How to make decoupage doors do it yourself

Decoupage on the door is done quite often. This is just a decoration. This is not such a difficult job and it can be completely done by hand.

This finishing option is quite attractive in terms of finances, the price will not be high. Today you will learn how to do decoupage doors with their own hands. There will also be considered various materials to perform this work, and the video in this article will show the options for finishing.

Appliances decoupage doors

Doors: decoupage is a technique of decorating various interior items, in this case - these are doors. The essence of the technique lies in the application of pre-cut decorative elements.

Door decoupage is easy to do on your own. The work done can instantly create the effect of an expensive product. The process itself is not time consuming and not time consuming. In terms of complexity, work is much easier than elementary painting (see Paint for doors: choose and make painting).

The main stages of the decoupage

Doors decoupage is done in a certain sequence. Sometimes it is quite important. Moreover, each stage of work should be done with high quality.

The whole process includes:

• The surface to be treated must be well cleaned and dry. Otherwise, if the materials can be fastened, they will not hold firmly.
• The area that will not be processed should be well isolated.
• Next, you need to apply a primer coat, paraffin the surface and start painting (see Painting the old door: how it is done). Preparation must be necessary, because it enhances the adhesion of surfaces.

When carrying out coloring it is necessary to observe a certain sequence:

• Initially, the surface is coated with white acrylic enamel. This is necessary to display a more saturated hue of the main color.
• After complete drying, you can apply the main paint coat of the desired color. It is preferable to use shades that are combined with the color of the wallpaper in the room.
• Decoupage doors wipes done quite often. The work is carried out using drawings cut from napkins. Specialty stores offer various sets of decoupage cards. Before use, a decoupage card is placed in cool water for 10 minutes.
• When sticking a picture you need to be careful and careful, smoothing out uneven surfaces and removing air bubbles.
• If during processing some elements of the pattern have lost expressiveness, this can be eliminated with the help of glitter. This tool restores the clarity of the picture.
• After the pattern dries, its edges are processed with a thin layer of finishing putty. Next, the surface is treated with sandpaper.

Attention: To create a retro-style, this technique must be used for the entire surface, creating the effect of aging material.

• The final operation is the application of varnish. The treated surface, in addition to the aesthetic appearance, will be protected from dirt and mechanical damage. In addition, the lacquer penetrates the structure of the tree and provides reliable protection against premature aging of the material.

There are various ways to decorate a door. You can use the most fancy patterns.

In addition to the base material, you can use fabric or other material. Traditional wooden surface can be replaced by any other. Even glass can be decorated.

Performing decoupage glass door

Decoupage on the glass of the door is also done, and here it is just convenient to do it. To do this, you need special paper, glass glue and paint for contouring. It is best to use double-sided paper, because it shines through the pattern on both sides.

• The elements of the pattern are neatly cut and glued to the base, starting from the center of the pattern. While sticking, paper bubbles may occur that are easiest to clean with a paper towel.
• When the drawing is completely dry, it must be re-treated with glue. An additional layer of glue forms a protective layer and gives the product a varnished look. Paints can eliminate minor defects.

Use of fabrics when performing decoupage

Decoupage with the use of cloth is considered to be a fairly demanding procedure:

• Under the selected fabric it is necessary to pick up glue that does not leave stains and stains after drying.
• It is necessary to present the decorated door in your interior. What kind of appearance will it create for all the furniture? Do not use decoupage fabric for the room, made in the traditional classical style.

Attention: For the nursery or the room, made in bright colors, fabric inserts fit perfectly.

The use of photo wallpaper for decorating interior doors

For additional decoration of the door you can buy wallpapers that are sold in any hardware store.

So:

• The price of the material is not cheap, but the result is worth it. A variety of options are used: drawings of wildlife, children's drawings, wild animals.
• If the budget is limited, you can perform an inexpensive decoupage option. In this case, the material is the usual napkins or wallpaper for the walls. If you decide to use wallpaper, you should consider some features:
• It is necessary to use doors of standard sizes (see. Sizes of interior doors: width, thickness, height).
• Wall mural after a while lose their original color.
• As a material for decorating, you can use vinyl or paper wallpaper.
• If the original object is a double door, then during the decoupage on the wallpaper it is necessary to maintain the symmetry of the pattern.
• For glass doors you can use a sheet of plywood. It serves as the basis for gluing the picture.
• In the case when the main surface remains free space, you can use paint. It is recommended to observe the contrast so that the final result looks bright and impressive.

The combination of fabric and three-layer napkins using decoupage technique

The use of fabric gives the door a more elegant look. However, the design process is quite complicated.

Caution: The main problem is that the adhesive leaves stains on the fabric surface. But if you approach the work with all seriousness, the result will be pleasing to the eye. As an additional decoration, various drawings, posters, notes, posters are used.

• The use of three-layer napkins is a widespread option of decoupage. In any store you can find a wide variety of wipes with a wide color range.
• The necessary elements are cut with scissors and glued to the base. Then all elements are varnished.
• To create the original look, some techniques are used: aging with the help of cracks and scuffs, decoration with silver and gold lines. With the help of three-layer napkins, you can create one of the styles of modern art.

Do-it-yourself door decoupage is a rather creative process. Look at the photo and select the desired option. After this, proceed to work. Here, the main thing is not to rush and do everything neatly.