Before installation front door made of wood, it is necessary to treat it with a special protective compound. This will extend the service life, prevent the appearance of fungus, rotting and damage, and also, importantly, protect the wood from darkening. Processing and application of special compounds must be carried out in several stages.
To do this you will need:
primer, putty;
— special antiseptic solution;
- stain;
- drying oil or wood varnish;
- spray gun, brush or roller
So, let's start processing the wooden door:
1. Before applying protective compounds, the surface of the door must be sanded with fine (zero) sandpaper, and for better and less labor-intensive processing, you can use a grinding machine.
2. After sanding, it is necessary to saturate the door with an antiseptic composition as best as possible. for protection against fungus and mold. The composition can be applied using a brush, roller or spray gun. Then, for at least 48 hours, the door treated with an antiseptic must be dried in a warm room and re-treated. This promotes deeper penetration of the composition into the wood fibers and protects it from putrefactive bacteria for many years.
3. After the antiseptic has completely dried, the wooden entrance door can be putty; for this, special putties for wooden surfaces are used, which even out even small gaps and cracks. But if the surface is fairly smooth, without flaws, then there is no need for puttying, you can immediately proceed to priming. Priming must be done twice, with each layer drying for 24 hours.
4. If you plan to paint your doors with oil-based paint, which modern world is used less and less, you can use drying oil instead of a primer, this will save on paint consumption and achieve a beautiful, even coating.
5. To preserve the natural texture of wood, stain is usually used, followed by varnish. The stain has various shades reminiscent of the natural color of wood. To obtain the desired color saturation, you can apply the stain several times, allowing each subsequent layer to dry.
6. In the final stage of processing a wooden entrance door, surface varnishing is used. At least two layers of varnish are applied. Each one next layer The varnish must be dried for 36 hours.
Now that the last layer of varnish has dried well, you can mount the wooden entrance door on permanent place. If everything is done well, it will serve you faithfully for many years.
Not a single residential or public premises can't do without doors for various purposes. Quite often these doors are made of wood or modern wood substitutes (laminate, MDF, veneer).
Due to its natural characteristics, a wooden door cannot remain flawless for a long period.
Any wooden door requires the right approach to choosing the covering material.
There comes a time when you have to change old design for a new product. But not everyone can afford to replace all the doors or the quality of the old door is so good that they can be given new life. Then a legitimate question arises - how to cover a wooden door. The answers may vary. It depends on what you want to see in the end result. Let's consider the methods and materials that are most accessible for independent use.
Giving new life to an old wooden door
Most often, the question of how to cover a wooden door arises among owners of old interior structures that the apartment received from the moment of construction.
Don't rush to throw away the old ones wooden doors. They have a durable construction and can serve for many more years with the right approach. Multi-year layers of paint begin to crack, crumble, and the façade design does not fit into the new one. modern interior. It's time for a major restoration wooden canvas and boxes. The main requirement is to prepare the structure for the new decorative coating. After thorough cleaning, it is necessary to select the base coating so that you know what work needs to be done before covering the wooden door. For coating, you can choose paint, varnish or stain. The sequence of work will be the same. The only difference is finishing layer and surface drying time.
Painting an old wooden door
If you decide not to buy, but to cover the old door with paint, then the choice must be made between two types of paint:
- alkyd enamel;
- acrylic enamel.
The choice of paint dictates the sequence of further actions.
- Alkyd paint dries within two days and has a very strong odor, which does not bring comfort to either you or your family members. The only advantage is the fact that alkyd enamel is abrasion resistant, does not require varnish if a glossy composition is chosen, and is affordable.
If you or family members are prone to allergies, acrylic paint should be preferred for covering a wooden door.
When thinking about the question of how to cover a wooden door, do not forget to buy wood primer and putty.
Wood putty and primer will be needed to prepare the door for coating with paint or varnish. These funds will be needed to prepare the canvas for subsequent painting.
Having examined the properties of two types of enamel, we will get acquainted in detail with all the stages of returning an old wooden door to a new life.
How to coat a wooden door: instructions for working with paint
If an old wooden door is chosen for the interior space, then all work must begin with the purchase of materials and tools.
