Almost every house or apartment has a metal door. It brings a sense of security, and protection of property from strangers. With the advent of cold weather comes the problem of saving heat in the room. The question arises: How to sheathe the entrance metal door not to spoil decoration the whole room?
An example of sheathed metal entrance doors
How to sheathe the door from the inside? The construction market offers many types of material that can be sheathed iron door, while making it attractive, without spoiling the overall look of the room. 
The materials are divided according to their appearance, according to their distinctive abilities, as well as according to their pricing policy.
Tree
Pricing policy directly depends on the type of wood. The distinguishing feature is smooth surface The to apply the background image to.
An example of wood paneling for metal doors
Solid wood panel looks nice, beautiful. The unique pattern of wood texture creates an atmosphere of warmth and security. Depending on the breed, there is a choice of colors. The metal door, sheathed with wood, looks rich and elegant.
MDF, chipboard, HDF
These slabs are less expensive, do not have heavy weight, have the appearance of a smooth classic surface.
MDF - a plate (panel) does not contain toxic impurities, created from sawdust of a tree using raw materials that protect the material from the effects of the external environment.
sheathing MDF panels metal doors
Chipboard is an analogue of MDF. Has a wide range colors, which allows you to select the desired tone for the general background.
An example of chipboard sheathing for metal doors
HDF is an analogy for MDF. But, this type of material has a different pricing policy, is the highest quality, since it includes an elite variety of wood - red pine, cedar.
Clapboard and laminate
These types of cladding are also made of wood. The use of various types of wood to create materials makes it possible to choose the color, as well as the texture. 
Laminated panels for door trim
Sheathed door clapboard, laminate looks unusual, combining an attractive appearance and keeping the heat in the room.
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Marine plywood
One of the finishing options is marine plywood.
Representative this material It is created from durable wood species that are not subject to moisture and have an attractive, solid appearance for a long time.
An example of a ship plywood door sheathing
Marine plywood is treated with a stain, after which it is covered with a special varnish that can withstand negative temperatures.
The appearance of a metal door with such a finish is expensive and representative. The main disadvantage is the inaccessibility of this material.
Viniplast
This material is available in sheet form. The material used is non-plasticized polyvinyl chloride, as well as various additives that make the material durable, resistant to temperature and humidity changes. 
Viniplast is divided into grades. For steel sheathing door leaf VD is most suitable - decorative. The thickness of the material is up to 3 mm, which allows you to make the doors warm, beautiful and not heavy.
Leather vinyl
This is a budget material for lining the door leaf. It has a lot of advantages:
- Variety of colors;
- different texture;
- Cost - 210-300 rubles per running meter, depending on the color, texture, material of manufacture.
Options for sheathing metal doors with vinyl skins
The material is not subject to high humidity, low temperature. But, it can tear if a dog or cat scratches it, and also if you wash the upholstery with chemicals.
Leather
One of the expensive materials - from 1500 r. per running meter or more. The thinner the dressing of the skin, as well as its processing, the higher the cost. The environment of origin of the material also has a great influence on the cost indicators (pig - deer).
Leather samples for door trim
How to sheathe a metal door
After the final choice of material for finishing the metal door leaf, you should think about how beautifully, quickly and naturally to make the doorway heat impermeable, while the appearance should be fully combined with the interior of the room. Sheathing the door from the inside with your own hands is not difficult, you just need to be accurate in measurements and avoid mistakes. Not only the appearance, but also the quality will depend on the accuracy of the work.
Finishing a metal cloth with clapboard
For greater convenience, the door should be removed from the hinges by sheathing the material. Then:
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After finishing work, the resulting surface is varnished. The last step is to install the lock and hardware.
An example of lining a metal door with clapboard
The metal door turns out strong, warm, beautiful.
Sheathing with laminate
Sheathing a metal door with laminate is easy. This will require:
- Liquid Nails.
- Wooden slats.
- Electric jigsaw.
After the door is removed from the hinges and laid horizontally, the canvas is prepared - all rusty spots are cleaned and processed, dust and debris are removed. 
After that, a canvas is assembled from the laminate. Electric jigsaw the leaf is brought to the size of the door leaf where it is required to be mounted (accordingly, the metal corners of the door remain outside the finish - the panel is laid inside the corners). On the door with liquid nails the frame is glued wooden slats(they must be treated against moisture). A laminated panel is glued to the frame and everything is left to dry.
The process of installing laminate on the door
Design options for laminated doors
After drying, the door is put on hinges, holes are made for locks, a locking device is assembled and the necessary fittings are hung. The video shows the process of sheathing a metal door with a laminate.
