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On the other hand, everything in our world tends to become outdated and destroyed.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 theirs interior decoration- no exceptions.
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.
It is important to prepare it before updating the old door:
As examples, look at the options for updated doors in the photo.
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girl paints an old wooden interior door with white paint After you have completed the work of restoring the surface of the old interior door, choose a new color for it.
Among the ways that can help you in this moment, we note:
man takes off old clothes varnish coating from doors for their restoration according to a new design To carry out restoration work, remove the old varnish from the door using one or more of the following methods:
The first method was discussed in the previous section. The second method will significantly speed up the process of removing the old varnish coating. And the third 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:
photo of updated old veneer doors One of the most common problems with veneer doors is swelling of the panel in certain areas. Therefore, first prepare it, carry out restoration measures before updating.
The following will help eliminate the problem of canvas swelling:
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.
When your old door has only minor scratches and chips, treat them with wax:
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 the wax pencil, knead it in your palms and stick it on the 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:
If you masked chips and scratches on the door with wax, then remember that varnish and paint will not cover them. Or linger on it for a short time, and then they crumble.
old panel doors after repainting, decor options 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:
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 special paints or imitate stained glass. Stencils for decoration are also suitable.
a man paints old previously painted interior doors Your first task is to remove the old paint from the doors and prepare them for restoration work. Their sequence:
Seal off areas of the door that you do not plan to paint or open with varnish.
updated paper doors in the interior Update paper doors lightweight materials, which will not burden them and cause fabric ruptures. For example:
man measuring level door frame in the process of its restoration 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 self-adhesive tape, wallpaper so that this area on the wall is in harmony with the updated door leaf.
Below are a number of interesting door frames after DIY restoration.
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beautifully pasted interior door after renovation Among the common ways to decorate an old door is gluing a new covering entirely or in fragments.
For this you will need:
To stick this or that material, select an effective adhesive, for example, PVA glue, special for wallpaper, tape, double-sided self-adhesive tape.
old door covered with wallpaper after renovation The main thing is to follow the wallpapering technology.
If desired, add decor:
In addition to regular wallpapers, the following are popular:
old metal entrance door after renovation 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, the internal part will be updated by the following solutions:
And for the outside of the door the following are suitable:
For fixing any material to the surface metal door you will need an adhesive liquid, such as liquid nails when working on wood flooring.
DIY updated door in the children's room 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.
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See below for implemented ideas with updated kitchen doors.
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options for updated bathroom doors in the interior Bathroom - 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:
For more details, see the implemented ideas for decorating the bathroom door in the pictures below.
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If you feel the potential, but don't have the courage to take a swing at the big door, start with the elements doll house. Your child will appreciate creative solutions for decorating doors, and you will gain courage and realize your desires to update them in your home.
You're tired of your old doors and want to update them - no problem! Door decor is an activity for creative and interesting people. Yes, there is a crisis outside, and many of us do not have enough money for full-fledged expensive repairs. But this is not a reason to deny yourself comfort. You won’t need large sums or huge expenses to decorate the doors of your home. How you can decorate your doors yourself: paint, wallpaper, self-adhesive film, vinyl stickers or polyurethane moldings, and so on.
This is the simplest DIY home door decor. This year, embossed doors painted in different colors with a smooth transition (gradient) are in fashion.
A black door with a white stripe, delicate light green, lavender, and light purple colors look beautiful.
Wooden interior doors can be painted alkyd paint. This paint has affordable price, but the disadvantages include a pungent odor that does not disappear for a long time. Oil-based compositions are also popular; the disadvantage is that the paint takes a long time to dry.
Acrylic paints require varnish to be applied on top, since acrylic itself is quite unstable to friction and moisture. For wood, nitro enamel is optimal.
If your door is made of chipboard, it is better for you to use oil or nitro paint. Acrylic, thermal enamel - ideal paint for MDF. Let me remind you the basic rules for painting doors:
Using a stencil, you can quickly and accurately decorate the interior doors of your home with your own hands. You can purchase a stencil, or you can make it yourself using cardboard or plastic. In order to make a stencil for doors, you will need thin cardboard or thick polyethylene (film for greenhouses is suitable).