What you need to prepare:
for removing old paint
- putty knife;
- sandpaper of different fractions;
- a rag;
- a construction hair dryer if the paint is difficult to remove.
for preparing the canvas
- wood putty;
- wood primer;
- roller or brush.
for painting
- enamel suitable color and composition;
- brush, roller, sponge;
- wood varnish;
- protective agent for face and hands.
Stages of work on updating a wooden door:
- The door must be removed from its hinges, because it is difficult to properly cover the door leaf in a hanging position. There is no way to get to all sides of the facade without problems, the paint will smudge, the fittings will be dirty finishing materials, which will affect their external and functional qualities.
- Prepare a mat on the floor to prevent contamination of the surface. If you use compounds with a strong odor, then, if possible, carry out all work on the street or balcony to reduce the presence of odor in the room.
- Lay the canvas on the prepared surface and remove all accessories. The fittings may also need to be updated.
- Let's start removing the old coating. Don't forget that wood is soft and can be easily damaged. Therefore, proceed with caution. Some experts advise using special removers to remove old paint. You can use these products, but after first studying their composition and effect on wood covering. If you have difficulty peeling paint, you can use heating elements, which will soften the paint and allow you to remove it all without a trace.
- Inspect the canvas and eliminate any defects using sandpaper, putty or wax-based mastic.
- After drying, the surface must be sanded again to remove any unevenness that may appear during the application of the final coat of paint.
- We proceed to applying the paint according to the instructions on the package. It depends on the type of enamel chosen.
Let’s take a closer look at how to properly varnish a wooden door, because it can be used as a basis for restoration.
Choosing a varnish to coat a wooden door, the specifics of applying glue to the surface
If the painting method does not suit you, or you want to cover not an old door, but a new one, but without finishing, then varnish can be used to maintain the natural texture and shade of wood fits better Total. But you need to choose the right varnish, because each surface has its own composition.
Varnish and any other product applied simultaneously to the canvas must have the same properties. The assortment of varnish can confuse an uninformed person. Some formulations have a very strong odor, others are barely noticeable. There are several types of varnish:
- Alkyd - the base is a solvent that has a pungent odor. The varnish is water resistant. At correct application give the tree a light yellow tint. Dries within one day. A hardener can be added to improve properties.
- Nitrolac is similar in composition to the first option. Dries quickly. For even application it is better to use a paint sprayer.
- Polyurethane varnish - most resistant to external influence, lasts longer than other varnishes on the surface. But it must be remembered that this varnish can make the wood dark if you do not apply a primer first.
- Acrylic varnish is the most environmentally friendly of all listed, because it is water based. It does not have a pungent odor, which also inspires respect. But acrylic varnish, like acrylic enamel, is less resistant to abrasion. You shouldn’t count on maintaining the gloss of a wooden door for a long time.
The choice is yours.
We varnish the door blank
Many people, trying to save on money, buy products without finishing. They are cheaper and can fit perfectly into the interior if you know how to cover a wooden door and how to do it correctly.
A wooden door coated with varnish retains its natural color and texture. If the workpiece is not intended for painting (panel with a white matte finish), then select a varnish of the desired composition so as not to spoil the canvas.
- Basically, door blanks are sold in sanded form, but take the time to check the entire surface again for chips, dents, and roughness, which will make the varnish appear even more. Treat defects if necessary.
- Apply a coat of primer and let it dry. The primer will protect the wood surface from darkening.
- We proceed to applying the varnish, having first stirred it and poured it into a jar. The varnish must be applied quickly, in cross movements, without smudges. Slowness is of no use here. The varnish quickly sets to the surface. The more strokes, the less even the layer will be. This will lead to additional processing against stains. The varnish must be applied in three to four layers, allowing each layer to dry.
Your efforts will be visible in the final result - a beautiful glossy canvas in a natural wood shade will fit perfectly into the interior of any room.
You can varnish not only a new wooden door, but also an old canvas coated with varnish. Restoration begins with thorough cleaning of the old coating. The process is similar to working on a painted old door, minus the enamel painting step. Craftsmen advise using more toxic varnishes for long-term use of varnished doors, because they are more resistant to abrasion.
Let's not forget about the stain
Stain is also still appropriate for covering a wooden door. If you want to change the natural shade of wood, stain will cope with this task very well. Any wood can be stained. The shade depends on the intensity of application of the composition to the surface. The more stain, the more the natural shade changes. But you need to do everything carefully to avoid dark spots or smudges on the door.
