Step-by-step instructions for each type of door opening finish. Opening without a door: various design and decoration options (54 photos) How to beautifully decorate a doorway

The front door will look complete only in one case - if the walls near it are finished. As a rule, it is installed in a small recess in the opening in the wall, and completely ugly elements are formed on the sides of it, which need to be covered with something or somehow trimmed. But the design process often depends on what shape the doorway is in the apartment.

Table. Types of doorways.

Type of	short info
	This is the most common rectangular entrance. Any option for finishing the slopes is suitable here, and various materials can be used, which will be discussed below. Despite the general simplicity of finishing such a doorway, many are faced with certain problems here, which are most often associated with the choice of the most suitable and convenient material to work with. In general, it is not so difficult to design a classic doorway, since there are no complex and curved lines here.
	This version of the doorway looks much more spectacular than the usual classic, and is a rectangle with a rounded top in the form of an arch. Doors that fit it are more difficult to install and technically more difficult to design. Usually, for finishing the slopes, sufficiently elastic materials are used that can be bent, or plaster. Often, the door comes complete with special overlays, clearly matching the shape to the door. In general, finishing such an entrance is much more difficult than a regular one.

Advice! If you want to have an arched entrance to the apartment, but install an ordinary rectangular door, then there is a way out. You can simply install an arched cover plate from the inside at the top of the doorway, but at the same time the door will look like a regular door from the outside.

Plasterboard slopes are a very common type of slopes

What are slopes?

The framing of the door is usually called jambs, but not everyone knows that the end part of the wall where the door (or window) is located is called slope... By the way, some decorative overlays that are used to finish the opening are also called slopes.

The slopes themselves can have different sizes, but in any case, in terms of their parameters, they should be suitable for the end part of the wall where the entrance door is installed. In general, they can have different thicknesses, but if we are talking about decorative overlays, then in order to avoid deformation and damage to the material, its thickness should be at least 1 cm.

The easiest way to create a slope is to use "L" -shaped panels

The purpose of finishing and installing the slopes is to achieve a beautiful frame for the door. In any case, when the door itself is installed, the slopes will be damaged, and in general, the end part of the wall does not look beautiful - it is either concrete, or brick, or any other material that becomes visible to everyone. Usually the ends are quite uneven, and it will not work just to glue them with wallpaper - you will need to make some preparation. Also, the slopes will help to hide the foam, anchors and other elements and substances that were used directly during the installation of the door. Only with the presence of slopes or their correct finishing can the door look beautiful and the doorway complete and neat.

On a note! Slopes will help to achieve a certain level of heat and sound insulation - apartment residents will hear less sounds coming from the entrance. Do not assume that the slopes are just a decorative component.

Basic information on door installation and decoration

In general, finishing an entrance door includes three stages:

• registration of the threshold;
• finishing of slopes;
• installation of platbands and extensions.

All these works are carried out after the installation of the door leaf itself. As for the threshold, it must be strong enough and resistant to various types of loads. Usually it is made of wood, metal, concrete. These types of materials are much more stable than the now so widespread PVC and can last for many years until the next door replacement.

As for platbands and add-ons, they are usually used in order to achieve accuracy in the design of the doorway. So, they help to hide flaws and irregularities in case of a mismatch between the physical parameters of the wall and the very door frame that is installed. Without them, the door will look crooked and sloppy. Quite often, these elements are made from MDF, and then you don't have to think about leveling the slopes themselves with putty. The voids between the extensions and the wall are simply filled with polyurethane foam.

On a note! Platbands and extensions will also help protect the door from subsidence, which may occur in the future.

The finishing of the slopes is done after the door is installed. It can be done in various ways:

• sheathing;
• finishing;
• plastering.

The last option is considered the best, since it allows you to achieve perfect evenness of the end of the wall, sealing the doorway. Also, if you use your imagination, you can create an interesting unique design. And excess dust will not accumulate on top of finishing materials.

Find out in a special article on our portal.

Prices for various types of door trims

Door platbands

Choice of materials

Yes, the slopes perform a protective function, but no one took away the execution of a decorative one from them. And for their design, you can use a lot of different materials. The main requirement for them is the absence of fragility and tendency to mechanical damage. Slopes should be finished so that they can serve for many years without the need for repairs, not even major, but cosmetic ones. Moreover, it should be borne in mind that the doorway is the place where all family members pass every day, and even more than once, something constantly falls here, the door and the slopes themselves can be hit. So the material for their finishing needs to be taken one that is able to withstand all these loads for a long time and not deteriorate.

Plastering

This is a classic and the most common doorway design option. Probably, this method originated even when the very first front door was installed. The slope, finished with plaster, will serve faithfully for many years without any complaints. The material is not afraid of temperature drops, damage, and all the irregularities of the end of the wall will perfectly hide and fill with itself (in this no other material can compare with it). With the help of this material, you can achieve a perfectly flat plane of the end of the wall.

Slope plastering - a proven method

You can cover the plaster for beauty with paint, paste over with wallpaper, apply some kind of pattern on it. In general, there is a lot of room for imagination here. The main disadvantage of this method is the appearance of a large amount of dirt during the work. Also, the disadvantages include large labor costs, and it will also take time to dry the material. If there is no experience in working with plaster, then it is recommended to carefully study this issue or even invite a master - working with the material is not easy for a beginner.

Advice! To make the slopes look complete, after plastering, they need to be sanded and putty.

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Plaster

This material is loved by many craftsmen, and they are willingly used in the production of construction and repair work. It is versatile and easy to use, and therefore can be used for finishing slopes. This option is also called dry plaster.

The main advantages of using drywall are increasing the speed of work and its simplification. If necessary, drywall will perfectly hide all the flaws. In general, the work on its use for the design of slopes looks like this:

• the surface is primed after cleaning it from debris;
• a metal frame is formed from a profile;
• moisture-resistant gypsum plasterboard is cut into pieces of the required size and fixed on the frame, forming a box;
• after installing the sheets, the cracks and the sheets themselves are putty (it will not work to glue something on the untreated sheets of drywall or cover them with some kind of decorative composition);
• when the putty dries, you can decorate the doorway.

On a note! If necessary, insulation can be laid under the frame on which the drywall is fixed - then it will be warmer in the apartment.

This is also a very popular doorway design option. At the moment, MDF finishing is considered perhaps the most common. The material is resistant to various influences, does not need additional decoration, has a lot of color variations and can be matched to the installed door. Veneered MDF is generally indistinguishable from natural wood.

Advice! If the door slopes are made not only inside the apartment, but also outside, then it is worth purchasing a moisture-resistant version of MDF.

Installing this option is easy - a beginner can do it too. You can buy materials in advance - all you have to do is adjust them to the required dimensions, assemble the box and install. Cavities are foamed with polyurethane foam.

Polyurethane sealant prices

Polyurethane sealant

Unfortunately, it is not cheap and easy to scratch. So you need to handle the slopes of this material with care. Plus, it tends to absorb odors, and grease easily stains it.

Clapboard sheathing

A great option for those who want as much natural wood as possible in the house. By analogy with MDF clapboard, you can arrange the ends of the walls near the front door. They will look very beautiful and noble.

Installation must be done on top of a wooden crate. So the narrow slopes cannot be closed with clapboard. Natural wood is not cheap, so you need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to shell out more money.

It should also be borne in mind that with changes in humidity and temperature, natural wood is prone to deformation. Before installation, it must be covered with protective compounds that prevent rotting and the spread of insects. It is also better to impregnate it with a fire retardant to reduce the level of flammability.

Advice! Instead of varnish, it is better to cover the lining with a special wax-oil composition. It will look better and nobler.

PVC slopes and polyurethane overlays

Wherever PVC is not used now! So the front door can be framed with it. Installation is carried out quickly, and the price for PVC slopes is very low. But this material does not have many advantages.

PVC is fragile and easy to break. Sometimes it is enough just to lean against it and all the work will go to waste. The slope cannot be repaired; it will only have to be changed. And in general, the service life of the material does not exceed a couple of years. Someone pastes over plastered slopes with plastic, but in fact it looks ugly and cheap.

By the way, you can also decorate the slopes with polyurethane overlays, which can imitate stucco molding. This option looks decent. But the price for such linings is also high. You need to glue the lining on a flat surface, so you still have to plaster or close the ends of the walls with drywall.

How does the process of decorating slopes with MDF panels take place?

Step 1. The first step is to prepare all the tools. This is a tape measure, square, pencil, miter saw, sharp knife, hammer, masking tape, screwdriver, drill. Fastening materials and polyurethane foam are also needed.

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Screwdrivers

Step 2. Next, you need to take measurements. The procedure is performed after installing the door - you need to measure the width of the end part of the wall, as well as the width of the doorway. It is better to take measurements at several points at once vertically and horizontally.

Step 3. Now you need to make markings on the MDF strips according to the dimensions obtained. The edge along which the cut will be made must be glued with masking tape. If this is not done, ugly chips may appear on the panel during sawing.

Step 4. Using a square, you need to draw a straight cutting line.

Step 5. Using a miter saw, you need to cut the workpieces.

Step 6. Now you need to collect the received extras into one structure. With a drill you need to drill holes for self-tapping screws. It is not recommended to screw them in immediately with a screwdriver - the fasteners can damage the panels. The holes are made in a number of pieces at a distance of 10-15 cm from each other.

