The interior door occupies an important place in the interior of the room. It not only serves as a barrier to noise, delimits space and allows privacy, but is also a noticeable piece of decor.

Several reasons may motivate you to decorate an interior door:

1. Firstly, despite the huge selection of ready-made (and very attractive) doors, it is sometimes very difficult to find suitable model. Sometimes all the doors seem the same - “I’ve already seen this one at the neighbors’, “and this one looks like the door to our office.” You don’t want to repeat yourself and buy something that is unoriginal and has become banal, because your interior is unique, so the door should match.
2. Secondly, even an old door with scratches, peeling paint and irremovable stains is why you often don’t want to replace it! After all, any replacement of a door is also a replacement of the frame itself, which is associated with dust, plaster, sealing the resulting cracks, the need to change the wallpaper (at least around new door) - in general, with local and sometimes major repairs.

That is why sometimes it is much easier for the owner to update an already installed door “on the spot,” that is, without changing the entire frame, right here in the room. Of course, in some cases you will still have to remove the door from its hinges, but this is much easier and faster than undertaking a full-fledged repair. Whatever the reasons that prompted you to start decorating an interior door, we’ll say right away that often this requires practically nothing except materials left over from the previous renovation.

And one should not think that real craftsmen and needlewomen will be able to cope with such a task - some of the ideas proposed in this article can be implemented even by a person who has never held a hammer or brush in their hands. And the result of your work, in any case, will be original, unusual and will become a source of pride - “here it is, our door, I made it myself (well, at least I decorated it).”

So, we offer you 14 ideas for decorating an interior door that you might want to bring to life when decorating your interior.

The first idea. We paint, we just paint

The easiest way to get your door in order without any frills or extra work. To do this, you will first need to remove the door from its hinges, then go over it with a spatula, removing the old paint, level the surface with sandpaper, seal the cracks and scratches with putty, remove greasy spots, cover the glass with masking tape so as not to stain it, and you can pick up a roller or brush! It is better to choose acrylic paint - it dries faster, and paint the door in a horizontal position - this way the paint will not drip and will lie more evenly. However, if it is convenient for you to do all of the above on a vertically standing door, you don’t have to remove it from its hinges. Just remember to place something on the floor while painting so as not to stain the linoleum or laminate.

White, simply painted door. Renewing it or repainting it in a different color will not be difficult, although the moldings and carvings need special, careful handling during sanding and removing the old paint layer

Idea two. We paint in several colors

The option is more complicated, although it also involves coloring. In this case, we don’t just paint the door one color, but create a simple or complex geometric pattern of stripes, squares, diamonds, and so on. The door must first be prepared, as in the first case - that is, cleaned of old paint and leveled the surface. However, in this case, we will need much more masking tape - it is with its help that you will delimit the zones between stripes or rectangles. In addition, in order not to buy several cans of paint of different colors, you can purchase white paint(one liter per door is enough), as well as several dyes with which you can experiment with shades.

Gold and white, blue and soft pink, bright stripes on a neutral background, diamonds and winding lines - a variety of patterns and patterns can appear on your door leaf. color combinations

When choosing a geometric pattern, remember that a wide strip along the entire door leaf is more suitable for country style, but for classics it is better to choose other options, for example, top part paint the doors more light shade and divide the parts with a horizontal stripe

Idea three. Highlighting moldings

Also painting the door, which in general is not too different from the first option. However, in this case we will focus on the moldings, painting them in a contrasting color. White and black are great combination, but already hackneyed, so think about what colors will look best next to each other. Designers have long recognized white and green, blue and yellow, red and dark blue as excellent options. Such a door will look great both in a bohemian boudoir and in a strict classic living room.

A white door with highlighted black moldings is a true classic. By the way, if your door does not have such decorations, it is easy to make them yourself - special thin wooden strips are sold that are simply nailed onto the door leaf

An unexpectedly bright, pink door that looks especially aristocratic and attractive thanks to the frames highlighted in white

Idea four. We paint according to the finished stencil

A very convenient and simple way to turn your door into a work of art, even if you do not have the talent of an artist. Ready-made stencils can be purchased in construction and specialized stores, or ordered on one of the websites, and the choice of designs and patterns is very large. Then we simply apply the stencil to the already prepared door and apply paint. Easy, fast and the result is very beautiful!

Applying a drawing using a ready-made stencil is as easy as shelling pears, and the choice will allow you to choose an original inscription, an exotic pattern, or an unusual picture

Such a deliberately simple design can be easily created without stencils. It was the uneven lines and simplicity that became its main highlight.

Idea five. Artistic painting

Unlike everyone else listed options decorating a door, this option is not for everyone. To create a real masterpiece on an ordinary door, you will need the talent of an artist and certain skills in working with brushes, since a roller is no longer enough. Imagine that your door is a blank white canvas, on which, thanks to your skill, it will appear beautiful landscape, a cheerful picture or an exquisite pattern. Fine hand painting always looks expensive and stylish, and you can achieve this effect by spending only on the purchase of paints.