An old wooden door that has lost its attractiveness can be easily restored by painting. To really give the canvas the new kind, you need to choose the right paint and perform preparatory work. Painting compositions based on aggressive solvents are a thing of the past. An excellent choice for painting a door block is odorless enamel, stain or varnish on water based.
Having decided to independently restore interior wooden doors, you need to learn important rule: For interior works The paint is odorless, and all other enamels and varnishes are for external use.
When choosing enamel for windows and doors, take into account the characteristics of the canvas:
- The door block is made from different types of wood and waste from the woodworking industry. From density The amount of paint absorption before it dries depends on the material. An extra layer is an additional cost. When choosing an expensive paint and varnish material, it is wise to use drying oil. After impregnation, loose wood will be covered with a film, and paint absorption will decrease.
- The consumption of varnish or enamel for doors depends on the surface. Smooth It is enough to go through two thin layers of paint. Rough material requires application more layers.
- When restoring door blocks, it will not be possible to completely remove the previous coating. New paint and varnish material should not contain aggressive substances, corroding old paint. During the reaction, swelling and peeling will appear on the canvas.
Additionally, when choosing a paint and varnish material, take into account intensity of use door block, as well as the level humidity And temperature environment.
Choice colors– this is a personal preference. The new canvas looks beautiful under clear varnish or with the addition of stain. old door After cleaning, it is better to coat it with enamel, choosing the desired color.
Frequent changes to the interior are not complete without repainting the door block. To avoid difficulties in the future, choose a paint material that easy to remove from the surface.
How to treat a wooden door?
Wood has big drawback– absorbs moisture. An expanded sash cannot be closed or opened normally. To prevent a wooden door from swelling from dampness, before painting it must be treated with a protective impregnation and preparatory measures must be carried out.
A wooden entrance door needs to be treated especially well, since outdoors the door is constantly exposed to moisture and temperature changes.
How to paint a wooden door?
The paint for the door leaf must meet high performance characteristics and be safe for human health. Conditionally paints and varnishes are divided into two groups:
- Transparent It is better to paint new wooden interior or entrance doors with varnishes and impregnations. The applied layer is a decorative glaze that does not hide surface defects. A transparent coating can highlight the interesting structure of new wood.
- Opaque paints or enamels for windows and doors are made from solvents with added pigments. Under a new layer it is easy to hide wood defects, uncleaned areas of old paint, or simply give the door block a new original look.
Most often, when restoring a wooden door, preference is given to opaque paints.
From a wide variety of interior work, it is best to choose safe water-based paint or varnish. From the street, a wooden canvas can even be coated with nitro paint.
Alkyd paint
It is advisable to use alkyd paint during overhaul when no one lives in the apartment. During this period, all toxic odors will have time to disappear. The dried surface can be matte or glossy, but in any case it repels moisture well.
Alkyd quick-drying enamel is characterized by the presence of a pungent odor. Its popularity is justified by the variety of colors, low cost, and resistance to aggressive environmental influences.
Alkyd varnish
Due to their transparent structure, it is better to cover a new wooden interior or entrance door. The disadvantage is the strong odor and long drying time. A shiny transparent glaze will highlight the beauty of natural wood.
Acrylic paint
The best choice to paint interior wooden doors indoors. Advantage coloring composition is the absence of a toxic odor, as well as the ability to preserve the wood texture. A thin layer allows the wood to “breathe”.
Acrylic enamels dry quickly, and after painting there is no toxic odor indoors. Another advantage is big choice colors. It is considered a disadvantage high price. After drying, the surface becomes matte. Additional autopsy acrylic varnish further increases the cost of painting a wooden structure.
Acrylic lacquer
Acrylic varnish is perfect for covering a new, unfinished interior door. The non-flammable composition, harmless to human health, will preserve the color and texture of the wood. The wooden door leaf on the street side is not coated with acrylic varnish.
Thermal enamel
It is unreasonable to use it for an interior door block. The paint is expensive and its main purpose is to protect the painted surface from low and high temperatures. If desired, you can paint a wooden or metal door at the entrance to the house. Thermal enamels differ in their scope of application. For wooden panels, Bosny aerosol paint is suitable, which can withstand, depending on the brand, heating up to a temperature of +200°C or +650°C.
