings (handles, locks, latches, etc.); if they are no longer suitable, it is better to replace them. At the same time, it is advisable to change all the handles and trim on the doors within the room so that they are all in the same style.
- If there is glass in the door, carefully remove the glazing beads and expose it. After this, you can begin to remove the old coating. Using a hair dryer, heat the layer old paint, and when it starts to soften and bubble, remove it with a spatula.
- When the last paint has been removed, begin to fill the cracks and smooth out scratches on the surface of the wood. This can be done using special putties for wood and putty. After the materials have dried, sand the surface and sand thoroughly.
- Cover the surface of the door with stain or drying oil. This will give the surface the necessary shade or simply protect it from moisture.
- If there were glasses, then insert them back. It is best to use new glazing beads, they cost a penny, and it is better than cleaning the old ones.
In this form, the door is ready for further decoration and finishing.
Stage 2: selection and application of decor
But how can you update old doors? To do this, you should choose one of the listed design options. Before any work, it is necessary to return the door to normal condition. This is either the restoration described above with the removal of old coatings, or simply thorough cleaning and drying so that the new decorative elements are properly attached to the surface of the door.
Painting
The simplest and most reliable way is painting. If your door is made of solid wood or has wood veneer, you can open it with varnish or paint color of your choice. In any case, it is best to paint the door using a brush or spray. Use the brush all the time along the fibers, then the paint or varnish will fit normally into all the recesses and irregularities.
Decoration with a pattern. Moldings
In addition to painting in a single color, you can use paints of other shades or colors to create some kind of image or simple design on the door. Alternatively, you can paint the door one color, and the protruding parts (moldings) in another, contrasting with the base. If the door is smooth without relief or moldings, then you can either emulate them with a pattern, or use polyurethane or wooden carved slats. The latter are pre-painted in the required color and glued to the surface of the door.
You can try to paint a drawing or painting on the door. About this using the example of wall decoration.
Pasting with wallpaper, paper or fabric
You can decorate interior doors with your own hands and more in interesting ways. Nowadays it won’t be a problem to find photo wallpapers specifically for doors in stores or order online. They are already preparing taking into account standard sizes door leaf.
In addition to photo wallpaper, which, by the way, is not cheap, you can use other materials to decorate doors. If the room is decorated in a certain style, then the door can be decorated to match it. For example, if this is a children's room, then you can use pages from various educational children's publications or various coloring books. For the kitchen or dining room, you can select pages with images of delicious and favorite dishes and stick them on the door.
If the material chosen is paper, then first hold it in cold water, and then carefully apply PVA glue to the entire surface of each sheet and attach it to the door. Carefully smooth the entire surface of the sheets so that no air bubbles remain underneath. In the future, it will be almost impossible to get rid of them. When the glue and material are dry, cover the entire surface with clear varnish to protect your creativity from fading and moisture.
In a similar way, you can use it as a material for decoration. various fabrics. The abundance and variety of fabric designs will allow you to bring a variety of design ideas to life.
This is interesting: doors decorated with paper for the New Year
Stained glass and sandblasting decoration
If your door has glass inserts or the entire door is glass, then stained glass design would be an excellent option. Buy stained glass paints at water based not a problem now. Draw a sketch of the image you would like to display on the glass and divide it into sections for each individual glass or for easier transfer to a larger glass. Outline the entire image with dark or even black paint with a thin line. After the outlines have dried, begin filling the necessary spaces with paints of other colors.
Alternatively, you can apply an image to glass using sandblasting technology. To do this, it is better to contact a special workshop where such work will be performed.
Use of vinyl stickers
A huge number of different vinyl stickers will allow you to modify your doors in the easiest way. To do this, you don’t even have to get rid of the old covering or bother with disassembling and removing the door. With the help of vinyl stickers, you can hide minor scratches and abrasions on the door leaf from view. Again, they can be painted in different colors later.
