Finishing metal doors with laminate

Metal door trim is quite often used. They can be seen in retail. Only a few want to do it at home. Then the cost of the entire product will be reduced and the owner will receive exactly what he needs.

Our article will be devoted to this topic. You will learn how to decorate a metal door with your hands laminate.

A step-by-step instruction will be offered to do this work. Only we advise before purchasing the material to see photos and videos on this topic. And decide whether you really fit just such a finish.

The advantages of finishing laminate

Before making a purchase of materials, let's see how good this lining is. We also learn the disadvantages of this design.

So:

• The decoration of the front door perfectly imitates expensive types of wood, which are much more expensive. They are attractive visually and serve as noise and heat insulation (see. We insulate the outer doors themselves and correctly) at the same time. On sale there are many options of colors and textures that can imitate and stone. Therefore, you can easily find the right panel;
• The panel itself has good wear resistance parameters and will last long enough;
• Resistant to mechanical stress, it allows you to make the lining and the outer part of the door;
• Not a high price, also attracts the consumer;
• Not complicated care. The truth is not desirable to do a completely wet cleaning, but it is quite possible to wipe with a damp cloth.

Caution: This material has many advantages. But pay attention to a significant drawback. Great water absorption. Apply in places with high moisture is not highly desirable. And yet, with a mechanical impact, chips may appear.

Installation of laminate plates

This work can be performed completely with your own hands and without resorting to outside help. Only everything should be done according to certain rules, it will greatly facilitate the work.

Surface preparation

Finishing a metal door with your hands begins with the preparation of the base surface. The metal is prone to rust, so the preparation itself must protect it. By doing it correctly, you will significantly extend the life of the product.

So:

• To begin with, it is necessary to mop up a completely metallic surface. To do this, use a brush on the metal;
• After that we conduct metal degreasing. To do this, exchange the solvent or gasoline.

Caution: This job is best done using a rust converter. The surface should be treated with this solution and apply a brush for this. Let it dry completely. After that, a white bloom appears, which is removed with rags. It is advisable to do this work a couple of times. Sometimes from the first time in the sinks rust may not be removed.

• Now the surface should be covered with a primer. To do this, use a brush or spray.

Laminate mount

The finishing of the metal entrance door begins with a drawing. This should be done after you have made the right measurements.

Attention: When measuring, remember that it is necessary to make a correct measurement, including diagonals. This is done with a thread. When the diagonal line is offset, this size should be taken into account, otherwise you will not have the correct geometric shape of the coating.

 So:

• First of all, remove the door leaf and put it on a flat surface;
• Exterior and interior finish is the same. We make measurements of the canvas. If you are going to make several parts, then we make measurements of all the details separately;

Caution: Make all locks and fittings to install laminate. After attaching it, you can simply damage the material. Therefore, having done this in advance, you will receive the exact dimensions and simply insert all the accessories to the old place (see. Accessories for entrance doors - useful information).

• After that, cut the necessary parts from the sheet. For this it is necessary to apply a power jigsaw;
• Now put the parts on the canvas and try on. If something does not suit, then we customize;
• We do the edge processing with veneer. For this, it is best to apply self-adhesive material;
• After that we need to attach the parts in place. To do this, use glue or liquid nails. To do this, apply an adhesive liquid to the surface and attach it to the place, after which it is necessary to press it with a clamp;

• Cases holes for mounting hardware and insert it;
• We hang the door.

Attention: If you can not make the canvas yourself, or you are just afraid to spoil it, then make the dimensions correctly and order the required plate from the company, there are quite a lot of them.

If you have metal doors with forged finish, then the complete installation of the laminate will not work, you can do this work and partially cover the canvas. Sheet you can mount only on a perfectly flat surface.

Making slopes

After finishing the door we need to make and slopes (see How to make slopes: we work ourselves). Finishing the slopes after the installation of metal doors begins with the preparation of the plane.

So:

• Inspect the surface and determine the level of attachment slope. To do this, apply a flat rail to the surface and put a building level on it. Find the point of the slope;
• After that we need to attach the wooden slats.to which the laminate will be attached. The wooden bar should be attached with dowels. To do this, use a punch. Make a hole and then make the connection with dowels;

Attention: Do not make the connection and apply the dowels from the kits. Purchase separately pacifiers and self-tapping screws for them, which should be a couple of mm less from the plastic hole. It is this connection that will provide the desired fastening rigidity.

• Now we carry out the fastening of the laminate. Which is pre-cut to the desired size. The connection can be made with screws. First, a hole is made with a drill and after that it is necessary to carry out a numbing for the cap of the screw. After making the connection, a plastic cap is placed in the hole, which covers the cap of the screw.

The decoration of the slopes after the installation of the metal door is made. Now you can fully evaluate the product. If you did everything right, then the design will serve you for many years.