Nitro paint
The most durable and durable paint for wooden doors is nitro varnish or nitro enamel, but it is better not to use it for interior door blocks. They are highly toxic and can only be handled in well-ventilated areas. Nitro paint is suitable for the front door. If it needs to be removed in the future, it will not be easy to do.
Polyurethane paint
Polyurethane paints, characterized by good adhesion to wood, are gaining popularity. At proper preparation wooden surface, you don’t have to worry about the appearance of blisters on the door. The dried layer of paint is completely harmless to humans and preserves bright color for a long period of use and is also resistant to scratches. The main advantage of the polyurethane layer is elasticity. If the wood is slightly deformed, cracks will not appear in the paint.
Advantages of stain and varnish
For wood, stain and varnish give not only beautiful appearance, but also additionally protect natural material from aging. Often used combined coating of two components. The stain penetrates deep into the wood, where, together with tannins, it forms a protective barrier against moisture and preserves the natural color of the wood from fading. Varnish creates on the door decorative shine, and also additionally protects against moisture.
Painting veneered fabric
A wooden door covered with veneer cannot be painted with compounds based on aggressive solvents. First of all, this applies to nitro paint. Due to chemical exposure, matte spots will appear on the veneer. It is better to choose water-based, glyphthalic or polyurethane-based tinted varnishes.
To paint a varnished veneered wooden door, the surface is cleaned using a special floor solution. After removing the old varnish, the veneer is primed, and when dry, it is painted.
Renew all wooden door block necessary in case of damage to the coating on large area. Minor scratches easier .
As a rule, old doors have a high-strength panel and a high-quality frame, but the appearance deteriorates over time due to the thick coating. One of the low-cost renovation methods is using regular paint for wooden doors. In this material you will learn how to paint wooden doors and get acquainted with other in modern ways renovation of the coating at home.
Rice. 1. Door before and after painting
Selection of paints and varnishes
Paintwork materials are classified according to the following criteria:
- By composition (water and organic based);
- By protective effect (against organic and chemical substances, mechanical influences, changes in humidity and temperature);
- By method of use (internal, external, combined);
- By type (impregnations, paints, stains, varnishes).
1. Paints. Can be used to process new and old doors. There are no difficulties in choosing, but due to incompetence people choose the wrong material. Paint and varnish compositions can be transparent or opaque. The first compositions include certain pigments that exhibit the woody structure. But opaque coatings consisting of organic solvents (oil, alkyd and other types) are often used.
The most popular is alkyd enamel, the cost of which is affordable. This coating is highly durable and has a wide range of shades.. But the enamel smells bad, it bad smell There are 2 days left, so they work with it outside, first removing the canvas from its hinges or vacating the room. An alternative solution is acrylic enamel, which also has many colors but does not have a toxic odor. Dried paint does not have much strength, so it is additionally treated with acrylic varnish to protect it from mechanical stress.
Rice. 2. Paint on wood A more durable coating for wood doors is nitro paint, which has optimal strength. The composition is toxic and sometimes leads to allergic reactions, so you need to wear protective equipment when working with it. If treated with nitro paint old surface, preparation and sanding of the panel to a light shade is carried out in advance.
2. Varnishes. They are traditional coatings that add shine to wood and protect its surface. Typically, varnish is used to coat doors in rooms with high humidity (baths and saunas).
There are many different varnishes:
- Acrylic. The material is resistant to negative influences, humidity and ultraviolet radiation. There are matte and glossy finishes without a toxic odor.
- Nitrocellulose. Wooden doors can be treated with varnish. The coating is not suitable for treating bathrooms and saunas, as it has insufficient strength and cracks quickly.
- Water based varnish. It has no unpleasant odor. Due to different additives, the properties of the material may differ.
- Polyurethane. The varnish has high strength and adhesion to wood, and comes in matte, semi-gloss and glossy. In addition to wood, polyurethane varnishes can be applied to parquet, veneer, and countertops.
- Oil varnish. There is no pungent odor. The composition contains a lot of fatty resins, so the old coating is removed from the door in advance. It is better to apply with a brush due to the thick consistency.