When making a stencil, make sure that there are no very thin bridges between the cutouts. Print out the design you like. If the drawing is large, glue several sheets of paper together, cut out the shape and place it on cardboard or film.
We trace the contours and cut out with small nail scissors. Our drawing is done with black and gray paint. The drawing is located either in the center of the door, or there will be several drawings - it’s up to you to choose. In any case, the door leaf must be measured before work and the location of the pattern must be marked.
Acrylic paints are perfect for this type of decor - they dry quickly and do not spread.
To work you will need:
Before decorating the door, you need to prepare the door leaf. Use a spatula to remove any remaining paint, dirty spots, or greasy areas. If there are small cracks or irregularities, it is better to putty them. Next, it is better if you cover the door with 2 layers of paint, both layers should dry. We fix the template on the prepared surface. This is convenient to do with regular tape.
Preparing the paint. Its consistency should be like thick sour cream. If the paint is liquid, add thickeners. Instead of a thickener, you can add PVA glue to acrylic paint.
Pour paint into a convenient container (you can take a disposable plate) and dip a sponge into it so that the layer is thin. Blot the sponge several times and apply paint into the slots of the template. We work with light, as if “smacking” movements. Before the paint has dried, remove the stencil. If the design is blurred somewhere, carefully remove the excess with a cotton pad and touch up with a brush. You can adjust the lines with a rubber spatula. If you are making several drawings, let the first one dry first, after which you can continue.
Here's how to decorate a wall. You can decorate the door in the same way.
Using a stencil you can make a beautiful design on any surface, and the door is no exception. Decorating a door in an apartment with such designs is not at all difficult. This does not require artistic talent, just accuracy and taste. This door decoration will become the calling card of your home.
A very simple and budget-friendly way to decorate is door decor made of polyurethane.
Moldings are figures, details that imitate stucco. Most often used in classic interior. Moldings are most often made of polyurethane, less often - of foam plastic. Polyurethane can make a good decorative element. The parts are glued and the top is painted in the desired color.
This is in stores now big choice various wallpapers. One piece is enough for you to decorate several doors. If there is a piece of wallpaper left after the renovation, it can also be used to your advantage. You can paste wallpaper over the entire area of the door, or on individual parts. Look beautiful embossed wallpaper, drawings with imitation brick.
Even if you decide to simply replace the door handles with products made from a different material, this will be enough for decoration. Perhaps the door with new handles will look completely different. And there is always a choice of this fittings. First of all, these are handles made of natural wood. We choose the color of the wood to match the color of the door.
Glass pens have been in use for a long time, but Lately there were also handles with LED backlight: these are all kinds of flowers, stars, balls, and so on. Look how original they look:
Choose a door handle that matches the style of your apartment and so that it is convenient for you to open and close the door.
A very simple and budget-friendly decor for an old door can be made using self-adhesive film. Your old door should not have cracks, bulges, or other flaws. If the surface is uneven, you need to bring it into good condition - otherwise the self-adhesive film will not lie as it should and the design will not turn out the way it should be.
Self-adhesive is sold in large stores, and you will find many options online. There are such beautiful drawings that you just can’t take your eyes off. Decorating old doors with your own hands - good opportunity Refresh your interior on a budget.
All objects in the house sooner or later age, becoming unattractive. appearance. But if the furniture can be easily replaced and the wallpaper re-pasted, then what to do with the doors? It is not so cheap to dismantle them and purchase new ones. Let's face it, considering the cost of other things during a renovation, this is not a part you want to spend too much time fiddling with. To avoid this, you can decorate old doors with your own hands, which, thanks to a large number options often turns into an exciting activity.
The best way to freshen up an old door by slightly changing the design of the room is to paint it a new color. In this case, you can use one or several shades, highlighting, for example, panel parts, moldings or frames.
