How To Make Hardboard Door

It provides the first layer of protection for hardboard from basic water damage or other liquids.
How to make hardboard door. It s dimensionally stable it s tough and it s nice looking especially compared to hardboard. Route a shallow groove in the bottom shelf and a slightly deeper groove in the upper shelf so that you can remove the doors if needed. Place the old panel on top of the hardboard and clamped it into place. I used 6mm m d f board but hardboard will do but you will need to lay the hardboard down on a flat surface and soak it first to.
Apply a waterproof primer. The type of primer used will determine the exact amount of protection but most provide basic protection against water. If you have a table saw. Just use plywood with edge banding on the sides of each door.
This is a d i y video to make a pair of flush doors for a wardrobe. Primer is the first step because it prepares the hardboard material. Here i show how to turn hardboard aka masonite into panels you can use for oil painting. How to build a diy two panel shaker style door.
Also make sure to trace the holes you will need to cut in the new panel. Route grooves deep into the 2 6 pieces following the diagram below green lines routed lines. Turn the panel over and smooth out any bubbles. Bring 2x6s to the table saw and trim about off each long side to remove the rounded edges.
Masonite is a cheap and archival material sold in art stores that is perfect for painting on the go and. Posted july 1 2016. Also spray adhesive to the cloth side of the foam.