In one of the issues, we talked in detail about how amazing vintage interior items can be made from old wooden doors. Including - tables (dining and coffee, for relaxing on the terrace and home office). And here we offer to learn how to make such tables with your own hands.
The compilation includes 3 workshops, as well as new inspiring ideas on this topic, which can be a source of inspiration.
The guides vary slightly in level of difficulty and also in outcome (including style). Choose and create from old door unique table which you will not find in any store!
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master class number 1. dining table from an old door in country style
Materials and tools:
old door panel natural wood, 2 table supports in light wood (e.g. FINVARD beech from IKEA), fine sanding stone, primer and white acrylic paint, brush, paint roller, screwdriver or screwdriver.
Delete old paint from the door or varnish, then carefully sand the canvas. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any accumulated dust. Fill in any irregularities if necessary.
Before painting, apply a primer and then apply the first coat of paint. After it dries, sand again, remove dust and paint a second time. It is more convenient to paint the even part of the canvas with a roller, the protrusions and ends with a brush. You need to paint on both sides.
Choose a smoother side of the door, and attach supports to the back. A country-style dining table is ready to receive your guests!
Tip: looks especially nice with wooden chairs mint shade, try coloring them too.
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master class number 2. do-it-yourself table from an old door (modern style)
This method is somewhat different from the previous one in terms of technology and is possible in two versions - (1) more laborious or (2) even simpler than in master class No. 1. We will describe the first one, because it is the one that guarantees the best result. And then (for those who do not like complexity) we will offer a simpler option.
You can also choose different supports. If you focus on IKEA (look in the department " workplace”), you can choose ODWALD black (matches the color, but without the bottom shelf) or FINVARD (with a shelf, but you have to paint, because they are only white and beech).
Materials and tools:
wooden door leaf in a concise modern style, 2 table supports (see above), sanding paste, spatula, sander, airbrush, satin black acrylic paint for wood.
Clean the door of dust, lay it on a horizontal surface and apply sanding paste with a spatula, trying to completely fill in the bumps and holes from the handles and the keyhole.
When the paste is dry, sand it down with a machine (preferably) or a fine stone (acceptable). Wipe with a damp cloth to remove dust. Repeat with the second side.
Coat the canvas on both sides and table supports (if required) with paint using an airbrush. After drying, connect the resulting countertop with the supports.
A SIMPLE OPTION:
As you can see, the role grinder can execute your hands in union with the grinding stone.
And the staining stage can be replaced by gluing a black vinyl film (matte, with a light wood texture).
If you don't want to mess with coloring at all, buy IKEA ODWALD black supports.
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master class number 3. handmade desk from an old door
This method has some affinity with the master class number 1. But there are significant differences, and the main one is the purpose of the table. Now you will learn how to do desk from an old door.
Materials and tools:
old door, tempered glass 5-6 mm thick (according to the size of the door leaf), 2 pedestals with drawers HELMER red from IKEA (made of powder-coated steel), wood screws (for connecting the tabletop and pedestal supports), drill, screwdriver.
Do with door leaf all the actions described in master class No. 1 until the connection with the supports.
In the upper part of both cabinets, mark the joints with the tabletop and drill 4 holes in each. Install the tabletop door on the cabinets from which the boxes were removed. Connect with screws, threading them with inside pedestal bodies through holes and twisting into wood.
Lay the glass on top of the resulting desktop.
If you want more decorativeness, lay out beautiful pictures, photographs or pieces of interesting textures (for example, fabrics, etc.) in the recesses of the canvas, and only then cover with glass.
In every house, of course, there are doors, because it is simply impossible to do without them in modern life. The main role for which they are needed is the division of the room into zones. But did you know that you can make furniture and other useful things out of an old door for giving and for home, giving a second life to what you were going to throw in the trash?
Sooner or later, the doors change, new ones are installed, but what to do with the old ones? Of course, you can go the easy way and just throw them away. But there is another option - to give the doors a second life and it is useful to use them in everyday life.
