Paint options for doors made of various materials. How to paint a veneered door, paneled, metal, primed, "Canadian" and others

You can stylishly and economically complement the interior of the room with the help of the Canadian door The complete look of the interior is given by doors that emphasize and complement general style. An economical solution is a canadian door installation. Diverse design and color palette will be able to embody stylish solutions without losing functionality. Modern market offers a wide range of interior doors. The most popular are Masonite models. Canadian is a budget option, which is an alternative to wooden construction.

Mazonite doors: advantages and disadvantages

Masonite doors on Russian market appeared recently and immediately gained wide popularity. The name comes from the manufacturer "Masonite", the production facilities of which were located in Canada. The second name of the doors is Canadian, the most common in consumer slang, comes from the country where the production was located. Masonite structures are sometimes called honeycombs due to their unique design. Canadian does not have high strength and excellent characteristics. Due to its budget price and variety of designs, it is installed in office and residential premises.

The advantage of a Masonite door is that it is practical and easy to install.

The main advantages of Masonite doors:

Relative strength at correct operation and the absence of direct hits;
Light weight, due to which the load on the box and the wall is reduced;
A variety of models, you can choose options for any interior;
Affordable prices, production is made from materials with low cost;
Ecological cleanliness, doors are made from natural ingredients.

Mazonite doors are afraid of prolonged exposure to moisture, therefore, they require additional coverage. Inside, the structure is filled with honeycombs, which cannot provide good insulation noise. The level of thermal insulation of the Canadian is minimal.

Original Masonite doors: what is it

The question arises: what is a Masonite structure? The Canadian door consists of a frame, sheathed on both sides MDF panels imitating the texture of a tree. The frame is made of bars of soft wood, pine, spruce, alder. For fastening locking devices and handles, solid wood is cut into the installation site. The space between the panels is filled with cardboard honeycombs. The cells contain voids to facilitate construction.

Inside, voids can be filled with fiberboard, cardboard filler or block pieces.

Original masonite doors can make the interior beautiful and unusual

The second variant has the most fragile structure. The panels themselves are formed from wood shavings and sawn timber, which are crushed and dried during the production process. Next, the materials are formed by hot pressing. The Canadian is intended for painting, which can be easily done with your own hands. The paint-and-lacquer layer is applied to doors, often in contact with a damp environment, in the toilet, bathroom and kitchen. Today manufacturers offer an improved version - laminated masonite door in various shades.

Deaf and glazed structures are produced. Frosted, embossed and smooth glasses are inserted. Masonite doors can be equipped with additional decorative elements.

Choosing a Canadian door: dimensions and installation

Mazonite doors are produced as single and double doors. When buying a structure, you must select the appropriate dimensions. The dimensions of the door leaf vary from 60 to 90 cm, with an intermediate step of 10 cm. The door frame is produced in 40 x 70 x 2200 mm. The parameters of the casing are 14 x 70 x 2200 mm. Swing doors are usually installed in living rooms. The height of the door leaf is usually 2 m, and the width is selected depending on the parameters of the opening from 1 to 1.8 m.

Installation of Masonite doors includes several stages.:

Preparatory procedures and dismantling of the old canvas;
Door frame installation;
Installation of the canvas;
Installation of platbands.

Before installing a Canadian door, it is better to first correctly measure the doorway

Preparatory procedures involve the preparation of materials and tools for the further installation of the door. If the installation takes place in a previously operated room, the old box is removed with construction scrap. Next, the opening is cleaned of dirt and fasteners.

Then install door frame... Having spread the canvas on the floor, cut the parts taking into account the gaps. Details are fastened with self-tapping screws. For hinges, it is necessary to cut additional grooves with a chisel. Further, the points of fastening of the screws are outlined, the dimensions of which should reach 35 mm. After installing the hinges, check the ease of opening the structure.

First, the top of the box is attached, then its bottom. The installation is controlled with special wedges. Align the planks with a level. Further anchor bolts it is attached to the slopes.

The hinges are screwed on and lubricated with graphite. Install door leaf and checked for opening and closing. When rubbing with the box, the hinges are adjusted. When the desired result is achieved, the structure is wedged and the gaps are filled polyurethane foam... After drying, the excess foam is removed construction knife, the spacers are pulled out.

The aesthetic appearance of the door is acquired after installing the platbands. Decorative elements cut at an angle of 45 degrees using a miter box, a special tool for shaping corners. You can attach platbands in 2 ways: liquid nails or using self-tapping screws. The latter option involves further plastering and painting of the platbands to obtain a single aesthetic effect. Self-installation doorway and door leaf can save you a significant amount of money.

