One of the most common options for visually increasing the space in a room is to dismantle interior doors. This solution allows you to visually expand the premises, create a single space in the interior. In this case, an important task arises - finishing the doorway. In this article, we have collected the most popular and non-trivial ways to solve this issue.
Opening preparation
The preparation process for the work surface differs due to the materials chosen as finishing materials.
Types of materials for finishing
The choice of materials for finishing a doorway in the construction market is extensive, there are options for both economy class and expensive alternatives. It all depends directly on the needs, desires and capabilities of buyers, as well as several important aspects:
- you should not save on the quantity and quality of fasteners (for example, if you make a crate of wooden bars, then you need to look at them for the presence of mold, rot and large cracks);
- when purchasing materials prepackaged by different boxes, consignments should be checked, if they differ, then the shade of the content may also differ;
- the durability of the material, its ability to withstand daily contact with various external influences - this is what all masters should think about first of all.
Using the example of the most popular options for finishing a doorway, we will consider in more detail the workflow for each of them.
Plaster
This option can be called the most popular due to the simplicity of work and the practicality of using the finishing material.
The only thing that should be taken care of before starting finishing is to cover the floor with film or newspapers so as not to damage or contaminate the surface.
- Work begins with the preparation of the opening: cleaning from old materials and priming the surface.
- Installation of beacons (you should mix a little mortar and fix the perforated corners on the walls, setting them at the building level).
- A masonry reinforcing mesh is attached between the corners.
- The building mixture is prepared in the required quantity.
- Using several spatulas, the mixture is applied to the walls in a chaotic manner, after which it is smoothed over the surface using a rule.
It is important to remember that the thickness of one layer should not exceed 2 cm, otherwise voids or cracks may form, and this will negatively affect the durability of the finish.
If everything is observed, it remains to wait until the surface is dry, and you can proceed to the finishing: painting, wallpapering or applying decorative mixtures.
Clinker tiles, mosaics
This material is intended for cladding a wide variety of areas of a residential building, including the doorway. There are no special installation rules, options are offered depending on the interior design:
Facing a doorway with tiles or mosaics does not require special tools or special skills, the workflow consists of step-by-step actions:
- after the surfaces are cleaned and plastered, it is necessary to apply markings, according to which the tile will be located in the doorway;
- prepare a special glue (liquid nails are used only in cases where the surface is perfectly flat);
- apply glue with a spatula to the back of the tile, distribute it over the surface, remove the excess;
- press the tile to the wall and hold it for a few seconds, applying force.
In order for the products to be fixed evenly on the surface of the opening, plastic glazing beads should be prepared in advance, which are inserted into the seams between the tiles. It is removed after the glue mass has hardened not earlier than after 24 hours.
It is very important - if glue gets on the surface of the tile, it should be removed immediately, since it is very difficult to remove the hardened mass.
When the opening is completely refined, the seams between the tiles are sealed with special grouts, the color of which is matched to the tone of the walls or finishing materials.
Decorative rock
Another option that is used as an alternative to clinker tiles is decorative stone. It has several advantages over other finishing materials:
- exact imitation of natural rocks, with a lot of varieties of textures: marble, limestone, jasper, brick, wood cut and many others.
- tolerates high humidity without consequences;
- easy to clean, because does not require application special means to remove dirt from the surface;
- resistant to mechanical damage if the rules of installation are observed.
The installation process is very similar to laying clinker tiles, but there are several important points that should not be forgotten:
- depending on the thickness, the weight of the products may vary, which can increase the consumption of the glue mass;
- when purchasing a finishing material, inspect several pieces from the back side, if there are many pores on the surface, they have a low density, which will affect the strength of the stone.
This finishing material is found in two types:
- Natural. It is made from natural rocks, crushed into crumbs. Such products are distinguished by their weight and strength under direct mechanical stress.
- Artificial. Its basis is gypsum, to which dyes and polymers are added. The main advantage is the low price, which fluctuates around 300-800 rubles per square meter.
Wooden panels, MDF
An equally popular option for decoration door slopes are wood or MDF panels, laminated wood imitation, which harmoniously fit into the classic style. The benefits include:
- aesthetics;
- durability;
- no visible defects in contact with water.