The second life of old doors: what to do
You can use old doors in the design of your home. For this, any version of the model and material is suitable. It can be either wooden or metal constructions, old and new, solid or with windows, etc.
our own main task will choose how and where exactly we want to use them, as well as correctly beat our new decor element.
Depending on the condition and appearance the door itself, you can create a separate image or corner in our apartment. For example, the door has lived for a long time, and there are scratches and cracks on it. Do not rush to polish it, but on the contrary - emphasize this point. Such a door can serve as an excellent decoration in a vintage or ethnic style.
See also: alterations from old things to give.
Ideas for making from an old door
And so, we have doors, and now let's get acquainted with some ideas of how we can use them for the design of the room.
- One of the most popular and unusual uses is photo exhibition area. The door plays the role of a kind of frame, which is played up for sticking photos or notes.
To implement this option, our doors can be attached both horizontally and vertically. A French door model with small windows is ideal.
- Rack and shelves. Agree that these things are quite functional and needed in the house. There you can put books, magazines, toys and other items.
The progress of work will look something like this: we take the door, fill it with right amount shelves and use this design for our home purposes.
By the way, it is perfect for use in the kitchen. On such a rack you can safely place dishes, pots and other kitchen utensils.
- Screen. Another use case is a screen made from old doors, which can help zone the space in the house. The only caveat here is that you can use them as a screen in rooms with a large quadrature, otherwise they may not fit well into the overall interior.
If there are several unnecessary doors, they can be hinged and made sliding, like an accordion. By the way, you can use it not only in the house, but also outside it. For example - in the garden to hide from the prying eyes of your neighbors.
- Headboard- very interesting idea, which will make your interior very extraordinary and dynamic. Depending on the wishes, you can put two doors vertically - then our headboard will turn out to be quite high. Or mount one door horizontally.
- Table. Any of your guests will be delighted with the new "old" design transformation of the door-table. It can be not only an ordinary table in the living room, but also a coffee table, work table, etc. Any of the options can be beaten in such a way that everyone will think about where you got such a find.
All you need is to cut out the shape and size of the table that you need from the door and attach additional legs to it.
- Decorative panels. If you have a lot of old doors available, you can make panels out of them and attach them completely to the entire wall. Usually this option is not particularly practiced in apartments, but more in country houses or cottages.
- mirror frame. Now your mirror will look very extraordinary and elegant. In general, it is believed that old frames or baguettes are great for mirrors, so why not use an old door as well.
- By combining the door with the desktop, you can get a beautiful working corner. To properly beat such a design, you will need to paint these two objects in the same color, and give them some colorful elements or accents.
- Corner rack. One of the most difficult options in terms of execution. But nothing is impossible. In the end result, it will not differ in any way from real furniture, which is purchased in stores.
To implement the idea, we saw the door almost in half. One of the sides should be slightly longer by the size of the door thickness, since the shorter one is attached to the long part, and as a result, one length of the surfaces is obtained. Then we cut out triangular shelves from wood and attach them to our base.
As a rule, on such a corner rack you can store a comb, keys, glasses and other small details. - One of the most favorite options of HandMade fans - bench from the door. It is very popular, because with its help you can make a comfortable place to sit when you put on shoes, as well as a place to store shoes, and other boxes. Here you can already beat it as you like, the main thing is that a useful and functional thing will come out.
Master class "How to make a table from an old door"
And so, from the theoretical part of the ideas where you can use the old door in the house, we move on to the practical element - how exactly to achieve this.
For example, we will try to build a table from a door that many people would originally throw out.
To implement the idea, we need:
- One unnecessary door.
- 4 preferably wooden blocks, which we will use as legs. If you have any legs from an old table, you can use them.
- Fastener material.
Our first step is to bring all the material to readiness for use. Depending on the main idea and wishes, we can leave the door in its old form, or completely polish it. It will depend on what style of interior you would like to create your work of art.
