Make Room-Darkening Sliding Window Panels
More in Home Improvement
Step 1: Cut Doors to Panel Size
Cut the door down to size. Cut off the bottom of the door to eliminate the metal footing.
Step 2: Prime and Paint
Apply tinted primer using a brush or a smooth-nap foam roller. Let dry. Apply base-coat paint using using the same method. Let dry.
Step 3: Draw and Cut Design in Panels
Draw the design on the door then use a router to cut out the design. Depending on the degree of detail, use the appropriate bit size and style to cut out the design. Any wood carving tools can be used for the detailed areas. Sand the edges until smooth. Use wood glue to fill in small holes.
Step 4: Paint or Finish the Panel Design
Paint grooves with a stain or paint. We used a stain tinted to the green wall color.
Step 5: Copy Design onto Walls
For a cohesive look, we painted the same design on the wall as we painted on the window panels. This design becomes artwork when the windows are covered.
Step 6: Install Wall Mount
The sliding door hardware is available in different sizes depending on the size of the wall. For installation of the track system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. We hung ours at the ceiling line to give the illusion of more height in the room.
Step 7: Hang Window Panels
Attach panels to the track. Rubber or fabric bumpers can be placed behind the panels to protect the wall. Install handles to easily glide the doors across the track.
DIY Experts
Was this project helpful?
Advertisement
Find your DIY inspiration or just steal ideas from the best renovations and remodels done by the DIY Network pros.
Resources
- Wall-mounted track system from Johnson Hardware
Paint and stain supplies from Warehouse Paint
COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT
Sign in
All fields are required.
Signing in
Please enter your email address and we will send your password
E-mail Address
Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.
Not a member?
Sign up with DIY Network to share tips with other do-it-yourselfers and comment and ask questions on projects.
It's free and easy.