Leatherette metal door trim
Sheathing a metal door with leatherette with your own hands is not difficult. First you need to make the doors clean. After that, glue is applied. First, foam rubber is glued - as a heater, after drying, glue for the material is applied from the end along the perimeter of the door leaf. After sewing the door, everything should be left to dry. The last step is to clean up the remaining glue and hang the fittings.
The process of finishing the door with leatherette
Do not forget about the clarity of the work being done. All glued material should lie on the door in an even layer, without any folds.
MDF for metal door paneling
At the very beginning of doing the work, you should prepare the door leaf. It should be without traces of rye, without dust and debris. From above, the metal is pasted over with a vinyl film. This is done for good adhesion of metal to MDF.
An example of a sheathed MDF door
The plating process does not take much time:
It is not always easy to choose the owner when choosing finishes for front door. It is necessary to take care of the availability of high-quality in operation and aesthetic material. Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of such improvised tools to choose from. They can be dealt with in living conditions without resorting to the use of expensive industrial equipment and tools.
The question of how to sheathe the door arises not only when installing a new one, but also when the old one becomes completely unpresentable. The right material can not only improve aesthetics, but also increase the reliability of the entire structure and provide heat and sound insulation. How to sheathe a door depends solely on the design features, than on financial condition and the interior of the apartment. Such "tuning" applies not only to the front door of a private house, it is also true for apartments in apartment buildings.
Actual materials
When the question arises of how to sheathe a door, most often homeowners use the following decorating methods to metal surface:
- laminate installation;
- drawing powder coating;
- sheathing with wood or plastic;
- use of artificial leather.
Each of these methods has its own positive and negative properties. In most cases, all operations are carried out independently, since sheathing a door with invited specialists can sometimes be much more expensive than buying a new budget sash. Although independent work It can take a long time, but in the end you will be able to get the desired result.
The use of lining
Decorative cladding of entrance doors is often made with wooden clapboard. For better processing, it is recommended to remove the canvas from the hinges. Then it is laid on wooden goats and cladding material is prepared.
Work begins with clear measurements. On a sheet of paper, a drawing is preliminarily drawn on a scale, which is supposed to be collected on the surface. For work, it is desirable to choose a lining from hard rock wood, as this will serve as a guarantee of its long-term operation.
The use of wooden slats allows you to form any pattern on the surface from simple vertical or horizontal stripes to complex ornaments.
To keep wooden frame on a metal surface, it is enough to fix the planks on it around the perimeter using metal screws. Next, a decorative part is attached to the resulting base. The resulting cavity must be filled with insulation from stone wool or expanded polystyrene. This will increase sound insulation and ensure the retention of heat inside the room.
After the metal door is sheathed with clapboard, the surface must be covered with a protective layer. Wood varnishes are also used.
Use of artificial leather
Artificial leather (kozhvini) - original, but very high quality material
In search of what else to sheathe the front door, it is traditionally customary to use artificial leather. This option improves the sound insulation of the room. The following operations are carried out:
- applied to the treated surface adhesive composition;
- immediately a layer of foam rubber or a similar material is laid on top of the glue;
- after drying, an adhesive composition is also applied to the ends, and a canvas with leather is placed on top of it;
- for additional fixation at the end, the material is fastened with staples from a stapler;
- fittings are mounted in their places;
- to ensure better fastening, it will be possible with the help of additional self-tapping screws that fix the canvas.
This type of upholstery, like all soft materials, is not recommended for use in rooms with animals.
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Inexpensive and practical way of cladding
To transform the appearance of a metal sheet, you can sheathe the front door with MDF boards. The following operations are carried out beforehand:
- the surface is cleaned of mechanical impurities;
- degreasing is done;
- priming and painting of the treated surface;
- in some cases, you can pre-paste the surface with a vinyl film.
- holes for self-tapping screws are drilled along the surface of the canvas closer to the outer perimeter at a distance of 100-150 mm;
- the connected surface of the MDF leaf with the door is processed using special glue;
- through the holes we fasten the canvas with self-tapping screws.
The main load in such a situation will fall on the self-tapping screws, and the glue will provide a better fit so that the material does not “play”, but is more monolithic with the base. After that, you can mount the removed fittings in their places.
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The popularity of laminate
Laminate is the most popular choice in sheathing
Before sheathing a metal door, you should pay attention to such material as a laminate. With it, the appearance of the door is easy to transform. Planks with a thickness of at least 7-8 mm are suitable for work. The material tolerates long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation without losing color. This property makes it appropriate in the case outdoor processing doors.
