I have double louvered closet doors but I am sick of them!
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I have a double set of louvered folding closet doors that I want to redo cheaply. What can I do to change them so they won't be so dusty and difficult to clean? They are stained a light golden oak. And did I add that I'm really tired of them after 30 years?
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Hi, you can try cover them with beadboard like this blogger did. http://vintagesimplehome.blogspot.co.za/2009/09/weekend-house-love.html Good luck!!
Michelle Leslie
on Jul 28, 2016
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https://www.pinterest.com/explore/louvered-door-ideas/
Janet Pizaro
on Jul 28, 2016
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I really liked the end result that the blogger ended with. It definitely is an idea I will consider. Thanks!
Annetta Clubb Craigen
on Jul 28, 2016
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Thank you for the link. There are several ideas I may explore but I'm really looking for something I can do that would be less strain on my bank account . Some of these ideas looked rather expensive. Thank you for taking the time to send me the site.
Annetta Clubb Craigen
on Jul 28, 2016
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I had those once and took them down and put up a curtain - easier to open and clean
Alice
on Jul 28, 2016
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you could staple some fabric over them......curtains from a thrift shop maybe or shower curtains from a dollar store maybe match them to your existing curtains or bed linen.
Poppy
on Jul 29, 2016
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Cut cardboard to fit inside each panel area of the louvers and cover the cardboard with your choice of fabric, any kind of paper (wall paper, gift wrap paper, craft, etc.) or maybe even picture frames? ***You can use hot glue to apply your choice of covering. ***
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations
on Jul 29, 2016
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Oh, my goodness! The solutions are endless! First of all, I would begin by removing the slats. I don't know what style you like, but you could add a panel that is treated in many different ways. You could add a panel that is treated with chicken wire, fabric, wood (painted or stained), photos, decoupage, posters, lace, tin, and the list goes on and on. Have fun with it!
Dusty
on Jul 29, 2016
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Dear Annetta, I am sure you already know all this but just in case : it helps to hem the fabric all the way round to the right size to fit the door, if you are now good with a sewing machine there is a wonderful tape called ''wonderweb'' which when place between to layers of fabric and then pressed with a hot iron seals the layers together. then when stapling the fabric onto the door start with the centre top and work out to the sides stretching lightly as you go, then the centre bottom , and then the 2 bottom corners pulling both sideways and diagonally at the same time to get the fabric nice and smooth, finally the 2 sides. Good Luck it will look fabulous.
Poppy
on Jul 30, 2016
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Thank you. Everyone has been so helpful! My imagination has apparently dried up. I use to have ideas about everything but I have been stumped on this. I've received some great ideas. Thanks again!
Annetta Clubb Craigen
on Jul 30, 2016
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I took mine off when I redid the closets with cedar. I despise them also. I still have not decided what to use in their place but am thinking on making double doors, barn door style. I thought about a curtain rod (or a shower rod) and just hang pretty curtains, shower curtains or even a bed sheet or paint cloth but I just don't want the hassle of having to take the material off periodically to wash. I gotta tell ya though, my closets have never been as neat as they are now...without the doors.
Pete Sakes
on Aug 07, 2016
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