Ready-made interior doors with artistic painting offered by many European companies. They are, of course, not cheap, so you can try to create something similar with your own hands. Are you afraid that it won't work out? You can always just paint over a bad drawing!

Idea six. Children's creativity

Does your little one love to draw? Give him this opportunity - let him decorate the door to the children's room himself. Yes, such a naive, bright pattern would be out of place in a formal living room, but as a decoration for a child’s room it is an excellent option. Just agree with the young artist that the second half of the door is already your field for realizing your fantasies!

Usually children's paints are washed off very easily, so your novice artist will be able to paint the door again at least every day. But you will have to first prepare the canvas by putting the door in order

Idea seven. Unusual texture using paint

If you think that simply applying paint is boring, and you are afraid to take on hand painting, you can try to achieve an unusual texture, for example, the effect of a wooden surface or an antique door using very simple devices. So, using a sponge you can get a mottled surface, steel wool can help you achieve the effect of an antique door, and a stiff brush can create an expressive surface on denim. Special ones are also sold ready-made paints, perfectly imitating jeans, wood, canvas, velvet or slate board.

On such a door, painted to resemble a chalkboard, it is convenient to leave messages for household members

Idea eight. Photo wallpaper

If all the previous ideas concerned only working with paints and brushes, then this method is suitable for those who do not want to mess with paint. Photo wallpaper will instantly transform the appearance of your interior door, turning it into bright element design. Of course, it is best to purchase photo wallpaper designed specifically for doors - in this case, your drawing will definitely look complete. Ready-made photo wallpapers usually have standard size 86x220 centimeters, therefore suitable only for standard doors, and without moldings and glass inserts. However, now many online stores offer custom-made photo wallpaper for doors, so you can choose the option that is ideal for your door, with any pattern. You can cut doors and regular wall wallpaper to size, but in this case the picture may look unfinished.

How do you like this unusual option— a door turned into a telephone booth with the help of photo wallpaper?

Before sticking photo wallpaper, the door must be cleaned of stains, and the surface must be leveled, sanded and degreased with a solvent. You can use regular wallpaper glue, but PVA is much more reliable. The disadvantages of this option for decorating a door include the fact that a bright image will immediately catch your eye, so it can quickly get boring. In addition, photo wallpaper on the door will lose its original attractiveness due to frequent touches. However, no one will stop you from changing the photo wallpaper on your door to something more original in a couple of months.

Photo wallpapers with picturesque landscapes are especially popular

Photo wallpaper on the door will help, due to the increased panoramic perspective, to make small room visually more. And it’s very easy to stick them on; you don’t even need to remove the door from its hinges.

Idea nine. Regular wallpaper

Previously, this decorative option was particularly popular, but now many designers consider it bad manners. This does not prevent ordinary wallpaper, which has “migrated” to the door, from remaining a popular way of decorating the interior. Paste paper and vinyl wallpapers on the door is especially popular in Sweden, the USA and Canada. By the way, there is no need to hide the entire door behind the wallpaper - on the contrary, wallpaper divided into clear “compartments” thanks to moldings looks especially interesting. The remaining surfaces of the door can simply be painted, choosing a shade that matches the color of the wallpaper. As an option, you can buy cork wallpaper and coat it with varnish on top for reliability. Their unusual texture will make the door more original.

Preparing the door is exactly the same as when using photo wallpaper. The main advantage is low cost, since you can use wallpaper left over from a previous renovation, and ease of decoration. The main disadvantage is rapid wear and tear - the wallpaper can peel off and tear at the joints.

Wallpaper glued not to the entire door, but to parts highlighted by moldings, looks more impressive

A door covered with the same wallpaper as the walls will literally blend into the interior. The reverse side of the door, of course, is covered with other wallpaper so as not to stand out against the background of the wall of another room.

Idea tenth. Fabric instead of wallpaper

This option will look especially cute and homey. A door decorated with fabric looks original; the choice of fabrics today is surprisingly wide, but this method also has its drawbacks.

If you choose a single piece of fabric to decorate a door, you should take care of the original design

First, when choosing a fabric, you should make sure that the glue will not leave stains on it. Secondly, the edges of the fabric should be pre-treated, otherwise the protruding threads will not look very aesthetically pleasing. Thirdly, doors decorated with fabric will not suit every interior design style. Those who are fond of patchwork, that is, creating canvases from different pieces of fabric, can turn their door into a real applique of bright scraps. By the way, if there is space on the door for a glass insert, you can hang a small curtain here, securing it with fishing line and small nails.

A very cute door, decorated using patchwork technology. The trouble is that such bright patches have nothing to do with the classic interior style; this is an option, rather, for “rustic” and colorful country

Idea eleven. Posters, cards, paper

Option for creative people and great idea for a teenager's room. The door can be decorated with a poster and an image of your favorite artist or group, sheets from an old geographical atlas, or sheet music. Pasting such paper sheets and posters is as easy as regular wallpaper.