Sufficiently rigid strips are able to withstand mechanical force. They withstand moderate impacts with blunt objects without deformation. It should be noted that the laminate has several layers:
- stabilizing paper with paraffin resins;
- protective made of polymers;
- base made of high-strength wood;
- decorative paper with printed pattern.
It is most convenient to work with the door on a horizontal surface. This will provide a better fit. decorative material To base surface. If it is not possible to remove the door from the hinges, then powerful clamps can be used to fix the trim on the door plane.
To fix the laminate on the sash, we hit the hardware from the door. Further, in order to sheathe a wooden door, it is enough to use decor and nails. If it is necessary to process a sheet of metal, then you will need to perform preliminary operations. In this case, wooden planks of small thickness are fixed to the edge of the surface with the help of “liquid” nails.
A plate of laminated elements is formed independently. Next, it must be applied over the door and fixed with nails or planted on an adhesive base.
If the web is horizontal, it is desirable to load the area for better penetration of the adhesive between the spliced surfaces. For vertical door use small yews or clamps. Preliminarily, holes for fittings are formed on the shield. It is mounted after the glue has completely dried.
The above materials can be used for facing both metal and wooden doors. This will allow you to modify the input group, combine it with common style houses or apartments, as well as provide additional thermal insulation and a sound barrier. Actually, it is for such tasks that any front door is designed.
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In any house, the front door is a kind of visiting card - many owners understand this. Therefore, people are usually interested in making this element look beautiful and of high quality. If the house has a great door, then the owner is the same: these are the conclusions your guests will come to.
When the door is made of wood, everything is quite simple. When the installation is completed, the structure is covered with a stain or a special varnish - and now, the appearance is already quite satisfactory. But wooden doors- an option that is far from always suitable, because you want to provide your home with maximum protection, including from uninvited guests. If you are interested in the same, it's time to think about installing an iron door.
The finishing of a metal door (entrance) can be made in different options Let's talk about the most popular of them. Of course, such structures are now on sale in a fully finished form (the cladding is also available). But such factory trim is usually too boring, monotonous, and its quality, in general, leaves much to be desired. Therefore, people prefer to do what they want - and rightly so.
A decorative outer layer in the finishing of entrance metal doors is necessary not only for beauty. This solution provides additional sound insulation, which is very important for apartment buildings.
Even if the quality of your old front door is fully satisfactory - still think about new finish. The design will look more noble, fresh - for the sake of this it is worth trying.
Finishes
So, the interior decoration of metal doors can be done using different materials. Mounting methods will also be different - this is important to consider, that is, you can always stop at some solution that will be the most convenient.
Use of laminate
Finishing a metal entrance door with a laminate is an option that many people are considering for their premises today. Yes, we are already accustomed to the fact that the laminate is mainly placed on the floor. In fact, such a facing material is also used for walls, this is quite normal.
Details about the process:
- The strength of the laminate is much higher than that of the same MDF (which is usually laminated) - this is a feature of its design;
- The basis of such a material is fiberboard, but of very high density, which is pressed together with several paper layers at once. Moreover, it is customary to impregnate these layers with resin - melamine or acrylic. It turns out something like a layer cake;
- But even with this design, the maximum thickness of the laminate that you can use to finish a metal front door is a maximum of 120 mm. So, for facing such surfaces, the material is ideal.
Also note that the laminate reacts normally to ultraviolet light, copes well with temperature changes, high level humidity. Due to this, it can even be used to cover the front door of a private house (which will go straight to the street - to the outside world).
Application of MDF
Among the materials in demand, MDF can be noted - it is often used to finish a metal front door. What are its features?
MDF - so called wood fiber material, which comes in three different types (division is very arbitrary):
- laminated;
- Veneered;
- Colored.
Speaking in detail,:
- Painted MDF is a solution that is hardly suitable for finishing a door - experts do not recommend it, anyway. Just a painted surface does not have sufficient strength. It is better to set aside such material for the interior decoration of metal doors;
- Laminated panels are a worthy option, have high moisture resistance, and are distinguished by decent strength. The top layer is usually made of PVC, it has excellent decorative characteristics: a texture that can naturally imitate real wood, a smooth surface. Laminated MDF is the very material with which the finishing of the entrance metal door can be done perfectly;
- But the most durable and strong material, of course, will be veneered MDF. Facing material in this case, oak or birch veneer.