Additionally, we can paint the door in any desired color, remove or change fittings, etc. Any creative approach is welcome, the main thing is that you like it.
The next step is to attach our table to the legs. Again, we can make ordinary legs, curly or any other. Our design is almost ready, and we lay out the door like a countertop, put it on its legs.
Another point that you can use is the patterns or carvings on the door-table. If it falls on top of the structure, you can additionally install safety glass so as not to damage the pattern.
Master class "How to make a new door out of an old door"
After all, we can simply restore our doors to give them a fresh new look.
There are several options for such a restoration, so we will consider each of them.
Painting
The most common option for finishing old doors. By the way, and the most cost-effective.
We only need paint of the desired color and a roller. It is important to note that you really need to use a roller or spray gun, but not a brush. We can additionally use a brush for hard-to-reach places.
Vinyl and wallpaper
Well, this is a fairy tale, because we can choose any wallpaper we like that will fit into the interior of the house. This option is also used quite often.
Work progress:
- Surface preparation directly for wallpapering.
- In advance, you will need to prepare PVA glue.
- Next, we try on our wallpaper to the doors, first dry, then apply glue and finally glue it. When the element is applied, you need to smooth it well and press it a little.
The main points will be to remove all the air so that the wallpaper does not become covered with bubbles.
When choosing wallpaper, it is best to take those that are washable so that dirt can be removed without problems.
Veneer finish
This option is more complicated than the previous ones, and is used less often.
Working process:
What can old doors be useful for and how will they be useful in the interior? How to make a new interesting piece of furniture out of an unnecessary item that has served in good stead? We picked up a lot of original examples and found out why you shouldn't throw away old doors!
Dinner table
Dining table from an old door
Wooden doors that have not yet lost their external gloss are quite suitable for the role of countertops for a roomy dining table. One has only to equip it with legs, put a suitable piece of glass on top and a stylish piece of furniture is ready. This table will accommodate a lot of guests!
It will greatly decorate the space in a rustic style, it will be an excellent addition to the terrace or garden, and perhaps it will take its rightful place in the country.
Big beautiful table
Unusual dining table
Corner rack
Corner rack from an old door
If the interior is small, then every centimeter of it needs to be used as functionally as possible. In a small storage room, it is wise to use corners, and old doors will also help with this. They will make an excellent corner rack that will not interfere with movement around the room. Such a piece of furniture looks very concise, and at the same time performs the necessary useful functions. Here you can store things, boxes with small things, books or cosmetics.
original piece of furniture
Dressing table
Dressing table from an old door
An old door is useful even to make a real one out of it. dressing table, which will delight the eye and certainly diversify the interior. This perfect option for a shabby chic space.
Hallway furniture
Furniture for the hallway from the old door
If you equip an old door with hooks, an additional storage box and a place to rest, you will get original multifunctional furniture for the hallway. In this room, it is important to use the most concise solutions.
Stylish piece of furniture from an old door
Worthy hallway decoration
Kitchen sideboard
Kitchen sideboard from an old door
Old doors are a real find for those who love things with history and interiors with a slight shabby chic, and also for those who like to create something with their own hands. If desired, objects that are unnecessary at first glance can turn out to be very practical furniture, for example, like this kitchen sideboard.
bookcase
Bookshelf from an old door
A simple and interesting idea for book lovers is to create a bookcase from the most ordinary old door. What will be needed for this? A little time, patience and shelves, and of course, inspiration.
book storage rack
Unusual shelving from an old door
original solution
Hanger for outerwear
Hanger for outerwear from an old door
If the doors had to be changed a lot and handles remained from them, then they will be useful for making coat hangers. And if you still manage to take the door itself as the basis of the hanger, then the piece of furniture will turn out to be much more spectacular, especially if you additionally decorate it with family photos.