Antique geographic map would be appropriate even on the interior door of an ordinary living room, but posters are better “placed” in a teenager’s room

Idea twelfth. All kinds of stickers

This simple and not too expensive way of decorating a door is becoming more and more popular today. Vinyl stickers can be purchased in online stores, cost of size model standard door starts from 2.5 thousand rubles, they are glued very easily, and will last longer than ordinary photo wallpapers.

Stickers with such funny and at the same time useful inscriptions will not only decorate the doors, but also cheer up the guests

If you do not want to hide the entire door behind stickers, it is quite possible to purchase small images - a butterfly, bright flower and so on. They cost less, and will completely transform the appearance of the door. “Informative” stickers are also popular, for example, on the door of an office, bathroom or toilet, which will tell guests what is hidden behind this door.

The elegant lady on this sticker will immediately inform guests of the house that the bathroom is hidden behind this door

Often, stickers can look like ordinary photo wallpaper, and sometimes they can look like hand-painting on a white door or a child’s drawing

Idea thirteen. Decoupage

The technology of meticulously cutting out the images you like from paper and then making appliqués from these pieces allows you to transform not only a box or photo album cover, but also an ordinary door. Everything a beginning master of the ancient art of decoupage will need: paper drawings, napkins with a pattern you like, postcards and the like - everything from which you can cut out a design, a brush, PVA glue, scissors, glitter, acrylic varnish, outline and acrylic paint.

In the decoupage process, you can use literally anything - from scraps of old newspapers to greeting cards

IN brief description the process looks like this: apply a layer of white acrylic paint to the surface of the door, wait until it dries, then another layer - and again wait until completely dry. Then we apply a layer of paint of the selected shade, and then use PVA glue to attach the cut out paper drawings. At the same time, we try to glue the piece as smoothly as possible, without folds, and to expel all air bubbles. Using glitter and contour we can draw dots, stripes and others small parts. Then we cover the finished picture with a layer of varnish. That's all. The rest is your imagination and beautifully selected drawings.

The decoupage technique allows you to create amazing beautiful pictures, and the varnish coating will extend the life of the decor

Idea fourteen. Mosaic

A door decorated with bright mosaics will be an excellent option for a bathroom; you can decorate a metal one in this way front door. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to use pieces of ceramics for these purposes - in this case, the door may turn out to be too heavy. Mosaics can be created from pieces of wood or veneer, or you can purchase a ready-made one made from glass.

In this case, a bright glass mosaic occupies most of the door, making it very unusual and cheerful.

The mosaic is attached special glue(Moment or liquid nails are suitable) onto a prepared and cleaned surface. It is worth thinking through all the details of the pattern in advance by drawing a diagram of the arrangement of the pieces with a pencil. By the way, you can decorate not only the door itself, but also the frame with mosaics, highlighting the slopes using the selected pattern.

Creating a mosaic pattern is a huge scope for creativity. And if any part does fall, you can always attach it back

An old door can become a real art object; all you need is a little imagination and effort. To get started, you can use one of the most simple ideas, and then, having gained a taste for it, try yourself in the art of decoupage or painting. In any case, your door will definitely be one of a kind!

The nuances of restoring an old door with your own hands. Ideas and methods, photos.

A person associates his home with a place of rest. Therefore, she tries to create comfort, choose an interior and a pleasant color scheme in order to fully realize this.

On the other hand, everything in our world tends to become outdated and destroyed. Our homes and their interior decoration are no exception.

By renewing anything around us, we awaken creative energies within ourselves and feel like creators.

Although most species interior work require special deep knowledge and skills to complete them, we are quite capable of updating interior doors on our own.

Let's talk about the features and methods of reconstructing old doors in more detail.

How to make a new one from an old door with your own hands: options, photos, tips

photo of an old door before and after restoration using decoupage technique

It is important to prepare it before updating the old door:

• remove the doors from their hinges and place them on a flat horizontal surface
• fold all accessories separately or prepare them for disposal if they become unusable
• if there are glass elements, carefully remove the glazing beads and then remove breakable parts
• if the door has been painted, turn on a hair dryer and gradually warm up its surface
• equip yourself with a piece of coarse sandpaper and remove the bubbles of old paint
• replace the paper with another one with a finer abrasive and go over the entire surface of the door again
• carry out final sanding with sandpaper with minimal abrasiveness
• treat the door surface with a special putty for wooden products
• After complete drying, clean the doors in 3 steps with sandpaper of different abrasiveness.
• fix the result with drying oil or stain
• then carry out those types of work that are necessary for updating appearance doors
• if there were glass elements in it, put them first and then new beads in a fresh color/design

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

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

girl paints an old wooden interior door with white paint

After you have completed work on restoring the surface of the old interior door, choose new color for her.

