Decorative overlay on the door - quality, safety and chic

To create an original design, stylish andbeautiful trim of the door leaf use a decorative cover on the door. The use of various variants of a textured and color solution makes it possible to create a unique appearance of this piece of furniture. This method is most often used for metal products - this is an easy way to give a non-memorable canvas a presentable look.

Requirements for decorative fittings

In addition to decorative functions, the lining on the doormust have sufficient strength to mechanical stress. For products used in improving the entrance doors, an important characteristic is the resistance to temperature changes and increased humidity. Good qualities of door lining are soundproof and heat-saving properties.

Types of decorative linings

Door pads differ in appearance andmaterial, which is used for their manufacture. It is the raw materials used that determine the quality of the finished product, its service life and creates a general impression of the appearance of the lining. The main materials from which decorative elements can be made on the door are:

• Tree. Wooden decor largely depends on the way wood is processed. The cover can be lacquered, painted, veneered or laminated. From the outer layer of the decorative coating depends not only the appearance, but also the performance characteristics of the product. For example, veneer or laminate is not able to withstand the effects of high humidity, so these materials are more often used in the manufacture of decorative linings for interior doors. To ennoble the entrance doors, in contact with the adverse effects of the atmospheric environment, lacquered or painted cards are perfect. As a budget option, you can use plywood or MDF pads.
• Plastic. Products made of this material are an excellent option for street conditions. Even under the constant influence of adverse weather conditions, decorative elements made of high-quality plastic will last for a long time. This is especially important for decorative linings on the entrance doors of private houses and cottages. However, often the plastic elements offered by unscrupulous sellers are a cheap imitation of good products. Therefore, they are unreliable and quickly lose their original gloss.

Self-installation of decorative elements

For mounting of standard plates for doorcanvas does not require the use of special equipment. If you have the necessary experience, you can install them yourself. Do not forget that the lining can be internal and external. The differences between them are in overall dimensions and the method of installation.

Assembly instruction

First of all, the door must be removed from the hingesand set to the horizontal position. This will greatly facilitate and speed up the work. In addition, the decorative lining on the metal door can be secured using liquid nails or special types of glue. Before using fixing compounds, the surface of the blade must be cleaned and degreased.

For more reliable fixing of the innera decorative cover on the door using self-tapping screws. To do this, from the outside of the door leaf, drill several holes, placing them in vertical rows. Through the holes made directly into the cover, the fastening element is screwed in.

Installation of an external decorative overlay on a dooris carried out in a similar way, with the only difference being that the screws are screwed around the perimeter of the decorative part to the sides of the door leaf. The distance between the fastening elements depends on the type and weight of the lining. Usually it is 15-25 cm. The self-tapping screws are closed with a sealing material. This gasket prevents air from entering the gap between the cover plate and the door leaf, which provides additional heat and sound insulation, and also eliminates the formation of condensation.

Care of decorative door plates

For cleaning door trim elementsUsually, neutral detergents and a soft cloth are used. In no case should liquids containing alcohol be used, and solvents - such agents destroy the surface layer of the decorative coating. Remove hard-to-remove contamination will help special care for the appropriate types of lining material.

Additional fittings

Using decorative lining on the front door,do not forget about the possible need to replace locks, handles and inspection eyes. The noble lining of the door leaf can be quite massive, which, undoubtedly, will affect the thickness of the door. Therefore, the standard hardware, most likely, will have to be changed.

Decorative cover for handle of door or lock -an important element without which it is impossible to create a finished, aesthetic appearance of this most important piece of furniture. It is such seemingly insignificant details that create the final impression of the design idea. In addition, properly selected additional hardware protects the handle from abrasion and contributes to its long-term operation.

The quality of the material of the fittings is an importantcriterion of choice. The more reliable the design, the longer it will last. In addition, the main task of the door handles and locks is to ensure comfort, security and protection of the home from the intrusion of unwanted guests. An important factor is the combination of all elements of the surface of the door leaf.