Step 8. Now it is necessary to make about 10-12 spacers from a wooden block.

Step 9. Spacers must be hammered between the wall and the box. About 3-4 pieces are hammered vertically, and 2 pieces each along the upper and lower border of the box. The block should not stick out, you need to hammer it tightly.

Step 10. Platbands can now be installed. First you need to attach the platband and measure the desired length.

Step 12. Before installing the platbands, the gaps between the wall and the box must be covered with polyurethane foam. It will help to further fix the box and provide sound and heat insulation. Excess foam can be cut off with a knife after it has set.

Step 14. Now you need to measure and saw off the platband from above and below, and then fix it with studs.

Step 15. After the structure has been assembled, you need to fix it on the door frame with masking tape for about a couple of hours. Once the foam is completely dry, the tape can be removed.

Video - How to make slopes?

Video - Finishing narrow slopes

After the main work on finishing the slopes has been completed, you can proceed to additional decoration. If they were plastered or decorated with drywall, then there is a lot of room for creativity. You can cover the slopes with paint, decorative plaster, wallpaper, draw patterns, attach laminate, stone, tiles, and use other materials. The main thing is that they fit the general style of the interior and meet all the wishes of the owner of the house.

The interior of the house will not have a complete look without modern doors - beautiful, comfortable and reliable. And in order for the door to be conveniently opened, the slopes of the doorway must be correctly installed and properly finished. In addition, a completely finished slope can be attached to the door frame. In this case, you do not have to spend time on finishing work.

Door jamb made of MDF

The door slope is part of space... located between the door leaf and the wall, which can be decorated with:

• MDF panels (finely dispersed fraction);
• drywall;
• plastic;
• laminate.

According to the repair rules, slopes are installed at the final stage of door installation, and the finishing method is chosen based on the type of door frame. So, if the door is located at the entrance, then it will need to be insulated. Interior doors, as a rule, are not insulated, so their door slope serves only a decorative function.

In general, a general requirement is imposed on all slopes (external and internal) - they must be flawlessly smooth and neat .

If you choose from different finishing methods, then the MDF door jamb is the best option. The great demand for MDF panels for finishing the opening can be explained by:

• the dignity of the finishing material made of MDF;
• democratic price;
• a lot of variation in style decisions.

Advantages of using MDF in doorway decoration

A door slope made of MDF is often chosen for finishing the opening of doors made of wood. This is primarily due to the beautiful texture of MDF panels, and the positive characteristics of the material are added to this:

When finishing with MDF panels, experts recommend do not use the material in conditions of high humidity... Therefore, when buying a product, you need to pay attention to its quality. There are times when door slopes, finished with low-quality material, quickly lose their aesthetic appeal due to its swelling, delamination or violation of the outer surface.

Finishing the door slope with MDF panels

The process of finishing MDF door slopes consists of several stages:

1. Preparation and insulation of the opening.
2. Plastering.
3. Preparation of fragments from MDF for finishing.
4. Installation of panels.
5. Installation of platbands.

Preparation and insulation of the doorway

The initial stage of arranging the doorway consists of from preparing the door and the entire space adjacent to it for finishing work.

This requires:

In order to prevent the cold outside from penetrating into the room, along the door slope lay a layer of insulation from:

• mineral wool;
• isolona;
• polyurethane foam;
• padding polyester;
• foamed polystyrene.

Perhaps also the spraying of insulation, which will cost more.

Plastering of slopes

To facilitate further cladding, as well as to eliminate the remaining gaps, you should carefully plaster the slopes... It will be quite sufficient to apply a small amount of plaster to them, and it is not necessary that the surface is plastered perfectly evenly. At the corners of the slopes, you need to install special profiles, which will not only help to make them even, but also strengthen the corner segments.

Preparation of MDF fragments for slopes

Before finishing the slopes of the opening with cladding panels, it is necessary to take measurements, and then cut the material into fragments of the desired size. In order to correctly make measurements, you will need:

• roulette;
• square;
• templates for creating patterns.

Panel mounting

Installation of cladding material is executed in the following order:

The cladding can be nailed to wooden planks with small nails without heads or glue with liquid nails .

At the end of the finish, the protruding foam is cleaned with a painting knife. If necessary, it will need to be putty in order to exclude the destructive effect of external factors (temperature and humidity). At the same time, the new door slopes must remain clean, and therefore they will have to be carefully pasted over with masking tape.

Installation of platbands

The doorway becomes ideal in appearance after the final finishing stage... This includes:

• installation of platbands (they are installed in the upper part of the door opening);
• masking of joints of material on door slopes. The heads of nails are carefully covered with mastic matched to the tone of the finishing material (furniture stickers can be used for this).

The simple technology of facing door slopes with MDF panels will especially appeal to those who are trying to carry out repair work with their own hands.

Conclusion

Finishing door slopes MDF panels fully comply with the basic requirements for arranging a doorway according to:

• strength;
• protection from external influences;
• improving the performance of thermal and sound insulation.

Finishing the doorway with MDF panels: work technology

After installing metal entrance doors, the question of finishing the opening from the side of the apartment certainly arises. The door is flush with the outer wall and is decorated with platbands from the side of the entrance. And the interior arrangement of the opening is considered additional work and not all installation companies are engaged in it.

When installing modern metal entrance doors, the installation of additional elements is also provided.

Openings design options

The opening after installing a metal door looks unpresentable and requires finishing work.

The most common types of decoration are:

1. plastering the opening with ordinary cement mortar;
2. the formation of edges using sheets of drywall;
3. finishing of doorways with MDF panels;
4. plastic pads;
5. complements made of wood;
6. an opening finished with a decorative stone.

Plastering work on the design of openings is considered the most common.

These elements have their own characteristics that must be taken into account when choosing an installation option.

Front door slopes must meet the following requirements:

1. should serve as a beautiful detail that is combined not only with the entrance group, but also with the entire interior;
2. must have good thermal insulation properties, not letting cold air into the apartment;
3. must be strong enough not to be inadvertently broken;
4. such a characteristic as resistance to scratches and mechanical stress is also appreciated, because they often cling to slopes, touch them with objects brought in and out through the door.

Plaster

The plaster mortar is applied in several stages and trowels well.

The most time consuming option is considered to be the option of plastering the opening with cement mortar. But it also has its advantages. Such slopes are monolithic and completely cut off the possibility of cold air penetration through them.

The plastering process is carried out in several stages and can take 3-4 days, since it is necessary to wait for the previous one to dry before applying the next layer. After finishing the plaster leveling, you can paint the surface or stick any material on it.

Important. If you have already installed metal doors with MDF finish, then take care of their safety during the plastering work. We recommend covering them well with a film, securing it with tape so that drops of solution do not fall on the front surface of the doors.

Drywall

The photo shows the process of applying glue to the back side of drywall blanks.

This option is used quite often when there is no time and desire to engage in plastering work.

There are two options for working with drywall sheets:

1. mounting on glue;
2. mounting on rails.

For doorways, glue mounting is more often used. Special glue is diluted thickly and distributed in cakes in the form of beacons on the back of the drywall blanks. Then the strips are glued in place, leveling is done by pressing on the sheets until the glue dries.

Important. The disadvantage of this method is that there is free space under the plasterboard strips, and the plasterboard can be accidentally punctured during operation.

MDF panels

Facade option for MDF entrance doors.

The advantages that the finishing of the MDF door with panels and the design of the opening from them gives can be felt at the installation stage. The opening does not need preliminary preparation and plastering. The registration process is accelerated, and doing it yourself becomes quite possible.

It is interesting that even with an old metal door that you would not like to change, it becomes possible to decorate the doors with MDF panels with your own hands. You can pick up sheets in the form of door facades and similar sheets for the design of the opening.

Installation of facades

More recently, it was difficult to imagine a different finish of an entrance metal door than its upholstery with leatherette. Today manufacturers provide us with a wide selection of different materials.

The most interesting of them are MDF products. The price of such facades is slightly higher than the price of leatherette, but the result exceeds all expectations. And this applies not only to the appearance of doors as a result of finishing, but also to their acquisition of excellent performance.

It is not difficult to decorate the front door with MDF panels with your own hands.

It is only necessary to perform the actions in a specific sequence:

1. first of all, we thoroughly clean the door from the old coating;
2. remove the lock and other accessories;
3. metal sheets must be treated with agents that are designed to combat corrosion;
4. carefully mark and cut holes for the lock on the MDF panel;
5. we fix the panels with glue, grabbing them in several places with self-tapping screws, we choose the self-tapping screws of such a length that they do not damage the door panel from the back side;
6. we install locks and accessories;
7. finishing of the MDF entrance door from the inside is completed, we proceed to the design of the opening.

Installation of slopes

Opening design scheme.

Before starting to seal the opening with panels, it is necessary to completely seal up all holes and crevices and cut off excess foam around.