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 result brush along the fibers, then all the cracks will be filled with dye.
• Accents on moldings, or painting protruding door parts with contrasting or similar colors. If such elements are missing, glue them from wooden or polyurethane slats and paint them.
• Artistic painting, coloring using stencils.
  The method is suitable for creative owners who want to bring originality to their interior.
• Wallpapering, large drawings on paper, pieces of fabric. Decoupage.
  In this case, follow all the requirements for fixing the material on the surface of the door - soak it with water, glue, and treat it with a stream of hot air on top.
• Stained glass painting on glass.
  If you are good at drawing or have some interesting stencils, buy special stained glass paints and decorate the glass elements of your old door.
• Pasting vinyl stickers.
  Note that this method saves you time preparing the old door. In other words, you can not even remove it from the hinges, but immediately glue the vinyl elements.

How and with what can you update varnished doors?

a man removes old varnish from doors to restore them to a new design

To carry out restoration work, remove the old varnish from the door using one or more of the following methods:

• sandpaper
• grinding machine
• chemical solvent

The first method was discussed in previous section. The second method will significantly speed up the process of removing the old varnish coating. And the third has one nuance - the varnish can selectively remain on the door leaf. Therefore, be sure to polish the latter.

After removing the old layer of varnish, sanding and drying the doors, decide on their new design, for example:

• apply new varnish or laminate,
• paint it the color you want,
• stick wallpaper/photo wallpaper or other self-adhesive tape with imitation, for example, natural wood,
• apply hand painting, copying a specific drawing, or using a stencil,
• decorate the door by gluing bulk cereals - rice, buckwheat. Be sure to apply a layer of varnish on top for better fixation of the material.

How and with what can you update veneer doors?

photo of updated old veneer doors

One of the most common problems on doors made of veneer, this is swelling of the canvas in certain areas. Therefore, first prepare it, carry out restoration measures before updating.

The following will help eliminate the problem of canvas swelling:

• Iron.
  Heat it on medium and iron the swollen surface of the door folded on a horizontal stand.
• Wet rags.
  Moisten a piece of cloth with water and spread it on the problematic surface of the door. After a quarter of an hour, remove and wait until dry.
• PVA glue.
  Fill it into a syringe and carefully insert it under the swollen surface of the door. Smooth the area with a dry cloth.

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

• Cut strips that match the parameters of the surface being repaired.
• Cut off the excess with a scalpel after applying it to the site of the chip/crack. Please note that the fibers of the patch should be perpendicular to the door being restored.
• Treat the door leaf with a special putty and wait until it dries completely.
• Use double-sided tape to secure the veneer strips.
• Sand the joints.

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

• liquid
• pencil

In the first case, drop a couple of drops into the crack and immediately wipe with a dry cloth to remove excess. Before doing this, be sure to clean the door from dust and dirt, and also sand the surface.

In the second - tear off a piece from a wax pencil, knead it in your palms and stick it on problem area. Wipe off the mark with a rag. Only do this on a previously cleaned and prepared door.

Update prepared old door from veneer 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 they will linger on it for a short time and then fall off.

How and with what can you update paneled doors?

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Paneled doors in the interior look interesting. However, it is not always convenient to treat their worn surface. We won't go into details. Let's look at restoration options.

Successful solutions:

• painting in several colors highlighting protruding areas
• wallpapering in segments, adhesive tapes along the contour, on panels
• decoupage of individual segments
• varnish coating

The cardinal method is to disassemble the door panels and replace them with laminated hardboard. To do this, you cover the door frame with it and select the color especially carefully when gluing its ends.

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

How and with what can you update painted doors?

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

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

How and with what can you update paper doors?

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Renew paper doors with lightweight materials that will not weigh them down and cause tearing of the canvas. For example:

• self-adhesive film
• decoupage
• gluing 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

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You should remember about door frame restoration when you are updating an old door leaf. Of course, fiddling with the first one is less convenient, since it cannot be removed.

The door frame processing technology is similar to those discussed above about doors. Choose carefully the shades of paint and stain, as well as the color of the self-adhesive tape and wallpaper, so that this area on the wall is in harmony with the updated door leaf.

Below are a number of interesting door frames after DIY restoration.

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How and what to decorate a door beautifully with?

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Among the common ways to decorate an old door is gluing a new covering entirely or in fragments.

For this you will need:

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

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

How to beautifully wallpaper a door?

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The main thing is to follow the wallpapering technology.

• First, prepare the door leaf for renovation. The technique was presented in the first section of the article.
• Decide on the color and texture of the wallpaper.
• Apply special wallpaper glue to the surface of the door and attach paper element decor.
• Level the result with a dry cloth.
• Trim any overhanging edges with a utility knife.
• Wait until the wallpaper on the door is completely dry.

If desired, add decor:

• molding
• design features, for example, small shells and cut nets, glued on top and covered with paint

Besides regular wallpaper popular:

• photo wallpaper depicting 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. If you set out to update them, keep in mind that the approach and methods will be different for the external and internal parts of the front door.