To apply vinyl stickers, carefully separate the backing base from it and apply it to a previously cleaned surface on the door. After you press evenly over the entire area of the sticker and check that everything is securely attached, you can remove the film that protects the outer part of the sticker. If the film does not separate well in some places, then heat it up using a regular hairdryer turned on to heat the air.
Original design methods
A very exclusive option on how to update an old one interior door, this is the use of various bulk materials for covering the entire surface. Oddly enough, buckwheat or rice are perfect for this. In the case of buckwheat, the end result is a very unique and beautiful result. To stick the cereal, you can use PVA glue or regular wallpaper glue. After the surface has completely dried, it is better to varnish it several times to protect it from moisture. And you don’t have to worry about the integrity and durability of such a coating. Dry cereal is not subject to rotting or deterioration, and the varnish coating will protect it from moisture and prevent it from swelling.
With a little effort and imagination, you can transform an old interior door into something stunning and more attractive, or at least change its boring appearance.
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I can't decide to update kitchen set. it is long, in glass cabinets that are framed by golden stripes with curves at the corners. Everything was already boring, especially since the veneer began to come off. I would like to tint the glass from the inside with a transparent film with patterns. I have my eye on some of your options, there is an impetus for the idea. Thank you!!!
Last year I restored the bathroom door. I had a hard time with a hair dryer, especially since I didn’t remove the door. And now it turns out there are all kinds of gels to remove the old coating. How much would this simplify the work? And now I’m hooked on photo wallpapers; when you look at the choice there, my eyes widen. I will definitely do my next feat with doors using photo wallpaper.
We sell paint that creates the effect of craquelure. To work you need two cans. The first balloon creates a base that is mostly white.
The second can after application creates the illusion of a cracked surface. Gold or silver colors. Great option for doors.
I made a door in the vintage style for myself in the bathroom. For this, I bought specially plastic pebbles for the aquarium, shells and plants. I glued it all with a glue gun. Since I glued everything chaotically, there was a lot of free space left. And something was missing. Plus to everything , ordinary glass looked kind of sad on such a door. Then I cut the tiles that were left over from the installation and also put them into use. I also added old scattered beads. Everything that was in the house in a marine theme went into use. I painted the glass regular paint on glass in blue-blue tones. And everything turned out very beautiful and not pretentious. It goes very well with the bathroom, because there are pieces of tiles just like the bathtub itself. Fantasize. In general, everything is real and not expensive.
In my bedroom I covered my door with wallpaper on both sides, it turned out very cool. But now I read the article and realized that there were so many other good options. Even if I had just pasted it with photo wallpaper, it would have been much better. But I’m generally silent about vinyl. Now I googled and looked at pictures of the vinyl and fell in love, I definitely need to try to update it with something new.
For the patina effect I used water-based acrylic pastes “Aqua-color” to imitate metal surface. True, I used them not to decorate the door, but to cover the cabinet handles. It’s just that there are small jars included in the kit; there may not be enough for the door. But there are probably other patination compounds freely available... Ask around, look)
Of the methods described above, I used painting moldings and panels in contrasting shades and wallpapering. it turned out very well, because... Each door matches the style of its room. I don’t think anyone would dare decorate the doors in a room with buckwheat. But this is everyone’s personal matter. But one of my doors has not yet been restored - I really want to make it “antique” with patina. But I can’t find detailed technology anywhere. maybe someone can share a secret?
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Let's look at some of the simplest ways to decorate interior doors with your own hands using scrap materials.
As you know, doors do not last forever, and anything can happen. For example, scratches, chips, and cracks often appear on the door leaf. In this case, you can repair, replace or carefully decorate, hiding all defects.
Wallpapering the door
To decorate a door, you can use not only paper, vinyl and non-woven wallpaper, but also fabric or liquid.
In this case, the canvas should be prepared by removing a layer of paint in advance, filling up uneven areas, cracks and sanding the surface.
A layer of applied primer will provide additional adhesion of the wallpaper to the surface of the door.
You can wallpaper both the entire canvas and the panels by cutting out pieces of wallpaper of a suitable size. Don't forget to choose an adhesive that matches the type of wallpaper and dilute it according to the instructions.