The process of installing panels made of wood or MDF will require you to purchase additional materials - wooden slats, which will be used as lathing:
- The slats are cut to fit the width of the opening and attached with dowels and self-tapping screws to the walls.
- The panels are also adjusted to the opening with a small offset, which is hidden by an end corner.
- The launch pad is secured with finishing nails.
- All subsequent panels are fastened through a tongue-groove (connection system present on the products).
- From the end, the structure is closed by a side panel - a casing, which is fastened with nails to the lathing or end corner.
Photo instructions for finishing the opening MDF panels To hide the fasteners, you can use special furniture wax or adhesive plugs, matching them to the color of the panels.
Such a finish will look rich, even if inexpensive MDF panels with textured patterns imitating exotic woods were used.
Laminate
Many finishers love laminate flooring for its flexibility, which makes it possible to sheathe almost any openings, corners and nooks found in living quarters with this material. The only thing worth worrying about is that it does not tolerate moisture well and, after contact with water, swellings can form at the ends of the products, and such defects are not eliminated.
The laminate is fastened with self-tapping screws to the crate in the same way as finishing with PVC or MDF panels.
If the walls are relatively flat, then you can use liquid nails and spacers, which will press the material against the surface of the walls for several hours.
Stucco molding - gypsum and polyurethane foam
One of the most interesting, but in its own way capricious materials is stucco molding. Using it in the interior for finishing the doorway, one should maintain a single concept of the overall design, fit into the style that is inherent in columns, pilasters with capitals and other similar decorative elements.
Stucco molding on the opening should be combined with other interior elements, such as floor and ceiling skirting boards There are two types of stucco molding on the construction market:
- Plaster. Without it, it is impossible to imagine the interiors of country houses made in the Venetian or classic style... But in small apartments, such products seem too bulky, the interior openings narrow not only visually, but also in fact. Plus, gypsum is a very heavy and fragile material; under mechanical stress it will not last long.
- Artificial, or rather polyurethane, is an affordable analogue of gypsum.
The advantages of polyurethane foam decor include:
- ease of construction;
- ease of installation: products are easily cut with a clerical knife and attached to liquid nails;
- a variety of ready-made forms;
- the surface of the polyurethane is suitable for painting.
Stucco molding looks perfect in the frame of a doorway with an arch, especially if the width allows you to erect monolithic column supports along the edges.
Doorway shapes
Decorating openings between rooms without a door is difficult not only by the choice of the material used, but also by the shape of this very opening.
The solution to this issue will affect the harmony of the transition between rooms, the lighting of the premises, the combination of styles in the interior and the practicality of moving.
Rectangular
A common option is rectangular. Such an opening remains immediately after dismantling the door frame and it has its advantages:
- suitable for all finishing materials;
- no additional structures are required;
- clearly delineates two living quarters, for example, a balcony and a kitchen, while visually expanding both;
- great for modern interior design styles.
A wide rectangular opening allows you to use the slopes as niches for interior items Arched
The arch has an interesting ability: in rooms with low ceilings it visually raises them, and in cases with high ones, on the contrary, lowers them. Moreover, the wider the arch-shaped opening, the lower the ceiling appears.
Many people prefer this option for its softness, the absence of sharp corners, this makes the transitions between rooms more invisible. The arch fits perfectly when leaving the hall, if it is wide enough, movement between rooms will be invisible.
The absence of a massive doorway decor emphasizes the beauty and complexity of the rest of the interior. A nice addition are ready-made solutions - arch-type extensions, prepared for installation in doorways.
Completions and developed edging of the opening emphasize the complex shape of the opening, making it a visual accent Trapezoidal
This form is used very rarely, this is due to the fact that in small areas such a solution has the opposite effect: the room does not expand, and the ceiling visually lowers. Especially in cases where the upper horizontal part of the trapezoid is too narrow. One might get the impression that they wanted to make an arch when decorating the opening, but they lacked the strength and skills.
Such an opening looks good when it matches the shape of the room located behind it, as in this picture The polygon will fit well into the transition where double-leaf interior doors were planned or installed. With the help of drywall, you can easily and effortlessly turn a rectangular gap into a smooth trapezoid, fixing it at the corners of the opening.