So, inner part will update the following solutions:

• drawing a picture using a stencil
• art painting
• full door mirror
• dermantine upholstery
• self-adhesive film
• laminate

And for outside doors are suitable:

• MDF panels
• laminate

For fixing any material to the surface metal door you will need an adhesive liquid, such as liquid nails when working on wood flooring.

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

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A children's room is an area of ​​creativity, leisure and intellectual work for a child. Consult with him before you start updating the door to the nursery.

Even better, involve your child in the process.

For inspiration, let's add a row ready-made solutions door decor for a children's room.

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

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To change the kitchen door after restoration, choose a concept for its decor. It can be:

• painting
• opening with varnish
• decoupage
• gluing wallpaper and any adhesive surfaces
• art painting and stencils
• stained glass elements
• mosaic and gluing of loose, small elements

See below for implemented ideas with updated kitchen doors.

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

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The bathroom is a special place in any home. Here we bring beauty and relax after everyday work. I want the door to have its own style.

If you're currently upgrading, consider these ideas:

• drawing a picture through a stencil
• self-adhesive film
• imitation of stained glass and paneled elements
• combination of colors when painting fragments
• mirror interior
• photo wallpaper

For more details, see the implemented ideas for decorating the bathroom door in the pictures below.

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So, we looked at the features of restoring an old door in a house on our own. We got ideas from looking at photos of finished ideas. We learned how to properly prepare the door surface for renovation.

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

Video: how and with what to update old interior doors?

How to improve the front door from the inside if its condition does not inspire delight? Design flaws on the outside are not as bad as on the inside, because every element of the interior must be flawless so as not to spoil the overall picture. What to do in this case?

There are several ways to transform an old door

First of all, you need to take care of completing all the rough work. This is especially true recently installed doors, because you need to complete the work and disguise polyurethane foam to prevent its destruction under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. Also need to close gray wall, level its surface and decorate the opening. It is also important to refine the canvas itself, especially for nondescript metal and old models. Renew worn-out fittings. Don’t forget that interior doors should also be in perfect condition. So, let's consider in order how to update the front door and do it all with your own hands.

Slopes

First of all, to give a finished look to the doorway from the inside, you need to take care of the slopes. This is a prerequisite, regardless of whether you are repairing entrance or interior doors. Various materials can be used to finish slopes:

• drywall;
• plaster;
• plastic panels;
• MDF or wood;
• metal carcass;
• laminate.

New slopes will make the door more attractive

How to decorate the front door using drywall from the inside with your own hands:

1. Clear away debris and seal any cracks.
2. Apply a layer of cement plaster and glue sheets of drywall cut to size onto it. If the unevenness is significant, a metal frame is used for installation.
3. Cover the joints with putty, additionally using sickle.
4. Prime the surface.
5. . Then you can paint them any way you like. suitable color or cover it with wallpaper.

If you decide to transform the entrance using overlay panels, mount the frame in advance. Insulation can be laid underneath. The panels are installed both vertically and horizontally using the rack method.

Platbands

Since you have decided to refine the doors, you need to take care of their framing. We are talking about platbands for entrance and interior doors. Usually they come complete with other opening design details. If you purchased only the canvas and frame, you can easily purchase the matching colors separately. They can be made of metal, MDF, wood or pressed paper. Depending on the design, the mounting methods also differ. You can nail them with your own hands onto nails without heads, or place them on liquid nails or polyurethane foam. The best option – telescopic trims, which are attached directly to the box using the tongue-and-groove method, but they are more expensive.

Stylish platbands will help transform the interior

If you decide, also don’t forget about the platbands. If desired, you can make them yourself using wooden blanks. To give them the desired shade, use stain and varnish or paint. It all depends on the style of the room and the type of door. Usually the color is matched to the canvas or baseboard tone on tone, but you can play with contrast if it is appropriate.

Fabric coating

How to decorate an old metal door with your own hands? You can use one of these materials:

• dye;
• varnish enamel;
• self-adhesive film;
• laminate;
• veneer, PVC or eco-veneer;
• thin MDF panels.

Before applying the coating, you need to clean the front door from dust, rust and thoroughly degrease it. Then it is advisable to apply primer and only after it has dried, begin cladding work. MDF panels are attached with glue or using a frame. Self-adhesive is very easy to apply using a soft spatula. The painting methods are self-explanatory. But laminate, PVC and veneer need to be fixed using the hot pressing method. Such work can only be carried out with the door in a horizontal position.

External door covering options

How to transform old interior doors? To do this, you can use the same methods as for the input, as well as others. For example, decorative inserts. Initially, the surface is processed using one of the above methods. Then you can decorate the canvas with glass fragments, colored plastic, stained glass or mirrors.

Upholstery

An old metal door can be transformed not only visually, but also qualitatively with the help of soft upholstery. Dermantin is most often used for this. To create volume, a layer of insulation is placed underneath it. Thus, you will be able to kill two birds with one stone: you will both decorate the canvas visually and provide better heat and sound insulation.

