To make the surrounding space complete and harmonious, you need to pay close attention to the decoration of openings - door and window. The decoration of the doorway is of great importance: it should be not only neat, but also preferably designed in an original way, because it is from here that acquaintance with your home begins.
How to finish?
By the way, you can ennoble the appearance of the doorway with your own hands. Firstly, for this you do not need to have the ability to conduct construction work. Secondly, the main thing in such a lining is not skills, but the desire for accuracy and creativity. Finishing the doorway can be done in several ways:
- after interior doors are installed;
- design of the opening, which will remain open;
- implementation of slopes of external entrance doors.
The general principles of the work are similar, so in this article we will consider the main points of their implementation.
Finishing the doorway involves the installation of trim. With their help, you can hide the gaps between the wall and the box, while giving the room a finished look. Of course, you can choose a trim to match the door, but if you plan to make the room more interesting, then it is better to choose contrasting products in color and texture. For example, carved decorative elements look very elegant in any layout and style decision. The platband is installed by gluing, nailing or using a special groove. By the way, this option is the most preferable, since the casing will not suffer during the work, and the junction line will be completely invisible.
When installing the casing, it is important to remember the need for an indent from the side of the hinges - it must be at least 1 cm, because otherwise the door will creak when opening and closing. Then you need to measure the required length, cut the edges at an angle of 45 degrees, and then carefully and accurately attach the trim in place.
Finishing doorways with artificial stone
In many apartments and country houses, doorways are left open, that is, doors are not hung in them. In this case, the correct design is very important, and it depends on how well the finishing materials are selected. The door structures in the form of an arch, which are made of plasterboard, look elegant. You can insert various decorative elements or lamps into it. Very often, the doorway is finished with artificial stone. Firstly, it is easier to work with it, which affects the efficiency of finishing. Secondly, you do not need to stock up on numerous tools and materials. Thirdly, you can lay a stone on any surface, the main thing is thatit was smooth, without dents or defects.
Artificial stone is attached with a special glue, which affects the quality of the work performed. You can cut the material with a grinder in the concrete mode. By the way, such a finish looks harmonious, fits into any design of the room, while the coating will be reliable, durable and moisture resistant.
How to decorate the front door?
Many manufacturers of entrance structures do not pay attention to finishing. Most often, they produce a door, install it, supplement it with fittings, fill the joints with mounting foam, and that's it, the door is ready for operation. However, the decoration of the doorway of the front door can be done by the owner himself. Moreover, the input structure must be treated with maximum attention. The easiest way to finish is to use a cement screed. But it is suitable for a standard door, but if the entrance of your house is decorated with a beautiful and stylish design, you need to choose more suitable materials. For example, plastic, drywall or decorative plaster are suitable. Remember that the door is the calling card of your home, so it is important to make it concise, but catchy and reliable.