Wallpaper classic
Lubricate the cut wallpaper with glue and apply it to the door, making sure that there are no jams or distortions. Smoothing out the wallpaper soft cloth, roller or wide plastic spatula. Carefully trim off the excess with a utility knife. Additionally, you can decorate it by gluing a frame made of foam plinth on top of the wallpaper.
While the wallpaper is drying, it is advisable to close the windows in the house and prevent the appearance of drafts and sudden temperature changes.
Textile
A door decorated with fabric looks very unusual and attractive. In addition to standard surface preparation, attention should be paid to the fabric itself, determining the degree of shrinkage.
We cut off a small piece of fabric, measure its dimensions, moisten it with water and dry it. After drying, we take measurements again, comparing the readings and finding out the degree of shrinkage. If the value is large, then the entire piece of fabric is also moistened and left to dry before decorating.
Note! You can use not only a single piece of fabric, but also cut pieces of different colors and textures. This technique is called “patchwork” and is often used by designers in interior design.
For fabric, casein glue, a composition based on CMC, as well as Bustilat or Gumilax mastics are best suited. Apply the adhesive to the fabric and apply it to the door, smoothing it with a spatula. When covering a door with fragments, it is important to ensure that they are geometric, otherwise the work will look sloppy.
Additionally, you can decorate the door with beautiful furniture nails, shiny nylon or leather cords, fabric paint, and baguette frames.
- universal. They cover not only walls, but also doors, creating unimaginable patterns and compositions. In this case, you don’t have to bother with cutting the canvases. However, the door cannot be exposed to moisture. Therefore, this method is unacceptable for decorating a door in a bathroom or kitchen.
To work you will need a dry wallpaper mixture and several spatulas. different sizes, hopper gun, roller, clear varnish, color.
Decorate the door with a mirror
Very unusual decoration doors can be made using mirrors. Such decor will not only attract everyone’s attention, but will also visually expand the space of the room and add light. However, cutting and attaching a classic glass mirror is very inconvenient, fortunately there is an alternative - acrylic panels with amalgam, which has excellent reflectivity.
Acrylic mirrors are available in a wide range color scheme. You can choose any shade you like or several to make mirror panel. Plastic panels do not break, are easy to process and attach to the door, and are light in weight. The cost of mirrored plexiglass is not the lowest, but the quality and aesthetic qualities fully correspond to the stated prices.
| Thickness | Color | Trademark | Sheet size, mm | Price per sheet, rub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | silver | SPD (Italy) | 1220*2440 | 5950 |
| 2 | silver | Plexiglas Mirror (Germany) | 2050*3050 | 11150 |
| 3 | silver | PLASKOLITE (USA) | 2050*3050 | 14000 |
| 3 | gold | PLASKOLITE (USA) | 2030*3050 | 15700 |
| 3 | gold | Plexiglas Mirror (Germany) | 2030*3050 | 16000 |
| 3 | red, blue, green, orange, yellow, black (color opaque) | Extruded acrylic glass ZENOCRYL OPAQUE XT | 2050*3050 | 10989 |
| 3 | colored transparent (red, orange, yellow, light blue, blue, green, purple) | 1220*2440 | 5453 | |
| 3 | fluorescent transparent (yellow, pink, brown) | Cast acrylic glass ZENOCRYL TRANSPARENT | 1220*2440 | 5075 |
Before attaching the mirror plastic to the surface, you should carefully level the surface by deepening the heads of the nails, sanding off and covering with putty all the irregularities/recesses.
On the door and reverse side Acrylic canvas must be coated with a deep penetration primer. After it dries, the cut panels are secured with double-sided tape and assembly adhesive. For convenience, use mounting suction cups; with their help, it is much easier to carefully glue the panels to the door leaf.
As one of the decoration options, you can consider shaped acrylic mirrors. Such a mirror can be attached in the center of the door or you can purchase several elements and arrange them beautifully. Usually small parts are produced with an adhesive layer already applied.
