How to install a front door with a mirror with your own hands

Hello readers of my blog! Today we will talk about how to install a front door with a mirror with your own hands. It would seem that this is not a tricky matter, but when you are faced with this problem, you have to think about how to do it correctly, what preparation to do, what materials to choose. Thus, I decided that this article would be useful to someone, and I am devoting my efforts to this topic. In it I will answer a number of questions that will arise immediately before installing a front door with a mirror with your own hands, and some even after that. This topic is quite broad, because before work, thorough preparation is necessary, but how to do this? And this is a separate topic. You can learn about all this in great detail in the article below.

How to install a front door with a mirror with your own handsHow to make a mirror with your own hands

A mirror is the most necessary attribute in a person’s daily life.

When properly executed, it can become an exclusive attribute of any interior. An item created with your own hands gives the interior a special irresistibility. For those people who do not have the opportunity to buy a mirror with the desired design or size, we will tell you how to make a mirror with your own hands.

Mirror - an object with a smooth surface designed to reflect light

Before you start making a mirror at home, you need to determine the function it will perform. The following reflective surfaces are distinguished:

Optical instruments can have a wide variety of functions (magnification, light collection).

The production of these mirrors requires precise calculations and specialized equipment. Ordinary mirrors only have the function of reflecting objects. In most cases, they are flat and do not require professional skills or equipment to create.

To create a mirror at home, the following materials can be used:

The most modern option for reflective surfaces is plastic. Mirrors from this material are created using the sputtering process. Working with this material requires special equipment and professional skills.

Anyone can make a mirror from glass or metal by hand. The most primitive working equipment is required, but to silver glass you will need chemical reagents that are freely available.

In addition to the materials described above, foil can be used.

Glass is the most suitable material for making a homemade mirror.

Initially, you need to select a suitable sheet of glass. The best option would be to use regular window glass.

When purchasing, pay attention to the condition of the glass. There should be no scratches or any damage on it. The glass sheet should be as smooth as possible.

Flat window glass is perfect for a mirror

The next step will be cutting the glass. It needs to be cut along the contour of the future mirror. You can make a sketch for cutting from ordinary cardboard.

To cut glass correctly, you need a level table, good tools, and special skills.

Making a mirror at home will require you to:

It is better to buy all the necessary chemicals and reagents through any available online store or at any pharmacy in your city.

It is necessary to thoroughly wash the surface and edges of the glass using clean distilled water, any detergent and a cloth. Afterwards, the sheet of glass must be thoroughly dried and any remaining water removed.

We prepare high-quality glass intended for making mirrors without cracks or any damage

Before the silvering stage, the surface and edges of the glass must be degreased.

Use a fifteen percent solution of potassium hydroxide. To clean, dip it in a 15% solution of potassium hydroxide. Then you need to put the glass in a container filled to the brim with distilled water to prevent particles of dirt and dust from sticking to it.

Glass after thorough washing

Next, you should mix all the ingredients of the solution, with which the mirror layer will be applied. You need to take thirty milliliters of water and pour 2 grams of silver nitrogen into it, mix thoroughly.

Afterwards, it is necessary to pour in twenty-five percent ammonia in small drops until the sediment completely disappears.

Add about one hundred milliliters of water and leave the solution for ten to fifteen minutes.

We proceed to add five milliliters of formaldehyde to the main solution. The solution for the mirror coating is ready. Place a sheet of glass in a bathtub or other container and cover its surface and edges with the prepared solution.

The silvering process takes from two to five minutes.

Then we take it out and rinse it from the remaining solution using purified water. Applying paint from a spray can due to the lack of certain materials and reagents

The mirror glass already needs to be dried. You can use an industrial hair dryer. Dry the finished mirror

You should cover the mirror part of the glass with a layer of dark paint (black or gray). We dry it, blot it with a soft cloth, and safely use it for its intended purpose.

There are two main ways to decorate a mirror beautifully: make a beautiful and original frame or create a glass sheet. We make a beautiful frame and hang the mirror

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What can be made from an old door

Reusing old things in the interior is always an opportunity to show creativity and inventiveness. Sometimes repurposed items fit so harmoniously into their new role that it is difficult to imagine that they were once used differently. Today we will talk about the new life of old doors.