- Polyester. The composition has a pungent odor, is highly durable, but is toxic, so it is suitable for treating street doors.
It is better to paint interior doors with acrylic or polyurethane coating, and for external works or rooms with high humidity, resistant materials are suitable.
Rice. 3. Varnish on wood 3. Stains. The purpose of such compositions is to tint the wood and provide temporary protection from negative influences. But it requires constant updating of the layer that emphasizes the wood structure.
There are several options:
- With a varnish base (azure). The composition reduces the duration of work, but aesthetics are difficult to achieve, so a single-color surface can be obtained by spraying with a spray gun;
- With oils. Must be diluted with solvent before use;
- With water. It takes longer to dry, but there is no toxic odor. The composition penetrates deeply, giving more saturated shade and a clear drawing that looks beautiful;
- Alcohol based. It dries quickly, but is more expensive and has a strong odor.
Fig.4. Wood stain for a wooden door To protect wood from fungus, moisture and dirt oil wax, penetrating deeply into the surface. The coating adds strength and shine.
If you are choosing what to stain the surface of the door with, then you need to take into account the drying time and the resulting effect.
Preparing the canvas for painting
First, the door is removed from its hinges and placed on a flat surface. Before using alkyd paint, it is better to place the canvas outside or in a well-ventilated area. The door is then locked so that all elements are accessible. The fittings are also removed or wrapped in foil, and the locks are sealed with tape.
Cleaning the door
Preliminary cleaning and removal of old enamel or paint. For such purposes it is better to use grinder, and in its absence, you can peel off the layer with medium-grain sandpaper. Any bubbles that appear are eliminated with a hairdryer, which heats up the paint layer to remove it with a spatula. A cost-effective and simple way to clean surfaces is with stripping compounds.
Rice. 5. Cleaning and grinding the surface Layers of old paint can be removed with an abrasive attachment on a drill. Pieces of dust and paint are swept away from the panel, the surface is sanded so that there are no scratches, unevenness or roughness. The surface is inspected from both sides, the density of the joints is analyzed, the frame can be strengthened with fasteners and metal corners.
Puttying and sanding
Existing cracks and gouges are filled with new putty.. For alkyd paint will do composition of any color, and before applying oil impregnation, varnish or wax, the tone of the putty must match the panel. Dried areas of the door are sanded with fine-grained sandpaper. At this stage, any defects are eliminated.
Rice. 6. Door putty Antiseptic coating
When applying paint, the surface is pre-treated with a fire retardant and antiseptic impregnation (for example, biotex) when the door is installed in a steam room. It is advisable to choose products from the same company, which will improve interaction and quality of coverage.
Rice. 7. Antiseptic for wood After this, the door needs to be primed, and then a layer of putty must be applied. All areas of the door need to be treated, as well as cracks in decorative parts, between the jamb and the lintel. After the putty has dried, the surface is puttied again.
Dyeing technology
If you are painting a new canvas, you should protect it from swelling. First lay it on a flat surface and sand it with sandpaper or a sander. Then the panel is primed, the recesses and smooth areas are processed. After the surface has dried, secondary treatment is carried out.
Rice. 8. Directions for painting the canvas An old house door needs to be painted with high quality so that there are no stains or smudges on its surface. It is unlikely that you need to buy a spray bottle to paint one or two canvases, so you can use a paneled brush or roller.
After you have chosen what you can use to paint a wooden door, you should familiarize yourself with some of the nuances of the work:
- fluff the brush, removing poorly fixed hairs;
- You need to paint a panel door correctly in 3 stages, using a roller, from the upper left corner you need to move to the right, covering the entire canvas. After drying, the door must be processed in the longitudinal direction. Then you need to paint the canvas from the upper right corner;
- When processing paneled fabric, you need to use a brush and treat the surface carefully, avoiding excess coating.
