Making A Long Window A Door Instead

If you opt to stain your door instead it should be ready for a follow up coat in 12 24 hours depending on the product you re using.

Making a long window a door instead.

The key to keeping things simple is to find double wide draperies they exist. You make a better door than a window if you re over the age of 30 you probably have especially if you ve ever accidentally stood in front of the television while your dad was trying to watch a game. Most water based paints take about 24 hours to dry completely. If you ve ever tried to cover a sliding glass door with draperies you ll know you need at least four panels to get a full look instead of a flat sheet like vibe when closed.

Paint new furniture and smaller scale diy projects tend to be the go tos but swapping your current doors for something with a little more charm can make your home feel both personal and special. Doors aren t usually the first thing you consider when you re brainstorming ways to upgrade your home. Door replacement is not as hard as you think but it makes sense why doors are so easy to. Measure dimensions of the opening and cut 2x4s to build a frame that will hold the door.

Nail all the frame pieces with a nail gun into the sides of the opening. Real simple magazine recommends making a window curtain 2 to 2 1 2 times as wide as a window for proper fullness but a door curtain. Well if you have a window that would be much better as a sliding glass door or french door it may be time for some remodeling. It is very similar in looks to a single hung window except both the bottom and top window sash are operable to make for better air flow and ability to easily clean.

Mark the desired cutting width on your fabric with chalk.