In certain cases, veneer of such tree species which are more expensive. It can be beech, ash or mahogany. Of course, the cost of finishing material panels in this case will be much higher.
Powder coating
What can be said about the method of decorating the door, which is called powder coating? First of all, this is possible only in the factory. Such a metal coating is of very high quality - powder paint is applied to the surface of the door. The application itself is carried out by spraying (electrostatic spraying is used), and after the product goes through the stage of baking in special industrial furnaces. In other words, you definitely won’t be able to apply a powder coating on the door yourself.
And what will be the result? It's all right here:
- This paint is a fine-crystalline substance, which contains special substances, due to which a film is created. On the surface, it will never peel off, so the metal always has decent protection against corrosion - it does not disappear over time;
- Powder coating is not afraid of mechanical stress. It has antistatic and dielectric properties. The range of colors is huge - the coating on the door can be made with one or another imitation. In other words, your design may look like it is finished with leather or made of granite - this is quite real. Other cladding options are available.
You should be aware of the following: powder coating is a very expensive decoration option. Especially when the door also has forged elements. From the complexity of the latter, the price of these doors can vary significantly.
Clapboard decoration
Lining - a great material for different finishing works. We have already written about such material - perfect solution. Finishing metal entrance doors with wooden clapboard is also a viable solution worth considering. Such a board is made from various tree species, so choose optimal material- in terms of quality, in appearance, in terms of cost, you will definitely be able to.
How good is this finish??
- When the doors are sheathed with clapboard, a lot of space opens up for designer imagination. For example, rails - they can be installed under different angles, use decorative strips for separation, apply carvings, paint and burn - no one limits you;
- And here the following question may immediately arise: how to trim a metal door with wood? Indeed, such a lining cannot be nailed to metal with the help of nails.
In fact, there is nothing complicated: they make a special frame - thin strips are used for this.
- These strips are easily attached to the surface of the door - self-tapping screws that are suitable for metal work will help you with this. And already on this frame, decorative rails are fastened. Sometimes a heater is also used - it is placed in the internal cavity of the frame: especially in order to get an excellent soundproofing layer.
Thus, we will talk about the most relevant methods of finishing metal doors today. Other options are also possible - someone makes a choice in favor of leather, for other people it is preferable to use vinyl.
This is exactly what many doors looked like in Soviet times. The leather option is generally one of the cheapest. But in the twenty-first century it has completely outlived itself. In addition, such a lining is not durable, which is also very bad.
The most expensive finish is considered to be metal doors, which are sheathed with oak solid wood. Such goods are elite, the decor is carried out at the production stage. It's just that with such a durable tree it is difficult to work at home.
How is the trim attached to the door?
To answer the question of how best to attach one or another department to a metal door, you should pay attention to the state of the structure. Also, a lot depends on what exactly you decide to sheathe your front doors with.
If it is decided to use laminate or MDF, the panels are simply glued to the surface - this is quite normal.
- In order for adhesion (adhesion of materials to each other) to be optimal, it is customary to prime the surface of the door. This measure is necessary - otherwise you can’t even hope for strength;
- To fix the finishing elements, you can always use glue called "liquid nails". And additional fixation of the decorative layer - metal corners, these are also often used;
- This method is suitable even for fixing the lining. But everything is different in the situation when you use a board made of natural wood. It's just that the weight of such a tree is heavier than MDF panels - and many times more. So in this situation it is easier to use nails - it will be an order of magnitude more reliable.
Watch the video: metal door trim, for sure, this material will be useful. Especially for beginners.
In all other cases, professionals recommend using gluing - nails significantly spoil the front side of the panels.
Door slopes
Sheathing an old door or installing a new one - this operation is not considered completed until the slopes have been sealed. What are door slopes? This is the part of the wall that frames your door structure - around the perimeter.
When dismantled old door, slopes are often violated - if not even in a constructive way, then definitely in a cosmetic way. When the installation of metal doors is done, they perform and - so that the mounting seam is carefully strengthened.
There are several options that you can use in such a situation. Let's talk about them in more detail.:
- The cheapest and easy way finish the slopes - just plaster them. Run this work not difficult - you just need to use a tool that in the language of professionals is called a "template";
- It is required in order to get a perfectly even angle at the slope;
- dry mix - great option in order to mix the mortar for plaster. It can be both cement-based and gypsum-based. On sale you will find such a solution in bags, the weight of which reaches 25 kilograms. To cope with the door, one bag will be enough;
- First, it is customary to work with the upper slope, only then they are taken for processing the side slopes. When the work is done, it is important to wait until the plaster dries. After that you will be able sandpaper grind its surface;
- After a primer is applied to the surface of the plaster. And now you can do anything: even wallpaper, even paint;
- If you have no desire to plaster, slopes can be made from sheets of drywall or plastic. What material to choose - here they usually rely on how exactly the door is finished, how the wall adjacent to the wall is sheathed. door structure.