Asymmetric
The doorway, which embodies the fantasies of the owners of the living quarters, is the asymmetrical shape. Designers love her for her ability to bring the most amazing solutions to life. The opening ceases to be the border of two rooms, it turns into the decoration of the apartment, into that element that attracts the eye and emphasizes the given style.
An asymmetric opening is a highlight of any interior However, there are nuances here that many forget about and encounter difficulties in the process of work:
- you can not take on the expansion of the opening without creating a project, which will take into account all the possibilities load-bearing walls and floors;
- sharp corners and sharp shapes have a negative psychological impact on others; it is necessary to minimize the presence of irritating factors as much as possible so that the refined openings serve as an advantage, and not a disadvantage.
Curtain decoration
A simple but very interesting option for decorating a doorway with curtains is a look into the past. Several decades ago, people delimited living space in this way, decorating the passage with wooden or fabric curtains. The desired effect was achieved: the boundaries of the room were visually outlined, while the space was not closed.
Curtain - a simple and effective solution But such solutions are popular even now, but the variety of shapes and materials has become much larger. Most often, bamboo sticks are used, which are very durable and make a pleasant sound when colliding with each other. You can paint them yourself in the desired shade or choose a ready-made version for your interior.
You can use curtains anywhere, even on the border of the hallway with the bathroom, although it is a little intimate, but if the homeowners are interested in this option, then why not experiment.
Consider a few of the most simple ways do the decor of interior doors with your own hands using scrap materials.
As you know, doors are not eternal, and anything can happen. For example, scratches, chips, cracks often appear on the door leaf. In this case, you can repair, replace or carefully decorate, hiding all defects.
We paste over the door with wallpaper
To decorate the door, you can use not only paper, vinyl and non-woven wallpaper, but also fabric or liquid.
In this case, the canvas should be prepared by removing the paint layer in advance, filling the irregularities, cracks and sanding the surface.
A layer of primer applied will provide additional adhesion of the wallpaper to the door surface.
Wallpaper can be pasted over both the entire canvas and panels, cutting out pieces of wallpaper of a suitable size. Do not forget to choose the glue suitable for the type of wallpaper and dilute it according to the instructions.
Classic wallpaper
We grease the cut wallpaper with glue and apply it to the door, making sure that no jams and distortions form. Smooth the wallpaper with a soft cloth, roller or wide plastic spatula. The excess is carefully trimmed with a clerical knife. Additionally, you can decorate it by gluing a frame made of foam plinth over the wallpaper.
For the period of drying of the wallpaper, it is advisable to close the windows in the house and exclude the appearance of drafts, a sharp drop in temperature.
Textile
The door decorated with fabric looks very unusual and attractive. In addition to standard surface preparation, attention should be paid to the fabric itself, finding out the degree of shrinkage.
Cut off a small piece of fabric, measure its dimensions, moisten with water and dry. After drying, we make measurements again, comparing the readings and finding out the degree of shrinkage. If the value is large, then we also moisten the entire piece of fabric before decorating and leave it to dry.
Note! You can use not only a single piece of fabric, but also cut pieces of different colors and textures. This technique is called "patchwork" and is often used by designers in the design of premises.
Casein glue, composition based on CMC, as well as “Bustilat” or “Gumilax” mastic is best suited for fabrics. Apply the adhesive to the fabric and apply it to the door, smoothing it with a spatula. When pasting the door with fragments, it is important to monitor their geometricity, otherwise the work will look sloppy.
Additionally, you can decorate the door with beautiful furniture nails, shiny nylon or leather cords, fabric paint, baguette frames.
- are universal. They cover not only walls, but also doors, creating unimaginable patterns and compositions. At the same time, you do not have to bother with cutting the canvases. However, it will not be possible to expose the door to moisture. Therefore, this method is unacceptable for decorating a door in a bathroom or kitchen.
For work, you need a dry wallpaper mixture, several spatulas different sizes, hopper pistol, roller, transparent varnish, color scheme.
We decorate the door with a mirror
A very unusual door finish can be done using mirrors. Such decor will not only attract everyone's attention, but also visually expand the space of the room, add light. However, cutting and fixing a classic glass mirror is very inconvenient, since there is an alternative - acrylic panels with amalgam, which has excellent reflectivity.
