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Over time, old doors become less attractive and require updating. Not every person can afford to replace old doors with new ones, especially if such a step cannot be justified by urgent need. In most cases, all that is required is repainting or decorating the door, after which the door can begin a new life.

Preparing the door

Even a cracked door leaf can be renewed. Do-it-yourself door decor will allow you to update an old door beyond recognition with a minimal investment of money and often using only improvised means. However, before making the decoration wooden door, it needs to be thoroughly prepared.

Sequence of work

The first step is to remove the old coating. This is a prerequisite to ensure maximum strength of the new coating and the removal of many microbes that the old paint has absorbed. After you have removed the door leaf from the hinges, you need to place the door on a flat surface and remove the fittings. Subject to availability glass inserts They must be removed during decoration. To delete old paint Sandpaper or a solvent intended for this purpose can be used. To work with solvent you will need gloves and a respirator. A hair dryer can also be used.

Once the paint is removed, it is necessary to assess the condition of the canvas. If there are cracks or chips, you need to fill them with wood putty. To ensure an even, smooth surface, you need to sand it manually using sandpaper or grinder. Wood should not be wetted! You need to wipe the surface of the door with a slightly damp cloth and treat it with an antiseptic.

In order to preserve the natural texture of the wood, it is necessary to apply several layers of varnish. If you cover the canvas with stain, the tone will be a little darker. Thus, you can turn pine into cherry (a kind of imitation of noble species), while the natural beauty and naturalness of the material are preserved. If the door is not repainted, as soon as the antiseptic has dried, the surface will need to be coated with two layers of primer.

Selection of decor options

There are many ways to decorate and update a door. Even without any artistic skills, you can turn some of your ideas into reality.

The easiest way to decorate an old door is to repaint the door with new paint. On modern market building materials In addition to regular enamel, there is a large selection of different paints.

The most optimal one given time An option on how you can decorate an old door yourself is to use acrylic paints. When using them, you will definitely be convinced of the ease of working with them, the absence of odor, wide color palette. To paint doors, you can use not just one color, but several - the main thing is to combine them correctly so that the result will only please you.

As an option, you can use latex paint, which is water-resistant, to decorate the door. This option is more suitable for doors to the bathroom and children's room. Latex paint odorless, drying speed is very fast, in the end the whole job can be completed in about an hour. By painting the door to the children's room, you can attract the children themselves and come up with a unique design with them.

Using stencils

Even if you are not a professional artist, you can use a variety of stencils to create a beautiful interior door. They are quite simple to use: you just need to attach the stencil to the door and apply paint. As soon as the paint has dried, the stencil should be carefully peeled off from the door leaf.

And if you have the skills of a painter and artist, it can turn out incredible. attractive drawing. If the resulting pattern does not suit you in some way, you can always fix it - repaint it again.

If you want to get the effect of wood or an antique object, you can use some available tools: a sponge to create stains on the surface, steel wool to imitate an antique surface, a stiff brush for a jeans effect. There are also special paints on sale that can be used to imitate denim.

Using Film

An equally simple way to decorate doors yourself is to use vinyl film. However, this method is only applicable to canvases that are in good condition. It will help complement the interior of the room bright colors. Simply select the desired option and transfer the self-adhesive film to the door. Despite the minimum time spent, the result will please you for a long time.

Ready-made stickers are available in many hardware stores. If you want to make a certain pattern from films, you can purchase self-adhesive PVC film after making a cardboard template. Now you need to transfer the contours of the template onto the film, cut out the decorative elements and glue them to the door.

Application of moldings

Get original decorative finishing moldings will help. Using them, you can create an imitation of stucco - an excellent option, combined with a classic interior, antiquity. Moldings are special elements made of polyurethane or foam. Fixation on the doors is carried out with glue, which is liquid nails. With the help of moldings, any composition of door decor is possible, but it is necessary to take into account the limitations of its shape. For sliding doors This decor option is not suitable.