Not iron entrance ones, but wooden interior ones. Believe me, they have a chance to bring charm to interiors of different styles: Provence, shabby chic, rustic and even eclectic. So, we present to you 10 ideas on how doors can be used for other purposes.

Headboard by the bed

We have already told you more than once what unusual headboards exist for beds and even made a thematic selection - “15 examples of doors at the head of a bed.” You can use doors in a bedroom interior in different ways, and almost always it looks unusual and interesting. May Morpheus come to you through them with good dreams.

Coffee table

One of the most obvious ways to use the flat surface of a door is to turn it into a countertop.

In general, the table does not have to be a coffee table. The dining area may well be based on a homemade table. Imagine how stylish such a table will look if you paint it with bright paint and make it the main accent in the kitchen.

Required materials and tools

The key to successful work is the use of exclusively high-quality materials. First of all, you need to purchase special silicone for mirrors and glass at a hardware store.

Silicone for mirrors

Next we will need a composition for degreasing the surface. You can use white alcohol or another universal solvent. And of course, buy a mirror of the right size or order it from a glass workshop.

Tools that will be useful:

gun for applying silicone;

Silicone gun

tape measure or large ruler;

Roulette

screwdriver;

Screwdriver rags for applying degreaser;

Rag and degreaser

weight to press the mirror material against the door.

Corner shelving

The most difficult option from our selection, but almost indistinguishable from finished furniture. It is necessary to saw the door almost in half (one side should be longer by the size of the thickness of the door, since the shorter one is attached to the long half, and then it turns out that the lengths of the side surfaces are the same).

And then you need to cut out triangular shelves from wood and attach them. A classic option for corners in the hallway. On such racks, as a rule, all small things that are needed before leaving are stored: glasses, keys, change.

Screen

A screen is a very multifunctional item.

It can be a headboard for a bed, divide space, disguise unnecessary things (clutter, a hole or the absence of a piece of wallpaper on the wall), serve as a slate board (if you paint it with appropriate paint) and simply be an interior decoration.

Consider connecting several doors (preferably narrow ones, of course) and see how unusual this design looks!

Bench in the hallway

My favorite option from the entire selection. Surprisingly, this design is found very often on foreign sites. This DIY hallway shelving unit may or may not have seating, serve as extra storage, and generally not take up too much of your precious space.

Entrance door with mirror

A novelty in recent years, the front door with a mirror, is gradually gaining popularity.

The idea of installing a mirror inside the entrance door to an apartment is not new, but it still causes a lot of controversy about the feasibility of such a solution. You can meet both supporters and ardent opponents of mirrors in doors.

However, there are manufacturers of similar products.

Sometimes homeowners themselves decide to take such a step, explaining this by the insufficient size of the hallway or other considerations.

Today, mirrors are mounted in both wooden and metal entrance doors, and it cannot be said unequivocally that this is bad, ugly or impractical.

Entrance door according to Feng Shui: how to decorate it to attract prosperity to the house

According to the canons of Feng Shui, the front door is the energetic boundary between the outside world and the house

That is why it is important to design the door correctly so that prosperity always reigns in the house

The right door and suitable design will help you make the energy of your home positive once and for all. Try to follow feng shui advice that has been collected and refined over centuries.

Door color

The most important thing for a door is its color. In Feng Shui, great importance is given to the choice of shades, because each color carries a special energy

The first important rule is a maximum of two colors for one door. A monotone door will be better, but two colors are also good. If there are more of them, the properties of each of them will be lost.

If you do not have a private house, but an apartment, then it is best to use a black door, gray, beige or very, very dark. The fact is that in an apartment building there are a lot of energy flows - both positive and negative. Therefore, black, beige, gray or their symbiosis is an excellent choice in order not to bring trouble from the outside.

In a private house, a red door would be a very good choice, because there are no other apartments nearby where enemies or ill-wishers could live. In the case of a private house, the door faces the street, and there positive energy circulates freely.

It is important to remember that the door color or set of colors and pattern must be identical on the outside and inside. This is necessary to enhance the effect

In addition to red, black and neutral colors, you can paint your doors blue or green. A blue door will scare away bad thoughts, and a green one will help maintain mutual understanding between household members.