Acrylic mirrors are available in a wide range of colors. You can choose any shade you like or several to make a mirror panel. Plastic panels do not break, are easily processed and attached to the door, and are lightweight. The cost of mirrored plexiglass is not the lowest, but the quality and aesthetic qualities are fully consistent with the stated prices.
| Thickness | Colour | Trademark | Sheet size, mm | Price per sheet, rub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | silver | SPD (Italy) | 1220*2440 | 5950 |
| 2 | silver | Plexiglas Mirror (Germany) | 2050*3050 | 11150 |
| 3 | silver | PLASKOLITE (USA) | 2050*3050 | 14000 |
| 3 | gold | PLASKOLITE (USA) | 2030*3050 | 15700 |
| 3 | gold | Plexiglas Mirror (Germany) | 2030*3050 | 16000 |
| 3 | red, blue, green, orange, yellow, black (colored opaque) | Extruded acrylic glass ZENOCRYL OPAQUE XT | 2050*3050 | 10989 |
| 3 | color transparent (red, orange, yellow, light blue, blue, green, violet) | 1220*2440 | 5453 | |
| 3 | fluorescent transparent (yellow, pink, brown) | Cast acrylic glass ZENOCRYL TRANSPARENT | 1220*2440 | 5075 |
Before attaching the mirror plastic on, you should carefully level the surface by deepening the heads of the nails, sanding and covering all irregularities / grooves with putty.
A deep penetration primer must be applied to the door and the back of the acrylic sheet. After it dries, the cut panels are fixed with double-sided tape and assembly glue. For convenience, use mounting suction cups, with their help it is much easier to neatly glue the panels to the door leaf.
As one of the decoration options, you can consider curly acrylic mirrors. Such a mirror can be attached in the center of the door or you can purchase several elements and arrange them beautifully. Usually small parts are produced with an adhesive layer already applied.
Even from this simple material like buckwheat husks, excellent work is obtained. The cost of the material is minimal, but the service life of such a coating, unfortunately, cannot be called too long.
Step 1. Remove the layer from the door old paint, the existing vinyl covering, we eliminate all irregularities with a putty.
Step 2. Remove the door from its hinges and place it on the floor / stools / table. We paint the door leaf with dark brown paint. If there are glass inserts on the door, we protect them with masking tape.
Step 3. Densely grease the dried door with PVA glue, spread the husk, distributing it with your hands. Add fine gold sparkles if necessary.
Step 4. We cover the door with a transparent varnish (glossy or matte). It is advisable to apply three layers in order to properly fix buckwheat on the door leaf.
The beautiful door is ready. So that the door does not knock out of the overall design of the room, decorate the picture frame in the same way and place the creation on one of the walls.
Decorating the door in vintage style
Vintage is sophistication and sophistication, the beauty of artificially aged things, in harmony with the chic of individual decorative elements. A door in vintage style will become a work of art, an exclusive element of the interior.
For decoration you will need:
We will combine door painting with decoupage technique and add decorative elements in addition. We will carry out the work on the door, already removed from the hinges, putty and carefully polished, laid horizontally.
Step 1. Paint the door white. Apply the paint with a wide brush with stiff bristles in one direction, in a thin layer.
Step 2. When the paint is dry, we carefully grind it with coarse sandpaper, achieving the effect of "antiquity".
Step 3. Let's start decorating the panels or the central part of the door. We tear music notebooks and old newspapers into small pieces with our hands. Draw a rectangular or square activity field on the door with a pencil. Lubricate the outlined areas with PVA glue. Immediately lay out the paper randomly, smoothing it out with your hands. Apply transparent varnish on top in two layers.
Step 4. Along the perimeter of the areas covered with paper, we attach a black baguette with mounting glue.
Additionally, you can decorate with a beautiful wreath, a large lace bow or plastic beads imitating pearls (on an adhesive basis).
There are many other ways to decorate doors. Operate the materials available in your home arsenal, connect your imagination and create your own masterpieces.
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SOFIA | ⭐ 97 / 100 | |
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El'PORTA doors
El'PORTA doors- these are doors with Italian architecture, made in Russia. Models modern design and trendy shades, materials of the highest quality. El'PORTA interior doors are manufactured using modern Italian and German equipment. Various decorative door coatings allow you to choose the best option in terms of price and performance.