Depending on the size of the room, the door can be a bright detail or blend in with the wall decoration, thereby not dividing the space. Last option suitable for small spaces. In such cases, give preference to light colors.
It is recommended to purchase acrylic paint, which leaves no odors, is applied evenly and is not harmful to health, which is important for a bedroom or nursery. But first you need to prepare your “canvas”: even several layers of paint will not hide the unevenness of old wood. In some cases, this will require removing the doors in order to correct all the shortcomings as much as possible.
Since it is necessary to work with a wide area, the method of application plays a role great importance for a neat final look. Mentally divide the product into several small areas, painting them evenly with even horizontal or vertical stripes. When working on paneled doors, cover them in the following order: insert points, central strips, sides.
After complete drying, you can coat the surface with a protective varnish to make the renewed door last even longer.
Plain types will suit many styles not because of their neutrality, but due to their laconicism, restraint and simplicity, which are relevant in modern design interiors. You can follow fashion without large investments or experienced craftsmen.
If monotonous decor is not your option, feel free to pick up a brush and paint your boring old door with interesting scenes. People with an artistic education can use it as a canvas, decorating it with still lifes, landscapes, and cartoon characters. For the rest, there are stencils or vinyl stickers - no less effective tools, which will also provide a beautiful result.
In the case of stencils, the principle of operation is the same as in the first point: we prepare the product, apply paint, wait for it to dry. The base can be a painted or “bare”, pre-treated surface. Drawings on the texture of old wood look impressive.
This is an amazing method that, despite the simplicity of the materials and ease of application, allows you to create real works of art. Decoupage is ideal for creating and decorating doors in the Provence style. Especially if you combine it with crackling varnish, which helps visually age objects. Floral patterns made in this way look very sophisticated and natural, allowing one to doubt the “homemade” origin of the decor.
So, you will need: PVA glue, napkins, sponge, scissors for cutting out the necessary details of the design. Paper is applied to the surface, previously cleaned of dust and dirt, and then glue is applied to it. To avoid wrinkles or bubbles, you can use a sponge to straighten the picture by removing excess liquid.
After the door has dried, and you will have to wait about a day, the design must be secured with ordinary furniture varnish. Almost any material can be decorated in this way, but it combines best with wood.
It can be a shame when, after renovation, there are several meters of unused wallpaper left. Don't throw them away - it's better to keep them for decorating old doors! This is a completely inexpensive solution that will refresh the interior and hide the shortcomings of the product.
They can cover the entire area or individual details - it all depends on the image, as well as the design of the room. Some types of wallpaper have a relief structure, making the decor richer and more varied.
For children's or bright interior you can take photo wallpapers depicting landscapes, paintings or other doors. Small games with perspective will visually increase the space. Only its remaining elements should balance the composition, being a neutral background.
To decorate old doors, you can take leftover fabric, especially if they were used for upholstery. Such an intersection of patterns will look appropriate in one interior.
In any case, fabric is a textural, eye-catching solution that will definitely help refresh an old item, covering up minor imperfections. You can fix it on the door using regular glue or furniture clips. The second option is good because over time the annoying part can be removed.
Lace is popular not only in clothing, but also in decoration. Here, with their help, you can emphasize the refined taste of the owners by decorating the door with them.
A leather-covered door is certainly a sign of the status of the owners. It will fit more into the space of an office than a nursery, but because of this it becomes no less interesting as an option for decoration.
According to the rules, of course, such products must be ordered in salons, always from natural materials. But for a less solid interior, a substitute is quite suitable, since it can be chosen in all possible color combinations.
The leather will need rivets that will help it beautifully “tighten” the door and secure it in place. In addition, this can give the design an industrial touch, ideal for the loft style.
Fine leather carvings or designs will look luxurious. Another original idea: a door decorated with old straps, but for this you will have to visit more than one flea market.
Mosaic compositions will never lose their relevance: they are beautiful, unusual and interesting to implement. It’s somewhat reminiscent of a puzzle, only you come up with the picture yourself.
