Finishing door slopes with your own hands: the most popular options and how to implement them

After installing the doors, you should take care of their finishing. In particular, it is required to seal the slope. This is necessary not only for aesthetic, but also for practical reasons, because cold air will seep through the cracks.

Now for this task a variety of materials are used, which have a number of features. Therefore, it is advisable to study them in order to choose the most suitable option.

Preparatory work

All types of finishing door slopes require surface preparation. In this case, it will be the same in any case.

You will need to do the following:

Tape the door and frame with masking tape and film. This measure is necessary in order to protect them from damage and various contaminants.
Knock off all protruding elements that may interfere with installation. If necessary, a thin layer of plaster can be applied.
Then the surface should be primed. It is advisable to purchase a deep penetration primer. Of course, its price is a little higher, but it's worth it, as it is very practical.

Tip: if the wall is made of foam concrete, then a surface primer will do.

At this stage, you can also lay the power cable. This will save you from further difficulties.

Finish options

Before finishing the door slopes, it is necessary to determine the material used. Below we will consider the most popular solutions today.

Plaster

First, consider the oldest option - plastering. This material is not very durable, so cracks will have to be repaired over time. But this technique will not burden you with impressive financial costs.

So, for work you will need:

Spatula (it is advisable to purchase several different widths).
Level (laser or water).
Masking tape.
Master OK.
Stucco mix.
Primer and putty.
Mixer (of course, construction).
Sandpaper set.
Rule.
Corners and beacons.

Finishing the door slope is as follows:

Using the level, you need to set beacons. After that, they need to be fixed with a solution.
The interface between the wall and the slope must be hidden with corners.
When the solution holding the beacons is completely set, you need to install a paint grid. In this case, it will be assigned the role of reinforcement.
Next, the main volume of the solution is diluted. On all packages, as a rule, there is an instruction that will help you not to make a mistake with the proportions.
Using the rule, you need to apply the solution, leveling the surface.
When the solution is dry, check its condition. If cracks appear, it is necessary to putty them.

When the plaster has dried, it must be primed and covered with a finishing putty. After it dries, it is required to clean the surface with sandpaper in order to level it.
In the end, it is desirable to cover the slope with water-based paint.

Laminate

Finishing the door slopes with laminate is a very practical and at the same time spectacular option.

It has the following features:

High strength.
Ease of maintenance. Laminate is easy to clean and does not absorb dirt.
The ability to attach any decorative elements (hangers, hooks, etc.) to self-tapping screws or glue.
Wonderful appearance and richness of shades.

Now let's move on to installation.

We do everything in the following sequence:

We take measurements and calculate how much material is needed. According to the data received, we make markings and cutting.

Tip: You can use an electric jigsaw or a grinder with a wood carving attachment to cut the laminate.

If the depth of the opening is greater than the width of the laminate, then you will need to connect the panels with stiffeners (if not, then immediately go to step 4). To do this, you can use an aluminum profile. It must be cut out in the amount of 4 pieces and glued to the panels using universal glue (for example, "liquid nails").

In order to make it even, you should gouge holes in the surface under these ribs.
The resulting structure is screwed in with decorative dowels. They should be on the edges.
At the end, we glue some kind of lining on the edges (plastic corner, decorative slats, etc.) to make the corners more even and hide the dowel caps.

Plastic

Today, sandwich panels have become increasingly used. Such material is environmentally friendly and easy to use.

Finishing door slopes with plastic seems to be one of the easiest options. Almost anyone can handle the installation.

So, to accomplish this task by:

Panels (it is best to use samples 1 cm thick).
Hacksaw for metal.
Self-tapping screws.
Screwdriver.
Silicone sealant to match the color of the panels or glue "Liquid plastic".
Decorative corner.
Miter box.

We install as follows:

We cut the panels to the desired length.
We fix the upper element on the screws. They must be screwed as close to the end as possible.
Next, we mount the side panels in the same way.
We cut the corners with a miter box and glue them.
At the end, it is necessary to treat the seams with sealant or glue.

As you can see, it is not difficult to carry out this operation with your own hands.

Drywall

GKL is a very versatile finishing material. It has an attractive value for money. Finishing door slopes with drywall will not require much effort from you.

Installation is carried out in the following sequence:

We take measurements and cut out three panels from the GKL sheet.

Slightly wet the original surface, then apply a "snake" mounting foam to it.
We glue the GKL on the foam. We do it this way: we firmly press the panel onto the foam and immediately remove it, after waiting a few minutes, return it to its place. This measure is necessary so that the foam has time to thicken and, as a result, securely grab.
Next, cut off the excess and with a knife. At the end we glue a plastic corner on them. However, you can use any other alternative option if you wish.

Conclusion

The time has come to sum up our story. You have gained a considerable amount of knowledge, but this may not be enough. In the video presented in this article, you will find additional information on this topic, which will allow you to better understand the issue we have considered.