The sequence of work on finishing the slopes of the entrance door is described by the following step-by-step instructions:

1. by level, we stuff wooden guide strips on the edges of the openings;
2. we apply the platband from the outside of the slope and measure the distances to determine the width of the workpiece;
3. when measuring the distance, we take into account that it will be necessary to install a decorative finishing corner on the edge under the platband;
4. cut off the workpiece for the upper slope with a jigsaw;
5. we fasten the workpiece to the upper bar with self-tapping screws;
6. we do the same with side blanks;
7. glue a decorative corner on the top and sides of the opening;
8. we close the corner with a platband;
9. in the places where the slopes join the door frame, we also glue thin decorative corners;
10. small gaps between the slopes themselves can be repaired with a special wood putty.

Advice. For the convenience of performing work on the design of the opening, you can use cardboard templates. Before turning on the jigsaw and sawing off the blanks, try on cardboard templates on the slopes. And cut out the details on them, so you protect yourself from damage to the material.

In the video presented in this article, you will find additional information on this topic.

Do-it-yourself door decoration with mdf panels

Door decoration techniques

Decorating doors with mdf panels is gaining popularity and displaces from the construction market, recognized for years, finishing materials from leather vinyl and laminated chipboard (chipboard). What does the abbreviation MDF and its full name mean?
Tracing paper from English - Medium Density Fiberboard in translation "wood microfiber" or Fine - Dispersed Fraction and abbreviated form in Russian (MDF), meaning the name of the new material and panels, to which these three letters are added so that they cannot be confused with others panels.

Sequence of operations when finishing doors

The practicality of the appearance of the MDF panel coating and a beautiful view, put them on a par with elite finishing materials.
So:

• The popular MDF door decoration with panels harmoniously combines a presentable appearance, high resistance of the material to mechanical damage and the absence of properties that interact with the environment.
• The best sound and heat insulation of a room is determined by the thickness of the cladding panel, instructions can be obtained directly from the store, as well as the price of these materials.
• Any work can be done with your own hands and your own tools, but it is better to entrust something to specialists who have the necessary equipment.
• Manufacturers have brought closer the possibilities of having beautiful entrance doors without replacing them and provide consumers with a large selection of manufactured MDF panels in the construction market.
• Decorating doors with mdf panels of standard dimensions does not take much time. When decorating metal doors in an apartment, paint and wooden dies are often used.
  Now it is possible to get hold of steel doors with MDF finish and even on both sides.

Installation is carried out in several stages:

• Pre-treatment of metal surfaces with anti-corrosion agents that protect the metal from moisture and condensation.
• Marking and drilling of holes for the door handle, lock and other fittings, if present on the doors, is performed.

• The panels are fastened with special self-tapping screws, the length of which does not allow damage to the door panel on the other side.
• The panels are fixed, fittings and locks are being installed.

Prefabricated standard steel doors with MDF panels have a base size of 2050 x 860/960 mm. The efficiency of installing MDF panels on a door with an outer steel sheet thickness of 2 mm is enhanced by the presence of two reliable locks and a built-in peephole with an almost all-round view (120 ° viewing angle).
Of particular interest are MDF panels faced with plastic, which has high strength and is not scratched. External finishing of MDF doors by other manufacturers is performed by facing panels with veneer made of valuable species with a panel, milled from solid wood and varnished.

Finishing work of openings and slopes

After the completion of the installation work and the installation of doors, the disposal of old slopes, a not very attractive picture opens up that needs to be corrected. Finishing door slopes is a laborious, albeit necessary, process.
A high-quality finish serves as a guarantee of the aesthetic appearance.

Attention: Pay attention. Firms that install doors usually fill the space between the installed door frame and the doorway with foam, and then finishing work is done for an additional fee, and it can be done independently.

Instruments

Plastering is a complex and lengthy process that requires certain skills. Finishing of MDF doorways greatly simplifies the work and reduces the cost of time, effort and emotions.
Independent work implies the presence of the necessary tools, improvised things:

• MDF panels;
• Platband,
• Decorative elements - a rail and a bendable corner of all in the amount of three pieces;
• Liquid nails, dowels, screws and preparatory work. Fill up cracks and holes, level the surface surrounding the door opening, level with wooden blocks those places where there is no possibility of quick leveling with mortar.

After preparing the tool and material, you can start working:

• Guide strips made of wood are stuffed onto the prepared opening. The thickness of the strips (slats) is 10 mm and the width is not less than 30 mm, along the perimeter their length is not less than 9 meters.
• Their fastening is done from top to bottom and is controlled according to the level where the deviation is observed, a piece of wood is placed there or the bar is attracted to the wall. The upper strips are strictly fixed at the corners of the door frame.

Attention: Before installing the guide strip and adjusting the MDF panel, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the decorative corner so that the platband fits snugly against the wall.

• To obtain the desired result, it is imperative to lean the platband and determine the gap, perhaps the thickness of the corner does not need to be taken into account in this particular case and it will not have to be cut and adjusted flush with the wall, but it will be enough to glue it.

Layout of materials in the section

• A decorative corner is necessary for attaching the outer and inner sides of the panels, and it is almost impossible to get an ideal cut at home.
• After adjusting and installing the upper slope, it is necessary to attach it to the upper bar with small studs or short self-tapping screws, their heads will then have to be hidden
• When marking the side slope guide strips, this difference is taken into account and the thickness of the strips is adjusted.
• We measure the height and width of the future slope on the left side.
• One measurement is made in height from the upper slope of the outer corner to the floor. Width is the distance from the metal frame to the outer corners of the top and bottom of the doorway.
  Finishing the slopes of the entrance door with mdf panels comes to a crucial moment in order to correctly and immediately cut off the upper corner of the side panel on the left. You can't do without a template here.
• It is preferable to prepare a template from a thick sheet of paper (cardboard), which slides up along the guides. The angle is marked and the excess is cut off with a very sharp knife to get a straight line.
  The operation can be repeated several times until the template fits completely and tightly.
• The finishing of door slopes mdf video clearly demonstrates that there is an offset to the left relative to the doorway or to the right for all doors, no matter how exactly they are exposed, and the opening angles therefore differ.

Panel adjusted to size

• The slope is attached from the side of the frame with glue or small nails, which can then be covered with a decorative strip, the outer side is fixed with self-tapping screws.

Attention: For a snug fit of the panel to the door frame, adjust the end angle between them.

• The final finishing of the entrance door slopes with MDF panels includes the filling of the gaps between the slopes with putty.

It remains to be creative in the design of the outer part of the slopes:

• The fold corners are glued and the protruding parts are neatly cut to create a straight line with the wall.
• Platbands are attached, experts recommend starting with the installation of the side ones and ending with the top. Practice shows that even a 1 mm offset to the side or a fastening error in height leads to big problems with the upper casing.

Graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the Penza State Institute of Architecture and Construction. For the past ten years, he has been a leading specialist in a large construction company in Penza, engaged in the construction of multi-storey residential buildings. The total work experience in the specialty is 18 years. Consults on design issues, choice of materials for interior and exterior decoration, finishing technology.

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The interior design will not have a complete look without a comfortable, reliable and aesthetic door structure.

Slopes from MDF will allow the interior decoration to acquire completeness. But, it should be borne in mind that the installation provides for compliance with the recommendations and standards that contribute to the achievement of the durability of the structure.

Advantages of building materials

Finishing a door opening is a laborious process that requires precision and adherence to advice. Therefore, it is possible to make this kind of cladding with your own hands. Slopes can be finished with panel materials, a variety of which can satisfy any request. Often finishing work is carried out with plastic, wood panels, drywall, but MDF panels are considered the most successful.

Advantages of MDF panels

Since this finishing building material has numerous advantages:

• Material availability.
• Ease of installation.
• Aesthetic appearance.
• The density of the material creates additional sound and heat insulation.
• Environmental friendliness. Fiberboard is made by pressing wood chips under the influence of temperature and pressure. In the core of the binders of the fibrous material, carbide resins are used, which are harmless to humans. Consequently, MDF belongs to an ecological building material that can be safely used for cladding both external and interior structures.
• The color palette allows you to satisfy any request. You can choose the color of the panels from wenge to bright colors.

Doorway lined with MDF slopes

But like any building material, MDF panels are not without drawbacks:

• Weak resistance to mechanical damage. If the MDF panel is deformed, the damage cannot be restored.
• Does not withstand significant moisture levels.

Therefore, the finishing of door slopes with MDF panels should not be carried out in conditions of high humidity.

Do-it-yourself MDF entrance door slope (video)

Preparatory moments

All the advantages of facing the slopes of external doors with MDF panels can be shown during installation. Therefore, before starting work, you can study the video of exactly how the slopes at the front door are made. There are 2 options for wood fiber panels:

1. Designed for finishing works (have an L-shaped shape).
2. Wall panels.

Measurement of the doorway

Most novice craftsmen have a completely natural question, how to sheathe the slopes of the MDF entrance door correctly. First you need to make detailing. To make door slopes from MDF, you need to remove the dimensions of the opening, which should be depicted on paper. According to the transferred data, each element should be schematically depicted. In this case, it is recommended to take into account the points:

• The presence of the nut.
• The order of placement of parts.
• Opening width and angles of inclination.

After installing the door, all gaps between the wall and the box must be sealed with foam. After the foam has set, all excess should be cut off.