Even from this simple material, like buckwheat husks, excellent work is obtained. The cost of the material is minimal, but the service life of such a coating, unfortunately, cannot be called too long.
Step 1. Remove the layer of old paint and existing vinyl covering from the door, and remove all unevenness with putty.
Step 2. Remove the door from its hinges and place it on the floor/stools/table. We paint the door leaf with dark brown paint. If the door has glass inserts, protect them with masking tape.
Step 3. Thickly coat the dried door with PVA glue, lay out the husks, distributing them with your hands. If necessary, add small gold sparkles.
Step 4. Cover the door with transparent varnish (glossy or matte). It is advisable to apply three layers in order to properly fix the buckwheat on the door leaf.
The beautiful door is ready. To prevent the door from being knocked out general design room, decorate the picture frame in the same way and place the creation on one of the walls.
Decorating the door in vintage style
Vintage is sophistication and sophistication, the beauty of artificially aged things, in harmony with the chic of individual decorative elements. A door in vintage style will become a work of art, an exclusive element of the interior.
For decoration you will need:
We will combine painting the door with the decoupage technique and in addition we will add decorative elements. We will carry out the work on a door that has already been removed from its hinges, puttied and carefully sanded, and laid horizontally.
Step 1. Paint the door white. Apply the paint with a wide brush with stiff bristles in one direction, in a thin layer.
Step 2. When the paint has dried, carefully sand it with coarse sandpaper, achieving an “antique” effect.
Step 3. We begin decorating the panels or the central part of the door. We tear music books and old newspapers into small pieces with our hands. Draw a rectangular or square activity field on the door with a pencil. Lubricate the outlined areas with PVA glue. Immediately lay out the paper chaotically, smoothing it with your hands. Apply clear varnish in two layers on top.
Step 4. Along the perimeter of the areas covered with paper, we attach a black baguette with mounting glue.
Additionally, you can decorate with a beautiful wreath, a large lace bow or plastic beads imitating pearls (adhesive-based).
There are many other ways to decorate doors. Operate with what is available in your home arsenal materials, use your imagination and create your own masterpieces.
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Characteristics:
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Doors play a role in the design of premises important role. There are many in stores different models, but high-quality ones cost a lot of money, and you usually don’t even want to look at cheap ones. There is a good option - to update old doors with your own hands. There are many techniques, and not the most complex ones, that can correct the situation for little money.
Preparation
Whatever method you choose to update an old interior door, you will need to carry out a series of preparatory work. Usually old painted specimens are going to be decorated. Painting is usually amateurish, so there are more than enough unevenness, sagging and other minor defects. They all need to be leveled.
Remove the door leaf from the hinges and lay it on a flat surface. You can - on a trestle or a table. We take wood putty (even if they are from or) and cover all the holes, chips and depressions with it. After drying, we move on to the next stage - sanding.
We take sandpaper with coarse and fine grains. Processing, achieving flat surface. If you work manually, it takes a lot of time and effort. With a hand sander, work moves faster. If painting is planned next, we try to achieve as smooth a surface as possible. If you plan to decorate with wallpaper, fabric, self-adhesive film, it may not be brought to the ideal, but it should still be exactly.
Next, remove the dust and wash off the residue with water and diluted dishwashing detergent. Dry it. Further actions depend on the selected update method. If you are going to glue fabric or wallpaper of any kind, you can prime the surface (with thinly diluted glue or a special primer). After the primer has dried, you can glue the selected type of decor or apply paint. By the way, if you are going to paint the doors, you need to select the same type of paint that was there before, otherwise you will have to remove everything to a clean base, and this is very difficult.
Renew old doors with wallpaper
The simplest and affordable way Make old doors attractive by using wallpaper. They do not necessarily have to be the same color as the walls, although this option is not excluded. First, prepare the canvas as described above, and then you can start finishing.