Rice. 9. Sequence of web processing Painting with alkyd enamel
To coat doors with alkyd enamel, the following steps should be followed:
- remove the panel from the hinges so that paint drips do not appear on the surface. Then use a spatula and sandpaper to remove abrasions and old layer, thoroughly rinse the surface and inspect for defects. Chips and cracks are puttied, the surface is dried and sanded. At the last stage, priming is carried out;
- the finished canvas lies on a horizontal surface of the floor, table or workbench, covered with polyethylene. The existing glass is sealed with tape. For a paneled door, first paint the panels with a brush, and then the protrusions. Subsequently, the entire panel is painted with a roller. With a two-layer application of alkyd enamel, the result will be a consumption of 40-80 g/m2;
- Additionally, you can tint the wenge fabric by impregnating it with a special compound. This paint is based on natural oils. After a layer of paint has been applied, you need to run it over it with a rubber spatula or sponge about 10 times;
- you can take liquid soap with paint. First, the panel is covered with paint and liquid soap. You need to apply another layer of coating to the soap.
Rice. 10. Alkyd enamel for processing wooden surfaces Stain treatment
When choosing a stain, no primer is used. The product penetrates into the deep layers of pine or oak wood, coloring its fibers and increasing its protective properties. There are several ways to apply the composition: rubbing, spraying, simple application and staining with a brush. Usually simple application is used.
Rice. 11. Processing the canvas with stain Since the stain will adhere better to a damp canvas, it needs to be slightly moistened. First, coloring is carried out along the fibers, and then across them. We perform the next layer in the direction of the fibers. We process the panel with jambs from below so as not to disturb the design of the structure.
After the water-based stain has been applied, the surface should be sanded using sandpaper (due to raised fibers), remove dust and apply the next layer of coating. If an alcohol stain is used, the fibers will not lift and no sanding is required. But water formulations do not have an unpleasant odor or toxicity.
Oil or wax impregnations
In web processing oil impregnation there are nuances. First, the Pinotex composition is mixed well. If applied incorrectly, darkened areas and streaks may appear. For work, use a brush, sprayer, roller or foam sponge. Depending on the porosity of the material, the number of layers will be calculated.
Rice. 12. Application of wax impregnation First, collect a little composition, distributing it evenly across the width of the panel. Then the impregnation is rolled out with a roller or rubbed with a brush without sagging. Drying time is 8-12 hours. No later than a day later, another layer is applied.
Wood imitation
To paint interior doors under the tree with your own hands was done correctly, follow the instructions:
- apply light paint (beige, white, gray or yellow) to the building material;
- treat the dried surface with liquid soap;
- cover with dark paint, remove liquid soap.
The wood structure can be created on veneered material by treating the fibers with a special brush (an antique effect is obtained). Then you need to apply one or more paint coatings to the surface and sand it.
How to paint laminated doors
Compared to doors made of natural wood, laminated products look aesthetically pleasing, are easy to use and are affordable. To process laminated doors you will need a roller or brush, wood putty with a spatula, sandpaper, rags, solvent and special enamel.
The surface is completely sanded, cleaned of dust with a rag and puttyed with a thin layer. After the putty has dried, it is treated with sandpaper, applied a second time and sanded again after drying. Before painting, the composition is diluted with a solvent. The paint is applied carefully, paying attention to hard-to-reach areas. After 3 layers, the result is secured with varnish.
Rice. 13. Varnishing wood surface If there are no defects, the laminated coating can be renewed. A tinted varnish or stain is suitable, which is applied after sanding and tinting.
The color of the panel is selected based on your wishes. The main recommendations include:
- drying the surface before applying alkyd enamel;
- combination of shade of canvas with furniture;
- choosing a solid wood door coated with oil impregnation for a wooden home;
- combination of an aged door with antique items;
- choosing a dark-tinted door for lacquered furniture;
- use of water-based paints.
During the process of painting a door, you need to follow proper techniques and safety measures.
When installing new wooden doors in a bathhouse, you should immediately take care to protect them from negative impact. Steam, high temperature, and drafts from ventilation contribute to the deterioration of wood, its deformation and loss of visual appeal. Painting the doors will help you avoid this - a simple and effective method. The most important thing is to choose the right paint and apply it correctly.
Paint and varnish products are classified as follows:
- by type – varnishes, paints and impregnations (oil, wax, stains, penetrating and film-forming);
- By chemical composition– organic and water based;
- by method of application – internal, external and combined;
- in terms of protective effects - from temperature and humidity fluctuations, from mechanical damage, from chemical and organic irritants.
