Update Flat Panel Interior Doors

You can see the original flat pine door in these photos.

Update flat panel interior doors.

That s far easier and less expensive than replacing the whole door which would have cost 64 for a standard prehung 6 panel door about 20 for new door casings and a lot more time and effort for installation. Another update i was excited for was adding new hardware to the doors especially a locking door knob on the main one. Caulk every seam between the trim and the door and let dry for 24 hours. Measure and mark a template for the trim moulding on the door using a pencil.

It looks like a million bucks but only costs 12. Consider this simple diy project an investment on the future of your home. The black paint gives her doors an extra luxurious appeal too. Use painter s tape to hold the trim in place while the glue dries for 24 hours.

You can find another very thorough blog and video tutorial in this post. Using carved molding and or flat trim to update doors makes for a fairly quick simple and inexpensive update to a flat door. For around 15 to 25 dollars per door you can update each door in your homes interior for a beautiful look and feel. To make a door like the one shown remove an existing solid core interior door and all its hardware.

But when it came time to update the garage door i wanted to try something different. You want to choose a molding that accents but doesn t overwhelm your interior doors. For a flawless paint job be sure to check out these door painting tips and tricks. Fill in the nail holes and any cracks in the corner.

And the style is limited only by your imagination. This step by step tutorial from jenna sue design company takes a plain slab door and turns it into a five panel door. Cut your moulding pieces down to size for each door with a mitre saw and lay out your trim on the doors. They were sooo boring and really dated the look of our house.

By doing this you can also increase the value of your home. Measure and calculate the size. Panel doors for every budget. Something even faster and easier.

Saw off the top portion of the door leaving several inches above the middle hinge. The easiest flat panel door update ever. Use a chop saw to cut your trim pieces and then glue them on with liquid nails. If you have plain flat doors in the interior of your home here is a fast and easy way to update them.

Cut out a section in the middle of the door piece and replace it with pet proof screening. The classic raised panel style will look wonderful in any home tutorial from the painted drawer here on remodelaholic.