Mosaic decor

Do-it-yourself door decor using mosaics is quite rare and unusual. Due to its heaviness, ceramics are not suitable for every door, so mosaics are used much more often.

To decorate a door, it is better to insert mosaics in fragments. This method will provide an original and bright look. Such finishing will not lead to a significant increase in the weight and thickness of the canvas. If the products are made of glass, you must purchase tile adhesive of a special white color. Better yet, use transparent resin or liquid glass.

Stained glass for decorating doors

Decorating doors with glass inserts is an excellent option for decoration. The best option is to decorate the canvas with your own hands; stores offer ready-made glass covered with film, metal inserts, or glass with a pattern. Currently, the most popular method of painting glass is using acrylic paints, as well as self-creation stained glass

If you choose the latter option, you will need to acquire a decorative mastic-contour to create an imitation of a metal frame. To ensure uniform distribution of paint over the surface of the glass, work with stained glass windows must be done in the “horizontal” position. As soon as the stained glass window is dry, we insert it into the panel and secure it with glazing beads.

Decoupage

Thanks to decoupage, it is possible to create attractive design doors To decorate an old door using a similar technique, you only need napkins with the desired pattern, 200 ml PVA glue, a brush (preferably made of natural bristles) and acrylic varnish.

The canvas must be prepared - primed and painted in the desired color. Once the paint has dried, you can start decorating. From the napkins, we separate the layer on which the design is depicted and tear it lengthwise into two parts.

We tear the napkins with the image lengthwise into three strips. The edge should be slightly uneven. We put aside the strips with smooth edges for now. We tear the middle part of the napkin into squares with sides of about 3-4 centimeters.

In a small container, dilute PVA glue in water. The proportions should be approximately 50/50. Let's start decorating.

Apply a strip with one straight edge to the area to be decorated. Using a brush dipped in glue, smooth out the fragments. The resulting folds provide the texture of the finish. When working, it is necessary to take into account that wet wipes are quite elastic and delicate.

You need to work carefully with a brush dipped in glue. Step by step we create a frame with one straight edge and the other with a torn edge. We fill the middle of the frame with squares from napkins in the same way.

DIY door decor is almost complete. If you have any difficulties, refer to the photo in our article. Leave the finished surface to dry. After about a day, we cover the decor with acrylic varnish. The varnish should be on water based, then it has no smell. With a minimum cost of materials, we get beautiful surface doors.

Doors play an important role in the design of premises. There are many different models in stores, but high-quality ones cost a lot of money, and you usually don’t even want to look at cheap ones. There is a good option - to update old doors with your own hands. There are many techniques, and not the most complex ones, that can correct the situation for little money.

Preparation

Whatever method you choose to update an old interior door, you will need to carry out a series of preparatory work. Usually old painted specimens are going to be decorated. Painting is usually amateurish, so there are more than enough unevenness, sagging and other minor defects. They all need to be leveled.

Remove the door leaf from the hinges and lay it on a flat surface. You can - on a trestle or a table. We take wood putty (even if they are from or) and cover all the holes, chips and depressions with it. After drying, we move on to the next stage - sanding.

We take sandpaper with coarse and fine grains. We process to achieve a smooth surface. If you work manually, it takes a lot of time and effort. With a hand sander, work moves faster. If painting is planned next, we try to achieve as smooth a surface as possible. If you plan to decorate with wallpaper, fabric, or self-adhesive film, it may not be perfect, but it should still be exactly right.

Next, remove the dust and wash off the residue with water and diluted dishwashing detergent. Dry it. Further actions depend on the selected update method. If you are going to glue fabric or wallpaper of any kind, you can prime the surface (with thinly diluted glue or a special primer). After the primer has dried, you can glue the selected type of decor or apply paint. By the way, if you are going to paint the doors, you need to select the same type of paint that was there before, otherwise you will have to remove everything to a clean base, and this is very difficult.