In addition, all coatings are divided into transparent and opaque. The first includes varnishes, glazes and oil impregnations, the second includes paints and enamels made on acrylic, alkyd, polyurethane and oil bases.
| Type of wood processing compound | Basic properties |
|---|---|
| Suitable for painting interior and exterior doors, has high moisture resistance. Transparent, emphasizes the structure of the wood. Disadvantage: long drying time. | |
| Safe for health, suitable for any wood, quick-drying. Provides high protection against ultraviolet radiation, gives the surface increased resistance to dirt and moisture. | |
| The most harmless to health, non-flammable, used indoors. Not suitable for external doors. Preserves the natural texture of wood and its original color. | |
| Easy to apply, penetrates the wood well, gives the wood a darker shade. Used for treatment before painting. | |
| Penetrates deeply into wood, perfectly protects against moisture, fungus and dirt. Gives additional strength and a pleasant shine to the surface. | |
| Suitable for outdoor and internal surfaces, creates a durable, dense coating with water-repellent properties. Has high hiding power with a glossy or matte effect. | |
| It is easy to apply, has low hiding power, thanks to which it preserves the texture of the wood. It has high breathability, so it allows the wood to “breathe”. |
Opaque paint for bath doors it is used less often, since the natural grain of wood fits more harmoniously into the interior. Traditionally interior decoration Baths are made of wood, so doors with a pronounced texture look better.
But if tiles are used to decorate the walls, you can make the doors plain by choosing the appropriate color.
When using paint it is required Preliminary processing surfaces with antiseptic impregnation and fire retardant if the door is in a steam room. It is advisable to choose all products from one manufacturer, this will improve their interaction and make the coating better.
The optimal choice for bath doors are alkyd-based varnishes and paints, the main advantage of which is considered to be resistance to temperature fluctuations and water resistance.
And one more thing: paint and varnish products should be purchased only in specialized stores where storage conditions are observed, especially temperature conditions.
Wood varnish prices
wood varnish
How to paint new doors
Untreated wood absorbs moisture well, and if new doors are installed in the bathhouse without impregnation protective compounds, they will very soon swell and stop closing tightly. Therefore, before installing the doors, they need to be properly prepared and painted. All work should be done indoors to prevent dust from getting on the paint.
Step 1. Door leaf without handles, hooks and loops, lay on a flat, stable surface. During the manufacturing process, the material was already amenable to grinding, but small roughness or protrusions could remain. Therefore, using a grinder or sandpaper, the doors are processed again on both sides and at the ends. Remove any uneven surfaces and wipe off any dust.
Step 2 If paint is chosen for the doors, the canvas is first impregnated with a primer. The recesses are treated first, then the flat areas. Since the doors are in a horizontal position, drips do not form and absorption occurs more evenly.
Step 3 Allow the surface to dry completely and treat it a second time.
Step 4. Now you can paint. For a panel door, a roller is more suitable; for a paneled door, use a narrow brush. The paint should not be too thick; if so, thin it with solvent. You should not apply the paint in a thick layer, as this will only reduce the quality of the coating. Depending on the coverage, you may need from 2 to 4 layers of paint, each of which must dry completely before applying the next.
Step 5 While the door dries, paint the opening. You can’t leave it untreated for the same reason as doors, and besides, painted door it doesn’t look very harmonious in an unpainted opening.
After the paint has dried, the hinges, handle, and hook are screwed onto the door and installed in the opening.
If stain is chosen for the door, no primer is used. The stain penetrates deeply into the wood, coloring the fibers and increasing the protective properties of the material. There are several ways to apply stain, which give different results.
| Way | Description |
|---|---|
| Trituration. | This method requires a stain with for a long time drying. Using a roller, apply the composition to the door leaf and thoroughly rub it with a foam swab or piece thick fabric. You need to rub with force, centimeter by centimeter, so that the liquid penetrates well into the pores of the wood. The painted surface has a very pronounced pattern. |
| Spraying. | Choosing a stain light colors and using a spray gun apply 2-4 layers. This method of painting gives a less pronounced texture, but perfectly hides minor wood defects. |
| Regular application. | Suitable for smooth surfaces. The stain is applied using a roller, resulting in the surface being painted evenly and without streaks. |
| Staining with a brush. | The product is generously applied using a wide brush, first along the fibers, then across. Thanks to this method, the wood acquires a deeper and richer shade. |
Advice. To avoid discrepancies in color, stain should be purchased in reserve and mixed well in the jar before use. Coloring pigments tend to settle to the bottom, as a result of which when painting doors, one part may differ in tone from the rest.