If speak about outer wall slope that goes into the entrance, then there is either drywall or plastering. Next is coloring. For facing the part of the wall that is inside the apartment, you can safely use plastic - especially if the walls in the hallway are made of the same material.
- If you want the facing of the slopes after the metal door is installed to look harmonious, it is best for her to choose the same material that the door is finished with. As we remember, the texture of wood is usually found in laminate and MDF. Slopes can also be made of wood - you just need to choose a material that matches the color;
- A wooden slope on the front door will look beautiful and quite appropriate. Mounting seams are first sealed with foam, then all excess is cut off without problems;
- The wall is cleaned, then a primer is applied to it. Now is the time to mount the starting strips - they are attached to the surface with dowels;
- First, it is customary to install the upper slope. To fix it, screws or glue are usually chosen. If you chose the first option, the caps of the self-tapping screws are closed in the future with special decorative caps;
- To seal the seams of the slope, choose a silicone sealant that has no color. Platband or plastic corners also often close the seams.
Finishing the slope of the front door with wood is good in the sense that here you can easily arrange even a backlight. Then in the dark you will not need to look for switches - that is, it will be more comfortable and convenient. The idea is that lamps are mounted in the upper slope.
As soon as the door opens, they will light up automatically. This is really a very practical solution not only for residential, but also for other premises.
The upholstery of the front door improves the performance of the door structure. This is insulation, sound insulation, protection of the room from dust and insects, improvement of the design of the door leaf.
The choice is determined by the purpose of the work - prevention of heat loss, protection from loud sounds from outside, sealing gaps around the perimeter door frame or changing the appearance of the door leaf. Sheathing of the front door can be carried out from the outside, from the inside or from both sides.
Lining and MDF panels
Elegance to the door leaf will give wooden lining. The texture of the wood, highlighted with LMB ( paintwork materials), forging, carving, decorative metal, polyurethane moldings. Refinement of the interior will give wood upholstery entrance doors, decorated with rows of beads, rivets.
Well processed MDF panels:
- Painted - suitable for interior decoration only. To improve the resistance of MDF to damage, moisture, various coatings are used.
- Veneered - from veneer of oak, birch, ash, less often valuable wood: mahogany, beech. This is a durable option, it is suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
- Laminated - covered with a durable PVC film that imitates structures various materials. Optimal value for money for indoor and outdoor work.
Finishing the front door with plastic clapboard will not improve the appearance of the canvas, but it is inexpensive, durable and practical.
Plywood
Plywood outwardly imitates solid wood. This material treated with special compounds is durable, resistant to moisture and tolerates temperature extremes.
outer skin entrance doors should be made of ship (aircraft) plywood:
- with double-sided polishing;
- from peeled birch veneer;
- well glued.
A film of bakelite resin covering the outer surfaces can make work difficult: if necessary, stickers on the surface decorative elements places of application of glue must be sanded.
Laminate
Glued-pressed boards made of wood fibers are initially designed for loads. Their surface is easily and without consequences cleaned of dirt, resistant to damage - not afraid of the claws of even large dogs. With proper selection of panels, tongue and groove joints create the illusion of a monolithic coating.
Outside, only the apartment door can be sheathed with laminate, since this material is intended for interior decoration and is not resistant to moisture, cold, and sudden temperature changes typical for outdoor conditions.
Leatherette
Decorative upholstery with cotton fabric with a layer of nitrocellulose is recommended for interior work: in the house, in the apartment, at the entrance. Leatherette is not afraid of moisture, but is sensitive to ultraviolet rays - it changes color, becomes tougher. This item has already been discontinued.
Faux leather
For door upholstery, materials with a base impregnated with polymers are used: vinyl, PVC leather, vinylis. Faux leather is durable and practical. The specific smell inherent in it disappears within 1-2 weeks.
Artificial leather differs from leatherette:
- strength and elasticity - it does not tear during work, it stretches well, there are no traces of folds on the unfolded canvas;
- a variety of textures, smooth or imitating Various types natural leather;
- range of colors - matte, shiny, with a metallic effect.
The leatherette allows air to pass through, so the wooden doors upholstered with it do not become moldy, and the steel ones do not rust - excess moisture is excreted through the pores of artificial skin.