Renew old doors with wallpaper

The simplest and affordable way Make old doors attractive by using wallpaper. They do not necessarily have to be the same color as the walls, although this option is not excluded. First, prepare the canvas as described above, and then you can start finishing.

The procedure for wallpapering doors is as follows:

Photo wallpaper

Modern photo printing allows you to transfer three-dimensional images onto paper. It will turn out very beautiful. Moreover, you can print any image of your choice. In general, any. They usually do photo printing advertising agencies, sometimes - printing houses. Contact them, explaining what you need (have a flash drive with the selected design and the exact dimensions of the canvas on which you want to print the image). Having received the required image, we glue it on the door according to the method. described above.

Wallpaper with moldings

If you stick foam plastic or polyurethane moldings, sockets, the style will completely change. This type of door will suit classic interiors or rooms, using a colorful background and a different form of moldings (with curves) can be decorated in Provence style.

The work is no different from the sequence described above. We take the prepared doors with a leveled surface, spread them with glue, and glue the wallpaper.

Leveling the panels rubber roller it is not difficult to achieve good results, but a certain number of small air bubbles remains. To remove them, take a special plastic spatula (any hardware store has them), and use it to finally remove the air from the center to the edges. Also, use this spatula to smooth the wallpaper joint, if there is one. It is quite possible to achieve that the joint will not be visible.

Trim the edges of the wallpaper with a wallpaper knife. This must be done before the wallpaper is softened by the glue, otherwise later it may “stretch” behind the blade and tear. Leave to dry. After 12 hours or a day - depending on the temperature and humidity in the room - you can continue decorating the old door.

Carefully apply the markings with a simple pencil. When everything is drawn, use a tape measure to measure the required length of the pieces of molding. We cut it off and file the edges at an angle of 45°. We take a suitable glue (PVA is possible) and carefully smear the back surface of the cut elements, glue them according to the markings, and leave them to dry.

Using the same principle, you can update old doors so that the style will be different. Several examples in the photo gallery.

Beautiful wallpaper with a matching pattern is the secret to the attractiveness of this door decor
Moldings were glued to the painted doors, which were then painted with “gold” paint

Designer decoration of old doors

If you are interested in designer items, you can try turning it into an art object. The good news is that you don’t need to prepare it: the unevenness and sagging will be hidden under the design.

The decorating process begins with the making of papier-mâché. Take egg trays, sprinkle them with water, knead them with your fist, trying to level the surface. They will tear during the process, this is normal and even good - we need small pieces. We glue these almost flat fragments onto the surface using liquid nails or using a glue gun in a random order.

Used are lids, rings, a small perfume bottle, a small non-working computer mouse, the remains of a mosaic, everything that comes to hand. You will need a lot of trash, you can collect it ahead of time.

When most of the surface is “decorated”, take acrylic silver paint in cans (you need 2 pieces) and paint the decor well. When choosing paint, it is better to take an expensive one, in particular German, so that it does not crumble later.

Decorating doors using decoupage technique

Romantic or “cheerful” door designs can be made using decoupage. To work you will need:

napkins with a suitable pattern;
PVA glue (about 200 ml);
natural bristle brush;
acrylic varnish.

We prepare the canvas as described earlier. We prime and paint in suitable color. After the paint has dried, we begin decorating. Take a pack of napkins you like and separate top layer, which is with a picture.

We tear napkins with a pattern lengthwise into three strips. We tear it, not cut it. We want a slightly uneven edge. Two strips on one side have a smooth edge; we put them to one side. We tear the middle part into squares. Best option, if they are 3-4 cm on a side.

Take glue, a brush, and a small container. In it we mix PVA with water in equal proportions.

Next, we begin decorating the door with our own hands. We take a strip with a smooth edge and apply it to the area to be decorated (in this case, it is the center of the door leaf). We dip the brush in glue and begin to smooth the fragment in different directions. Wrinkles will form, but this is just a good thing - the finish will be more textured, so there is no particular need to even them out. When wet, napkins are very delicate and elastic, remember this when working and act carefully.

