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DIY Projects · October 19, 2022

How to add molding to a flat panel door

Do you have flat panel doors in your home? Did you know that you can spruce them up by simply adding molding to them? At the Airbnb that I am designing a few of the doors had no panels and looked really plain, and so to make them look better I decided to add some molding! Let me show you how to add molding to a flat panel door and make it look like a million bucks!

This is what some of the doors looked like before.

I am all for DIY projects like this Ikea Alex Drawer Hack I did my adding trim molding to the drawer fronts. This project is a fun weekend DIY project that will have your interior doors looking brand new!

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What you’ll need:

  • Decorative molding/trim
  • Measuring tape
  • Pencil
  • Level
  • Wood Glue
  • Brad nailer
  • Wood filler
  • Sandpaper
  • Miter Shear
  • Caulk
  • Primer
  • Painter’s tape
  • Paint

Step 1: Measure & Mark Design

For my design I chose to go with creating two boxes. You can also add a third one in the middle to make three boxes. Using a measuring tape, I measured 4 inches from the edges of the door, 5 inches from the top and bottom, and 6 inches in between the boxes.

I marked my measurements right on the door using a pencil.

You can purchase any molding design you’d like. I went with a decorative trim molding from Home Depot. I couldn’t find the exact one we purchased online but its something similar to this ornamental moulding.

Step 2: Measure & Cut Molding

Once I had my design planned out, I measured the trim and started cutting.

I made the cuts using this miter shear that I recently purchased for this project.

And cut the corners of the moulding at a 45 degree angle.

This was my first time using this miter shear. I found it super easy to use on the wood trim that was made of soft wood. Some of the trim was tricky to cut because the wood was harder, but overall this miter shear was easy to use and convenient. I love how easy it is to carry around.

You can also use a mitre box or a miter saw to cut your molding.

Step 3: Glue & Nail Trim to Door

Using wood glue, I applied the trim to the door and taped it using painters tape to keep it in place.

I used a level to make sure the trim was nice and leveled before nailing it in.

I then used a brad nailer to nail and secure the trim in place.

Step 4: Fill Nail Holes & Caulk

Using wood filler I filled in the nail holes and sanded it smooth. Then to get a nice finish I filled in any gaps with caulk.

Step 5: Prime & Paint

Finally, the last step to add molding to a flat panel door is to prime and paint. All the walls, trim and doors were going to get painted in the Airbnb so I didn’t paint first. I don’t think it matters if you paint before or after adding the molding.

If your doors are the wooden no panel doors like the ones we worked on. I would recommend priming first then painting or at least getting a really good paint and primer all in one paint. These doors tend to soak up a lot of paint and you can see all of the wood grain.

If you want a more smooth finish then prime before painting.

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Comments

  1. Jess says

    October 20, 2022 at 1:27 pm

    Such a great update for doors you already have! This is such a sustainable approach to totally new-looking doors, not to mention new doors can be EXPENSIVE!

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      October 20, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you Jess! Yes they can be expensive, especially when you have to buy multiple 🫠.

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        February 27, 2023 at 1:07 pm

        About how much did each door cost?

        Reply
        • Joanna says

          March 2, 2023 at 2:06 pm

          Hi! I did 3 doors and spent around $50 for each.

          Reply
  2. Wendy Frias says

    November 14, 2022 at 11:09 am

    I love what you did with the door! My living room is very bland and I don’t know what to do with it. I love my paint color but don’t know where to go from there. I was wondering if you give tips when pictures are sent to you.

    I also heard you on “Yo Quiero Dinero” and decided to check you out. Pa’lante!

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      November 14, 2022 at 2:59 pm

      Hi Wendy! Thank you so much! I do E-designs that are done virtually where clients send me pictures of their space and I design it for them. If this is something you’d like send me an email but if you just have a quick specific question and need help I don’t mind at all 😊 Send me a message and I’ll be happy to help!

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    November 17, 2022 at 9:35 pm

    So I live in a modular home and we purchased it 7 years ago and they put the standard I swear they feel like plastic doors in this house hopefully you know the kind of doors I’m talking about, do you think the door design would work with them?? It would be so awesome if it would I have been trying to figure out a way to spruce them up since we moved in! Let me know your thoughts I sure would appreciate it

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      November 19, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      Hi Kim! I think the door design would work! Just make sure to use a really good glue. I like to use Titebond.

      Reply
  4. Denise says

    December 30, 2022 at 8:49 am

    I would love to know what colour/paint brand you used for this door…beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Joanna says

      January 2, 2023 at 11:55 am

      Hi Denise! Thank you! The color is Black Magic by Sherwin Williams in a semi gloss finish.

      Reply

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All the room details on the Blog! Link in bio
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Link in bio! ✨
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