Installation of the entrance door does not always solve the problem of insulation of the home. For this, it is necessary to conduct some actions that will finally fix this problem, blocking the access of cool air to the apartment. An excellent solution will be the installation of door upholstery. It will not only serve as a heat and sound insulator , but will emphasize the unique design of the door .
If a door is already installed in the house, and you have thought about the upholstery a little later, you do not need to order a new product. It is enough to make the upholstery of the doors with your own hands.
Necessary materials
Let's consider the instruction on an upholstery on an example of the old wiped door in the size of 200х80 see To execute the conceived material for an upholstery of doors is required. Most often, they use dermatome for this. It is quite durable, easy to clean, it is comfortable to work with and it is inexpensive.
Having provided yourself with upholstery, you can start selecting tools. To do this, you need:
- decorative nails;
- foam rubber / batting;
- glue;
- a circular saw;
- metallic profile.
Pay special attention to the choice of substrate. For example, using thick insulation, you will create an elegant volumetric surface and be able to beat it with nails in the form of a decorative pattern.
When all the materials are bought, you can start the upholstery of the wooden doors with your own hands.
Procedure
Upholstery of doors dermantinom own hands is conditionally divided into the following stages:
- On the outer side of the door, put metal corners. Screw them with screws for stiffness and strength of the blade.
- On the perimeter of the panels cut out and lay out the foam polyurethane substrate. If the material is thin enough, then it can be done in two layers. For convenience, glue it with adhesive tape.
- Lubricate the foam rubber / batting with glue and attach the insulation to the door. Wait a few hours until it dries.
- Take a sheet of leatherette and attach it with nails to the door. Start from the top edge, moving to the side of the door. Bend the dermantin's stock under the foam so that the edges do not stick out. Nails nail off 5 mm from the end of the door. The distance between the hats should be 8-10 cm.
- After breaking the door along the perimeter, try additionally on the nail between each nail, so that the step along the perimeter is 4-5 cm. From the nails on the door you can make an arbitrary pattern.
- After the upholstery, install the handles and other accessories in place.
Experts argue that the upholstery of the front door with their own hands is a very simple job and takes you only 3-4 hours of time.