Gradually we make a frame with one smooth edge. The second one comes out carelessly torn.

Filling the middle of the “frame”

When the entire surface is filled, leave it for a day - wait until the PVA dries. Next, take acrylic varnish and cover our decor with a soft brush. To prevent it from smelling, we use a water-based varnish. It's a little more expensive, but it doesn't give you a headache.

The beauty of decoupage is that we get beautiful things at minimal cost.

Decorating a door with self-adhesive film

Perhaps the easiest way is to update old doors using self-adhesive. All you need:

the film itself,
a spray bottle containing soap and water;
plastic spatula or soft cloth;
sharp knife (can be wallpaper).

This film is available in different versions - there is a plain matte or glossy one, there is a plain one with holographic patterns, a wood effect, there are even special ones for covering doors with photo printing applied.

Regardless of the type of film, it is glued in the same way. In this case, we decided to update the old doors using a photo printing option. One point: before gluing, remove handles, latches and other door fittings.

For the decor to be of high quality, the surface of the door must be clean, even and smooth. If you processed it with a sander before, try gluing a small piece of film. If it sticks well, everything is fine. If it “doesn’t stick,” you’ll have to prime the doors and then paint or varnish them to create a smooth surface.

Take a spray bottle and evenly wet the surface of the door.

We shave the film, remove the protective layer from one of the corners, and also spray it. So, by wetting, we separate the protective paper from the top along the entire width of the film.

You should get a strip 15-20 cm wide. Do not remove any more so that the film does not stick to the canvas. We apply the peeled part to the upper edge of the door leaf (or the area to be decorated), it quickly sticks. Try to apply it evenly right away, but the position can be corrected - that’s why we wet the surface so that the film could be moved. If you pull it, it moves little by little.

After making sure that the canvas lies flat, take a plastic spatula (for wallpaper) and smooth the surface with it, moving from the center to the edges. The goal is to remove all the air. Since the surface is wet, this is not difficult - the water displaces the air.

Everything else is simple. We pull down the protective paper, peel off the strip, glue it and so on - to the very bottom of the door. If you glued for a long time top part, the bottom one may dry out, so periodically check whether the doors are dry and spray again if necessary.

After all the film has been glued, use a sharp knife to cut off the excess along the edges. All that remains after this is to install the fittings.

Door decor with stencils

Old doors can be updated using printed drawings. It’s just a pity that not everyone has artistic talent. But in this case, the problem is solved with the help of stencils. You can draw them yourself, or you can find an image you like and print it on thick paper, use a sharp knife to cut out the design, leaving jumpers in places. Now the stencil is ready.

The disadvantage of a paper stencil is that it doesn’t last long. If you need a “long-lasting” one, you need to transfer it to a transparent thick film. The technology for cutting out stencils for door decoration is shown in more detail in the video.

The drawing can be anything. Both geometric and floral, stylized images of animals, birds, and cartoon characters are popular.

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:

Firstly, despite huge selection ready-made (and very attractive) doors, it is sometimes very difficult to find a 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.
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.

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 run off 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 put 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 one. geometric pattern from 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 the 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 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 a country style, but for classics it is better to choose other options, for example, paint the upper part of the door in a lighter shade and separate 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 a great combination, but it's a tired one, 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 painting

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 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 blank white canvas, on which, thanks to your skill, a beautiful landscape, a cheerful painting or an exquisite pattern will appear. Fine hand painting always looks expensive and stylish, and you can achieve this effect by spending only on the purchase of paints.