Canadian doors: painting rules

Mazonite structures are intended for staining. The most budgetary option is white doors. They have already been treated with a special primer. If you do not paint the material, over time, in places of constant contact, it will become covered with darker spots, it will be susceptible to moisture and dirt that is difficult to remove. The universal surface is suitable for almost any paint. It is not recommended to apply oil formulations. The advantage is the possibility of any color solution.

On the door, the Canadian will look good both with a glossy and matte finish.

Suitable for Canadian:

Glossy finish, however, it will accentuate the unevenness of the canvas, if a defect is present;
The semi-matte texture has a certain gloss, will fit perfectly and will not highlight flaws;
Matte paint will hide all defects, but not every owner will prefer a dull sheen.

Canadian designs do not require additional processing before painting. It will be enough to remove dust after installation work. For painting, use a roller for flat surfaces and a brush for curves and fine decor. It is advisable to apply a couple of coats of paint coating. For specific premises, bathroom, toilet, antibacterial substances must be present in the paint.

Canadian door review (video)

Interior doors from masonite are able to create the necessary comfort in the house, save financial resources and become an attribute of a unique decor. In addition, they are quite budgetary. Therefore, many choose this particular option.

During the period renovation works v a large number options, the doors are replaced or painted. In the repair, the question always arises of how to paint the door of a Canadian, for example, as the most usual option, or an interior door made of another material.

And the most interesting thing is that there is no multifunctional answer to this question, but about everything in stages.

Photo of a painted door, which now definitely fits the interior style

From material to color

In fact, painting door structures is an incredibly common process and everyone can master it without any painting skills.

You can immediately highlight that, regardless of the material, the door is constantly painted according to specific rules:

The system must be removed from the hinges.
All accessories are removed from the canvas.
Other components, such as glass insert panels, can be with my own hands cover with foil for protection.
The cover that is already outdated needs to be removed, for this there are several options.

Veneer

Any type of material from which the door leaf is assembled has its own painting needs. Let's start with veneer and consider how to paint a veneered door, considering that veneer is a very demanding material.

Here you will need to adhere to specific step-by-step work:

Everything small defects or the unevenness of the array must be covered with a specialized primer mixture.
We proceed to the painted work when the primer dries.

You can also prime the entire veneered array

As for the paint directly, the veneered material must be painted with three types of paint:

Polyurethane.
Water based.
Glyphtal enamel.

The main thing!
Nitro paint is not suitable for application, since it cannot tolerate moisture, and the reaction to moisture leads to the fact that the door leaf is covered with matte stains.

Laminated canvas

From the point of view of uniform rules, everything in the version with a laminate remains unchanged, but before painting a laminated door with paint, you will need to do some more preparation work:

The laminate is removed from the canvas using fine sandpaper.
The entire surface is sanded in a circular motion until it is matte.
Then the primer is applied.
After the primer has dried, all imperfections are putty with a specialized mixture, wood putty.
All putty parts are polished and primed again.

Putty with a specialized compound for wood

Each of the offered paints is suitable for coating with paint:

Acrylic.
Acrylate.
Oil.
Nitro paint.

The main thing!
Any of the proposed methods must be mixed well in advance and much better with a mixer, this will make it possible to avoid stains.

The instruction implies that the paint is applied in several layers, which can be applied with a roller or spray gun. And by the way, in another version, you need not only highly professional skills of work, but also suitable conditions climate, otherwise the paint layer will come out thick.

Hardboard

But the question of how to paint hardboard doors constantly arouses interest. And all because fiberboard can absorb more than plain wood, and therefore, before painting, it is imperative to apply a primer mixture or drying oil.

Without it, the consumption of material for painting can become 4 times more, and the surface itself will come out anyway, it is unevenly covered with paint. And for coating with paint after priming, oil, water-based, alkyd and acrylic-based paints are perfect.

Hardboard door before painting

The main thing!
When applying drying oil, it must be heated to a temperature of at least 50 ° C, and applied only in 1 layer.

Doors of this kind can be in the bathroom and indoors, because they are accessible, simple and there is only one difficulty in painting. Since the fiberboard plate is absolutely always with a microrelief, it is not easy to paint it with a roller or brush.

For work, you will need a spray gun or a roller with a fur coat, you can even spray cans with dye, this is the only way an identical layer will come out over the entire plane of the hardboard. Under given type the plane is definitely not suitable for electrically conductive paint Zinga, which is designed to protect the metal and leave its ability to conduct current, but others, as stated above, will absolutely perfectly fit on the fiberboard canvas.

Canadian

Returning to the most common type of doors, which are designated as "Canadian", it should be emphasized that alkyd dyes are perfect for them.

