Upholstery of metal doors with their own hands

The entrance metal door is considered an indispensable attribute of any house or apartment. But often its standard appearance does not suit the owners of the home. Moreover, there are different options for upholstery of the metal door - this allows you to formalize the entrance to the house in accordance with the taste of its owner.

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Tools

When working on the upholstery of metal doors you will need the following tools and materials:

• adhesive - epoxy, Moment Universal;

• hammer;
• pliers;
• construction stapler;
• brush;
• stationery knife;
• screwdriver;
• scissors;
• marking tools: tape measure, pencil or marker.

For working with laminate, MDF panels and wood, in addition to the listed tools, you will need:

• electric jigsaw;
• drill;
• self-tapping screws. First of all, the door is removed from the hinges.

Then it is laid horizontally on the supports, which can be used as four stools.

The fasteners and fittings are removed: handles, locks, hinges, peephole.

If replacement of the door trim is required, the old coating is removed. The surface is cleaned of dirt.

The door leaf is measured.

More recently, metal doors were simply covered with paint or varnish. But this method does not suit the demanding consumers any more. The upholstery of metal doors is considered a more practical and aesthetic option for its design.

The following materials are used for this.

Vinylysske

Material

Upholstery of doors with dermantinom is the most familiar and familiar way of finishing them, known since the 90s. Modern types of vinylsignificantly differ from the material of that time. It even near is very similar to natural skin and has similar properties. The cost of the material is much lower. The upholstery of the doors of vinyl skins is the most economical variant of their design.

Advantages of vinyl skins:

• is the most affordable price compared to the upholstery of doors with other material options;
• resistance to moisture, fading and temperature changes;
• high elasticity;
• unpretentiousness in care - vinyl scrub is washed with any detergent;
• good level of wear resistance;
• excellent sound and heat insulation properties;
• large selection of textures and colors.

Very serious shortcomings of the material include its "vulnerability" - the presence of pets in the house increases the risk of damaging the upholstery of the door. When lining the wings of vinylskirts, you should purchase a lining. It can be foam rubber, 10-20 mm thick, or isolon - a higher quality and modern material.

Doorframe cover with

1. Glue is applied over the entire surface of the door. The insulation( foam rubber or isolon) is applied to the canvas and is smoothed over the whole area.
2. The surplus material is cut to the size of the door.
3. Dermatine is cut according to the prepared dimensions. At the same time, its width should be 12 cm more than the canvas.
4. If the outer side of the door is covered, then the glue is applied to the upper ledge of the leaf from the opposite side, and the vinyl silicone presses against this place. Using the bar-rule will help to fix the finishing material more firmly.
5. When finishing the inside of the fabric, the gluing begins at the top of the door.
6. Upholstery material with slight tension is smoothed from top to bottom and checked for displacement.
7. The entire perimeter of the door is pasted in the same way - first on the hinge side, then on the sash side with handles and lock. At the bottom, the work is done last.
8. When the door is upholstered on both sides, the material in the gluing places should not overlap - it will not hold properly.
9. Cut off excess vinilskoszhi.
10. Cut openings for accessories. It is better if their size is slightly less than necessary.
11. Fixing hardware and fittings are installed.

Laminate

Material properties

Originally, the laminate was designed for flooring, but its quality allowed the material to be used for the upholstery of doors. The panel fabric has a thickness of 0.7-0.8 cm and consists of four layers:

• bottom - moisture-proof paper impregnated with paraffin or synthetic resins;
• main - fibreboard;
• top - resin-impregnated paper with various patterns;
• protective - a shiny plastic film, with antistatic properties.

The use of laminate as an entrance door lining is an excellent solution because it has many positive qualities:

• Affordable price - despite the fact that the cost of elite laminate is significantly different from the economy class material, this upholstery of doors is cheaper than using an arraywood or MDF.In this case, it will have a noble, respectable appearance.

• Resistance to fading.
• Decorative properties - externally the door is laminated, does not differ from more expensive products, finished with natural wood. It can have a different pattern, but most often imitation of valuable wood species is used.
• Ease of care - laminate is very easy to clean with detergents.
• High level of sound and heat insulation.
• Resistant to damage and contamination.

In addition to the advantages, the finish of the doors with laminate has its disadvantages:

• The impossibility of using the material when decorating the doors facing the street. Laminate does not tolerate high humidity and temperature changes - it swells and loses its appearance. Therefore, the material is used only for the upholstery of the entrance doors in the apartments.
• Caution in the use of chemicals in care - their high concentration will damage the door coating. It is permissible to use only mild detergent solutions.

Lining of doors with laminate

• Along the perimeter of the door for liquid nails are fastened wooden slats suitable for the main material color.

• A panel is assembled from laminated panels, which is cut with a jig saw according to the parameters of the web between the slats.

• Glue is applied to the door.

• The shield is laid on the canvas and pressed against the load.
• After the glue has dried on the door, the fittings are installed.

MDF boards

Quality of material

MDF( fibreboard) is made from pressed wood chips. The link is natural material - lignin. MDF liners have different types of coating:

• laminated film - is in greatest demand, as it has high performance properties;

• anti-vandal plastic is the most wear-resistant coating version;

• natural veneer - less durable, in comparison with previous materials, as it is afraid of moisture, but it looks very nice and is also popular;

• powder paint or enamel has its advantages - it gives the panel a shine and stability from chemical and physical effects.

Advantages of MDF panels:

• ecological compatibility;
• strength;
• high level of heat and sound insulation;
• large selection of colors and textures;
• simplicity of care.

Like all materials, MDF panels have certain drawbacks:

• the cost of products is higher than previous versions - they are cheaper than elite structures made from solid wood, but more expensive than economy-class upholstery;
• material reacts poorly to the effects of moisture - like natural wood;
• is easily damaged when using abrasive agents, therefore only detergent solutions are used for maintenance.

Installation of MDF panels

1. The door leaf is cleaned and degreased, then painted. This is done to improve the contact of its surface and the MDF panel.
2. On the perimeter of the door are made through holes for self-tapping, the step of which is 10-15 cm.
3. Adhesive is applied to the door.
4. The MDF panel is laid on the leaf and fixed with self-tapping screws. At the same time, the screws of the screws fixing the inner plate are under the outer lining. In order that they do not stick out in the outer panel, the screws are put into the pot.
5. The holes for the hardware are drilled and the installation is performed.

Wooden frame

A wooden frame is an elite appearance of the metal door paneling. In its quality, different types of wood are used, processed by special means.

This version of upholstery has undoubted advantages:

• unique, elite design;
• elegance;
• environmental friendliness;
• large variation in color;
• good heat and sound insulation;
• high strength.

Drawbacks of the wooden door trim:

• high cost;
• heavy weight;
• poor moisture resistance.

The installation of an array of wood on a metal door is similar to the facing of MDF panels.