A quick way to transform an old door - spectacular upholstery

How to improve the coating of a metal entrance door with your own hands:

1. Remove the fabric from the loops and lay it horizontally.
2. Measure its dimensions and cut out a piece of dermantine with a margin of 15-20 cm on each side.
3. Cut sheets of insulation to fit the size of the door.
4. Glue the insulation with superglue. Try not to leave empty joints. You can place the material on polyurethane foam.
5. After everything has dried, start working with dermantine. Tuck its edges so that the cuts are not visible.
6. Secure the upholstery with glue, and to add texture, you can use furniture nails and decorative cord. They need to be hammered into the substrate material, so you can install denser elements in advance according to the diagram.

This decoration method is also used for wooden doors. In this case, things are even simpler, because you can use a furniture stapler.

An important point: since we're talking about Regarding finishing from the inside, it is not necessary to make rollers to seal the narthex, because they will be of no use, and they will only spoil the appearance.

Interior doors

Interior doors require much more attention. They can be made from various materials, which must be taken into account when finishing them. How to improve newly installed interior doors? To do this, you need to perform the same manipulations as for the input ones. That is, first of all, it is necessary to carry out the final finishing of the opening: platbands, seal all joints and cracks, arrange slopes. In most cases, you can limit yourself to completing the door or simply plastering the opening. For more expensive and sophisticated repairs, use decorative panels. If the canvas is far from new, you need to refresh it slightly.

The door can be given a touch of antiquity and it will become the most stylish element interior

How to decorate old interior doors with your own hands:

• paint;
• cover with wallpaper or self-adhesive film;
• cover with stain and varnish;
• use thermal overlays (veneer, PVC, oracal, laminate);
• insert glass inserts.

You can use special decorative techniques, such as decoupage or artificial aging. This decor looks especially impressive on a wooden door with figured panels. Another similar technique is craquelure. For this, paint or varnish with special properties is used. First, the canvas is opened with a layer of the usual composition. After it dries, craquelure is applied. When dry, it becomes covered with cracks, tearing off the bottom layer. It looks very impressive. To avoid it being too flashy, you can use this decoration method in certain areas, for example, in combination with decoupage.

It doesn’t matter whether you are transforming old doors or improving new ones, the final look depends only on your imagination. Moreover, all this can be done at minimal cost.

Do not rush to dismantle the boring old interior doors and replace them with new ones. Consider updating them, there are many ways to decorate and restore them. old furniture, applicable to door leaves.

Decorating doors made of fiberboard

Process step by step:

1. If the door is completely askew, you must first remove it from its hinges and remove the old fittings. New handles, locks, latches in the same style on all interior doors will be the first step towards updating them.
2. So the door was removed. Now you need to remove the old paint. Use a heat gun and a spatula.
3. After this, the cracks and scratches are sealed using special putties and putty.
4. Wait until the surface dries and sand it.
5. Cover the canvas with drying oil, which will prevent it from deforming under the influence of moisture.

See the video for a visual demonstration:

The door is ready for actual decoration. The easiest way is to cover the door leaf with colored paint or varnish it. Next, there is room for imagination:

• make a drawing using a stencil;
• paint the moldings a different color;
• stick on moldings if they were not there or imitate them with paint.

A variety of applications - fabric, paper, vinyl, leather, photo wallpaper - will allow you to turn an old door into a new one - original, stylish and unusual.

Decorating an old bathroom door

Before you start decorating the bathroom door, you need to consider important point. Since there is always a presence in the room high humidity, the coating that you will apply to the door, or more precisely, to inner side, must be resistant to this factor.

How to prepare the door leaf is described in the previous section of the article. In short: the door needs to be removed old layer paint, sand, putty and prime the surface. If strips are missing, you can buy them and attach them to the door. After painting everything in one color, you get a complete picture.

An excellent option for a bathroom door is to install a full-length mirror in a frame made of slats. If it is flexible and plastic, the installation process will be quite simple, but the effect will exceed expectations: it is beautiful, practical, and useful.

The mirror can be replaced with a mosaic, a special vinyl sticker, and even a piece of wallpaper (only washable and moisture-resistant). By experimenting with materials and colors, you can make an old bathroom door look stylish and special.

How to decorate old doors with glass

The first option that comes to mind when thinking about decorating options for an old door with glass is stained glass. What you will need for this:

• water-based stained glass paints;
• black paint - for the outline;
• sketch of the image.

Transfer the drawing to the glass, outline the contours with a thin black line, and after drying, start decorating the elements different colors.

You can make your work even easier by simply purchasing a special film that imitates a stained glass picture.

One of the options for decorating a door with glass in the video:

Stained glass windows allow you to make even an old door unusual and stylish

If the old glass in the door was transparent, it can be made frosted. To do this you will need to purchase liquid glass(1 liter will be enough, its price does not exceed the cost of a chocolate bar or a cup of cappuccino), which will need to be mixed with crushed chalk (or tooth powder). The resulting paste is applied to the fat-free, flat surface in 2 layers.