Patterns

Stripes. Vertical stripes repel negativity well. This is a very strong amulet, and the stripes can be barely noticeable. Such a house will be reliably protected from the evil eye, damage, and bad guests. Horizontal stripes attract positive energy. It is better not to mix horizontal and vertical patterns.

Acute angular patterns. Such patterns enhance protection from negativity, creating a kind of energetic insulation in the house. In this case, it is not recommended to keep cacti at home, since the room requires an outlet for the negative, and sharp-angled patterns block it. This pattern helps restore physical strength.

Round patterns. This is a good choice for those who like to communicate a lot and prefer not to stay alone for long. This is a good choice for a large family or for a single person. Such patterns help you find your soul mate. Round patterns help in financial matters and creative work.

Talismans

Horseshoe. The horseshoe is placed inside. If you hang it upside down, it will protect the house from negative energy and evil people, damage. This arrangement of the horseshoe goes well with a black or gray door. If you hang it upside down, it will attract creative energy. Thus, it is better to hang a horseshoe on a red or blue door.

Red ribbon. It is better to hang the ribbon on the wall in front of the door and on the door itself too. It can be small and unnoticeable - there is no need to make it big. It should be made of natural material, preferably wool. It protects the residents of a house or apartment from misfortunes and evil people.

Good talismans that can be hung on the door: dream catcher, clover, bird feathers.

Advantages of mirror doors

The entrance door to an apartment with a mirror installed inside looks good in any room and is very often a key element of hallway decor. In addition to being purely decorative, it performs the following functions:

Practical. You can always evaluate your appearance before going out.

Of course, with the correct placement of lighting sources. When you look, the light should fall on you, and the mirror should hang evenly. Visually increase the space. Repeatedly reflected light creates the illusion of a large corridor, and sometimes even its infinity.

A well-chosen shape and size of the mirror serves to decorate the interior, especially if the design style requires it.

The practical importance of mirrors is difficult to overestimate.

If the hallway is small, then there is not always room for a large mirror. The door leaf is just the right size. The full-length mirror inside allows you not only to straighten your hair or tie, but also to look yourself over from head to toe.

It has long been noted that mirrors can radically transform an apartment.

Modern designers actively use this when they need to “push the boundaries” of the interior. A mirror inside the door will create the impression of a much larger space than it actually is. For this reason, it can often be found inside the front door of a small apartment.

In addition, it visually “lightens” the massive door structure.

Modern justification will take

Many will say that you need to hang a mirror on the front door.

Signs of ancestors should not be taken into account. But from the standpoint of etiquette and the usual rhythm of life, the following negative aspects can be identified:

Hallway. The first place where upon entering they see themselves, their own reflection in the mirror. “Dark” people can come into the house and the mirror absorbs their negativity.
If there are children in the family no older than 3 years old, they can meet negative subjects and spirits in the mirror. As a result, fear and stuttering, many childhood phobias.
The threshold is a feature that allows entry into other worlds and through it a variety of spirits and evil spirits can be reflected in the mirror surface.

That’s why it’s so important to know how to hang a mirror correctly. And not just bring it into the apartment, placing it in the room

How to properly hang and where is the best place to place a mirror so that the correct, positively charged flow of energy fills the house without attracting negativity.

You should choose a large, full-length mirror that does not “divide” the image in half, otherwise illnesses cannot be avoided.
There should be a lot of space left between the floor and the edge of the mirror - this is some kind of space for growth, spiritual and physical.
Do not place two mirrors opposite each other - this opens a corridor for evil spirits, they penetrate into our world. Place a painting, a floor lamp, and beautiful flowers between them. Anything associated with positive emotions.
It is optimal to place a mirror in furniture - in a closet on the back walls or internal sliding walls.
If placed at an angle of more than 90 degrees, it will attract positive energy into the apartment, cutting off negativity.

Disadvantages of mirror doors

The disadvantages include the following:

High complexity of fittings installation.

Especially if the insert occupies the entire surface of the canvas, it is difficult to insert a peephole or handle.