Door handle hanger
Roomy swing
You simply can’t do without a swing in the garden, it’s nice to relax on it and enjoy the fresh air and great views. It sets a romantic mood and gives a lot of pleasant emotions, and the most interesting thing is that you can also make it from an old door!
If you have replaced the old wooden door to a new one, then this master class is for you. Do not throw away a door that has served its purpose. It can still last quite a long time. For example, it can be made great table which can be used for home, workshop or garden.
It will take
- Interroom hollow door without relief naturally.
- Boards for legs and contour around the table.
- Wood paint and brushes.
- Putty and primer on wood.
- Self-tapping screws and nails.
- Sandpaper.
Making a table from a door
It is necessary to clean the door by removing all traces of grease, old paint. Can be used for this grinder or we clean the old fashioned way by hand with coarse sandpaper.The door itself is thin for a countertop. And to give the table a more serious look and add strength, we will surround the door around the perimeter with a wider board.
We cut the boards.
We make cuts at an angle of 45 degrees.
We nail the boards with nails simply by joining the corners together.
It is not necessary to use solid boards here, it is quite possible to make long sections of several small boards. The tabletop is ready.
There should be straight edges. We sand all sharp corners under a small radius.
We nail the longitudinal guides and pre-cut legs made of square timber. We attach the legs of the table to the screws. Fixation comes from other directions.
The hole from the handle must be sealed with reverse side became.
We close the piece of plywood or other material and put it on glue on wood.
For hole with front side you need to cut out the plug, because plugging a large hole with putty is not very good.
We clean the entire table from burrs and small irregularities. Putty and primer all the cracks, especially the hole from under the handle.
After drying, you can walk again with fine sandpaper. It is better to take the table out into the open, as there is painting ahead.
Dinner table
If the door you had to replace has not yet lost its external gloss and is made of a sufficiently durable material, it is perfect as a countertop for a spacious dining table. You just have to attach legs to it, choose a piece of glass that fits the size, and voila! - a stylish piece of home interior that no neighbors can boast of in front of you! You can call guests, a lot of them will fit at such a table.
Such a table will perfectly fit into the space, decorated in a rustic style, will become an interesting component garden furniture, and maybe find a place in the country.
Corner rack
If you do not have a lot of space in the apartment, you are probably no stranger to striving for the maximum functionality of home furnishings. This is greatly facilitated by the competent use of corners where cabinets or shelving can be placed. solve By the way, from a door that is no longer used for its previous purpose, you get an excellent corner rack - an extremely convenient and functional thing, ideal for storing all kinds of items.
Dressing table
A cute dressing table with a mirror is probably the last way you could imagine an old door. And yet, this is a great option to give her a second life. Such a piece of furniture will fit well into a space decorated in a romantic and elegant style.
Hallway furniture
Simple manipulations, during which you can attach hooks, a drawer and a seat to the door, will allow you to get comfortable furniture for the hallway. Since there is usually relatively little free space at the entrance to an apartment, it is important to introduce concise solutions here, one of which may be your innovation.
Kitchen sideboard
An old door is a piece of history, and some people really appreciate such items. From the door you will get a magnificent kitchen sideboard - slightly shabby, but able to give the room comfort and special warmth. A little effort - and in front of you is an interesting and practical piece of furniture!
bookcase
An old door is a non-standard solution for those who do not know where to put their books. All you need is, in fact, a door, a few shelves, tools and, of course, patience and a desire to create.
Hanger for outerwear
Perhaps you had to replace not one, but several doors, and you kept the handles as a memory of them? If so, these details can be used to make a hanger for outerwear. It is doubly wonderful if you manage to use the door itself as a base - and the original piece of furniture is ready. It remains only to figure out how to decorate a newly made hanger - vintage pictures or, for example, family photographs are suitable for this.
Roomy swing
If you live in a house with a garden, an item like a swing is a must! A swing is rest, relaxation, an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding views and a lot of positive emotions. Maybe you should not throw out the old door? Better spend some time and build a swing out of it!
