Entrance doors with moldings

We are all used to the fact that the front door to an apartment or a house must first and foremost reliably protect it from undesirable penetration by strangers. This is the most important factor in its acquisition. However, in addition to this, the appearance of the door is also of great importance. In this article, we'll talk about how to use the molding to decorate the front door.

We decorate the entrance doors

For some, the word " molding " is new, and not everyone understands what it is. More with this concept encounter drivers having a vehicle. In general, the molding is a decorated detail, which looks like a convex overhead bar. With respect to the entrance doors for similar elements in the common people there is a familiar name for all things "platbands". As we know, besides an aesthetic function, such an element also performs a protective function. Since in the places of doorways the corners are often touched. When walking or moving furniture, for example, the wall quickly loses its original attractive appearance. When the door is protected by overlays - moldings, this does not happen any more. Material for molding, in order to maintain harmony, it is best to choose the same as the door.

With the help of the molding of the entrance metal door, it is possible to give an aesthetic design, without compromising its basic technical characteristics. There are several basic types of this type of decoration: corrugated moldings, panel moldings and crown / crown moldings. The latter are attached, as you already guessed at the head of the door, that is, from the side where the wall meets the ceiling. In the installation of such platbands there is nothing difficult. In addition, there are self-adhesive moldings, the fastening of which does not take a lot of time and does not cause trouble with the power tool, the appropriate fittings or glue.

Even depending on the general style in which the front door is made, it is struck with overlays - moldings in the form of pilasters . This decoration adds a touch of antiquity and sophistication. In addition, you have a choice between corrugated and panel pilasters.

In addition to these basic options for decorating the front door, you can use more special additions to moldings. There are many directions for research and experiments with the design of such designs. Stained glass, decorative stone, decorative corners, increasing or reducing the size of the casing - all this will help you achieve the desired result and create a beautiful aesthetic image.