Covering up a door typically involves methods to either hide it aesthetically or permanently conceal it. Based on the strategies used to hide an unused exterior door, you can paint the door to match your wall color, hang a curtain or drape over it to give the appearance of a window, or permanently cover it by drywalling over the opening.
Depending on whether you want a temporary visual cover or a permanent structural solution, there are different approaches you can take.
Methods for Covering a Door
Here are common ways to cover or conceal a door, ranging from simple aesthetic changes to more permanent modifications:
- Painting: A straightforward method is to paint the door the same color as your walls. This helps the door blend in seamlessly with the surrounding area, making it less noticeable. This works best for interior doors you want to visually disappear.
- Hanging Curtains or Drapes: For an unused door, especially an exterior one, you can hang a curtain or drape in front of it, making it look like a window. This not only covers the door but can also add a decorative element to the room, providing privacy and potentially insulation.
- Drywalling: To make a door opening really disappear, you can permanently seal and drywall over it. This is a more involved process that requires framing the opening, insulating (especially for exterior doors), and then applying drywall, taping, and finishing to match the adjacent wall.
Choosing the Right Method
The best way to cover a door depends on your goal:
| Method | Goal | Permanence | Effort Level | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Same Color | Visual Blending | Aesthetic/Temp | Low | Door recedes visually into the wall |
| Hang Curtain/Drape | Concealment & Decoration | Aesthetic/Temp | Low | Can resemble a window treatment |
| Drywall Over It | Permanent Concealment | Permanent | High | Wall becomes a continuous surface |
For a quick and reversible change, painting or using curtains are excellent choices. If you want to completely remove the appearance of a door and potentially use the wall space, drywalling is the method that will make the door opening disappear.
Consider the door's usage (is it unused?), its location (interior or exterior), and your desired level of permanence when deciding how to cover it.
