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From habitat highlights - issue 41, MasterStroke DIY

Shaker-style doors add an instant statement to your home and they're surprisingly easy to do yourself.

How to make Shaker-style doors

Take your old wardrobe doors from drab to fab with these simple shakerstyle doors. All it takes is a few carefully placed panels to transform a basic timber door into a statement piece and a functional work of art.

Shaker-style doors feature simple wood panelling that gives them an added heritage appeal and gives your rooms some added visual texture.

After removing your doors, clean with Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner, then sand and wipe off sanding dust. Fill any holes with Resene EzyFill Quick. We finished our doors with fresh coats of Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss tinted to Resene Half Tana, which works well in this room against the walls painted in Resene Black White and trim in Resene White, but use whatever colour suits your interior. We’ve also added stylish new gold door handles.

Doors - before
Before

Doors - after
After

top tip A semi-gloss finish like Resene Lustacryl is a good choice for doors and trim areas as it’s durable and easy to wipe down. For a higher sheen finish, use Resene Enamacryl gloss.

Steps for making shaker-style doors:

Making shaker style doors Set up a work area outside then remove each door from its hinges and place on sawhorse stands for easy working.

Making shaker style doors - 2 Carefully cut your door panels to the desired lengths for your door. You can have these cut to size at your local timber supplier if you prefer.

Making shaker style doors - 3 For full step-by-step instructions on making these shaker doors visit the MasterStroke website.

Colours mentioned in this article

Resene White

Resene Half Tana

Products mentioned in this article

Resene Enamacryl

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Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner

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Resene Lustacryl

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Spring/Summer 24/25 issue 41

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