Recommendations for the arrangement and covering of the metal door

How important is it to cover a metal door?

The unattractive and banal appearance of a metal door excites many. For this reason, the majority seeks to equip its design, to impart artistry. The reasons for this decision are:

• Elimination of flaws in the surface;
• Improving the thermal insulation of the door structure;
• Giving the attractiveness of the front door;
• Creation of one style of the door and the front side of the house, giving one design the appearance of the house and the iron door.

Classification of types of exterior door trim

Finishing is varied. When choosing from the classification of the finish of the doors, it is first necessary to determine with the main tasks of the door, its function. You need to count on financial opportunities. Less costly will be artificial material - plastic. Natural - will require capital investment. At the decision simply to remove superfluous rust or attritions, it is enough to paint an entrance door.

Inexpensive variants, implying artificial materials, will require the following list:

• Plastic paneling sheets;
• PVC material;
• Veneer;
• Paint, a substance to cover the surface of the door;
• MDF panels;
• Slight laminate;
• Skin Replacement;
• Lining;
• Wood based panels.

Detailed look at each view:

1. Handkerchief treatment. Finishing the entrance door from such material is often found in office buildings or various instances. Its main goal is to serve for a more or less neat appearance. This is a trivial way. Does not require a lot of money. It has low strength. Plastic is rarely used for apartments or houses. Often, a plastic door is installed by special firms.
2. A common choice is a PVC film. Often associated with veneer. The main value is to be an adornment, to create an attractive appearance. It is distinguished by its fragility. Does not carry an additional protective function. Veneer consists of wood based, the film only creates the appearance of the tree. Their cost is low.

   

3. Standard painting. Often referred to as a powder layer. It is distinguished by reliability. Protects against future corrosion. It has an attractive appearance. Does not have a high price. Has a relatively long period of service.
4. Iron doors with special finish MDF.Great for apartment buildings. Do not tolerate constant moisture and temperature changes. Excessive corrosion. They perfectly cope with their protective function. Durable. Can stand not one decade( with proper care).
5. Iron door with a laminate finish. It is used if you want to extend the life of the metal door base. Laminate protects against external stimuli. Plus adds doors of aesthetic appearance.

   

6. Skin replacement. Used if you want to decorate the door in the house. Does not hit on a pocket. It is faultless in quality and durability. Excellent cope with moisture and dry air. Not sensitive to external factors. It has fire resistance. The main drawback is the ability to take on most of the scratches.

   

7. Lining. Cheap stuff. Adds noise insulation to the apartment. It is presented in the form of wood strips covering the door. It is easy to color, stripping and other mechanical effects. When choosing the right tree, it does not face the appearance of mold, fungus and destruction of the structure.
8. Arrangement of doors with expensive tree species. Their choice depends on financial possibilities and personal preferences. In any case, you will have to spend a lot. The tree preserves the internal warmth of the house, adds coziness and can have a decorative carving or pattern.

   

Recommendations for the arrangement of the metal door

The list of general rules for finishing the metal entrance door will help avoid many mistakes:

• Having decided to laminate the metal door with laminate, leather, MDF, the surface of the iron must be treated with solutions to prevent corrosion.
• The metal door can be finished with a special removable housing. It is made of hard materials( wood) and fixed on the front of the door by certain corners. Over time, this skeleton can be removed and replaced with a new one.
• The soft finish is fixed with an adhesive.
• Before finishing with building material it is worth exploring its characteristics in detail.

How to sew the door yourself?

A popular option for plating is laminate. Consider a brief instruction for its use:

1. Remove the metal door from the hinges. Place it on a flat surface.
2. Remove from the surface of the door interfering plating details: handles, number, lock, peephole.
3. On the liquid nails to install racks of wood. Do this on the perimeter of the door.
4. Prepare the laminate panels. Secure them thanks to the castle Vodin solid shield.
5. Determine the span of the rails. Apply to the shield and cut out the rectangle of the desired size.
6. Apply adhesive to the laminated surface and glue the material in the gap between the prepared rails.
7. from above to impose something heavy. Let dry the structure.
8. After drying, replace all the component doors.

Final trim of slopes

Complete completeness can be obtained when deciding to trim and slope the door. There are several options for finishing:

1. With plaster. This is an easy and maximum budget option. It is important to follow all the rules and execute slopes by level. Produced by gypsum base or cement. The material is applied and leveled with a spatula. The final stroke will be painting or whitewashing slopes.
2. Finishing with plastic sheets or plasterboard. It is important to measure the slopes correctly.
3. Selection of material for slopes for the main material of the door. This in many ways complements the style of the door.