I Covered My Doorway With Laminate Flooring... The Result Is Incredible! DIY Doorway Trim, by Chudo Obzor on YouTube. 5 min 35 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 35 s
- Time to do it
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure the doorway opening on both faces and the wall thickness. Write down the width, height and depth so each plank piece is cut to fit.
Decide the layout. Run the planks vertically up the sides and across the top, or use one long plank per side with a mitred joint at the corners.
Mark the cut lines on the planks with a pencil and square. Score the laminate face first, then cut slowly with a fine-tooth saw to avoid chipping.
Cut the corner joints at 45 degrees with a mitre box. Test-fit the pieces dry before gluing anything.
Sand the cut edges lightly and wipe off dust. A small chamfer stops the edges from splintering.
Apply wood glue or construction adhesive to the back of each piece. Press the planks onto the door frame and hold them with masking tape while the glue sets.
Add a few finishing nails or screws through the plank into the frame for extra hold. Countersink the heads so they sit below the surface.
Fill the nail holes with matching filler and wipe the planks clean. Let the adhesive cure fully before using the doorway.
Tips and common mistakes
Wear safety glasses when cutting laminate, since chips fly fast.
Cut a test piece first to check the blade does not chip the laminate face.
Leave a small gap at the floor so the planks do not rub when the door moves.
Use planks from the same batch so the colour and pattern match.
Questions
Can I use any laminate flooring for this?
Yes, standard click-lock or glue-down planks work. Thicker planks give a chunkier trim and hide small gaps better.
Do I need to remove the door first?
Not always. If the door is tight against the frame, take it off its hinges so you have room to fit the planks.
How do I hide the cut edges?
Sand them smooth and add a matching edge strip or a thin bead of colour-matched sealant along the outer edge.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