An easier way is to stick a special film or buy a ready-made matting paste.

Choose your option for decorating old doors, and you will see how easy it is to update the decor in your apartment with your own hands and without extra costs.

After renovating a room, the owners may be faced with the fact that the old interior door does not match the new interior, although its functionality may still last for some time. In this case, you should think about how to update the interior door with your own hands. There are several decorative techniques that differ in the complexity of execution and the cost of materials. All you have to do is choose the most suitable one.

Preparatory work

Before decorating interior doors, they are prepared. The following tools are used for this:

• construction adhesive;
• tracing paper;
• press.

The door needs to be removed. Then examine the canvas for defects. If the old box has scratches, they need to be repaired with wood putty. You can decorate the canvas with photo wallpaper. If in some places the doors are peeling, then apply glue mixture, tracing paper is applied and pressed. An adhesive mixture is also used to seal cracks and microcracks. If the defects are large, adhesive composition chips with fine dispersion are added.

Door Upgrade Methods

Simple ways to update the canvas include:

• applying varnish;
• coloring;
• use of stain and veneer;
• stained glass

Painting, varnishing and staining

Old wooden doors can be updated by painting, varnishing and staining.

Water-based, synthetic and organic dyes are used. After this, the door takes on a neat appearance.

The door leaf is possible. Wood varnish is well absorbed into the wood, evenly covering the entire surface of the structure. The main advantage of the protective and decorative composition is the presence of a tint base.
To apply the varnish, use a sprayer or brushes. Experts advise decorating the wood with a brush, which easily follows the structure of the structure, well saturating hard-to-reach areas. To increase protective properties, it is recommended to paint the door in 2 layers.

If you have to refresh the box again, stain is used. Then the coating is treated with varnish. Stain can be used to update color range canvases. It prevents the mixing of tones, and subsequent varnishing enhances the brightness of the color. Sanding gives it a matte finish.

If there is no need to create a matte surface, polishing and drying are carried out after grinding. Similar technology Gives the door a crystal shine.

Veneering

Veneer is used to decorate the door. This decoration technique wooden canvases applies if they are made from cheap sawdust. Due to veneering, the door acquires an aesthetic appearance. Veneer must be glued transversely to the wood fiber.

Veneer gives the door the noble appearance of real solid wood

Self-adhesive film

You can decorate the box with self-adhesive vinyl that imitates wood. Using this technique, coating defects can be easily hidden. Before pasting wooden door, you will need to prepare a hairdryer, fabric, scissors.

At the first stage, the coating is cleaned of various defects. This stage is considered the most difficult. Next, marking is done using a tape measure. These canvases are transferred to millimeter markings made by the manufacturer on the back side of the film. A knife is used to cut the product.

The film hides all minor defects and gives the surface the appearance of natural wood.

The cut pieces of self-adhesive are applied to the desired area doors. On the reverse side of the film there is a protective layer, under which there is glue. A few centimeters of the layer are carefully peeled off to stick the product on the door.

The overlay, completely applied to the door, is smoothed with a rubber spatula or soft material. Self-adhesive is wrapped on all ends of the covering. Immediately cut the corners of the PVC product and install a lock with a handle.

Photo wallpaper

Using modern photo printing, an image is transferred to paper the right size. Photo wallpaper on wooden doors looks beautiful. Any image can be printed. To do this, you can use the services of an advertising agency or printing house. The image can be selected at home or with the help of specialists.

One of the update options interior doors serve as photo wallpaper

On plain wallpaper You can stick polyurethane or foam moldings. In this case, the style in which the doors were decorated will change. The resulting design is suitable for a room decorated in classic style. If you use a colored background or moldings with curves, then the doors will be decorated in Provence style.

Before applying the design, the surface is leveled and treated with glue. If paint comes off the door, remove it. Wallpaper is also treated with glue.

A rubber roller is used to level the canvas. If any bubbles remain, remove them with a plastic spatula. Then the remaining air is removed from the center of the structure to the edges. Using this spatula, smooth the wallpaper joints (if any). If the technology is performed correctly, then the joints are not visible.

Wallpaper with moldings is suitable for interiors in a classic style

The edges of the wallpaper need to be trimmed with a knife. This is done until the wallpaper softens from the glue. Otherwise, they will tear and stretch easily. It must be left to dry for several hours. The process of decorating fiberboard or solid wood continues after 12-24 hours. It depends on the temperature regime and humidity levels.

A simple pencil is used to apply markings. After the drawing has been applied, you will need to measure the length of the component elements of the molding with a tape measure. Then they are cut off and the edges are filed at an angle of 45 degrees. Using PVA glue, apply the back surface of the pieces. They need to be glued according to the marked markings. When the canvas has dried, it can be installed back. Using this principle, you can update the doors of a bedroom, nursery, or kitchen at home.