Frame installation of slopes

Installation of wooden slats

Slopes made of fibrous panels can be made by frame and glue method. Do-it-yourself frame installation of slopes from MDF panels is carried out using the following technology:

• Along the edges of the slope, both the inner and outer sides, using dowels, fix the wooden slats, which must eventually be closed with MDF panels. The bars should be leveled. To avoid skewing the structure between the skeleton and the opening, wedges must be hammered.
• Cut 3 sheets from MDF (2 for vertical fastening and 1 for horizontal).
• The details should be attached to the opening and the points for cutting should be marked.
• Trimming should be done strictly to the size of the door opening.

Installation of wooden slopes

• Apply liquid nails to the inner edge of the panel and attach to the frame.
• The panels should be aligned so that the minimum gap between them is achieved.
• The fixation can be strengthened with self-tapping screws, which are screwed in at the top and bottom. Self-tapping hats are decorated with special elements.
• The final point is the fastening of the platbands.

If the depth of the opening does not exceed the width of the MDF, then in this case it is possible to fix it in a seamless way by installing it vertically.

Installation of slopes with an adhesive method

Plastering a door slope

If preference is given to the glue method, then in this case, you should familiarize yourself with the tips for installing an entrance door and MDF slopes. Work algorithm:

1. First of all, for the glue method, you need to plaster the slopes.
2. It is recommended to prime the prepared surface with a primer. After priming the surface, wait until it is completely dry.
3. Set beacon profiles by level. To install profiles on slopes, apply mortar and level the beacons in all directions. Allow the solution to set.
4. The mortar is applied to the slopes and leveled along the beacons with a spatula. After the performed manipulations, the slopes should be left for 2 days until the mortar has completely set.
5. The inner side of the part is coated with glue and pressed against the surface.
6. When all the elements are installed, the resulting joints are smeared or covered with overlays.

Important! After completing all the manipulations, you can proceed to the exterior decoration of the door structure. For this purpose, it is possible to veneer the surface with platbands or level the surface with a putty. On the open spaces of the Runet, there are photos, videos and reviews that describe in detail the entire step-by-step process of the frame and glue method.

How to bend MDF

Sometimes it becomes necessary to trim elements of a round or semi-oval configuration with wood fiber sheets. Naturally, the question arises as to how to fold the material and is it possible. It should be noted that bending MDF is possible provided that thin panels are used (the average should not exceed 3 mm).

How to bend an MDF panel at home

To bend the panel, do the following:

• Manufacturing of fiberboard blanks.
• Cut the sheet across the bend.
• Cut off pieces of MDF of the required dimensions.
• At the folds, draw lines at intervals of 5 mm. The hinge should be 1 mm.
• The resulting shavings must be collected and mixed with glue until a mushy mixture is formed, which fills the holes.
• Lay out the MDF sheet on the template and fix it with nails. Nails do not need to be driven deep for easy removal.
• The last stage is the removal of the workpiece, grinding and painting.

Following the recommendations, you can effortlessly sheathe MDF slopes with panels or other building materials yourself. Everyone can do all the manipulations with their own hands, despite the fact that finishing the slopes with such a material as MDF is a painstaking and time-consuming process.

Photo gallery of finished works

One of the most common options for visually increasing the space in a room is to dismantle interior doors. This solution allows you to visually expand the premises, create a single space in the interior. In this case, an important task arises - finishing the doorway. In this article, we have collected the most popular and non-trivial ways to solve this issue.

Opening preparation

The preparation process for the work surface differs due to the materials chosen as finishing materials.

• If it is decided to refine the opening with a decorative mixture, it is necessary to make a rough finish using ordinary plaster. After that, all surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned with fine sandpaper. This will avoid peeling off the plaster layer. The use of a building level or a plumb line will save on finishing material.

  Leveling the opening with plaster using a rule and metal corners

• In the case of using overhead elements (stone tiles or PVC panels), leveling of the opening is not required, it is enough to hide obvious flaws - bumps and pits.
• If a crate is being erected, there is no need for a rough finish: everything will be hidden under a solid wooden or metal frame.

  Drywall on the frame

• Drywall is another option for cladding a doorway, as a result of which a perfectly flat surface is obtained. It does not require additional processing, you can paint or glue the wallpaper immediately after installation and grouting.

  Plasterboard leveling without frame with glue

Types of materials for finishing

The choice of materials for finishing a doorway in the construction market is extensive, there are options for both economy class and expensive alternatives. It all depends directly on the needs, desires and capabilities of buyers, as well as several important aspects:

• you should not save on the quantity and quality of fasteners (for example, if you make a crate of wooden bars, then you need to look at them for the presence of mold, rot and large cracks);
• when purchasing materials packaged in different boxes, consignments should be checked, if they differ, then the shade of the content may also differ;
• the durability of the material, its ability to withstand daily contact with various external influences - this is what all masters should think about first of all.

Using the example of the most popular options for finishing a doorway, we will consider in more detail the workflow for each of them.

Plaster

This option can be called the most popular due to the simplicity of work and the practicality of using the finishing material.

The only thing that should be taken care of before starting finishing is to cover the floor with film or newspapers so as not to damage or contaminate the surface.

1. Work begins with the preparation of the opening: cleaning from old materials and priming the surface.
2. Installation of beacons (you should mix a little mortar and fix the perforated corners on the walls, exposing them to the building level).
3. A masonry reinforcing mesh is attached between the corners.
4. The building mixture is prepared in the required quantity.
5. Using several spatulas, the mixture is applied to the walls in a chaotic manner, after which it is smoothed over the surface using a rule.

It is important to remember that the thickness of one layer should not exceed 2 cm, otherwise voids or cracks may form, and this will negatively affect the durability of the finish.

If everything is observed, it remains to wait until the surface is dry, and you can proceed to the finishing: painting, wallpapering or applying decorative mixtures.

Clinker tiles, mosaics

This material is intended for cladding a wide variety of areas of a residential building, including the doorway. There are no special installation rules, options are offered depending on the interior design:

Facing a doorway with tiles or mosaics does not require special tools or special skills, the workflow consists of step-by-step actions:

1. after the surfaces are cleaned and plastered, it is necessary to apply markings, according to which the tile will be located in the doorway;
2. prepare a special glue (liquid nails are used only in cases where the surface is perfectly flat);
3. apply glue with a spatula to the back of the tile, distribute it over the surface, remove the excess;
4. press the tile against the wall and hold it for a few seconds, applying force.

Clinker tile laying scheme

In order for the products to be fixed evenly on the surface of the opening, plastic glazing beads should be prepared in advance, which are inserted into the seams between the tiles. It is removed after the glue mass has hardened not earlier than after 24 hours.

It is very important - if glue gets on the surface of the tile, it should be removed immediately, since it is very difficult to remove the hardened mass.

When the opening is completely refined, the seams between the tiles are sealed with special grouts, the color of which is matched to the tone of the walls or finishing materials.

Decorative rock

Another option that is used as an alternative to clinker tiles is decorative stone. It has several advantages over other finishing materials:

• exact imitation of natural rocks, with a lot of varieties of textures: marble, limestone, jasper, brick, wood cut and many others.
• tolerates high humidity without consequences;
• easy to clean, because does not require the use of special products to remove dirt from the surface;
• resistant to mechanical damage if the rules of installation are observed.

The installation process is very similar to laying clinker tiles, but there are several important points that should not be forgotten:

• depending on the thickness, the weight of the products may vary, which can increase the consumption of the glue mass;
• when purchasing a finishing material, inspect several pieces from the back side, if there are many pores on the surface, they have a low density, which will affect the strength of the stone.

This finishing material is found in two types:

1. Natural. It is made from natural rocks, crushed into crumbs. Such products are distinguished by their weight and strength under direct mechanical stress.
2. Artificial. Its basis is gypsum, to which dyes and polymers are added. The main advantage is the low price, which fluctuates around 300-800 rubles per square meter.

Wooden panels, MDF

An equally popular option for finishing door slopes is wood or MDF panels, laminated under wood, which harmoniously fit into the classic style. The benefits include:

• aesthetics;
• durability;
• no visible defects in contact with water.

The process of installing panels made of wood or MDF will require you to purchase additional materials - wooden slats, which will be used as lathing:

1. The slats are cut to fit the width of the opening and attached with dowels and self-tapping screws to the walls.
2. The panels are also adjusted to the opening with a small indentation, which is hidden by an end corner.
3. The launch pad is secured with finishing nails.
4. All subsequent panels are fastened through a tongue-groove (connection system present on the products).
5. From the end, the structure is closed by a side panel - a casing, which is fastened with nails to the lathing or end corner.

Photo instructions for finishing the opening with MDF panels

To hide the fasteners, you can use special furniture wax or adhesive plugs, matching them to the color of the panels.

Such a finish will look rich, even if inexpensive MDF panels with textured patterns imitating exotic woods were used.

Laminate

Many finishers love laminate flooring for its flexibility, which makes it possible to sheathe almost any openings, corners and nooks found in living quarters with this material. The only thing worth worrying about is that it does not tolerate moisture well and, after contact with water, swellings may form at the ends of the products, and such defects are not eliminated.

The laminate is fastened with self-tapping screws to the crate in the same way as finishing with PVC or MDF panels.

If the walls are relatively flat, then you can use liquid nails and spacers, which will press the material against the surface of the walls for several hours.