Difficulty replacing glass. Often the door has to be disassembled almost completely and only in a workshop. That is, it will have to be removed.
High price. High-quality glass, for example, Venetian, is very expensive.
A large mass of the structure with a mirror inside, which places special demands on the reliability of canopies.
Difficulty of care. Glass often has to be wiped. Any speck of dust is immediately visible.

Glass is more often used, smaller in size than metal door leaves. In this case, the peephole is mounted not in the center, but on the side. Visibility is reduced.

If the mirror is thin, it distorts the image. It is difficult to find the golden mean between mass and quality of the latter.

If the lock embedded inside the glass jams, this will cause a lot of problems with its removal - the glass may be scratched or cracked.

To the credit of manufacturers, we can say that most of these problems are solved at the production stage. Metal structures entering the apartment with mirrors inside are immediately equipped with hidden locking devices - invisible ones. The absence of a keyhole protects the mirror from scratches and chips that inevitably appear when the key is used carelessly.

Installation is carried out with some non-adherence of the sash, which provides the possibility of automatic opening/closing when the lock is locked/unlocked.

This has a negative impact on burglary resistance. Due to the fact that the sash is not pressed tightly against the block, resistance to mechanical opening is reduced.

Entrance steel doors decorated with mirrors are sometimes contraindicated from a medical point of view. This applies to people with mental disorders. Some people simply cannot stand the sight of mirrors.

Feng Shui supporters are also against it. In their opinion, a mirror should be enclosed in a luxurious frame. Only then does it multiply positive energy.

Epoxy glue is the best option

Indeed, based on experience, we can say that epoxy adhesive is an ideal option that will ensure that all technical requirements are met at once. For example, applying epoxy glue is very simple.

It will not be difficult to separate it even for a schoolchild. The main disadvantage is that when drying, a persistent chemical odor is established in the room. In fact, this can be calmly experienced.

But now, even if the mirror breaks, absolutely all its parts will remain in place. That is, the mirror will be covered with a large number of cracks, but will not fall out.

In addition to all of the above, epoxy glue will also cost significantly less than all the other adhesives mentioned above.

Production Features

Entrance doors with mirrors are produced using the same technologies as all others.

The difference lies in the need to fasten glass surfaces. It should be durable and light. Mirrors are fixed to the canvas using:

Glue is used in cases of small-sized mirror inserts.

The adhesive should not contain chemical impurities that could damage the amalgam. Sometimes double-sided tape is used, which increases the shock-absorbing properties of the canvas. When closing sharply, the shock load on it is reduced.

To fix large mirror surfaces, a mechanical method is required. Frames, self-tapping screws, screws, etc. are used to hold the mirror along the edges or the entire perimeter.

The door finish can be of two types:

Only the inside.
On both sides of the canvas.

Typically, a small area of mirror surface is used. Inserts are often installed on the outside of the door. This option, although beautiful, requires protection from vandals.

In addition, they come with built-in and overhead glass.

How to glue a mirror to a cabinet door yourself

When you plan to do the work yourself, it is better to choose a method that requires the use of simple tools. Moreover, it must correspond to the parameters of the mirror: weight, dimensions. The best option is an adhesive sealant.

Materials for work

It is recommended to use silicone-based elastic material. It is distinguished by safety: it does not contain toxic substances, and no harmful compounds are released during application. In addition, silicone sealant will not disturb the amalgam of the mirror. The main advantage of the material is its high adhesion, and the glue even fixes structures with smooth surfaces.

Prepare a substance for degreasing the cabinet wall and the back of the mirror. To do this, use white spirit or another product with similar properties. If you skip this step, the quality of the coupling will decrease.

Tool

Prepare for work:

a special gun for working with sealant, such a tool allows you to regulate the consumption of the adhesive and perform installation carefully;
tape measure for marking;
a simple pencil (this method is used for application, and it is better not to use a marker for this purpose, since its traces will be visible after installing the mirror);
screwdriver (needed to remove the door).

Before starting work, prepare large items that are characterized by heavy weight. They will be used as a weighting agent.