You can use ceramic, glass or acrylic parts. Make sure that there are enough colors for the future “picture”. These can be realistic scenes, surrealism, or chaotically placed elements that are secured with ordinary glue.
You can decorate the facade, panel or doorway. Check the reliability of the product so that when the doors are suddenly closed, some part does not suddenly fall off.
For some styles, the presence of elements literally imbued with history is the main condition. But here it is worth distinguishing between “shabby” and “luxurious” old age. We need a second type, and we will have to work on creating it.
There are many ways to artificially age furniture. Some of them are professional and not feasible under normal conditions. Others are simple tricks that successfully imitate cracked paint.
To decorate doors, you can use craquelure varnish, which literally makes the paint crack. Don't forget that it's better to work with several layers to give more depth to your drawings.
A dry brush also copes well with its mission, quickly painting the surface, giving it a shabby look.
Several layers of paint can be rubbed with sandpaper, revealing the multi-layered coating. And if you rub in some places with a wax candle, paint the door and rub, the paint will fall off locally, also creating the desired effect.
Multi-colored stained glass windows in churches, which smoothly transmit light, always cause admiration among spectators. Why not try to create a weak, but similar semblance of this beauty at home, at the same time decorating old doors?
Glass inserts are used for this method. And here you have two options: buy a ready-made product with a design or decorate it yourself. The latter, of course, is more interesting, but it can be implemented after some preparation.
In addition to the acrylic paints with which the drawing is applied, you will need a special outline that creates the illusion metal frame. The glass sheet should be in a horizontal position so that the paint does not flow down the slippery surface before it has time to set. Ready product need to be installed in the panel and secured with glazing beads.
Moldings will also help decorate old doors - elements that imitate stucco, which is so relevant in a classic interior or art deco style.
The parts are usually made of foam or polyurethane and are therefore cheap, but allow you to create truly luxury designs. You can buy ready-made components, fix them on the door using liquid nails or glue.
Usually the decor of doors with moldings is not very diverse, but sometimes you can come across aesthetic models. They can be painted in a color that intersects or contrasts with the main finish, achieving different effects.
If you want to update your interior while spending a minimal amount of money, then decorating your doors with your own hands would be an excellent solution. There are many ways to freshen up your home. Let's look at the most interesting and accessible of them.
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One of the most simple ways decorate interior doors with your own hands - wallpapering. Wallpaper - universal material, which can be used for different types finishing Don’t think that after updating the door will seem old-fashioned. The main thing is to do everything carefully and choose a good combination of colors. The following types can be used for decoration:
One of the fastest options is photo wallpaper for doors. You can implement decoration with such material quickly and accurately. In addition, there is an opportunity to show imagination, spend a little more of your time and become the owner of a unique result. So, how to decorate a door with your own hands using wallpaper? The work includes several steps.
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Another simple way to update your interior is to paint the door. This method design has several important advantages.
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Decorating using paint includes several stages.
When buying paint, it is better to choose acrylic paints; they apply in an even layer. It is not necessary to use brushes; a spray bottle will allow you to evenly and quickly change the color of the surface.
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There are several other ways to add uniqueness to your door design.
Stained glass is perfect for doors with glass. The result, as a rule, looks original and impressive. Acrylic or special stained glass paint may be suitable. You can actually buy them in art stores. More often they are sold in whole sets with detailed instructions.
You can apply absolutely any design to glass. In addition to paints, you will also need an outline. It is he who creates “metallic” boundaries between the painted pieces of colored glass.
When working, it is better to carefully remove the glass from the door to avoid smudges and accidental drops falling on the wood itself.
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Actions are performed in the following sequence.
An original and creative way to decorate doors with your own hands. Moreover, you can use it to decorate absolutely any surface. The work works especially well on high-quality wood. And vintage style is back in fashion.
Before applying pictures, the door must be treated with a primer or acrylic paint (if you need to level it, putty will do). After this, the creative process can begin.