Stucco molding - gypsum and polyurethane foam

One of the most interesting, but in its own way capricious materials is stucco molding. Using it in the interior for finishing the doorway, one should maintain a single concept of the overall design, fit into the style that is inherent in columns, pilasters with capitals and other similar decorative elements.

Stucco molding on the opening should be combined with other interior elements, such as floor and ceiling skirting boards

There are two types of stucco molding on the construction market:

1. Plaster. Without it, it is impossible to imagine the interiors of country houses, made in the Venetian or classical style. But in small apartments, such products seem too bulky, the interior openings narrow not only visually, but also in fact. Plus, gypsum is a very heavy and fragile material; under mechanical stress it will not last long.
2. Artificial, or rather polyurethane, is an affordable analogue of gypsum.

The advantages of polyurethane foam decor include:

• ease of construction;
• ease of installation: products are easily cut with a clerical knife and attached to liquid nails;
• a variety of ready-made forms;
• the surface of the polyurethane is suitable for painting.

Stucco molding looks perfect in the frame of a doorway with an arch, especially if the width allows you to erect monolithic column supports along the edges.

Doorway shapes

Decorating openings between rooms without a door is difficult not only by the choice of the material used, but also by the shape of this very opening.

The solution to this issue will affect the harmony of the transition between rooms, the lighting of the premises, the combination of styles in the interior and the practicality of moving.

Rectangular

A common option is rectangular. Such an opening remains immediately after dismantling the door frame and it has its advantages:

• suitable for all finishing materials;
• no additional structures are required;
• clearly delineates two living quarters, for example, a balcony and a kitchen, while visually expanding both;
• great for modern interior design styles.

A wide rectangular opening allows you to use the slopes as niches for interior items

Arched

The arch has an interesting ability: in rooms with low ceilings, it visually increases them, and in cases with high ceilings, on the contrary, lowers them. Moreover, the wider the arch-shaped opening, the lower the ceiling appears.

Many people prefer this option for its softness, the absence of sharp corners, this makes the transitions between rooms more invisible. The arch fits perfectly when entering the hall, if it is wide enough, movement between rooms will be invisible.

The absence of a massive doorway decor emphasizes the beauty and complexity of the rest of the interior.

A nice addition are ready-made solutions - arch-type extensions, prepared for installation in doorways.

Completions and developed edging of the opening emphasize the complex shape of the opening, making it a visual accent

Trapezoidal

This form is used very rarely, this is due to the fact that in small areas such a solution has the opposite effect: the room does not expand, and the ceiling visually lowers. Especially in cases where the upper horizontal part of the trapezoid is too narrow. One might get the impression that they wanted to make an arch when decorating the opening, but they lacked the strength and skills.

Such an opening looks good when it matches the shape of the room located behind it, as in this picture

The polygon will fit well into the transition where double-leaf interior doors were planned or installed. With the help of drywall, you can easily and effortlessly turn a rectangular gap into a smooth trapezoid, fixing it at the corners of the opening.

Asymmetric

The doorway, which embodies the fantasies of the owners of the living quarters, is the asymmetrical shape. Designers love her for her ability to bring the most amazing solutions to life. The opening ceases to be the border of two rooms, it turns into the decoration of the apartment, into that element that attracts the eye and emphasizes the given style.

An asymmetric opening is a highlight of any interior

However, there are nuances here that many forget about and encounter difficulties in the process of work:

• you cannot undertake the expansion of the opening without creating a project, which will take into account all the possibilities of load-bearing walls and floors;
• sharp corners and sharp shapes have a negative psychological impact on others; it is necessary to minimize the presence of irritating factors as much as possible so that the refined openings serve as an advantage, and not a disadvantage.

Curtain decoration

A simple but very interesting option for decorating a doorway with curtains is a look into the past. Several decades ago, people delimited living space in this way, decorating the passage with wooden or fabric curtains. The desired effect was achieved: the boundaries of the room were visually outlined, while the space was not closed.

Curtain - a simple and effective solution

But such solutions are still popular now, but the variety of shapes and materials has become much larger. Most often, bamboo sticks are used, which are very durable and make a pleasant sound when colliding with each other. You can paint them yourself in the desired shade or choose a ready-made version for your interior.

You can use curtains anywhere, even on the border of the hallway with the bathroom, although it is a little intimate, but if the homeowners are interested in this option, then why not experiment.

A beautifully designed doorway always looks neater and gives the whole room a finished look. It's hard not to notice how much it transforms when it is framed. And the point is not only that they hide all the nuances of the installation process, but also that the opening becomes more pronounced and noticeable. Very often, designers pay special attention to such a finish. As a result, they get a unique and often unique decorative element in their performance. More and more often you can find openings in which there are no door leaves. Sometimes this is also a deliberate move by designers, and sometimes it is just a necessity. Today we will consider the questions registration of a doorway without a door... Consider when it is appropriate to leave openings and what disadvantages and advantages such a solution entails.

1. An open opening - a design move or a necessity?

Open doorways are more and more often found in the interiors of modern apartments. Sometimes this is really a design technique that is designed to add originality to the overall environment. But more often than not, this is a very correct move in visual expanding space and saving free space. At the same time, no one says that such an opening cannot look interesting and unusual. Standard swing doors take up a lot of space, especially if they open inward. Depending on the width of the opening, the door can "eat" up to 1 square meter of the total area. Appear instantly restrictions on the placement of pieces of furniture or decorative elements and a lot of other inconveniences.

Sometimes sliding structures are used instead, which are undoubtedly much more compact. However, they do not always look aesthetically pleasing. If the door rails are not enclosed between the walls, they must be mounted on one of them. Thus, the appearance of the wall in one of the rooms may look spoiled. Therefore, in some cases, it will be advisable to decide to dismantle the interior doors. At the same time, the line between two adjacent rooms is automatically erased and a single space is formed.

Sometimes it really is appropriate, for example:

• In the case of an increase in the size of the room by attaching a balcony or loggia to it. In any case, such actions are accompanied by the dismantling of the balcony block, otherwise the whole idea will not be implemented;
• If you plan to combine the living room and hallway. Organization of an open-type portal in this case will blur the line between two rooms that are completely different in purpose, but at the same time preserve the conditional separation. At the same time, a small living room will seem much more spacious;
• If you have organized in the bedroom, while sacrificing the size of the bedroom, it is better not to use blank door leaves. Leave the opening without doors, and we will teach you how to beat it beautifully.

Many people use a similar technique when joining the living room to the kitchen. Most often, the opening is made in the form of different shapes. Undoubtedly, this is the most aesthetic way to combine. But do not forget that if you use the kitchen for its intended purpose and are actively preparing food, then all the smells accompanying this process will instantly spread throughout the apartment.

Also not quite right the solution would be to dismantle the door panels in the children's room, bedroom or study. All these rooms require a separate space. Of course, an exception may be the case when you live alone and, in principle, there is no one to retire from. In all other cases, doorways without doors can expand the space. Therefore, especially often you can find them in small apartments.

2. Advantages and disadvantages of doors without doors

After we figured out when it is advisable and when not to use free doorways, it's time to talk about the clear advantages and disadvantages of this technique. Let's start with disadvantages:

• When removing door frames there is no clear demarcation where one functional area begins and another functional area ends... Using the example of combining the kitchen with the living room in a similar way, we realized that this is not always appropriate. Of course, there are exceptions. For example, when you visit the kitchen in the morning to make your own coffee or in the evening for a light snack. However, this same blurring effect can be advantageous in other cases;
• If we consider that the lack of secluded spaces for a person who lives himself is not critical, then all the same there are rooms in the apartment where doors are essential. For example, in the bathrooms. This lack of open openings is not critical, however, it takes place.

Now let's talk about advantages organization of portals:

3. Choosing the shape of the opening depending on the style of the interior

Before choosing ways to design a doorway, you should think about its shape. Of course, you can leave everything unchanged. And the rectangular open portals look very impressive. And you can try pick up the shape opening, focusing on interior in the room. After all, the opening must harmoniously fit into the overall picture and emphasize its features. Let's consider the most suitable forms for different styles:

• Chic destinations such as , rococo or renaissance imply the predominance of symmetrical, regular lines. Such simplicity is compensated by a large abundance of decorative elements. It can be complex carving, various stucco moldings with gilding, or complex arched bas-reliefs;
• Discreet and noble classic style will complement the arched openings in the best way. In this case, the arches are preferably oval, three-centered or semicircular in shape. Of course, the classics are not complete without such material as wood, which can be decorated with decorative carvings or milling;
  
• Eastern directions arched openings are also preferred, but their shape can be more varied. They can be lancet or keeled, in the form of a heart or a circle. In general, in this case, you can give free rein to imagination and focus on the shapes and silhouettes of pieces of furniture;
• Romantic destinations do not overload with complex bends. All elements in them should remain light and airy, flowing and graceful. Openings of a semicircular shallow shape without sharp transitions are ideal. At the same time, you should not abuse the amount of finishing materials and choose their rough and heavy options;
• Modern and concise styles, such as, or techno, only recognize strict regular geometric shapes. There can be no question of any ovals. There must also be strict symmetry. Therefore, in this case, it is better to leave the shape of the opening unchanged and only carefully align all the corners and edges;
• Such interesting and extraordinary directions as or pop art must have a very unusual shape in the interior. Typically, this is a small piece of furniture, such as an armchair, chair or. But why not show your imagination and create a winding, asymmetrical opening? It is this solution that will best complement and emphasize the stylistic identity of the room.
  