What is better to choose for the entrance group
In addition to the characteristics of the upholstery material, when choosing, it is necessary to take into account the conditions at the installation site of the door.
How to sheathe the front door from the outside:
- in the cottage - wood, laminated and veneered MDF panels, marine plywood, plastic;
- in the apartment - in addition to the above options, materials such as leatherette, artificial leather, laminate are suitable.
You can sheathe the canvas from the inside with any upholstery materials, both soft and hard.
When upholstered on the outside, you can lay an insulating layer of batting, felt, foam rubber, foam, mineral wool etc. Insulation of the door lining from the inside threatens to shift the dew point, which causes condensation on the surfaces of the door structure, mold, and rust.
When choosing a material for upholstery, you need to consider how this option is suitable for self-assembly, whether there are available essential tool, finishing work experience. It is necessary to take into account the service life of the finish, as well as the possibility of replacing the skin in the future and the cost of such work.
Preparatory work
The process of preparing the door leaf is the same for all materials. Consumables are purchased with a small margin.
Before sheathing a metal door, you need:
- remove it from the hinges, you can put it on stools to make it convenient to work;
- dismantle accessories (handles, peephole, locks);
- clean the canvas of dirt.
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If necessary, the structure is washed, detergents selected depending on the material. Detected defects are eliminated: damage by fungus, mold, rust spots. A moisture-proof, antiseptic or other coating is applied to the canvas.
The sheathing material must be deployed 1-2 days before the start of work so that the folds on it are straightened out.
To sheathe the front door with your own hands, you will need gloves and a set of tools.
Tools
They are selected depending on the specifics of the work, the material of the door leaf and the material with which the door is trimmed.
Standard set of tools:
- measuring - tape measure, square;
- cutting - scissors, hacksaw;
- fasteners - simple and decorative nails, self-tapping screws, epoxy glue or liquid nails;
- hammer - if the upholstery is fastened with nails;
- brush, roller - if the canvas is covered with paintwork materials.
To dismantle the fittings, you will need a set of screwdrivers and pliers, for the accuracy of upholstery work - a marker, a construction pencil.
Using a professional tool will help speed up the process, for example furniture stapler. The screwdriver can be replaced with a drill with a special nozzle,
door upholstery technology
Work begins with finishing the butt: it is painted to match, and with double-sided upholstery, it is trimmed with a strip of upholstery material so that it goes on both sides. A roller is fixed along the perimeter of the door, covering the gaps between the jamb and the door, a bundle of insulation is laid in the middle of the upholstery strip and crimped in the middle.
How to sheathe the front door - stages of work:
- Insulation fixing. It is carried out using liquid nails or a furniture stapler. Insulation can be fixed either immediately on the canvas or on a wooden crate
- sheathing finishing material. At this stage, rigid panels, lining or artificial leather upholstery are fixed.
- Installation of accessories, decorative elements.
Preliminary basting with a pencil or marker of the location of upholstery nails and moldings will facilitate installation.
You can change the upholstery of the front door yourself, but experienced professionals quickly and efficiently trim the doors.
The front door will look complete only in one case - if the walls near it are finished. As a rule, it is installed in a small recess in the opening in the wall, and completely ugly elements are formed on the sides of it, which need to be covered with something or somehow finished. But the design process often depends on what shape the doorway is in the apartment.
Table. Types of doorways.
| Type | brief information |
|---|---|
| This is the usual rectangular entrance, which is most common. Any option for finishing the slopes is suitable here, and various materials can be used, which will be discussed below. Despite the general simplicity of finishing such a doorway, many are faced with certain problems here, which are most often associated with the choice of the most suitable and easy-to-use material. In general, making a classic doorway is not so difficult, since there are no complex and curved lines here. |
| This version of the doorway looks much more spectacular than the usual classic one, and is a rectangle with a rounded top in the form of an arch. Doors that fit under it are more difficult to install and technically more difficult to design. Usually, sufficiently elastic materials are used for finishing slopes, which can be bent, or plaster. Often, special linings are also included with the door, which clearly fit the shape of the door. In general, finishing such an entrance is much more difficult than a regular one. |
Advice! If you want to have an arched entrance to the apartment, but install an ordinary rectangular door, then there is a way out. From the inside, you can simply install an arched lining in the upper part of the doorway, but the door will look like a regular door from the outside.
Drywall slopes - a very common type of slopes
What are slopes?