EL'PORTA doors Specifications:
- 3D-Graf - structural decorative material high density. Differs in a pronounced texture, average wear resistance;
- eco-veneer is an anti-vandal decorative material that imitates a cut of a real tree. High wear resistance, resistance to mechanical damage, fading, moderate resistance to moisture;
- aqua doors - doors that are not afraid of moisture;
- enamel is a multilayer material that imitates enamel, but has higher levels.
EL'PORTA doors
- each product is an effective combination of the priorities of modern materials, reliable fittings, successful construction and design solutions. Such doors are very appropriate in rooms decorated in modern high-tech or minimalist styles.
Specifications:
- modern innovative coating Renolit (Germany) stands out for its strength, durability and environmental safety;
- undemanding care. It is enough just to wash it occasionally with ordinary furniture care products (not containing abrasives);
- doors can be installed in any room, even with high humidity;
- convenient in operation, as well as durable and reliable.
- stylish minimalistic design will appeal to the modern city dweller. A wide choice of textures and finishing options allows these doors to harmoniously fit into the new, as well as into the already finished interior. Telescopic door molding- is a constructive solution of a door frame that allows you to fit to a wall of any thickness.
Specifications:
- Due to the telescopic effect, the structure is suitable for walls of any thickness. Thanks to a tighter fit to the wall, the box does not warp over time;
- harmless material based on polypropylene;
- a spliced massif of Angarsk pine is used to ensure the stability of the frame, low weight of the canvas, as well as environmental safety of consumers.
- Sofia doors are an author's, designer's product, impeccable European quality and prompt service. The Sofia factory carries out a full cycle of product creation, from the design of each door collection with Italian designers, and the development of manufacturing technologies with German engineers.
Specifications:
- door painting based on safe acrylic-based components used in the medical industry;
- absolute precision of execution of all joints in the most unusual collections;
- careful selection and research of the materials used;
- ecological, strong and durable in operation.
- The Design by ARTDEKO direction is interior doors for true connoisseurs of beauty and comfort. Warm shades of natural wood, exquisite shapes, luxurious decor of classic doors will become a real decoration of the interior. The technological effectiveness and laconic forms of doors in a modern style are an example of high design for adherents of minimalism.
Specifications:
- veneer is used from wood of valuable species, such as oak or ash;
- inserts made of transparent, frosted, colored or patterned glass;
- are manufactured on high-tech equipment by qualified specialists using high-quality raw materials and materials.
- this type of door construct is a collapsible structure of individual elements (tsarg). The main advantages of this construct are its high maintainability, thanks to the ability to replace any part of the door during operation and a huge range of different models, both in modern and classic styles.
Specifications:
- resistance to chemical and physical influences;
- a feature of the coating is its pronounced deep "brushed" structure with a glossy lacquered monochromatic surface or a matt lacquered monochromatic surface;
- completed with German Simonswerk hinges and German KFV lock.
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Before you start finishing the doorway, you need to take into account the design, style and color scheme of the future door and hallway. If you have not yet decided how and with what material you are going to finish the doorway, then pay attention to the design itself front door.
Elements around the door, in addition to the decorative function, can also become effective thermal insulation, and the plane of the slopes will close the joints between the wall and the door frame.
Slope finishing technology
Construction or renovation is a lot of trouble for many, requiring a lot of effort and time. The very process of installing and finishing the doorway is in many ways similar to finishing window slopes. Not only the canvas must be put in order, but also its framing.
In cases where you decide to do the finishing work yourself, you must first get acquainted with the technology of finishing the door slopes.
Some rules of work
Install first door frame... Then fill up any gaps between the wall and the patch by removing the old coating and chipped pieces of plaster.
Slope plastering should begin on a previously primed surface. Don't forget to take extra precautions against fungus. To do this, treat the surface with a strong primer or add it directly to the mortar. As soon as the opening is even and the solution dries, you can start painting or cladding with decorative material.
However, before that it is necessary to check the evenness of the slope angles using a level. If a deviation from the norm is noticed, alignment is necessary. All excess mortar must be removed with a spatula, the surface of the slopes must be even and smooth. The top must be perfectly horizontal and parallel to the floor. The sides are also parallel to each other. The depth along the entire parameter of the doorway should not narrow.