Choosing the most suitable form, you should lean on not only to the above recommendations, but also to the height of the ceilings in room. Otherwise, you run the risk of once again drawing attention to the existing drawback.

When choosing this type of finish, remember that natural wood needs careful care. For the rest, it all depends on your financial capabilities and imagination. The color of the wooden openings should be consistent with the color of the floor or skirting boards. You can also rely on the color of the furniture items.

The style of design also plays a role. After all, not all modern trends welcome the use of such "warm" materials. For example, plastic or metal is more preferred or minimalism.

12. Decorative finishing with natural or artificial stone

When choosing a natural stone finish, it is imperative consider his the weight and select an adhesive mixture specifically for such material. In addition, installation is further complicated by the fact that the fragments can slide under their own weight, so either you need to lay them using the same technology as - using a piece of metal profile and wedges, or hold each pebble for several minutes until the glue grabs.

Also, some experts argue that installation should start directly from the floor, but this is not always appropriate. For example, if you want to use skirting boards, it is better to leave space for them than to mount them over stones. Natural stone is expensive material. Therefore, an artificial substitute is very often preferred. Its appearance, at a sufficiently high level, mimics the natural texture. It is lighter and more affordable, easier to lay and cut. And to make the process even easier, they came up with ready-made corner elements.

Stone-faced doorways look very cozy. However, you should not choose this finish for deep and narrow openings. It may turn out that the opening will resemble the entrance to a cave, which is not appropriate in all interiors.

13. Arch instead of the usual "rectangle"

Arch-type openings have become popular for a very long time and are still actively used by many designers. Doorways of a similar shape are very a good decision for use in small spaces. They help to visually make the space more spacious. Correctly selected proportions of the width and height of the arch can also "raise" a low ceiling. Arches can be of both standard shapes and the most unpredictable ones.

Very often, such an element is key in the interior, and all the decoration depends on it. You can purchase ready-made arch-type portals from a variety of materials, or you can do arch on one's own. Often, the frame of the desired shape is assembled from metal profiles and sheathed with plasterboard. Instead of profiles, wooden planks of sufficient thickness can be used. A layer of plaster is applied on top of it, and then decorative finishing is performed. Very often, arches can be found as a connecting element between a room with a loggia. They can have built-in shelves, lighting, niches for placing decor items or a fragment. It can also be used as a dressing table or as a place to place indoor plants. Advantage the design of a doorway in the form of an arch is that it can be entered into almost any style of interior. It is enough just to choose the right shape and finishing material.

And for creation various functional elements. It can be a composition of wall niches, or it can be a homemade shelving unit. The space around doorways is often empty. If you equip shallow drywall shelves around the perimeter, you can save space, provide enough space for placing souvenirs, books, family photos. In this case, the need to buy a wall or a pedestal may disappear automatically.

In addition, such structures can frame openings not only rectangular, but also semicircular. This solution looks very original and interesting. Subsequent plasterboard finishing will depend on the style of your room. It will be possible to simply plaster and paint the surface, matching the color to the wall covering. Separate shelves can be supplement multicolored backlight. The rear walls of the shelves can be pasted over or painted in a distinctive color.

This will add originality to the design and make it visually deeper. From drywall, you can build, probably, absolutely any structure in shape. The main thing to remember is that it should not be loaded with heavy objects. Still, such elements are more decorative in nature.

15. Decoration of the doorway with textiles

Decorating doorways with textile elements can be called the most romantic of all methods. A translucent tulle that flies in the wind will create a stunning atmosphere, especially if you choose a fabric with a barely visible shiny thread that shimmers in the sun. It is with the help of curtains that you can create such a design that, if necessary, will create a secluded atmosphere. If, nevertheless, you decide to connect the bedroom with the living room or another room, then choose opaque curtains with side hooks to decorate the doorway.

In addition to the usual transparent or opaque canvases, filament curtains, curtains made of bamboo or beautiful beads are perfect. You can create complex compositions from several types of fabrics with lambrequins and other elements. Such a volumetric design is appropriate only in large rooms and for wide openings. The room looks very interesting, in which the door and window openings are decorated identically.

The only thing that should not be done is to choose roller or Chinese curtains or vertical fabric roller blinds for decoration. In this case, it will be very inconvenient to walk between rooms.

There are various design techniques for visually increasing the space. One of them is the removal of the block in the interior partition. So it is possible to expand the entrance opening and give the interior more aesthetics. Usually, adjacent rooms are connected in this way, the door between which only complicates the free passage - for example, between the hall and the hallway. Also, the door is removed between the kitchen and the living room, when it is impossible to redevelop and combine these two rooms in another way. The way the opening is designed in this case plays an important role. You can make it neutral or accentuated. About the options for finishing a doorway without a door - today's material.

Drywall arch in oriental style Source decorazionedellacasa.me

When you can refuse an interior door

Not every doorway can be dismantled. The premises of the bathroom and the pantry are not even discussed. Home study and library spaces also require privacy and quiet, like a bedroom with a children's room. As a last resort, to create an atmosphere of privacy, you can use fabric curtains or screens, which the rest of the time will successfully decorate the opening. This will save space and create the optical effect of dividing rooms.

Arch in the interior Source evrookna-mos.ru

Note! With the help of open passages, you can successfully emphasize the unity of the living space. Therefore, for the openings, the same shape and structurally similar material are chosen.

Most often, a doorway without a door is found between a kitchen with a living room, a kitchen with an entrance hall and a living room with an entrance hall. However, for the kitchen, it is necessary to leave at least a glass partition, screen or fabric curtain. This will quickly isolate it from the adjacent room.

Restrictions apply to kitchens with gas equipment - there must be a door or partition here.

The door and window unit is completely dismantled when combining a balcony with a kitchen or living room. For separation, use curtains or a screen.

One of the advantages of freeing the doorway from the curtain is better air circulation in the premises.

Arch laid with stone Source www.pinterest.com

Making a doorway without a door is possible in the following situations:

• When the opening between rooms retains its shape. The passageway visually expands, and due to the massive decor it looks more aesthetically pleasing.
• When it is necessary to create an arched opening. The shape of the arch is chosen depending on the style of the room and the height of the ceilings.
• When there is a desire to create a passage of complex asymmetric shape, triangular or trapezoidal configuration. The restriction applies only to openings whose width is less than 80 cm.
• When a bar counter, stained glass window or mosaic canvas is installed between the kitchen and the living room in the aisle.

Pros and cons of free passage between rooms

Simple arched opening Source episode.ru.net

The design solution, in which the block is dismantled, has its advantages:

• Adjacent rooms are combined into a single space. The common room becomes visually brighter, more spacious, but at the same time each of them retains its functional purpose.
• There is a large selection of ways to decorate a doorway - all materials look decorative and do not need complicated maintenance. With their help, you can focus on the selected interior style.
• If we talk about cost, then decorating the opening, for example, with panels made of valuable wood species, will be cheaper than installing a new door made of high-quality material.
• High-quality ventilation of all rooms of the apartment.

Simple rectangular opening Source www.ivd.ru

Among the disadvantages of this solution, they note the lack of privacy of the premises, the possibility of a draft, when combined with the kitchen, discomfort is possible due to noise and odors.

Choosing a shape for the opening

There are two fundamentally different ways to design an opening - with the preservation of its original shape, often rectangular, or with its change. The choice of form is influenced by the style of the room and the finishing materials used.

Decorative inserts made of epoxy resin in the opening Source www.thegolfclub.info

Traditionally, doorways are rectangular in shape. A person who is not experienced in repair work can work with it. To begin with, you will need to completely dismantle the door frame and door leaf. Then the side and top ends are leveled - they are prepared for decorative finishing.

Two different openings Source www.interiordesign.net/

When choosing an arched shape, there are many design methods:

• With the help of a semicircular arch, you can emphasize the classic interior. This method is not suitable for rooms with low ceilings and narrow aisles.
• For an apartment with a low ceiling, it is better to choose a trapezoidal arch - it is easier to make than a semicircular one. Such an opening will be appropriate when combining any premises.
• A triangular arch works best in a spacious room with a high ceiling.
• The asymmetric opening will be appropriate in a modern interior. It is made of drywall, and then finished with any materials. This option is convenient because lighting, shelves, niches and other decorative elements can be mounted inside the plasterboard structure.

Ways to design openings between rooms

You can decorate a doorway without a door using almost any wall decoration material. The most budgetary option is plasterboard sheathing, followed by wallpapering or painting to match the walls. Such an opening will not attract attention. If you want to make an accent, then drywall allows you to perform an asymmetric design of any complexity. The budget materials also include plastic panels and MDF.

Interior arch without decor Source dveridoc.ru

Tile, artificial stone and natural wood for finishing openings will cost more. For classic interiors, you can choose polyurethane stucco molding.

Important! When choosing a finishing material, the style and color scheme of the interior are taken into account. The doorway should become a natural part of the room, and not stand out in it as something foreign.

Unusual opening design Source homeli.ru

There are several ways to arrange the passage: using the upper end or only the side ones.

