Restoration of interior doors by yourself

Each item in the apartment has a certain period of service. For a long time it can remain serviceable, but the appearance becomes much worse, which negatively affects the interior. Such objects include interior doors, which are exposed to repeated exposures every day. Through them constantly residents of the apartment, open and close them, carry things, clean the premises. On the surface of the wood there are scuffs, scratches, dents, chips, and at some point, restoration of interior doors is required.

Replacing doors with new ones is not always effective, because the old ones are still in good condition and can serve for a long time. In addition, modern building stores have everything you need to bring them into the proper form. Restoration of interior doors can be made at different levels:

• Minor repairs, cleaning and painting;
• Stencil mounting;
• Alteration of the facade;
• Creating a new form.

Each method requires a certain amount of time and money. In this regard, you should conduct a comparative analysis and choose the optimal solution. If the damage is significant, it is now easy to find new high-quality and inexpensive new doors.

What you need to restore the doors

First of all, you need to prepare the following:

• Electric jigsaw;
• plane;
• emery cloth;
• Brushes with paint or varnish;
• Antiseptic;
• Putty;
• Primer.

Restoration of interior doors with their own hands

For repair, the door is removed from the hinges. It is impossible to restore it qualitatively on weight. Then it removes the accessories and dismantles the glass.

The old coating is removed with a liquid for removing varnishes and paints. Remains are removed with a spatula, brush and other tools. At the same time, we must try not to inflict even more defects on it. If the coating with liquid is not removed, the place is heated to a high temperature by an iron or a construction hair dryer.

Cracks, scratches and chips are embedded with a special putty or putty, and then grinding and coating the door leaf with antiseptic.

Decoration of doors

Restoration of interior doors at the last stage is to apply varnish or paint to it. For good adhesion, only repair lacquer is used. To obtain a smooth surface, the paint is produced by a spray gun in two or three layers.

The door can be decorated with a stencil drawing. The form can be cut or bought ready. In companies that manufacture outdoor advertising, you can order stickers made of vinyl film, chosen or manufactured according to the customer's sketch. This decor can be removed from time to time and replaced with a new one.

The wooden texture of the door is created by gluing it with veneer. It is sold in construction stores with different textures and glue base. It is heated with an iron and glued to the door in different directions to create a realistic picture of solid wood. On top of the veneer is applied a layer of transparent or translucent lacquer. Restoration of interior doors in this way allows you to completely hide all the defects.

Replacement of facade

To change the facade, you can cut out the hole with the glass or make a patch.

Installation of new glass

The old glass is replaced with a new one. To do this, remove the glazing beads, and then carefully remove the entire sheet. For greater passage of light, the opening for the glass is enlarged by means of a circular saw. Angles are sawed by an electric jigsaw. The design will be more original, if the glass canvas is divided into parts, each of which must be inserted separately.

After sawing it will be seen that the door inside is made in the form of honeycomb made of cardboard or wooden slats. All voids are filled with glued blocks, the edges of which are on the same level.

Glass plates are separated from each other by wooden slats, which perform the function of the frame. They are placed vertically in a row, so that the holes are divided into several equal parts. The partitions are tightly fixed with screws. To their inner ends glued beads and glass are inserted.

The installation of the accessories ends the restoration of the interior doors. The photo below shows how they should look after a complete restoration with their own hands.

Installation of a false facade

The overhead facade is installed with the help of PVA glue. Massive products are additionally attached to the door by screws. Flat canvas is decorated with vinyl moldings in the form of frames or shapes. Coating materials can be very different: roll bamboo, rattan, fur, leather. Restoration of interior doors is done especially carefully, so as not to spoil the surface.

Conclusion

Restoration of interior doors gives them a chance to find a new life and to update the interior of the premises.

Care of the doors increases the service life and makes them more convenient to use. In the event of a breakdown, the fittings should immediately be replaced with a new one or repaired.

Periodic polishing treatment will give an additional gloss to the wooden surfaces.