The frame of the door is usually called jambs, but not everyone knows that the end part of the wall where the door (or window including) opening is located is called slope. By the way, some decorative overlays that are used to finish the opening are also commonly called slopes.
The slopes themselves can have different sizes, but in any case, according to their parameters, they should fit the end of the wall where the front door is installed. In general, they can have different thicknesses, but if we are talking about decorative overlays, then in order to avoid deformation and damage to the material, its thickness should be at least 1 cm.
The easiest way to make a slope is to use "L"-shaped panels
The purpose of finishing and installing slopes is to achieve a beautiful frame for the door. In any case, when the door itself is installed, the slopes will be damaged, and in general, the end part of the wall does not look beautiful - it is either concrete, or brick, or any other material that becomes visible to everyone. Usually the ends are quite uneven, and just sticking them with wallpaper will not work - some preparation will be required. Also, the slopes will help to hide the mounting foam, anchors and other elements and substances that were used directly when installing the door. Only if there are slopes or their correct finish, it is possible to ensure that the door looks beautiful, and the doorway is finished and neat.
On a note! Slopes will help to achieve a certain level of heat and sound insulation - the residents of the apartment will hear less sounds coming from the entrance. Do not assume that the slopes are just a decorative component.
Basic information about door installation and design
In general, finishing the front door includes three stages:
- threshold design;
- slope finishing;
- installation of platbands and dobors.
All these works are carried out after the installation of the door leaf itself. As for the threshold, it must be strong enough and resistant to various types of loads. Usually it is made of wood, metal, concrete. These types of materials are much more resistant than the now common PVC and can last for many years until the next door replacement.
As for the platbands and extensions, they are usually used to achieve the accuracy of the design of the doorway. So, they help to hide flaws and irregularities when the physical parameters of the wall and the very door frame that is being installed do not match. Without them, the door will look crooked and sloppy. Quite often, these elements are made of MDF, and then you don’t have to think about leveling the slopes themselves with putty. The voids between the extensions and the wall are simply filled mounting foam.
On a note! Platbands and extensions will also help protect the door from subsidence, which may occur in the future.
Finishing the slopes is done after the door is installed. It can be done in various ways:
- sheathing;
- finishing;
- plastering.
The latter option is considered the best, as it allows you to achieve perfect evenness of the end of the wall, sealing the doorway. Also, if you apply imagination, you can create an interesting unique design. Yes, and excessive dust will not accumulate on top of the finishing materials.
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Material selection
Yes, the slopes perform a protective function, but no one took away their decorative function. And for their design, you can use a lot of different materials. The main requirement for them is the absence of fragility and a tendency to mechanical damage. The slopes must be finished so that they can last for many years without the need for their repair, not even major, but cosmetic. Moreover, it is worth considering that the doorway is the place where all family members pass every day, and even more than once, something constantly falls here, the door and the slopes themselves can be hit. So the material for their decoration must be taken one that is able to withstand all these loads for a long time and not deteriorate.
Plastering
This is a classic and the most common design option for a doorway. Probably, this method originated when the very first front door was installed. The slope, which is finished with plaster, will serve faithfully for many years without any complaints. The material is not afraid of temperature changes, damage, and all the irregularities of the end of the wall will perfectly hide and fill with itself (no other material can compare with it in this). With this material, you can achieve a perfectly flat plane of the end of the wall.
Slope plastering - a method proven over the years
You can cover the plaster for beauty with paint, paste over with wallpaper, apply some kind of pattern on it. In general, there is a lot of room for imagination here. The main disadvantage of this method is the appearance in the process of work a large number mud. Also, the disadvantages include large labor costs, and the time for drying the material will also be required. If there is no experience in working with plaster, then it is recommended to carefully study this issue or even invite a master at all - working with the material is not easy for a beginner.
Advice! To make the slopes look complete, after plastering they need to be sanded and putty.
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Plaster
This material is loved by many craftsmen, and it is readily used in the production of construction and repair work. It is versatile and easy to use, and therefore can also be used for finishing slopes. This option is also called dry plaster.
The main advantages of using drywall are to increase the speed of work and simplify it. If necessary, drywall will perfectly hide all the shortcomings behind itself. In general, the work on its use for the design of slopes looks like this:
- the surface is primed after cleaning it from debris;
- formed metal carcass from profile;
- moisture-resistant wall drywall is cut into segments of the desired size and fixed on the frame, forming a box;
- after installing the sheets, the slots and the sheets themselves are puttyed (glue something on the raw drywall sheets or cover them with some decorative composition will not work);
- when the putty dries, you can decorate the doorway.