The procedure for wallpapering doors is as follows:
Photo wallpaper
Modern photo printing allows you to transfer three-dimensional images onto paper. It will turn out very beautiful. Moreover, you can print any image of your choice. In general, any. Photo printing is usually done by advertising agencies, sometimes by printing houses. Contact them, explaining what you need (have a flash drive with the selected design and the exact dimensions of the canvas on which you want to print the image). Having received the required image, we glue it on the door according to the method. described above.
Wallpaper with moldings
If you stick foam or polyurethane moldings and rosettes onto plain wallpaper, the style will completely change. This type of door will suit classic interiors or rooms, using a colorful background and a different form of moldings (with curves) can be decorated in Provence style.
The work is no different from the sequence described above. We take the prepared doors with a leveled surface, spread them with glue, and glue the wallpaper.
By leveling the panels with a rubber roller it is not difficult to achieve good results, but a certain number of small air bubbles remain. To remove them, take a special plastic spatula (in any hardware store they exist), and the air is finally removed from the center to the edges. Also, use this spatula to smooth the wallpaper joint, if there is one. It is quite possible to achieve that the joint will not be visible.
Trim the edges of the wallpaper with a wallpaper knife. This must be done before the wallpaper is softened by the glue, otherwise later it may “stretch” behind the blade and tear. Leave to dry. After 12 hours or a day - depending on the temperature and humidity in the room - you can continue decorating the old door.
Carefully, with a simple pencil apply markings. When everything is drawn, use a tape measure to measure the required length of the pieces of molding. We cut it off and file the edges at an angle of 45°. We take a suitable glue (PVA is possible) and carefully smear the back surface of the cut elements, glue them according to the markings, and leave them to dry.
Using the same principle, you can update old doors so that the style will be different. Several examples in the photo gallery.
Beautiful wallpaper with a matching pattern is the secret to the attractiveness of this door decor 
Moldings were glued to the painted doors, which were then painted with “gold” paint
Designer decoration of old doors
If you are interested in designer items, you can try turning it into an art object. The good news is that you don’t need to prepare it: the unevenness and sagging will be hidden under the design.
The decorating process begins with the making of papier-mâché. Take egg trays, sprinkle them with water, knead them with your fist, trying to level the surface. They will tear during the process, this is normal and even good - we need small pieces. These almost flat fragments, on liquid nails or using glue gun, glue to the surface in any order.
The items used are lids, rings, a small perfume bottle, a small non-working computer mouse, the remains of a mosaic, whatever comes to hand. You will need a lot of trash, you can collect it ahead of time.
When most of the surface is “decorated”, take acrylic silver paint in cans (you need 2 pieces) and paint the decor well. When choosing paint, it is better to take an expensive one, in particular German, so that it does not crumble later.
Decorating doors using decoupage technique
Romantic or “cheerful” door designs can be made using decoupage. To work you will need:
- napkins with a suitable pattern;
- PVA glue (about 200 ml);
- natural bristle brush;
- acrylic lacquer.
We prepare the canvas as described earlier. We prime and paint in suitable color. After the paint has dried, we begin decorating. Take a pack of napkins you like and separate upper layer, which is with a picture.
We tear napkins with a pattern lengthwise into three strips. We tear it, not cut it. We want a slightly uneven edge. Two strips on one side have a smooth edge; we put them to one side. We tear the middle part into squares. The best option, if they are 3-4 cm on a side.
Take glue, a brush, and a small container. In it we mix PVA with water in equal proportions.
Next, we start decorating the door with our own hands. We take a strip with a smooth edge and apply it to the area to be decorated (in this case, it is the center of the door leaf). Dip the brush into glue and use it to start different directions smooth out the fragment. Wrinkles will form, but this is just a good thing - the finish will be more textured, so there is no particular need to even them out. When wet, napkins are very delicate and elastic, remember this when working and act carefully.
Gradually we make a frame with one smooth edge. The second one comes out carelessly torn.
Filling the middle of the “frame”
When the entire surface is filled, leave it for a day - wait until the PVA dries. Next, take acrylic varnish and cover our decor with a soft brush. To prevent it from smelling, we use a water-based varnish. It's a little more expensive, but it doesn't give you a headache.