Finishing the opening will improve the sound and thermal insulation of the room. To complete the design of the opening, use the platband, which must match the door in color and texture and be securely fastened.
A well-made finish for the appearance of a doorway is very important. It makes the entrance door attractive and ennobles the appearance. entrance group... The color of the front door should be combined with the finishing material and harmoniously fit into the interior of the hallway.
You can finish the openings without plastering. First, the protruding parts are removed that interfere with the installation of the frame from metal profile or a wooden bar. Then a frame is mounted for fixing trim parts ( ready-made options made of wood or plastic). In it, you can immediately install light switches, lighting, carry out communications for cable TV or wired Internet.
Door opening finishing materials
The simplest finishing of a doorway is its painting. It is enough just to choose a shade of paint that matches the color of the door.
The best option is considered to be finishing the door slopes with plaster. Using a solution, it is possible to obtain an almost perfectly flat surface. This design of the opening makes it possible to obtain a high-quality and durable finish. In the future, a simple repair will eliminate any shortcomings that appeared during the operation of the doors.
The advantages of this type of finish are as follows:
- Under the plaster, voids and so-called "cold bridges" will not form;
- The slope will not bend. The surface of the opening will perfectly tolerate humidity and sudden changes in temperature.
In the presence of thick walls, the slopes are wide enough. In this case, it is better to use drywall. By installing it in the opening, you will make its walls warmer. Drywall well covers the joint between the wall and the door frame. The surface will be clean, even and aesthetically pleasing. Besides, working with this material is simple and convenient. When finishing slopes, you can use the finishing putty as an adhesive for drywall. But it is best to attach it to a special glue.
Slopes with wood trim look great. It never goes out of style and is always combined with any interior. Instead of wood, you can install laminated lining. In texture, it looks like a real tree. However, it is not recommended to trim the door slopes from the outside, facing the street, with it, since it will not serve for a long time being under the influence of the external environment.
For finishing the opening, ready-made PVC and MDF panels are also used. They will give the slopes an aesthetic and respectable look. They must be installed from the outside of the room. This material is hygienic and durable, harmless to human health as it does not have toxic substances in its structure.
Plastic under the tree. To imitate a wooden structure, suitable plastic panels... They are a very popular solution for finishing work. To contrast with a wall covered with light wallpaper or light colored paint, dark panels are suitable. This solution will emphasize the sophistication and severity of the interior. As a result, the hallway space will seem wider than it really is. Caring for such panels is simple and unpretentious, they are easy to clean using conventional products.
When purchasing finishing materials in stores, be sure to pay attention to the manufacturer. Factories with a good reputation, guarantee excellent quality of goods and will certainly offer the best finishing material.
Door openings with plastic paneling look beautiful. They are best suited when the door opening has a non-standard shape. The material can be used in combination with any interior of the hallway, you just need to choose a color similar to the entrance door. The panels are installed quickly, and an inexperienced person in construction issues can cope with their installation. The finishing material is cut exactly to the size of the opening. Seams and joints will not be visible on the plane. The final view of the opening looks neat and aesthetically pleasing.
With the help of laminate, door openings can be finished in any shape. This material is environmentally friendly and extremely durable. However, he does not like moisture. Therefore, it is better to install it only with inside.
Finishing the door opening in accordance with the interior
Initially, when planning the decoration of a house or apartment, you need to choose the most optimal design solution... This is not always easy to do. However, there are many materials available on the market today. If you have any doubts, you can use the designer's recommendation.
The choice of the method of finishing the doorway deserves special attention. Therefore, ennobling the entrance to the house is a responsible task. The decoration of the doorway largely depends on what material it will be finished with and how much this combination suits the front door.
Keep in mind that the structure of the front door is constantly in motion. In addition, it is susceptible to external factors... These include: wind, frost, dirt, bumps and sunlight (especially if the door is installed at the entrance to private house). With this in mind, for the door opening you need to select not only high-quality finishing material, but also pay attention to the choice of good fittings.
To exclude the penetration of noise and the escape of heat from the room through the door, you should install noise-insulating material. The fastenings of the door and opening must be strong, becoming a good protection against illegal entry into the home.