Fastening process, step-by-step instructions

The cabinet door is removed. It is placed horizontally.
The surface of the door is cleaned of dust with a damp cloth.
Marking in progress.
Immediately before applying the glue, the door is degreased.
The mirror is prepared according to the same scheme.
An adhesive composition is applied along the perimeter, while performing zigzag movements.
The design with a reflective surface is installed on the cabinet door.

Cans of water or other heavy objects are placed on top of the structure. When the glue dries, the door is returned to its place.

Varieties of design

Metal entrance doors to an apartment with mirror glass have more advantages than disadvantages, with the exception of cost.

Today the market boasts a fairly wide variety of offers. The surfaces of inserts or overlays may have different colors and degrees of reflection. There are products in bronze, gold or other colors.

Steel entrance doors are often decorated with overhead mirrors. Finishing on both sides is more suitable for a mansion. Such a door looks simply stunning and transforms the facade of the house beyond recognition.

For metal entrance doors to an apartment, it is more practical to use the option with interior decoration. The product, decorated around the edges with frosted plexiglass with backlighting inside, looks very organic. Lighting can also be built into slopes.

Overlay mirrors can be “dressed” in a frame of any color and shape. The glass itself can be not only rectangular, but also oval, square, round - any. It all depends only on the imagination of the designers and your taste.

Any design will always look better with a mirror than without it. Whatever the doors, steel or metal, solid wood or MDF, mirror inlay will significantly increase their attractiveness.

Despite the fact that manufacturers supply ready-made products to the market, you can always place an individual order.

Additional recommendations

Remember that it is prohibited to hang items with scratches, chips or cracks in the room. Not only will such products spoil the appearance and harmony of room items, they will attract misfortune into the house.
Try to avoid sharp corners. The best shape is considered oval. To create additional protection for the ends from energy load, it is worth framing it with a beautiful baguette.
Feng Shui prohibits the use of a broken mirror, even when the decoration is done using a completely different method.
Place artistic paintings or flower arrangements in front of the mirror. In other words, something attractive. These beautiful products neutralize negative energy and attract only positive emotions into the home.
The mirror surface should always be clean. No traces of dirt, streaks or splashes are allowed.
Fill the mirror with positive emotions. Try to look at it and smile more often.
Don't allow yourself to swear while standing in front of your reflection. It will absorb negativity and will constantly give it back.

Mirror located on the side of the entrance
Bad omens came to us from afar. Each person chooses for himself whether to be afraid of them or not to pay any attention to them. You can always find the optimal solution, make the interior of the room and its design meet fashion trends and at the same time find a source from which positive energy will emanate, spreading throughout the house.

Door selection

It is important to pay attention to the beauty of the entrance door to the apartment. But attractiveness and practicality are far from the only qualities that an entrance design should have. Behind design aspirations, it is important not to miss the main thing – reliability.

In addition to the above, the choice is based on an assessment of the following factors:

Safety. It is assessed in the same way as any entrance door. The canvas, stiffeners and block must be made of durable, high-quality materials.

It is better to choose hidden loops. Locks must have a high class of burglary resistance, and the blade must be equipped with anti-burglary pins.

Quality of insulation. Correspondence of the mounting units to the weight of the structure. Given the fact that the door has a large mass, the hinges must be designed for increased load.

In the video you can see how to glue the cover to the mirror:

Possibility of removing the mirror. The simpler this procedure is, the better. At any time you may need to install an additional lock or change the interior design.
Method of installation of fittings, peepholes and locks.

Everything should be simple, clear and reliable.

Product cost. There will never be a clear answer to this question. It all depends on financial capabilities, and sometimes on personal desire.

A high-quality and correctly installed metal entrance door to an apartment is not inferior in practicality, reliability and durability to other entrance structures.

As for the speculation about the negative energy that mirrors supposedly accumulate, one can also say the opposite - no one can check. If you want it, like it and need it, feel free to buy and install it.

Door trim

When carrying out renovation work in a house, owners are often faced with the need to update many products and systems. First of all, this applies to entrance and interior doors.

For some things, only replacement is suitable, while for others, it is possible to give a new life. They can be restored to their original appearance if you have the desire and skills to work with various tools.

Finishing old or defective surfaces will hide door imperfections and update the interior.

The entrance to the apartment is the hallmark of the home, so it is very important to install a good-quality and beautiful entrance door.