On a note! If necessary, a heater can be laid under the frame on which the drywall is fixed - then it will be warmer in the apartment.
This is also a very popular option for decorating a doorway. At the moment, MDF finishing is considered perhaps the most common. The material is resistant to various influences, does not need additional decoration, has a lot of color variations and can be matched to match installed door. Veneered MDF as a whole is generally indistinguishable from natural wood.
Advice! If the door slopes are made not only inside the apartment, but also outside, then it is worth purchasing a moisture-resistant version of MDF.
Installing this option is simple - even a beginner can handle it. You can buy materials in advance - it remains only to adjust them to fit the right dimensions, assemble the box and install. The cavities are foamed with mounting foam.
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Polyurethane sealant
Unfortunately, it is not cheap, and it is easy to scratch it. So you need to handle the slopes of this material with care. Plus, it tends to absorb odors, and the fat on it easily stains.
Clapboard lining
A great option for those who want to have as much natural wood as possible in the house. By analogy with MDF clapboard, you can decorate the ends of the walls near the front door. They will look very beautiful and noble.
Installation must be done over wooden crate. So the narrow slopes of the clapboard cannot be closed. Natural wood is not cheap, so you need to be prepared for the fact that you have to shell out more money.
It is also worth considering that with changes in humidity and temperature, natural wood tends to deform. Must be covered prior to installation. protective compounds to prevent decay and the spread of insects. It is also better to impregnate it with a flame retardant to reduce the level of flammability.
Advice! Instead of varnish, it is better to cover the lining with a special wax-oil composition. It will look better and nobler.
PVC slopes and polyurethane linings
Where PVC is not used now! So the front door can be framed with it. Installation is quick, and the price of PVC slopes is quite low. But this material does not have many advantages.
PVC is brittle and breaks easily. Sometimes it’s enough just to lean on him and all the work will go down the drain. Repairing the slope will not work, it will only have to be changed. And in general, the service life of the material does not exceed a couple of years. Someone pastes over plastered slopes with plastic, but in reality it looks ugly and cheap.
By the way, you can also decorate the slopes with polyurethane overlays that can imitate stucco molding. Looks like a worthy option. But the price of such pads is high. You need to glue the lining on a flat surface, so you still have to pre-plaster or close the ends of the walls with drywall.
How is the process of decorating slopes with MDF panels?
Step 1. The first step is to prepare all the tools. This is a tape measure, square, pencil, miter saw, sharp knife, hammer, masking tape, screwdriver, drill. Mounting materials and mounting foam are also needed.
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Screwdrivers
Step 2 Next, you need to take measurements. The procedure is performed after installing the door - you need to measure the width of the end of the wall, as well as the width of the doorway. It is better to take measurements at once at several points vertically and horizontally.
Step 3 Now you need to make markings on the MDF strips according to the dimensions obtained. The edge along which the cut will be made must be glued with masking tape. If this is not done, ugly chips may appear on the panel during sawing.
Step 4 With the help of a square, you need to draw a straight cut line.
Step 5 Taking advantage miter saw, you need to cut the blanks.
Step 6 Now you need to collect the received extensions into one design. A drill needs to drill holes for self-tapping screws. It is not recommended to screw them in immediately with a screwdriver - the fasteners can damage the panels. Holes are made in the amount of several pieces at a distance of 10-15 cm from each other.
Step 8 Now follows from wooden block make about 10-12 spacer elements.
Step 9 Spacer elements must be hammered between the wall and the box. About 3-4 pieces are hammered vertically, and 2 pieces each along the upper and lower borders of the box. The bar should not stick out, it should be hammered tightly.
Step 10 Now you can install platbands. First you need to attach the casing and measure the desired length.
Step 12 Before installing the platbands, the gaps between the wall and the box must be filled with mounting foam. It will help to additionally fix the box and provide sound and heat insulation. Excess foam can be cut off with a knife after it hardens.
Step 14 Now you need to measure and saw off the casing from above and below, and then fix it with carnations.
Step 15 After the structure has been assembled, you need to fix it on the door frame with masking tape for about a couple of hours. Once the foam is completely dry, the tape can be removed.
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Video - Finishing narrow slopes
After the main work on finishing the slopes has been completed, you can proceed to additional decoration. If they were plastered or decorated with drywall, then the scope for creativity is very large. You can cover the slopes with paint, decorative plaster, wallpaper, draw patterns, attach laminate, stone, tile and use other materials. The main thing is that they fit the overall style of the interior and meet all the wishes of the owner of the house.