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Using oil or wax impregnation
Treating doors with oil impregnation also has its secrets. If applied incorrectly, streaks and darker areas may appear on the surface. Before use, the impregnation must be stirred very well, and this must be done several times during the work process. Apply impregnation in any convenient way - roller, brush, spray or foam sponge. The number of layers depends on the porosity of the material.
So, take a little product and distribute it evenly over the surface from edge to edge. It is more convenient to do this according to the width of the door leaf. Next, the impregnation is thoroughly rubbed with a brush or rolled out with a roller, avoiding sagging. The surface dries in 8 to 12 hours, depending on the composition and air temperature. The second layer is applied no later than 24 hours later, otherwise it will not be able to absorb well and its protective properties will decrease.
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Painting old doors
Old doors in a bathhouse can also be revived and made no less attractive than new ones. Although this process is more labor-intensive, anyone can handle it. For convenience, the door must be removed from its hinges and laid horizontally, but if for some reason it cannot be removed, you will have to work this way.
Step 1. The door leaf is removed from the hinges and laid on a flat surface. Unscrew handles, hinges, remove locks. If you can’t unscrew them, wrap them with tape or foil.
Step 2 Using an abrasive attachment, remove all layers of old paint to the base.
If there are putty areas, the putty is also completely cleaned off. There is one more convenient way remove paint: upper layer coatings are heated construction hairdryer until the paint begins to swell, and then scrape it off with a metal spatula.
Step 3. Sweep away pieces of paint and dust from the canvas, and then carefully sand the surface. IN hard to reach places It is convenient to use sandpaper. After sanding there should be no rough areas, small irregularities or scratches.
Sanding the door leaf
Step 4. Carefully inspect the door from all sides, check the tightness of the connections, and, if necessary, strengthen the frame with metal corners and screws.
Step 5 The resulting recesses and cracks must be repaired with new putty. Under alkyd paint The putty will work in any color, but it won’t show through anyway. If you plan to treat the surface with oil impregnation, wax or varnish, the shade of the putty should match the color of the door leaf.
Advice. If the wood has become very dark over time, you can bleach it a little: mix bleach with water in a ratio of 1:3 and moisten the surface generously. When it brightens, the door is washed well clean water and air dry.
Sanding dried putty
Step 8. Use a damp cloth to wipe off dust from all sides. Next, cover the door with an even layer of primer. Instead of a regular primer, you can use an antiseptic impregnation. Joints and recesses need to be treated especially carefully.
Step 9 For painting you will need a thin brush and roller.
When the primer has dried, take a brush and first paint all the lintels, recesses, decorative overlays, and panels. Next, using a roller, smooth, wide areas are painted.
The paint is applied in a thin and even layer, carefully rubbed in one direction. The second layer can be applied no earlier than the first has dried. In this case, the top layer is always applied perpendicular to the bottom one, that is, if the first layer was applied along the width of the doors, then the second one must be done longitudinally. It is especially important to follow this rule when using a brush that leaves strokes.
Step 10. Leave the canvas to dry and begin painting. door frame in the doorway. It’s exactly the same here: use a thin brush at the joints, and a roller on smooth areas.
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If the door cannot be removed from its hinges, it is fixed for convenience wooden wedges on both sides so that there is maximum access to all parts of the canvas. The wedges should be secured as firmly as possible, otherwise the blade may move during operation. All further actions are performed in the same way. When painting, be careful not to allow drips to form. Handles and hinges, and other fittings should also be cleaned of dirt, sanded, and lubricated for ease of movement.
When treating doors with stain, you should take into account that splashes that fall on clean wood will leave dark spots, which shine through through 2-3 layers of dye. Therefore, if you are painting a door that has not been removed from its hinges, it is recommended to apply the stain very carefully and from the bottom up. The roller or brush should not be dipped into the liquid too much to avoid drips. A canvas with streaks and dark spots looks sloppy even under a layer of varnish.
When using a water-based stain, wood fibers tend to straighten, causing the surface to become rough. Sanding with fine-grain sandpaper will help eliminate such a defect. After secondary treatment with stain, the canvas remains smooth.
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