It is the first thing that guests who come to the house pay attention to. It is necessary to refine not only the surface of the canvas, but also the frame and fittings. To do this, there are several ways that can quickly and efficiently update the product.

This is the most economical option for decorating a door structure. In the modern world, it is not at all difficult to find a suitable tone, because there are many different shades produced by many well-known companies. In addition, it is possible to obtain the ideal color by mixing the coloring composition with the color scheme, observing certain proportions.

Acrylic water-based, oil and nitro paints are best suited for painting door structures.

Acrylic paints are water-based, and therefore dry easily and do not have a specific odor. They are absolutely safe for health and have a long-lasting bright color. But nitro paint has a pungent odor, so it is suitable for painting external structures.

Oil paints are used less frequently than the previous ones, since they do not have such high performance qualities, but they can quite cope with painting wooden and metal canvases.

The coloring composition must be applied using a special roller in several layers.

Before applying the next layer, be sure to wait until the previous one has dried. You can also paint a pattern on the surface of the door using templates and brushes. This method is suitable for processing doors both outside and inside the apartment.

This method is suitable for people who do not want to wait for the canvas to dry. Adhesive film is well used in many areas and helps to decorate almost any product in a short time. It consists of a colored film, an adhesive surface and protective paper, which must be removed before pasting.

Before pasting the door with self-adhesive, it is necessary to prepare the surface.

It must be cleaned so that there are no protrusions left on it. It is better to fill various cracks and chips with putty. And just before pasting, dirt is removed from the structure and degreased.

Suitable for making your own doorways.

Most often, this method uses thin wooden planks, which are attached to the canvas with glue. Subsequently, the tree must be processed. And in order for it to retain its appearance for a long time and not deteriorate after some time, it must be treated with a moisture-repellent composition.

In addition to wood, MDF overlays can be used to decorate the structure.

They are also attached with adhesive. Thanks to the variety of material colors, you can update the door in any style. In addition, such refining looks very impressive.

For this method, it is possible to use veneer, plastic, laminate and PVC. These materials are applied only when exposed to warm air. At the same time, you need to work very quickly to do everything smoothly and efficiently.

The least common solution for upgrading door structures.

But this way you can achieve a luxurious and attractive look. If you apply upholstery to an old, worn door, you can hide all its defects. In addition, this option helps to insulate the canvas.

Slopes and doorways can be leveled with plaster, tiles, mosaics, upholstery, plastic and wood panels. But the thickness of the lining must be sufficient for the door to open and close freely. Framing the box will allow you to get a new design.

You can use many methods and materials to update an old door. For example, it can be sheathed

PVC panels,
plastic,
sheet of iron,
MDF,
tree,
laminate,
clapboard,
plasterboard,
linoleum,
eurolining and
Chipboard.
You can cover the box with veneer, and update the canvas itself with decorative stone, leather or leatherette, and even carpet.

All these types of finishing allow you to choose the most suitable material that will suit both price and performance indicators:

Decorating a door with MDF or PVC panels is suitable for entrance wooden and metal products.

The main advantage of these materials is their low price and ease of installation, which makes it possible to update the structure in a short time. MDF and PVC panels are good because they are quite durable, safe and easy to maintain. The panels can be covered with natural veneer, a layer of lamination or plastic.

Eurolining and PVC lining are available in a wide range of colors and can have any design, which eliminates the need for finishing. But these materials are extremely unstable to mechanical influences, which cannot be hidden with your own hands.

The most expensive, but at the same time the most impressive material is leather or leatherette, which is also called leatherette.

Faux leather can have different characteristics and appearance. For example, it can be smooth, porous and structured, and its wide range of colors allows you to decorate almost any interior. But you need to be extremely careful with such materials and you need to know how to properly upholster a door with them.

Door finishing with siding has become increasingly used, as it is suitable for both internal and external work.

Siding is practical, durable, fire-resistant and easy to maintain. Installation of siding is carried out in the same way as installation of lining. Quite recently, clinker tiles, which imitate brickwork, began to be used to decorate an apartment. To install it, you must level the surface near it and moisten the doorway with water to seal the cement.