For decoupage, special napkins (available in craft stores), wallpaper or fabric are usually used. In addition you will need:
First, the elements are applied to the surface, the exact location is noted, and the different variants. Glue them using PVA (replacing glue is not recommended). You need to glue the picture from the center, smoothing out the bubbles and folds.
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After drying, be sure to coat the surface with varnish.
Many people use it for decoupage various photos. The technique remains the same, it is enough to simply separate the bottom layer of paper from the photo so that the gluing is reliable. You will have to do the same with the wallpaper.
Another one of original ways door decoration - patchwork technique. It's worth noting that not just any fabric will work. The choice largely depends on the room for which the door is intended. Fabric decoration is more suitable for bedrooms or living rooms, but very impractical for the bathroom, toilet, front door.
Using the patchwork technique, you can create a unique piece of furniture with your own hands. Special attention you will have to pay attention to the choice of materials:
It is not necessary to use glue to work. With glazing beads or a furniture stapler, decorating will go even faster. A stronger fabric (tapestry) will be more reliable for the door leaf.
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Quite simple and quick way decorating doors with your own hands - using vinyl stickers. It is perfect if the door is in good condition, but is simply tired and the owners want to add variety to the interior, decorate something. You can combine stickers and wallpaper.
Ready-made stickers can be selected at any repair store or ordered on specialized websites on the Internet. If you want to add even more originality, you can order stickers based on photos. For example, a door decorated with a collage of photos of all family members will look original.
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You can also create them yourself. For this you will need:
The desired drawing is carefully transferred to cardboard, then its contours are cut out from self-adhesive film. The unique sticker is ready.
If there is any defect on the door leaf, you can buy stickers.
The option with stickers is more suitable for bathrooms than interior doors, as it perfectly repels moisture.
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Installing a mirror on the door surface is an original and quick renovation method. It will help hide many defects of an old piece of furniture. The mirror will look best on the front door, since the hallway must have a reflective surface.
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One of the most unusual decoration options is mosaic. It is used quite rarely, since not all doors can withstand the layer ceramic coating. The thickness of the door leaf itself increases significantly, its quality suffers, but the result looks incredibly beautiful.
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:
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.
So, we offer you 14 ideas for decorating an interior door that you might want to bring to life when decorating your interior.
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 you are comfortable doing all of the above vertically standing door- you don’t have to take it off the 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
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. Also, to avoid buying multiple cans of paint different color, can be purchased 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 color combinations can appear on your door leaf
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 a lighter shade and separate the parts with a horizontal stripe
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 a great but overused combination, 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
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.
Unlike all the door decoration options already listed, 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 clean white canvas, on which, thanks to your skill, it will appear beautiful landscape, a cheerful picture or an exquisite pattern. Thin hand painted 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!
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 - great 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
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 ready-made paints are also sold that perfectly imitate 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
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 a striking design element. 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 murals to size, but in this case the design 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.
Previously, this decorative option was particularly popular, but now many designers consider it bad manners. It doesn't bother me regular wallpaper, “migrated” to the door, remains a popular way of decorating the interior. 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. Main disadvantage- rapid wear - at the joints the wallpaper can peel off and tear.
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.
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 classic style Such bright shreds have nothing to do with the interior; this is an option, rather, for “rustic” and colorful country
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.
An old geographical map would be appropriate even on the interior door of an ordinary living room, but it is better to “place” posters in a teenager’s room
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 don’t want to hide the entire door behind stickers, you can easily purchase small images - a butterfly, a 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
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 beginner needs ancient art decoupage: paper drawings, napkins with a pattern you like, postcards and the like - everything from which you can cut a design, brush, PVA glue, scissors, glitter, acrylic lacquer, outline and acrylic paint.
In the decoupage process, you can literally use anything - from scraps of old newspapers to greeting cards
IN brief description the process looks like this: apply a layer of white to the surface of the door acrylic paint, wait until it dries, then another layer - and again wait until it dries completely. 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 add dots, stripes and other small details. 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
A door decorated with bright mosaics will be an excellent option for a bathroom; you can decorate a metal entrance door in this way. 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!
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