For the manufacture of an arched structure, experts recommend using drywall:

• easy to work with;
• it has a low cost;
• shapes of any complexity can be cut from the sheets.

In the process of making the arch, a frame made of a metal profile is mounted, and then drywall elements are attached to it with self-tapping screws. The hats of the fasteners are sunk by a couple of millimeters and putty together with the joints. To get a perfectly even edge of the arch, a flexible perforated corner is attached to it during the putty process. Then they are sanded and finished with any material - wallpaper, artificial stone, tiles, mosaics, wood or plastic panels, plaster and stucco.

Decorative stone in the interior of the living room Source en.decorexpro.com

Drywall is also suitable for straight openings - it makes it faster and easier to align the ends.

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Arch in dark wood Source thisbuildis.com

Photo gallery: the most successful opening decor ideas

Let's look at some examples of good design options.

Option 1. The simple shape of the opening with a curved top end looks pompous and majestic, thanks to the classic columns at the edges of the portal. You can make such an arch from drywall. The presence of straight lines and the absence of complex decor allow maintaining the restrained proportions of the structure. The uniform color with the walls outside and inside allows you to create a holistic interior.

Making an opening for the kitchen Source lt.dikidaycare.com

Option 2. Stucco decor is suitable for spacious rooms. The arch allows you to combine two rooms - a dining room and a living room. And at the same time, it allows you to delimit rooms in accordance with their functional purpose. In any case, the common space is perceived as brighter and more spacious. Stucco decor is suitable not only for strict classical, but also for modern interiors, for example, Scandinavian.

Stucco molding and columns are appropriate to use in living rooms. But it is important to remember that such decor looks massive, and therefore looks organically on wide, high openings. If it is possible to adjust the width of the opening, then it should be borne in mind that for a small room it is better not to make a wide opening - it will look awkward and violate the proportion of the room.

White drywall arch Source frombaltic.ru

Option 3. Decorating the opening with natural materials always looks spectacular. The stone looks massive and is suitable for styles such as country or rustic. For a modern interior, you can choose an artificial stone that can look lighter, but at the same time creates the necessary texture. The contrast with smooth neutral walls looks especially impressive. This material has many advantages - it is easy to install, hides irregularities, does not require complex maintenance and has a long service life. You can choose an imitation of any stone existing in nature, even very rare and expensive.

Stone decoration Source no.aviarydecor.com

Option 4. An arch made of a wooden frame and stained glass can be mounted in an opening of sufficient width. This design looks easy and elegant. It lets in light and visually expands the space. In this example, the shape of the arch follows the shape of the window, but is the main focus.

Doorway decoration Source maz-sirena.ru

Option 5. This arch is suitable for interior decoration in the Art Nouveau style. Smooth lines, a noble shade of wood and a graceful pattern on frosted glass emphasize the nobility of the design with a sliding door.

Making an opening to the hall for two doors Source vplate.ru

Materials and methods of opening the opening

There are many ways to design a doorway. One of the original methods is to install spotlights or LED strips on the end of the opening. When installing adjustable luminaires, you can change the angle of incidence of the light beam and adjust the illumination intensity of adjacent rooms. There are also many options for finishing the portal with different finishing materials - let's take a closer look at some of them.

Simple opening without a door Source finance.yahoo.com

With the help of textiles

This is the simplest, fastest and most inexpensive way to design an opening without a door. It is enough just to fix the cornice over the passage and hang the curtain. The advantage of this design is as follows:

• You can quickly change the scenery and choose the fabric for the new interior, quickly create the desired mood.
• With the help of dense fabric, you can divert attention from the opening without taking up free space.
• The fabric looks light and elegant, suitable for all interior styles.
• With the help of light curtains made of flowing light fabric, you can visually expand the space.
• By using a dark, deep color of the fabric, you can adjust the width of the room.
• You can make the interior bright and colorful with the help of rope curtains.

Curtain decoration Source totalconstrucao.com.br

Dark curtains for privacy Source luke.momstamales.com

Doorway with curtains Source detskaya.info

Using plaster

Plaster is a unique material with which you can favorably emphasize the design of the arch and emphasize it. Textured compositions with abrasive, sometimes multi-colored fillers are best suited for these purposes. Such plaster, when applied, creates a different relief. It goes well with other finishing materials - with artificial and natural stone, tiles, stucco.

Beautiful design Source www.interiordesign.net

Micro-cement and Venetian plaster looks especially elegant. This finishing method is best suited for classic interiors.

In addition to decorativeness, plaster has excellent operational properties:

• it does not burn;
• not afraid of moisture;
• resistant to mechanical stress;
• visually corrects the space;
• hides the flaws and irregularities of the base.

The only drawback is that it takes experience to work with decorative plaster.

Decorating the arch and painting on the wall Source ispovednik.ru

With siding and PVC panels

Inner part of the opening Source www.greenbuildingadvisor.com

Plastic panels are another budget and easy-to-use finishing material that can be used to quickly and efficiently finish a rectangular or arched portal between rooms. Fixation of PVC panels is carried out using fasteners (clips) on the frame or on liquid nails. To make the frame look aesthetically pleasing, the joint is decorated with a plastic casing on both sides. A guide bar is used to attach it.

Plastic panels are very flexible, so they can be given any radius and even irregular bending shape.

Interior semi-arches in the interior Source roomester.ru

This also includes siding trim. Despite the fact that this material is considered to be street cladding of facades, sometimes it is also used for interior decoration. Siding on the wall surface or at the end of the opening creates an interesting relief texture. Depending on the style of the interior, you can use vinyl or metal slats. The surface of the material can imitate wood.

The advantage of this material lies in its exceptional durability and ability to hide unevenness in the substrate. Installation of lamellas is not difficult, so no special experience is required to work with it. The material is resistant to water and mechanical stress, therefore it can be used in any premises.

With artificial stone

Decorating with decorative stone Source dizainvfoto.ru

A practical and common way to decorate the walls around an entrance without a door is to use artificial stone cladding. This material has a lot of positive qualities:

• The tiles have a small thickness and weight, so artificial stone can be used on any, even weak, bases.
• This material has a long service life. He is not afraid of corrosion, ultraviolet light, mechanical stress.
• If one of the decorative masonry elements is damaged, it is easy to replace it - you just need to remove the damaged fragment and install a new one.
• In terms of strength, artificial stone is not inferior to natural.
• It is an environmentally friendly and safe material. The stone made on the basis of gypsum has a positive effect on the indoor microclimate. Gypsum is able to absorb excess moisture from the environment and give it back when necessary.
• Artificial stone does not burn, does not provoke and does not support fire.
• The veneer does not need complicated maintenance. It retains a presentable appearance throughout its entire service life.

With the help of artificial stone, it is possible to imitate masonry from different materials - the facing exactly conveys the texture of limestone, marble, malachite and other types of stone. Such cladding always looks rich and organically combines with other finishing materials, especially with natural wood. Artificial stone slabs can be laid in accordance with a pre-planned pattern or in a chaotic manner.

Artificial stone finishing Source mirstrojka.ru

In the manufacture of decorative stone, natural components are used - stone chips, coloring pigments and polymer fillers. Usually, an opening lined with such a material is distinguished by ragged edges, which look especially expressive. For premises, it is better to use a stone that is not too textured, otherwise the finish will look heavy. Fix the stone on liquid nails or a special glue solution. Laying can be done by yourself.

Neat stone opening Source luchiefasady.ru

One of the types of cladding is clinker tiles. Outwardly, it imitates brick and looks like real brickwork. Such decoration is in demand in many interiors - in the style of loft, country, Provence, chalet and others. The convenience of facing the opening lies in the fact that in addition to flat elements, manufacturers offer corner parts. You can buy elements of any size and appearance. The realism of the masonry is created by grouting the joints with a special compound.

With the help of ready-made cashing

The rectangular passage can be decorated with ready-made accessories and platbands. This finish will look simple, but tasteful. Manufacturing material - natural wood, plastic or MDF. The cost and appearance of such cashing varies, as well as its operational properties.

There are two types of MDF extensions. They can be end-edged or telescopic. In the first case, there is no decorative coating along the edge of the strip. During installation, you have to try to fit the joints more tightly. In the second case, there is an edge on the strap, which gives the product a completeness and aesthetic appearance. In case of uneven joints, a decorative film on the edge of the strip evens out the defect and preserves their presentability.

Large opening Source www.taraestatespvtltd.com

The shape of the platbands is different. They can be flat, rounded, or any other shape. If the planks are made of natural wood, then they can be decorated with carved or applied decor. Platbands are installed using special glue, nails or self-tapping screws. Installation of telescopic platbands is carried out using a lock fixed to the surface of the strip.

Finishing a doorway without a door Source 1eposplus.ru/photo

If the platband is made of plastic, then it can be used in rooms with high humidity and where frequent wet cleaning is required - in the hallway, in the kitchen, in the children's room. One of the advantages of using plastic platbands is that inside their structure it is possible to lay hidden wiring - cables from the phone, the Internet, cable TV. PVC platbands are equipped with a special cable channel, which makes the process of wiring easier.

Portal cladding rules Source www.davidlane.com

Plastic platbands do not necessarily look simple and boring, some models imitate the texture of wood or look like stucco decoration. At the same time, they retain all the positive properties of plastic.