You can try other types of paints for finishing works but not all fit, some may flake off. Also, for example, fire-retardant paints for metal Polistil, or other non-standard materials, if desired, should still be used for their own intended purpose.

Simple canvas, simple coloring, in this one there is a "Canadian"

As a rule, it is possible to use glazing (light-transmitting) compositions, they make it possible to refresh the surface of the Canadian and give it the appearance of a new product. True, this must be done only if there is a skill.

You can use special compositions "for wood", but for any you need to first decide what appearance of the veneered door is necessary after all the work is completed, under gloss, mat, continuous or with a structure.

Perfectly apply a couple of layers to the surface of the canvas

As for the monetary side of the issue, the cost of work must be adequate, in the sense that sometimes it makes sense to save. Another staining, together with the dismantling of an ancient, unsuccessful layer, a primer mixture and impregnation, will cost more.

And therefore, the material is chosen not according to the rule “the cheaper, the better”, but if we proceed from the compatibility of the canvas and the dye.

Conclusion

Painting the door leaf, as it was, is a very common process, but the selection of material requires attention. On the other hand, a good approach to the selection of materials guarantees a good effect. And by looking at the video in this note, you can adjust the coloring information and choose the right materials.

Now one of the budget options for doors is the Canadian door. It is not expensive compared to a wooden door, but it has an impressive view. Many people install such doors in their apartments and houses. But they are only sold in white tones, covered with white soil. Therefore, after installation, this door option must be painted. And how and what to paint the Canadian door, we will consider further.

Considering that the Canadian door itself is not particularly strong, painting will not only give it a decent appearance, but also strengthen it. In addition, if such a door is not painted, then over time it will be scratched and covered with spots a tone darker than the coating itself, and in places where friction occurs most, the base of the door will begin to shine through. The door itself is a densely pressed cardboard, so it lends itself to staining.

What paint is suitable for painting Canada

Let's immediately divide the paints by the type of structure: glossy, matte and semi-matte

The glossy finish will accentuate all the irregularities and imperfections of the door leaf, therefore, when there is a choice, glossy paint better not to buy.

An excellent option for painting such doors would be a semi-matte paint texture. It does have some shine, but it will not highlight all the irregularities. But when choosing, keep in mind that each of the manufacturers allows for a different gloss. Some have more, while others have less.

Matte paint is also well suited for coloring a Canadian, almost all flaws will hide under it, but not everyone likes it. Not many people want to see a matte door in their home.

We select paint by composition

If you answer the question in one sentence, how to paint a Canadian door, then, let's say, it is suitable for this, be some kind of paint for wood. An excellent choice would be water-based and acrylic paints, which can be tinted. The oil coating on such a door does not look very nice. It is possible to apply varnish, only it must be matte.

Door paint options canadian

We paint the door and door frame with water-based latex or acrylic paint by simply applying it to the surface. The door frame and platbands are primed in advance. After painting, the texture of the door and the frame will look the same.

The door leaf is applied oil stain, after a while, the excess stain is removed with a linen rag. Where more stain remains, a wood texture will stand out, resembling natural wood... After the stain dries, the door leaf is varnished. The door frame and platbands are treated with the same stain and varnished. After this process, the Canadian door looks just like a natural wood door.

Pre-treatment of the door before painting

Primarily canadian doors do not require additional processing. It is enough to clean them of dust and dirt, and then you can start painting. Even minor scratches will even out under the paint coating and will not be noticeable. When there are large flaws on the surface, then these places are painted over with a layer of paint, and after it dries, they are cleaned with fine sandpaper, comparing the edges. After that, the door leaf is painted over with a roller. And the embossed areas are painted over with a brush. If the paint is sparse, then two layers of coating should be applied.

How to paint a Canadian door

For painting, you can use a brush, roller or spray gun. If the door is painted in the installed state, then it will not be possible to paint with a spray gun. Therefore, you will have to use a brush and roller. The Canadian door is painted quite simply and anyone can do such work. Do not forget that the defective areas should be painted over and sanded before the main staining.

Outcome

Now you know how to paint the Canadian door and whether it can be done. If you have not heard about such interior doors, then pay attention to them. A Canadian can be a great budget option for renovating your apartment or house. The appearance at these doors is quite decent, and if desired, they can be made similar to natural wooden doors... In addition, by painting over all the embossed places with a different paint color, you can generally transform the door leaf.

From time to time, everyone wants to update their home, make repairs, replace doors. Although the last point is not entirely required. You can simply limit yourself to painting them. This process is quite simple, if, when choosing a paint and a method of painting, take into account the material on the basis of which the door is made, and the duration of its operation.