The beauty of decoupage is that we get beautiful things at minimal cost.
Decorating a door with self-adhesive film
Perhaps the easiest way is to update old doors using self-adhesive. All you need:
- the film itself,
- a spray bottle containing soap and water;
- plastic spatula or soft cloth;
- sharp knife (can be wallpaper).
This film is available in different options— there is a plain matte or glossy one, there is a plain one with holographic patterns, a wood look, there are even special ones for covering doors with photo printing applied.
Regardless of the type of film, it is glued in the same way. In this case, we decided to update the old doors using a photo printing option. One point: before gluing, remove handles, latches and other door fittings.
For the decor to be of high quality, the surface of the door must be clean, even and smooth. If you processed it with a sander before, try gluing a small piece of film. If it sticks well, everything is fine. If it “doesn’t stick,” you’ll have to prime the doors and then paint or varnish them to create a smooth surface.
Take a spray bottle and evenly wet the surface of the door.
We shave the film, remove the protective layer from one of the corners, and also spray it. So, by wetting, we separate the protective paper from the top along the entire width of the film.
You should get a strip 15-20 cm wide. Do not remove any more so that the film does not stick to the canvas. We apply the peeled part to the upper edge of the door leaf (or the area to be decorated), it quickly sticks. Try to apply it evenly right away, but the position can be corrected - that’s why we wet the surface so that the film could be moved. If you pull it, it moves little by little.
After making sure that the canvas lies flat, take a plastic spatula (for wallpaper) and smooth the surface with it, moving from the center to the edges. The goal is to remove all the air. Since the surface is wet, this is not difficult - the water displaces the air.
Everything else is simple. We pull down the protective paper, peel off the strip, glue it and so on - to the very bottom of the door. If you glued the top part for a long time, the bottom part may dry out, so periodically check whether the doors are dry and spray again if necessary.
After all the film has been glued, use a sharp knife to cut off the excess along the edges. All that remains after this is to install the fittings.
Door decor with stencils
Old doors can be updated using printed drawings. It’s just a pity that not everyone has artistic talent. But in this case, the problem is solved with the help of stencils. You can draw them yourself, or you can find an image you like and print it on thick paper, use a sharp knife to cut out the design, leaving jumpers in places. Now the stencil is ready.
The disadvantage of a paper stencil is that it doesn’t last long. If you need a “long-lasting” one, you need to transfer it to a transparent thick film. The technology for cutting out stencils for door decoration is shown in more detail in the video.
The drawing can be anything. Both geometric and floral, stylized images of animals, birds, and cartoon characters are popular.
Most often installed in bathrooms wooden doors- made of solid wood, fiberboard or plastic. Operation under conditions high humidity has a detrimental effect on appearance door leaf: the surface warps, the paint layer deteriorates. In this regard, many are interested in the question of how to restore a bathroom door. Let's talk about everything in order.
Any restoration work begins with cleaning old surface. A wooden door (made of solid wood) is no exception. You will need:
- paint remover;
- construction hair dryer;
- spatula (scraper);
- an old iron and a piece of thick cotton fabric;
- wood putty, putty;
- sandpaper;
- door hinges, handles, lock;
- set of brushes;
- screwdrivers, chisel, hammer, knife and other plumbing tools;
- electric drill;
- screwdriver;
- wooden glazing beads.
Layers of old paint need to be removed
All this must be done at the initial stage of work, which begins after removing the doors from their hinges.
Restoration of the door begins after it is removed from its hinges
In some cases, you cannot do without a crowbar, which is used as a lever, supporting the blade from below. Glass inserts (if any) must be removed by removing the beads.
Old hinges can be removed using a screwdriver
How to remove old paint
You can get rid of old paint in various ways.
