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During operation, the material from which both the entrance and interior doors are made (which doors are better — veneered or laminated), wears out and the door loses its former appearance. Even metal doors are not immune to this. Sooner or later, every owner is faced with this. As a rule, many are in a hurry to replace the door with a new one, but such a radical solution is not always required. In many cases, an old door can be restored, while thanks to modern finishing materials, it is possible not only to restore the previous state, but also to completely change the appearance of the door. HOW TO UPDATE DOORS 2022?
How to transform an old door?
Note: It should be noted that usually the cost of the material for the restoration is significantly lower than the cost of a good new door, especially if the door is of non-standard dimensions.
HOW TO UPDATE INTERIOR DOORS
If a small defect appears on the door, it is not necessary to completely restore the door leaf. In some cases, you can mask this defect with interior stickers, thereby making an interesting accent. This method is especially well suited in homes where there are children, as you can glue any sticker of a children’s theme.
Interior door with stickers
Door to the nursery
If the appearance of the door leaves much to be desired, then it is necessary to completely restore the door leaf.
HOW TO UPDATE A DOOR WITH YOUR OWN HANDS
Typically, interior doors are usually painted or varnished. Over time, both paint and varnish begin to crack and peel off, and the door loses its neat appearance. At the same time, this does not affect the main function of the door.
It is easy to update such doors with your own hands. To do this, you should:
- remove the accessories from the canvas, if there are glass inserts, you need to close them with foil or masking tape. If possible, it is better to remove the door from the hinges, so it will be easier and more convenient to work;
- clean the surface from the old coating:
- you can clean the varnish with the help of special solvents, which are available in almost every hardware store;
- removing paint is more difficult, especially if there are multiple layers of paint on the canvas. This can be done using a special chemical solvent for a specific type of paint, or mechanically (spatula, scraper, etc.). Also, some recommend cleaning the coating by heating with a building hair dryer;
Important! It is not recommended to cover the door leaf with a fresh layer of paint over the old coating. This can negatively affect the quality of the painting and, consequently, the appearance of the door.
3. prepare the surface of the door leaf — for this it is necessary to sand the surface with a grinder or by hand. You should also close up the existing chips and cracks with acrylic putty or linings (if the defect is too obvious);
4. apply a new coating to the canvas — currently there are many options for restoration.
It is important to know: In addition to the door leaf, it is also necessary to restore the door frame, since it is impractical to acquire a new door for the construction of the door (inconsistency is possible).
HOW TO PAINT AN OLD DOOR?
Staining is one of the most popular proven methods of door restoration. To paint the door leaf, you can use paint of any color and even combine different colors. The main thing is to prime the surface of the door leaf before painting (What is a primer for, types of primers).
Colored door
Door painting
Note: Apply coloring agents with brushes (Painting work, types of brushes), a roller (Paint roller, types of rollers) or spray gun (Painting walls with a spray gun, the best spray gun).
INTERIOR DOORS WITH A DRAWING
A very original solution is the painting of the door leaf. At the same time, drawings can be applied either with a brush by hand or with the help of various stencils.
Painted interior door
RENEW DOORS WITH LACQUER
One of the popular methods of door restoration is varnishing.
SELF-ADHESIVE FILM ON THE DOOR
Self-adhesive vinyl is very popular nowadays. With the help of such a film, you can quickly update the interior door. Such a film can be of various colors, including wood-like.
Renovation of the door with self-adhesive film
It is important to know: Before pasting, it is necessary to degrease the surface.
WALLPAPERS ON THE DOOR
Updating an old door is also possible with ordinary wallpaper (How to properly glue paper wallpaper).
Pasting an interior door with wallpaper
WHAT TO SHEATE THE DOOR?
You can also sheathe the door leaf with veneer, MDF panels or laminate.
HOW TO UPDATE THE ENTRANCE DOOR
Things are a little different with the front door (How to choose the front door). Since this is not only a «visiting card» of the house, but also protection from unwanted guests, the quality of such a door should be approached very responsibly. A good front door must have good sound and heat insulation. In this regard, it is important to restore not only the decorative coating of the door leaf, but also the insulating material.
As a rule, the following methods are used to restore the outer part of the entrance doors:
- staining with special paints;
- upholstery with , artificial or natural leather;
Front door trim
3. sheathing with rigid materials (MDF panels, PVC, etc.).
Note: The inner part of the front door leaf can be restored in the same ways as the interior doors. However, it is also recommended to update the insulation.