Remember that even the most luxurious front door, after construction work is completed, will not look presentable if the opening around it remains unfinished.
Doorway shape
It is also important to choose a suitable shape for the doorway.
A rectangular opening looks beautiful when a wide platband is used for its decoration. It is he who significantly affects the general perception of the interior of the hallway. Such an opening may also require additional decor, which gives gloss and attractiveness to the entire structure of the entrance door.
Choosing an arch to decorate a doorway, you should take into account the general style of the interior of the house. Today it is one of the most popular doorway design options. However, everything should be done in the same style with other areas of the house. Try to exclude the presence of massive and bright decorative elements, they make the opening heavier. It is not necessary to make the arch round. You can make it ellipsoidal, asymmetrical or trapezoidal.
Do you want an arch-like finish on the door slopes? There are many ready-made solutions for doors. The appearance can vary depending on the requirements of the owner, be airy or delicate. In this case, the doorway will fit into virtually any hallway interior.
Use of decorative stone
Recently, decorative stone has become quite often used in finishing work. It is considered a stylish decorative element and is in demand in the design of the doorway. With this design of the entrance door opening, it will be possible to significantly improve the decoration of the hallway.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to note that there are many design options for the entrance door opening. The main thing is to do in between right choice, which is often difficult.
Even a non-professional can cope with decorating slopes. It is only important to know the features of the technological process when performing work and the possibilities of the material selected for finishing, to take into account its operational properties. Not only the finish of the doorway depends on this, but also the appearance of the room in which the door is installed.
It is the door itself and the openings that catch the eye of a person entering the house. Therefore, even the smallest flaws will be noticeable. The whole appearance of the room can be spoiled, one has only to make a small mistake in choosing the color of the finish, not to mention the poorly performed work on the installation and decoration of the entrance door opening.
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In the process of implementation renovation works in an apartment or a private house, it often becomes necessary to replace many coatings and systems. This also applies to windows and doors. After the installation of the entrance door is completed, there remains an inaccurate opening with potholes in the partitions and a damaged coating. The finishing of these surfaces is carried out precisely in order to hide such working imperfections in the place of installation of the entrance door. For such a cladding from the inside, a wide variety of materials are used that you can see in the photo in this article. Moreover, today in the building materials market, each consumer can choose exactly what is needed and suitable for the interior of the hallway.
Finishing materials
A well-executed front door finish will add aesthetics, accuracy and completeness to the room. Many people today are worried about how to finish the front door with the highest quality. Which material, texture or color to choose?
The main task is to achieve such a result that would allow the entrance door from the side of the dwelling to harmoniously and naturally fit into the implemented design idea of the hallway.
Before proceeding with the choice of material for finishing near the space of the entrance door, it is necessary to take into account a number of general requirements or wishes. For example, in a situation where the doors from the rooms go into the hallway, it makes sense to make the front door slightly different from the rest. After all, the front door is the main one.
If the hallway is not too spacious, or even cramped, you can consider the option of a mirrored design of the front door. This option will not only create the illusion of an increase in space, but also from an aesthetic point of view, it will look very impressive. True, such a decision is not recommended to be implemented if there are small children in the home.
Also, an important point when choosing the type of finish for the front door is the need to insulate the structure. It is better to lay the insulation on the inside, as otherwise the material will not last too long. First of all, this rule applies to common staircases and private houses.
Most often, wood, natural leather or its substitutes, plastic panels, MDF are used as the material for finishing the interior of the front door. Alternatively, self-adhesive tape or paint can be used.
In addition, we must not forget about the decoration of the doorway. Considering the fact that living quarters, as a rule, are characterized by stability and constancy of internal temperatures, the front door can be revetted with siding, plaster, decorative stone or clapboard.
Warming and finishing of the door leaf
The first step is to prepare insulation, for example, foam. Typically the inside metal door equipped with stiffening ribs, forming a kind of cells. According to the size of these sections, it is necessary to cut out pieces of foam, the thickness of which will be about 30-40 mm.
The next step is to use a foam gun. It is necessary to apply a contour around the perimeter of each section, and inside the recess, an additional two strips of the composition. Then the prepared piece of foam is glued. Identical operations should be performed with all cells in the door. It is important not to forget and leave space for the installation of a door lock.