Features of painting doors "Canadian"

Laminated door

A distinctive feature of laminated doors is a smooth surface. A layer of paint falls on it easily, but, unfortunately, does not last very long.

To solve this problem, the first step is to remove the top coat containing varnish and impregnation. For this purpose, you can use grinder and zero sandpaper... It must also be remembered that under protective layer situated chipboard: when deeply processed, it starts to crash with ease.
The treated surface is wiped with a solvent.
A mixture of primer and antiseptic is applied to it.
After this protective layer has dried thoroughly, you can start applying the first coat of paint.
For such work, you can choose any composition, since as a result of grinding, an ordinary chipboard is obtained, for which all paints are suitable for processing. Application is carried out using a spray gun or velor roller.
After waiting for the first layer to dry, the whole process should be repeated from the very beginning.
A layer of clear varnish is applied every other day: it will protect the surface during use.

Iron door painting process

This work is one of the most problematic because iron doors are the most difficult to paint. Therefore, the choice of the coloring composition must be taken responsibly. Interior paints in in this case do not fit - they do not fit well on an iron surface. More suitable option are pentaphthalic (PF) compounds. They are made specifically for painting iron and wood surfaces. The disadvantage of PF compositions is the excessive simplicity of the presented colors, lack of luster. But when applied to an iron surface, you can be sure that the door is completely painted over.

Before applying paint, it is advisable to cover the door with a layer of matching primer. Through this technique, you can achieve better coverage surfaces: paint adheres to the primer much better than to iron. The use of a spray gun during operation greatly simplifies the whole process.

Metal doors

Painting significantly improves the appearance of metal doors.

Before starting work, the door surface must be thoroughly cleaned using a sponge soaked in gasoline or solvent. If there is rust on the surface, it can be removed using a special composition based on a mixture of chrome salt and zinc.
Weld seams can be removed with a metal brush or a special file.
After that, the door surface is covered with a primer: it will slow down the corrosion process and will contribute to better adhesion of the paint to the surface to be treated.
The best choice for coloring metal structures There are three types of paints: acrylic, enamel and pentaphthalic. For work, you will need a spray can or a special brush.
In case of processing smooth surface total area the doors should be divided into small squares and the painting process should be started from the upper left corner. In this case, a three-layer paint application is required.
When processing a relief surface, the dyeing process begins from the inside towards the outside.

Veneered doors

Veneer is a rather demanding material. First of all, it is necessary to decide whether to preserve the wood mass or repaint the door completely in a different color.

In the presence of small scratches and other defects, you can limit yourself to simple varnishing, and then thoroughly rub the door surface with polish.
In the case when a complete change in the color of the structure is required, it is necessary to provide for the need for additional work.
All irregularities are eliminated by applying a special primer.
Most suitable paints for veneered door surfaces are water-based, polyurethane or glyphthalic paints. The best option are water-based paints.
In this case, the use of nitro paints is inappropriate, since they deteriorate under the influence of moisture and in a short time become covered with many matte paints.
Painting can be started after the primer layer is completely dry.

Painting process of MDF doors

To paint these doors the most the right choice are formulations that contain varnish and tone. The application of such a paint helps to preserve the structure of the door and give the surface an aesthetic appearance... Lakobeyts, or, as it is also called, stain-varnish, is perfect for such work. It is made from nitrocellulose, solvents organic and auxiliary components colored varnish. The main advantages of the substance:

perfectly fills the substrate;
due to its liquid consistency, it penetrates deeply into the pores of the material;
characterized by high adhesion to the surface and a short drying time.
contains special pigments that create a barrier that guarantees excellent light fastness;
possesses increased water-repellent properties.

The combination of varnish and tone in one composition allows you to first tint the door, then varnish.

The presence of a specific panel pattern complicates the task of uniformly applying varnish. Therefore, it is advisable to engage in such work with a certain professional experience. When using a brush, there is no need for any special skills. All that is required is to be careful and, if small smudges form, immediately remove them.

To prepare the surface for further painting, it is necessary to eliminate excess particles from the canvas by wiping with a damp cloth or washcloth

Painting of paneled doors

Currently, the most common are two ways of painting such doors.

The essence of the first is that the paint is first applied to the door ends. After that, the damaged areas of the panel are carefully cleaned and a new layer of primer is carefully applied. After it is completely dry, you can start painting. A two-layer paint application is optimal. When applying stain or varnish to the surface, the manufacturer's instructions must be strictly followed. Application this method most advisable when processing doors with a smooth surface.
The second method is tinting door panels. Its use is convenient when the surface has a wood texture. To mask flaws in wooden surface the use of a white shellac-based primer is recommended. For creating color shade you can use a stain.