Finishing laminate is used when you want to achieve the look of natural solid wood, but this is not possible.

This material can imitate solid oak, pine, cedar and other wood species. It is easy to work with, but it is best to use it only to decorate the inside of the door, as it delaminates when exposed to moisture.

The decoupage technique will help you save money and achieve extraordinary results.

They resort to it when they want to decorate the design and individualize the apartment. Suitable materials for decoupage include fabric, newspapers, photographs, appliques and napkins.

Cladding an iron door can be done in two ways: with cheap materials (leatherette, leatherette) and expensive decorative panels:

To restore a product with leatherette or vinyl leather, you must use only glue. To do this, the edges of the structure are lubricated with adhesive and foam strips are attached to them.

Excess parts can be cut off with a special knife. Then glue the end of the upper part of the door and glue the upholstery starting from the top. Be sure to smooth the fabric while working to avoid wrinkles.

To upholster an iron door with decorative panels, you first need to measure it. It is important to know the exact dimensions of the canvas and the width of the inner corners, which will subsequently be covered with sheet foam and wooden beams.

Then, on the upper and lower parts of the structure, you need to make a mark along the attached block. Using a drill, 16 holes are made in the canvas for fastenings, the diameter of which should be identical to the diameter of the screws. The bars are fixed on the canvas, after which holes are drilled for attaching the decorative panel.

At the end of the finishing work, you need to make holes in the panel for the door peephole, locks and handles. The inside of the metal door is covered with polystyrene foam, and MDF panels are attached on top.

The door design on the apartment side can be designed in different ways. The best option is painting, for which you do not have to remove the canvas from its hinges. The surfaces adjacent to the product should be covered with newspapers so as not to get dirty during painting.

All fittings are removed or sealed with tape. The surface of the door is first sanded and then treated with a protective impregnation, which will protect the wood from moisture. And after complete drying, the structure is coated with paint and varnish in 2-3 layers.

To decorate the veneer you will have to prepare an iron and a sheet of paper.

Repairing the canvas begins with removing it from the hinges and taking measurements. Veneer strips are applied to the surface of the product so that the pattern matches. It is advisable to number each piece so that there is no confusion in the future.

It is better to glue the veneer from the top, gradually moving down. To do this, remove the protective paper from it and glue it to the canvas. To get rid of bubbles and folds that have arisen, place a sheet of paper on top of the veneer strips and iron them with an iron.

These methods of lining the inside of the product are carried out without any difficulties. The main thing is to take the correct measurements and do everything carefully.

To decorate the outside of the door, it is important to take into account the features of all possible materials. It is important to ensure their strength and durability so that their properties do not change under the influence of the external environment. Moreover, you need to understand that not every material can be used to process the external or internal part of the structure.

To update a box located from the street with your own hands, you can use:

Steel sheets. Their structure can be smooth or embossed with an imitation of an interesting pattern.

Good sheets of steel will protect the room from drafts entering the room, but they must have a backing made of polymer or cork.

Viniplast. It may consist of fiberboard or PVC. This material is not resistant to sunlight, and therefore it must be coated with a special varnish with an ultraviolet filter.
Marine plywood looks like natural wood. After installation, it is covered with stain and frost-resistant varnish. If you need to replace old plywood, this process will not take much time and effort.
Leatherette is a material that is equally suitable for interior and exterior decoration.

It is quite easy to install, and it comes in a variety of designs. And its soft structure can hide sharp corners.

Artificial stone is produced in thin panels, which are fixed to the outside of the door using construction resin. The structure, lined with stone, looks very impressive.

To reconstruct the street side of the door, it is necessary to use insulation - isolon.

The thickness of the isolon can be any - it all depends on personal preference. Staples, sealant or nails are suitable for fixing the insulation. After this, the canvas itself needs to be decorated.

You can veneer a door yourself in different ways.

Wallpapering is considered the most common.

Any type of wallpaper, from paper to liquid, is suitable for this method. Before processing with this material, it is necessary to prepare the canvas: remove the paint, putty all the imperfections and sand it. You can cover the entire canvas or just the paneled part with a wallpaper sheet, cutting out parts of suitable size.

