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.
Making a long window a door instead.
Expanding a window to a door add an extra opening to your home by converting a window to a door.
Plan on using at least 2 coats to get the smoothest most uniform finish possible.
Door replacement is not as hard as you think but it makes sense why doors are so easy to.
Mark the desired cutting width on your fabric with chalk.
Doors aren t usually the first thing you consider when you re brainstorming ways to upgrade your home.
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.
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.
The key to keeping things simple is to find double wide draperies they exist.
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.
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.
Most water based paints take about 24 hours to dry completely.
Double hung windows are the most common type of window homeowners install.