Drawings and paintings

The advantages of this decor include:

• beautiful and original appearance;
• simple execution;
• the ability to use ready-made stencils;
• wide choice of materials;
• embodiment of different ideas.

The disadvantage of this method is that its application requires artistic skill..
At the first stage, the coating is degreased with alcohol and treated with a primer. The last composition is applied twice. Acrylic paint is used in the same way. Each subsequent layer of paint is applied after the first layer has dried.

When zoning, the shape of the paneled part of the covering and the geometry of the ornament are taken into account. To give the surface a vintage look, the contours of the zones are covered with a different color. The paint can be applied with a sponge. The stripes that protrude on the door can be painted golden color. Then the ornament is transferred to the surface and painted in suitable colors.

Decorating using decoupage technique

Decoupage does not require dismantling door design. You just need to wash and dry the coating. The opening is preliminarily covered with mounting tape. The tree is primed well and efficiently. The surface is rubbed with a simple paraffin candle and then painted. Next stage– gluing a decoupage card. It is pre-soaked in water for 12 minutes. The remaining drops of water are wiped off with a rag. The back of the strips and the surface of the door are treated with PVA glue.

To decoupage the door, special decoupage cards are used

Each piece is glued tightly. In this case, you need to make sure that folds and bubbles do not appear. If such defects are not eliminated immediately after they appear, the coating will turn out uneven.. If the coating has dried, putty is applied to the edges of the component elements. Excess composition will need to be removed with a wet rag or sandpaper. A varnished box will require longer preparation for painting. The varnish is first removed and defects are eliminated.

If necessary, the edges of the canvas are processed and abrasions are left. This technology will give the coating vintage style. If complied with step-by-step instruction, then ready decorated doors will look original with details different shapes. They can be cut from napkins. The color of the future canvas is selected taking into account the shade of the interior of the entire room. The material is glued using the method described above. The finished coating is varnished with an acrylic base.

Antique decoration

An antique wooden door can be seen not only in apartments, but also in houses and offices. At the same time, decor that imitates antiques is rare. It gives the door leaf individuality. Craquelure means two layers of varnish applied to the door. Special attention is given to the process of selecting varnish - each layer should have a different composition and different time drying. The coating is first cleaned, degreased and dried.

Craquelure gives the door the look of old wood

To age a door, you will need some materials:

• special varnish for craquelure;
• bitumen varnish, which gives an antique effect;
• acrylic paint.

Craquelure varnish is applied to the prepared coating. If the 1st layer is dry, apply the 2nd layer - bitumen varnish. It is needed to enhance contrast when used White background. If applied dark tone, acrylic paint is used. This technology is considered the best. If necessary, craquelure varnish is replaced with simple PVA glue, vinegar, egg white or gelatin. This method of updating doors is suitable for people who like an antique style.

Decor with stencils

If you have skill in processing wooden products, you can use a more complex renewal of the canvas. To apply decor with a stencil you will need:

• leather;
• glass or mirror tiles;
• stained glass;
• mat;
• bamboo curtains;
• bars;
• veneer.

Carrying out such decoration requires perseverance and good imagination. In the end it will be possible to do original door, which will fit perfectly into any interior.

Using stencils you can change the door design

The door, the panel of which is replaced with stained glass, gives the room an unusual look. To implement this idea, water paint is used. The desired pattern is first sketched onto the surface. Paint is used to transfer the design onto the glass coating. This procedure is performed in a certain sequence:

• preparing a sketch of a drawing on paper;
• glass processing by cleaning and degreasing;
• substituting the design on the glass and then tracing it from the back with a thin brush;
• painting the outlines of the drawing with different colors of paints.

After completing the process, the paints must dry within 22 hours. Then the glass fragment is mounted in the door and fixed well.

Updating the opening and slopes

In addition to the door itself, the doorway is also updated. If this is not done, then the canvas will have an unfinished appearance. To successfully complete the work described above, it is recommended to think through the finishing step by step.

The finishing of the slopes and openings should correspond to the interior of the door and room

At the first stage, the support guides are processed. Then they are repainted in the same color as the door leaf. In case of severe wear, it is mounted on the guides plasterboard sheathing. If there are roughnesses, perforated corners are used for cladding. Then the opening is repainted.

In the future you will need to correctly. For their installation, special clamps are used that hold the platbands well. If there are no fasteners, glue or self-tapping screws are used.

If the door is updated only with the opening, and the slopes remain the same, then the decorating process is considered incomplete. Various methods are used to finish slopes. More often, special MDF strips are used to update slopes. You can also install plasterboard slopes that are fixed to perforated corners or glue.

Another technique for finishing a slope is plastering. This process is the most labor-intensive and requires experience and qualifications in this matter. Experts believe that optimal solution is plastering followed by installation of perlite slopes, which are not cheap. But in the end you can get strong and durable slopes. Mold does not appear on them.