Finishing the doorway of the front door: choose and do

17-04-2018

Doors

Finishing doorway openings can sometimes be puzzling. A lot of materials make one guess.

In this article you can see photos and videos on this topic and make the right choice. There will have to adhere to the interior space and environment of stay. Assume a material that does not withstand high humidity should not be located on the outer part of the opening.

Requirements for finishing the entrance door

It seems to many that the doorway has no functions and performs only a design decision that depends on the owner. This is partly correct, but there are some things that contribute to the choice of material and solve many problems in everyday life.

So:

The decoration of the door aperture of the entrance door must be correctly combined with the material used to make the door leaf. and harmonize with the room as a whole;
Also, with the help of a properly made opening, the heat and sound insulation is increased. the whole room;
Correctly pick up the mount under the door and opening. This is not only aesthetics, but the security of the room;

Attention: It is best to use the same material that the door is made of in the finishing material. If this is of course possible.

The completion of the design solution acts platband (see Decorative trim on the door: the correct department), which should be properly selected and secured.

Choosing a material

This work should be divided into two parts, it is internal and external decoration. Not often it turns out to make the installation of the same material. The following materials may be used here.

Doorway plaster

This finish option is most applicable. And in his favor, you can say a lot.

So:

You get a perfectly flat surface., and which can be done in almost any room;
This is a durable design that will last for many years. True, it can be damaged mechanically, only this disadvantage compensates for the simplicity of the repair, which can also be done completely by yourself and it will be cheap and not take much time;
Perfectly tolerates temperature extremes and high humidity. Suitable for use at any location of the opening;
Price installation is probably the cheapest. After the correct execution can be painted in any color. The whole process of work does not take much time.

Installing MDF panels

MDF panels (see MDF laminated doors: whether to take), which are perfect for interior decoration and complement the opening with the plane from which the canvas is made.

So:

Such material is much superior to wood in moisture. The panels have a coating that does not allow moisture to penetrate. Only everything is good in moderation, for example in a sauna you should not make such a finish;
This design is not difficult to install and you can make almost any design decision;

Note: This design is made on the frame of wood. Do not forget to install wood with antiseptics before installation, which will significantly prolong the life of the entire structure.

The price of the material is in the middle range and almost anyone can afford it. The cost is much lower than wood and more practical in terms of use;
There are also disadvantages of this material, for example, it is not strong enough and can be safely damaged mechanically. Yes, and repair after this will not work, have to do the replacement of the entire panel;

Attention: This material is subject to fire, therefore, when you make wiring through a doorway, you should not fasten the wires under the panels and the cable should be placed in a special corrugation.

Door opening laminate finish

This design is quite common in the design of the front door. Therefore, some decide to send and finish the doorway itself.

So:

This material is quite easy to fasten and all the work can be done completely with your own hands, which reduces the cost of the whole structure;
In the process of work, it is quite simple to process and give it almost any shape;
Environmentally friendly material that does not harm human health;
The price of sheets is quite low and will pleasantly surprise;

Attention: When choosing such a material, you should know that it is divided into three classes 21, 22, 23. These figures describe the strength of the load that the material can withstand. 23 - the strongest option.

There is one major drawback, the effect of moisture. Therefore, it should not be installed on the outside of the opening.

Wood door opening

This is probably the most expensive material for decoration. This is especially true of rare breeds. But you can choose cheaper options. Only when choosing this design should take into account some features.

So:

With this material you can make the opening completely unique. The tree is not difficult to process and therefore you can give any shape and emphasize your design decision;

Caution: For such material, pretreatment is extremely important, which will allow the element not to change its appearance for a long time. Take this issue with full responsibility.

The price of the material can be in different ranges, from quite low to astronomical heights. It is up to you to choose. It all depends on the value of the breed;
There is a lack of such a configuration. This is the fact that the material reacts extremely negatively to the increased humidity and therefore should not be used to separate the doorway from the outside. Another disadvantage is the constant care and treatment. If this is not done, then the tree will quickly lose its appeal.

Finishing the doorway with natural stone

This version of the material allows you to do work with the outer and the inner part of the doorway. There are a lot of advantages in this version.

So:

You can choose the material for which you have enough money. There is the possibility of using natural stone, which is more expensive. And you can use decorative (see. Decorating doorways with decorative stone: the rules of execution), which is much more expensive;
All the work can be done by hand, which will reduce the cost of work;
You can create a unique design. Moreover, the material for a long time retains its attractiveness and can also serve your children;
Well processed and you can give almost any shape;
Not susceptibility to temperature extremes and to high humidity allows you to apply this material in virtually any room. Starting from the apartment and ending with a sauna.

Note: With this finish, do not forget to process the front part of the structure. Otherwise it will fade. Use wax components, if you use varnish, then you have to take care of the varnish surface. And this time and money.

Finishing the doorway veneer

Now many doors are covered with veneer (see Veneered doors: what it is and how it is done). It fits almost any interior.

Let's see if it fits to the finish doorway:

The rich color range will allow you to choose exactly the shade that fits the room. You can choose a relief for any wood structure;
This is a durable material that will last long enough, but in this regard there is a significant drawback. The coating should not be placed under the direct rays of the sun, otherwise it quickly burns out and warps;
Ease of installation and the ability to do the work yourself, can also attract the consumer;
This design is not suitable for finishing in places with high humidity. In the bath and from the street opening door trim is not worth it;
Such material is extremely difficult to mount on an uneven surface. Therefore, when the arch system of the opening, you also should not use this finish.

The front door opening can be finished with almost any of the above materials. You can make the finish and combined.

It depends only on your imagination. Instructions for installing any materials are on our website, and the choice is yours.