Decorative casings are available in different widths and thicknesses. Outwardly, they are flat, rounded and curly. You can buy them ready-made in many hardware stores. The exception is carved elements, which are made in a single form to order, and therefore are much more expensive.

Wood framing Source ceilingworld.com.my

Platbands made of natural wood look luxurious, they are practical and versatile. They are chosen because of their unique natural texture and environmental friendliness. Before installation, it is important to treat parts from all sides with antiseptics and fire retardants.

One of the advantages of wooden casings is that it can be finished in various ways - painted, varnished, oil, wax, stained, brushed.

With MDF panels

You can decorate a portal beautifully and inexpensively using MDF panels. From the outside, you will need to use platbands. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is the vulnerability of the material to moisture. Under such conditions, the slabs swell and deform. Therefore, it is better not to use MDF for finishing the aisle between kitchen and living room or kitchen and dining room. An exception may be rooms with a well-functioning forced draft.

Simple wood trim Source happy-room.com.ua

To cover the portal with MDF tiles, you will need to build a wooden rack frame. Then the panels are cut into fragments of the required length and width and fixed with special metal clips. The fastening of the strips to each other is carried out using a groove-ridge lock connection.

Wood design option Source airgpm.com

If the panels are not equipped with a groove and a ridge, then their fixation is carried out using a special adhesive solution with a frameless method. In this case, the base should be perfectly flat. A decorative strip is used to mask the joints, and cashing is installed along the edges.

Using polyurethane stucco molding

Polyurethane stucco molding replaced plaster - heavy and fragile. With its help, openings are finished in interiors decorated in a Venetian or other classical style with a sufficient area and height of the room. Such stucco molding is characterized by high strength, low weight and the ability to be painted in colors other than white.

Framing the doorway Source kakpostroit.su

The surface for attaching polyurethane stucco moldings must be clean, even and solid. To do this, it is preliminarily leveled and primed. Special glue is used to mount the parts. When the parts dry, the joints between them are treated with putty and sanded with fine-grained emery paper. The stucco molding can be left snow-white or gilded and patina can be applied to it.

Decorative plaster molding Source www.doverie-omsk.ru

The advantages of polyurethane cladding include the following:

• Low weight, which allows you to mount such decor on weak substrates, such as drywall.
• Possibility of adjusting the shape of the product due to its plasticity - polyurethane can be cut and grinded.
• The material is not afraid of moisture and temperature extremes, so it can be used in the kitchen.
• Polyurethane has a long service life, the decor does not crack or crumble.
• The assortment of decorative elements is varied and represented by false columns, moldings, pilasters, rosettes and other elements.
• The stucco molding is easily mounted using an adhesive, so you can do all the work yourself.

How to use an unnecessary opening

Sometimes, as a result of redevelopment in the room, an unnecessary opening is formed. The easiest way to hide it is to force it with furniture or sew it up with drywall. If the style of the interior allows, then you can hang a large panel or carpet, make decorative drapery.

Functional niches in the wall Source divalmebel.ru/

However, there are more functional solutions. You can sew up one side with drywall, then you get a niche. You can use it for different purposes:

• As a rack, install shelves inside - wooden for books or glass for dishes and souvenirs.
• As a decorative space for a painting, statue, decorative fountain or other art object.
• As a boudoir - just hang a mirror and a console shelf for cosmetics.
• In the nursery, you can organize a rack for storing toys and books, and in the kitchen - dishes.
• If the opening is large, then the head of the bed can be installed in it - this will save free space.

In a niche, depending on its size, they also organize a storage area, install a work table or have a mini-pantry. Another option is a light panel.

Opening masking Source vnegoroda.com

Conclusion

Therefore, if you apply imagination and ingenuity, then a doorway without a door can look even much more interesting than with a door block. When choosing a finishing method, it is worth considering the dimensions of the portal and the room, its height, purpose, design style and color scheme. It is also worthwhile to prepare the base with high quality - it is better to level it with drywall.

The front door is an important element of the interior of the house. The image of the entire building depends on its appearance and the quality of the finishing of the opening. The most demanded are metal doors. Such popularity is due to the fact that it is reliable, unpretentious in care.

Today, there are many different options for decorating a doorway. Slopes are one of the important points in the repair. The doorway is finished with different materials. With the correct and high-quality implementation of the work, the new coating will be beautiful, reliable and will become a worthy decoration of the interior of the hallway.

Many people do not even know what slopes are, taking cash for them. But this is a misconception. Because the slopes are not a finishing material, but a part of the wall around the door frame. Special attention is paid to the choice of their cladding, because they decorate the room and set a certain style for the interior. Therefore, regardless of the type of door chosen, attention must be paid to the slopes. In order to make high-quality slopes, you need to choose the right finish.

Reasons for finishing

Repair work may be required for various reasons. But most often the doorway is finished after the installation of the iron door. Metal canvases are quite heavy and bulky. When installing them, the appearance of the adjacent walls deteriorates. There is a need to refine the doorway. More often, finishing the entrance door from the inside is required. If the damage is serious, it is better to entrust the repair of the doorway to a specialist who understands this matter.

Finishing methods

The ennobling of the doorway is performed using different materials. For facing the slopes, plastic, tiles, drywall, MDF and others can be used. But in order to properly finish the doorway of the entrance door, it is necessary to take into account the material of the door leaf, the width and degree of damage to the slopes, as well as personal preferences. You can finish the opening after installing the iron door with your own hands, but it is better to entrust this task to professionals.

Laminate

Even inexperienced craftsmen can use laminate flooring. It has a chic appearance, is environmentally friendly and therefore does not harm the environment. The only drawback of laminate flooring is its poor resistance to high humidity. Therefore, it is better to use a more reliable material for finishing outside.

Before finishing uneven slopes, it is necessary to assemble the frame, to which the panels will be attached. Smooth surfaces can be sheathed with laminate by gluing on polyurethane foam. The design of the doorway of the front door in this way is popular due to its ease of installation and affordable price.

MDF panels

Front door openings are often trimmed with MDF panels. Installation is quick and easy. To install the panels, you will need dowels, polyurethane foam, a chisel, jigsaw and liquid nails. MDF can have different types of external cladding. Therefore, it is necessary to determine in advance which panels will be used for decoration. They can be laminated, painted or veneered.

Laminated panels look gorgeous and have excellent technical characteristics. The most durable panels are veneered. Therefore, the decoration of the opening of the front door is most often performed with just this type of panel.

Before you start working with MDF panels, you must carefully measure. The distance between the inner slopes is less than between the outer ones. Decorating the entrance door with MDF panels is carried out only after removing the old cladding of the slopes. A big plus of this material is that the decoration of doorways with mdf panels can be done by hand.

Decorative rock

The decoration of the doorway of the entrance door with the help of decorative stone looks original and beautiful. This material gives the surface an attractive appearance. Before laying with decorative elements, it is necessary to make markings. You can lay the material out on the floor in the order it will fit onto the slopes. This will allow you to understand how the stone will look on the wall and determine the pattern.

The material has an uneven shape, so small defects will look organic. It is necessary to prepare the surface in advance. An artificial stone is fixed with glue. Work starts from the bottom. Laying can be done in two ways. In the first, seams of a certain thickness are left between the decorative elements, and in the second they are completely absent. Particular attention should be paid to the corners that are trimmed and sanded.

The decorative stone can be of any shape. When choosing this method of finishing, it is necessary to take into account how much this material corresponds to the general interior design. Doors framed with bricks look unusual and beautiful.

Pvc panels

You can finish the doorway of the entrance door with PVC panels. Affordable material has many advantages. But its fragility does not allow the use of plastic for exterior decoration of entrance doors. This is precisely its main drawback. The slightest careless movement can damage the material. A large selection of panel shades opens up ample opportunities for the implementation of any design solutions. Thanks to this, the doorway is sheathed with plastic in different rooms.

Today, the most popular are PVC panels with imitation of wood and fabric structure. Plastic is glued to the wall with special glue, or attached to a wooden frame. The joint is closed with a special corner.

Cement screed or plaster

The easiest way to finish slopes is plaster or screed. A solution is applied to the surface of the wall, and then leveled and eliminated all irregularities. But in order for the surface to be flat, it is necessary to expose beacons. Special planks are fixed vertically with alabaster. After the beacons are dry, the distance between them is filled.

It will take several days for the screed to dry. A big plus is that with the help of plaster, you can eliminate any defects on the surface of the walls. After it dries, it is painted with acrylic or facade paint, and pasted over with wallpaper from the inside. And decorative plaster can also be used. With high-quality and correct plastering, the slopes look neat and beautiful.

Most often, this method is used in order to trim a wide opening. Because other finishing methods can look rough and ugly. But in order to qualitatively plaster the surface, you must have certain skills and knowledge.

Plasterboard finishing

One of the most popular types among modern doorway finishes is plasterboard sheathing. The surface sheathed with this material has an attractive appearance, and if properly installed, it will last for a very long time. Smooth surfaces can be pasted over with plasterboard using special glue. A frame made of a metal profile is first attached to a curved surface, and then it is sheathed with sheets of drywall.

The availability of material and easy installation make plasterboard cladding popular for front door decoration.