Decorative doors

Use the same wallpaper pattern on doors and cupboard fronts to unify a room's background when the walls are also papered. When the walls are painted, papering doors and cupboards draws attention to the room's architectural detail.

For the best wearability, choose a heavy, vinyl-coated wallpaper. If you are unable to source a suitable wallpaper, apply stripes to the centre panel for the same effect, or use a decorative self-adhesive design.

You will need:
Paint
Paintbrush
Wallpaper (and paste if needed)
Measuring tape
Pencil
Spirit level
Utility knife
Narrow moulding
Mitre saw
Wood glue
Finishing nails
Hammer
Nail set
Putty

Here's how:
1. Measure the door for placement of paper and molding. Plan your panel so the doorknob falls outside the wallpapered area, saving the paper from soil. Mark the corners on the door with pencil.

2. Check the wallpaper design. Centre the wallpaper design on the panel area and make any adjustments in panel size. For example, bold patterns should be centred, and checks or stripes should end evenly.

3. Paint the door, and let dry.

4. Attach the wallpaper according to manufacturer's instructions.

5. Cut, paint, and attach moulding. Mitre-cut narrow molding to create a border around the paper. Paint the molding, then glue and nail it in place. Fill nail holes and touch up the paint.

  source: meredith publishing