Many European companies offer ready-made interior doors with artistic painting. 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 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

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 appearance 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 a standard size of 86x220 centimeters, so they are 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 that has been 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. 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. 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. WITH reverse side the door, of course, is covered with different 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 interested in 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

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 geographical 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, the cost of a model the size of a standard door starts from 2.5 thousand rubles, they are very easy to apply 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

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, contour 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 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 draw dots, stripes and others small details. Then we cover the finished picture with a layer of varnish. That's it. The rest is your imagination and beautifully selected drawings.

The decoupage technique allows you to create amazingly beautiful paintings, and 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 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 with 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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If you want to update your interior while spending a minimum amount of money, then great solution There will be door decor with your own hands. 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:

scraps of old wallpaper;
plain bright materials;
wallpaper with a pattern or ornament;
photo wallpaper.

One of the most quick options– photo wallpaper for doors. Decorating with this material can be done 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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Door decor with drawings

Dye

Another simple way to update your interior is to paint the door. This method design has several important advantages.

Affordable price.
Durability.
Possibility to hide stains.
Lots of room for imagination.
Ease of use.

Decor of interior doors

Decor of wooden doors

Beautiful door decor

Decorating using paint includes several stages.

Remove the door from its hinges, lay it horizontally (it is better to take it out of the living room) and clean off the layer of old coating. This step is very important, since paint, unlike other decorative methods, does not hide uneven surfaces.
Clean with sandpaper.
Level with putty, dry, degrease the surface.
It is better to paint not the entire surface at once, but in small squares, starting from the top. Each area should be painted evenly. If the plans include drawing a picture, then in any case, the first place should be a smooth background of the canvas. To avoid smudges, it is better to lay the door horizontally.
After the paint has dried, the door must be varnished and dried again.
The last step is to install the door in place.

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.

Door decor with drawings

Decorating doors with different shades

Additional decor

There are several other ways to add uniqueness to your door design.

Craquelure varnish. If you apply it to a painted door leaf, small original cracks will appear on it.
If available, moldings can be painted in a contrasting color. They are also easy to make with your own hands and decorate the door.
Painting. This decoration will take a lot of time, but the result will be pleasing. For painting, minimal artistic abilities and limitless imagination are enough. You can draw anything: ornaments, flowers, ornate patterns, landscapes.
The stencil is suitable for those who do not know how or are afraid to draw by hand. You can buy them in specialized stores or make them yourself from cardboard.

Stained glass

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.

Glass door decor

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Actions are performed in the following sequence.

The glass is cleaned of dust and dirt and degreased.
Transfer from a printed drawing or apply a contour “by hand”. It must dry well, this can take up to three days. Most likely, you will need to reapply the contour to make it look more voluminous.
Paint the separated pieces with different colors and let them dry.

Decoupage

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, then 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:

scissors;
PVA glue;
brushes, sponges, rollers.

First, the elements are applied to the surface, the exact location is noted, and the different options. Glue them using PVA (replacing glue is not recommended). You need to glue the picture from the center, smoothing out the bubbles and folds.

Door decor with drawings

Decorating doors with different shades

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.

Textile

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. Particular attention will have to be paid to the choice of materials:

when choosing fabric, you must take into account that it can shrink or stretch (it is better to take measurements with a damp cloth if glue will be used);
When drying, the glue should not leave any traces;
the edges of all flaps must be processed;
It is recommended to use non-staining fabrics near door handles.

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.

Decor of interior doors with a pattern

Decor of wooden doors

Beautiful door decor

Stickers

Quite simple and quick way decorating doors with your own hands - use 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.

Door decor with drawings

Decorating doors with different shades

You can also create them yourself. For this you will need:

scissors;
PVC film;
cardboard.

The desired design 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.

Decor of interior doors

Decor of wooden doors

Beautiful door decor

Mirror

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.

Door decor with drawings

Decorating doors with different shades

Mosaic

One of the most unusual options decoration - mosaic. It is used quite rarely, since not all doors can withstand a layer of ceramic coating. The thickness of the door leaf itself increases significantly, its quality suffers, but the result looks incredibly beautiful.