After that, it is necessary to prepare a place for finishing the inner surface of the door. For this purpose, a mounting plate is used. A sheet of plywood and a cap of self-tapping screws are installed in her pocket, with the help of which fastening to the door will take place. The bar must be fixed on three sides, with the exception of the top. It is from there that the external upholstery device will begin.
It should be emphasized that the plywood used must be moisture resistant. In addition, as it is installed, it is recommended to cover it with glossy paint in advance. Now you should take a sheet of plywood together and carefully, so as not to damage the foam, push it inside the installed mounting plate.
After that, you need to spread the prepared glue on the top of the plywood and install another part of the mounting plate on it. There is no need to fix it with self-tapping screws.
On the resulting surface, you can fill a layer of leatherette or another option for finishing.
Door portal finishing
To minimize heat loss through doorway you should take the most responsible approach to sealing it. The main role in achieving this result is played by finishing the slopes of the entrance door, which must be faced after the completion of the main installation work.
There are several basic finishing options for front door jambs. Among the main ones, plastering, the use of MDF panels, the installation of gypsum boards with subsequent painting, and the installation of laminate should be highlighted. The first step is to level the slopes with plaster mortar or using plasterboard sheets. The first option is more time consuming. To plaster the slopes, it will be necessary to prepare a cement-sand mixture, and also use special painting corners for better leveling.
The space between the corners must be filled with mortar and carefully smooth the surface with a spatula. After the plaster has dried, you can continue finishing the slopes with any material. In addition to the described method, it can be used for facing the gypsum board. They must be cut into pieces of the required size in advance. To fix the gypsum board plates, a frame or frameless method is used. In the second case, an adhesive mixture is used. Let's consider some finishing options in more detail.
Decoration of the opening with plastic panels
Decorating the entrance door from the inside with plastic panels is especially popular among consumers. This is due to the democratic price and ease of installation of these structures. As a result of the implementation of such a technical solution, homeowners receive a flawlessly even and uncommon coating that will add aesthetics to any interior.
The main advantages of plastic are simplicity and ease of installation, ease of maintenance, moisture resistance, resistance to different temperatures. In addition, the plastic door trim panels do not fade in the sun. Also, an important advantage of this solution is the absence of the need for preliminary preparatory work before installing the panels. The surface on which the panel will be laid does not need to be leveled.
Arrangement of the opening with a stone
The use of stone as a finishing material will not only add aesthetics to the hallway, but can make its appearance simply gorgeous. Often, with this type of cladding, artificial slabs of small thickness are used. It is best to give preference to a stone no more than 4 mm thick.
For fixing stone slabs, a special compound. The use of a self-adhesive backing will protect the material from fractures and cracking. The most popular solution for this finish is to use a solid piece of stone. Such a cladding will look aesthetically pleasing, elegant, visually resembling a monolithic piece of stone. Such door trim will look really beautiful with the corresponding decoration of the door portal.
Other options
It should be noted that not all consumers can afford to decorate the space near the front door with decorative stone. This is a rather expensive material, so MDF panels or laminate can be used as an alternative. They are not at all worse than monolithic stone slabs, but they have a number of specific differences. The advantage of these materials is their availability and ease of handling.
Laminate is a more practical option for MDF panels. This material is relatively inexpensive, beautiful and outwardly neat. Both laminate and MDF are durable, moisture resistant, and resistant to cleaning and disinfecting agents. To slightly improve the aesthetic characteristics of the interior of the entrance door, you can cover the MDF with natural veneer. This will add prestige and elegance to the overall design.
In a small hallway of an ordinary-sized apartment, the front door looks great, in the decoration of the space near which elements from natural wood are used. And if the pattern of the cladding is combined with the ornament of the furniture installed in the hallway, then the interior of the room will become as harmonious as possible. A more expensive option is wood veneer trim.
Recently, a combination of different materials has been increasingly used for decoration. With such a combination, it is important to pay attention to their compatibility, quality and reliable installation. To carry out the work, you will need certain tools and materials. First of all, it is polystyrene (polyurethane foam), polyurethane foam, a sheet of plywood with a thickness of about 9mm, a knife for cutting polystyrene, waterproof construction glue and a special mounting plate with self-tapping screws and a press washer.