- If you have to remove a thin layer of coating, it is more advisable to use a “wash” - chemical agent acid based. This is the most gentle way. After reading the instructions on the label, apply the product with a brush to the old paint and wait the allotted time. After the paint coating has swollen, it should be carefully scraped off with a spatula. You can use a beekeeper's scraper for this.
Door paint remover
It is necessary to protect your hands and eyes: acid can seriously damage the skin and mucous membranes.
- A thicker layer of paint will have to be removed with greater effort. A construction hair dryer is used: the heated paint coating swells, after which it is also scraped off with a scraper. This effective method, but due to careless work with a spatula and a hairdryer, the wood may be damaged.
Removing paint using a hair dryer
- If it is not possible to use a hairdryer, the old “old-fashioned” method will help: spread a moistened coarse cotton cloth on the canvas and press it with a heated old iron. After a few seconds, the iron and rag are removed and the paint is cleaned off. This method is far from the best: it is difficult to clean uneven surfaces. In addition, the soleplate of the iron and the rag quickly become dirty.
How to restore a solid wood door leaf
Fragments of old paintwork remaining after cleaning the canvas can be removed using sandpaper. First, use coarse-grained sandpaper and then gradually move to “zero” sandpaper. Sanding is carried out along the fibers so that transverse lines do not form.
Sanding the cleaned door leaf with a sanding machine
It is necessary to inspect the door leaf to identify defects. If there are any, you need to get rid of them. Small cracks are eliminated using acrylic putty. Large chips are more difficult to remove. In some cases, it is necessary to cut out a fragment of the canvas, and then make an overlay from wood of the same type. It must be carefully adjusted to size and secured with glue. Small gaps are also sealed with putty. The next stage is application. new paint. You should choose the right color: it should be in harmony with the elements of the rest of the bathroom decoration. Among stains and paints, you need to choose moisture-resistant ones: they will last longer. The coating can be applied with a brush, roller, but best of all - with a spray bottle. If necessary, apply several layers. After such restoration the door will look like new.
DIY door painting
How to update a bathroom door made of fiberboard
How to update a bathroom door if it is made of fiberboard? This material is not very resistant to high humidity. Please note that some of the above technologies cannot be used. In particular, the use of a soldering iron is not permitted. Coarse sandpaper can ruin the surface. In this case, you will have to use an iron with a cotton rag or remove the old paint. Use the scraper carefully so that sharp edges do not damage the outer coating, the thickness of which is a maximum of 4 mm.
After removing old paint, use a spatula to clean the door leaf
After careful sanding with a zero polish, you need to reapply paint. But The best way restore the doors - cover them with veneer. This way you can create the illusion of expensive material. The price of oak veneer is about 1.5 USD per 1 m². Don't forget about door frame: It should also be updated. It will most likely not be possible to replace it, as this risks damaging the ceramic tiles.
Restoration of plastic doors
Plastic doors look presentable, but over time, dirt penetrates into the micropores and the door leaf loses its original appearance. You can update it in the following ways:
- cover with vinyl film that imitates natural wood or marble;
- paint with polyurethane-based paint;
- cover with veneer.
In any case, the door leaf must first be cleaned and degreased. They do this using conventional means. household chemicals. You can paint with paint to which a hardener is added and then filtered. During the work, use a spray bottle: this way the coating is applied in an even layer. On average, for one layer to dry completely under conditions room temperature 9-10 hours are needed. Complete crystallization of the paint occurs only after 7 days.
Aerosol cans can be used to paint the door leaf.
Vinyl film can be used for decoration: patterns and designs are created using different colors. This technique is best used if the canvas is flat, without panels. It is recommended to treat the canvas first soap solution. This will help avoid education soap bubbles and correctly connect adjacent elements. If you need to cover the entire surface at once, you will need the help of a partner.
Before painting, a new lock is inserted into the door, handles are attached, and then the door leaf is hung on new hinges.
Installing a new lock on a restored door
If you do not have the necessary experience, it is better not to take on such work. Otherwise, the door leaf will be damaged. It is better to turn to professionals for help: with their efforts, the door will look like new again.
Video: how to update doors using stickers
