The trend of Crittall doors is getting stronger and stronger, quickly becoming a must-have feature for any popular home improvement project-you just need to scroll through Instagram to see your evidence.

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Do you like this style but lack the budget to replace the existing patio doors? Look no further, because this incredible budget Crittall effect patio door hack shows how to get a look for less!

The savvy DIY-er Amy Johnson showed us how she used electrical tape to cheat the appearance, costing less than £5, to make her "Frittal" fake Crittall patio door-just in time to show off the garden to her friends and family.

What is the effect before and after? It is almost unbelievable that this effect is made using cheap electrical tape.

So what inspired the idea of ​​Ideal Home? "As a graphic designer, I have strong visual skills and can also use photoshop, so I found some on Pinterest (real Crittal example) and Instagram (the accounts I follow that have completed the'Frittal' transformation on a budget) After the inspiration, I took pictures and simulated the appearance of our door," Amy said.

It should be noted that only windows manufactured by Crittall Windows Limited can be legally called Crittall. However, right or wrong, the term is usually used to refer to any black steel framed window.

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"First, we put tape on the glass, painted two coats of paint on the door frame, and then measured and marked the points between the tape lines with white chalk. 

At that time, I solved the tape placement with steady hands and patience. She suggested: “Use a spirit level to make the tape as straight as possible. It takes a few attempts to get it right, but it’s easy to peel off and redo. It helps to leave the tape long and cut it once with a scalpel.

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"The door is old and broken-the aluminum frame and glass 35 years ago have been marked by the grinder used next to them. So they look really rudimentary, so I think I have nothing to lose," she explained road. "Since'lighting', the patio door has changed."

'The tape is very easy to stick and hide the marked glass, so although it does not look real up close, it has a real impact from a distance. We have painted all the panels in the room, but the room didn't feel "completed" until we finished the door. '

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This is painted paneling, which completely changed the interior space. We said good job, great!

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