The decor can be fabric, which, due to its structure, will make the product unique.

But it is necessary to choose the fabric, taking into account the degree of its shrinkage. You can use several fabric sheets of different designs.

The patchwork technique is quite popular among designers: you can cover the entire canvas or just the central part with fabric. The product can be covered with unusual nails, beautiful laces, and baguette frames.
An unusual finishing method is mirror acrylic. Using mirrors you can visually enlarge the space and improve lighting.

Since it is not always possible to cut out the desired part from a mirror yourself, you can purchase a ready-made panel with amalgam. The simplest option is shaped acrylic mirrors. They can be arranged into one whole and cover the entire canvas, or they can be placed in the center, leaving the rest of the space free.

Attach acrylic mirrors to a previously cleaned surface. You need to apply a primer to the back of the mirror sheet and to the door itself, and only then secure the panels using glue. You can resort to mounting suction cups, which will greatly speed up the process.

Cashing is a decorative element that completes the design of the entire building. Its purpose is to hide irregularities after installation of the entrance structure. With its help, noise insulation is improved and thermal conductivity is reduced.

The cash box should be in the same style as the house, so when choosing it you need to take into account some rules:

For the space between the doors, it is better to purchase wooden trims.

But they can be replaced with plastic or metal elements. To prevent shrinkage of the structure, a window frame is installed in a wooden house. The oscillator can be made in four ways: in an embedded block, in a shim monolith, in a tenon with a ready-made slope, and in a log.

In order not to select the platbands yourself, you can buy a ready-made kit consisting of canvas, boxes, cash, extensions, hinges and handles. This set will make your work much easier.

Regardless of the type of construction, doors have standard dimensions that were established by GOST:

The height of a standard opening varies from 2.07 m to 2.37 m. The exact parameters are set taking into account the height of the ceiling and the width of the door. The width of the standard design is 90 cm, but this figure can vary depending on the individual parameters of the doorway. But the thickness of the doorway can be anything - up to It does not set any standards.

The thickness of the box is selected taking into account other indicators. The dimensions of the doorway do not always meet the standards. In a cottage or private house they can be anything, but within 2 by 2.4 m. It is better not to widen the opening beyond these figures, otherwise it will be very difficult to choose the right door.

By showing your imagination and devoting a little free time, you can create a work of art. Many ideas for decorating an old door are striking in their originality:

When restoring an old door, it is important not only to think over its design, but also to update the insulation. Thus, you can get not only a beautiful, but also a warm product.

Well, now it's time to finish the article. All the material I wanted to share has been reviewed. I hope it will be useful to you, and you will use it if you need to install a front door with a mirror with your own hands. Improve your own practical skills and gain new knowledge, they say: “It’s never too late to learn!” That's all, thank you for your attention, successful and easy repair!

Fastening process

Let's get started with the work:

First of all, it is recommended to prepare the workplace. It is better to place the door on some kind of flooring, so as not to worry about the surface of the floor or table on which the work will be performed.
On the door you need to draw the correct placement of the mirror using a template. If you glue it unevenly, it will ruin the appearance of the cabinet.

Let's move on to degreasing the surface: to do this, wet a rag with a special solvent and apply it to both surfaces that will be bonded in the future. Moreover, when working with a mirror, you need to be extremely careful so as not to damage it. To do this, it is recommended to spread some kind of blanket and only place our workpiece on it. And then start treating the back of the glass with a degreasing agent.
Insert a tube of silicone into the gun, cut off its edge and you can start applying the product to the surface. It is better to do this in a zigzag pattern in increments of no more than 10 cm.

As soon as silicone has been applied to the back side, the workpiece must be placed on the door according to the drawn marks. To do this, it is recommended to place the edge of the glass in the drawn corner and align the sheet along the side line. If the mirror blank is large, it is better to use the help of a friend.
The glass is gently pressed against the surface of the door. Care must be taken to ensure that it does not move or warp. All lines along the mark must coincide with the edges of the workpiece.
The final fixation on the door will occur in a day. During this time, you need to place heavy objects on the surface that will improve the adhesion of the materials. The main thing is that it is a uniform load.

After gluing the mirror, wait a few minutes to check that it is securely attached.