When painting the surface, regardless of the material, it is necessary to use brushes or fabrics of exceptionally high quality.

Primed doors

This option is the simplest. The door leaf is fully prepared for further painting. All that is required is the preparation of the paint itself and the tools. For processing uneven surfaces the door pattern requires a brush, and flat surfaces are processed with a roller.

Particular care must be taken when painting doors with glass inserted in them. In this case, the edging of the glasses should be pre-glued with paper tape. This measure is necessary to prevent the ingress of paint.

The complete look of the interior is given by doors that emphasize and complement the overall style. An economical solution is to install a Canadian door. Diverse design and color palette will be able to embody stylish solutions without losing functionality. The modern market offers a wide range of interior doors. The most popular are Masonite models. Canadian is a budget option that is an alternative to wooden construction.

Mazonite doors appeared on the Russian market recently and immediately gained wide popularity. The name comes from the manufacturer "Masonite", the production facilities of which were located in Canada. The second name of the doors is Canadian, the most common in consumer slang, comes from the country where the production was located. Masonite structures are sometimes called honeycombs due to their unique design. Canadian does not have high strength and excellent characteristics. Due to its budget price and variety of designs, it is installed in office and residential premises.

The main advantages of Masonite doors:

Relative strength when used correctly and without direct impacts;
Light weight, due to which the load on the box and the wall is reduced;
A variety of models, you can choose options for any interior;
Affordable prices, production is made from materials with low cost;
Ecological cleanliness, doors are made from natural ingredients.

Mazonite doors are afraid of prolonged exposure to moisture, therefore, they require additional coverage. Inside, the structure is filled with honeycombs, which cannot provide good noise isolation. The level of thermal insulation of the Canadian is minimal.

Original Masonite doors: what is it

The question arises: what is a Masonite structure? The Canadian door consists of a frame, sheathed on both sides with MDF panels, imitating the texture of a tree. The frame is made of bars of soft wood, pine, spruce, alder. To fasten the locking devices and handles, solid wood is cut into the installation site. The space between the panels is filled with cardboard honeycombs. The cells contain voids to facilitate construction.

Inside, voids can be filled with fiberboard, cardboard filler or block pieces.

Deaf and glazed structures are produced. Frosted, embossed and smooth glasses are inserted. Masonite doors can be equipped with additional decorative elements.

Choosing a Canadian door: dimensions and installation

Installation of Masonite doors includes several stages.:

Preparatory procedures and dismantling of the old canvas;
Door frame installation;
Installation of the canvas;
Installation of platbands.

Then the door frame is installed. Having spread the canvas on the floor, cut the parts taking into account the gaps. Details are fastened with self-tapping screws. For hinges, it is necessary to cut additional grooves with a chisel. Further, the points of fastening of the screws are outlined, the dimensions of which should reach 35 mm. After installing the hinges, check the ease of opening the structure.

First, the top of the box is attached, then its bottom. The installation is controlled with special wedges. Align the planks with a level. Further, with anchor bolts, it is attached to the slopes.

The hinges are screwed on and lubricated with graphite. The door leaf is installed and checked for opening and closing. When rubbing with the box, the hinges are adjusted. When the desired result is achieved, the structure is wedged and the gaps are filled with polyurethane foam. After drying, the excess foam is removed with a construction knife, the spacers are pulled out.

The aesthetic appearance of the door is acquired after installing the platbands. The decorative elements are trimmed at an angle of 45 degrees using a miter box, a special tool for decorating corners. You can attach the platbands in 2 ways: with liquid nails or using self-tapping screws. The latter option involves further plastering and painting of the platbands to obtain a single aesthetic effect. Self-installation of the doorway and door leaf can save you a significant amount of money.

Canadian doors: painting rules

Suitable for Canadian:

Glossy finish, however, it will accentuate the unevenness of the canvas, if a defect is present;
The semi-matte texture has a certain gloss, will fit perfectly and will not highlight flaws;
Matte paint will hide all defects, but not every owner will prefer a dull sheen.

Canadian designs do not require additional processing before painting. It will be enough to remove dust after installation work. For painting, use a roller for flat surfaces and a brush for bends and small decor. It is advisable to apply a couple of coats of paint coating. For specific premises, bathroom, toilet, antibacterial substances must be present in the paint.

Canadian door review (video)

Masonite interior doors are able to create the necessary comfort in the house, save financial resources and become an attribute of a unique decor. In addition, they are quite budgetary. Therefore, many choose this particular option.