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It’s time to refurbish your fusuma! Basic knowledge about fusuma reupholstering!

There are various types of sliding doors. There are also many types of sliding doors and the paper used to cover them. Depending on the fusuma and the paper, there are various ways to replace the fusuma, and the cost varies.
Here, we have compiled a list of various methods for replacing fusuma. We hope you will find it useful when reupholstering your fusuma.

The Appeal of Reupholstering Fusuma

It is said that the fusuma was born in Japan around the Heian period (794-1185). In the beginning, fusuma were highly decorative fixtures with plain paper covered with gold leaf or painted by painters, which was artistic ・. In other words, the fusuma was not just a partition, but an expression of the homeowner’s taste. Even today, there are traces of this style, and many fusuma papers are decorated with landscapes ・Flowers and birds ・Clouds ・Pine, bamboo, and plum. In recent years, modern fusuma paper those fits in with modern spaces has also become very common. Simply replacing the traditional landscape painted fusuma with modern fusuma can transform the atmosphere of a room. The most attractive point of refurbishing fusuma like these is that it can completely change the atmosphere of a room.

Types of Fusuma and How to Reupholster

There are various types of fusuma. There are also various names for them, depending on how they are classified. For example, sliding doors can be classified by the way they open and close, such as “Hikigakure,” “Kirakira,” and “Kannonbiraki. When classified by use, they are divided into “partition,” “closet,” “tenbukuro,” “jibukuro,” and so on. There are many other types of fusuma, such as “taiko fusuma,” which are fusuma without edges used in tea ceremony rooms, and “genji fusuma,” which are fusuma with a built-in shoji screen. In addition to the above, what is important when reupholstering a fusuma is the internal structure of the base ・ of the fusuma. This will change the way the reupholstery is done and will have a significant impact on the amount of money spent. Now, let’s classify the types of fusuma sliding doors by this base material.

(1) Kumiko fusuma (Hon fusuma ・ Japanese sliding door)

Characteristics of Kumiko Fusuma

Kumiko fusuma are traditionally used fusuma and are still used in many homes today. They are resistant to warping and twisting, and adaptable to temperature and humidity, making them the most suitable for the Japanese climate. It is also characterized by its quick-replacement capability.

How to Cover the Paper and Attach the Edge of the Fusuma

Kumiko fusuma are covered with several layers of underlay paper. The finishing process of papering the fusuma paper requires a high level of skill in the application of glue thickness ・ and the stroking of the brush. The most common method of attaching a rim is called “hori-tsuki,” which means to attach the rim so that the nail heads are not visible on the surface. If the edges are installed so that the nail heads are visible on the surface, it is called “uchitsuke. In either case, when a fusuma is reupholstered, the edges are removed and reattached after the fusuma paper is finished. Therefore, if the edges are badly damaged, they can be replaced.

(2) Single-panel fusuma

A single-plate fusuma is a sliding door with a very thin board (about 1 mm) pasted on top of the braid to simplify the process of laminating the base of the sliding door.

(3) Ita fusuma (sliding door)

The structure is the same as that of a single-panel fusuma, but a thicker plywood board (veneer board) is pasted over the braid. It is characterized by its durability compared to other fusuma, but it is also quite heavy. A fusuma with sliding door paper on one side and wallpaper on the other, which is often seen as a partition between a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room, is called a “door fusuma. In many cases, the edges cannot be removed, and the method of replacing them differs from that of kumiko fusuma.

4) Chip-ball fusuma

Chip-ball fusuma are sliding doors in which chipboard is pasted on top of the kumiko, simplifying the process of laminating the base of the sliding door.

5) Paper core fusuma

Paper-core sliding doors are reinforced by filling honeycomb-shaped paper cores between the braids. It is characterized by less warping and twisting.

(6) Corrugated fiberboard sliding door

This sliding door has a core made of about three layers of corrugated cardboard. Since they are made by machine, they can be produced in large quantities at low cost. Although they are lightweight, the fusuma themselves are not very strong and may warp over time. As described below, they are one of the most difficult sliding doors to replace.

(7) Foamed plastic sliding door

・Foamed polystyrene is used as the core material for these sliding doors. Like cardboard sliding doors, they are made by machine and can be mass-produced at low cost. The characteristics are the same as those of corrugated cardboard sliding doors. Although lightweight, the fusuma itself is not very strong and may warp over time. This type of sliding door is also very difficult to replace.

●Replacement of mass-produced fusuma

Types of mass-produced fusuma

Mass-produced fusuma include cardboard sliding doors and foamed plastic sliding doors, as described above. They are characterized by their ability to be mass-produced at low cost using machines.

How to Reupholster Mass-Produced Fusuma

Mass-produced fusuma cannot be peeled off, so it is necessary to put a new fusuma paper over the existing one. If there are stains or spots on the surface of the existing fusuma, these stains ・ may appear after the replacement. Also, since the structure of the sliding door is not sturdy, there is a high possibility of warping or warping due to the tension of the paper. It is recommended to replace both sides of the sliding door at the same time, especially when replacing only one side, as warping is likely to occur. The edges are also glued and cannot be removed. Therefore, a special papering method must be used, and there is a high possibility that the finished product will not be beautiful. Thus, for those who are thinking of remodeling mass-produced fusuma, we recommend making new kumiko fusuma instead of replacing them.

There are various types of fusuma paper.

As described below, there are many different types of fusuma paper. If you wish to replace your fusuma, we hope that you will browse through as many catalogs as possible to find a fusuma paper those satisfies your needs. If you are interested in reupholstering your fusuma, we have a wide range of catalogs, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

Washi fusuma paper

Washi fusuma papers can be divided into those made by traditional handmade techniques and those made by machine. They are also classified by their raw materials and printing ・ decorating method, from popular products to the highest quality products.

■Hon-torinoko

Hon-torinoko sliding door paper is a traditional handmade Japanese paper those has been used in Japan for centuries. The name “Torinoko” comes from its pale yellow color, like the shell of a chicken egg. It is the highest grade of Washi fusuma paper and is synonymous with fusuma paper.

■Torinoko

Torinoko sliding door paper is produced entirely by machine, from papermaking to printing. There is a wide variety of colors and patterns. High-quality paper can have a texture similar to that of handmade paper.

■Kami Shin Torinoko

these is a popular type of Torinoko paper, characterized by its relatively low cost and homogeneity due to its machine-made process. It has the widest variety of patterns and colors, including ・ patterns, of all Washi fusuma papers. It is often used in general housing and housing complexes, and is called “Kamishin” for short.

■ Shin-Torinoko

Shin-torinoko is the least expensive type of fusuma paper, and is produced consistently by machine from papermaking to patterning. It is often used in rental houses because of its mass-producibility and ease of installation. The reverse side of the paper is often brown to prevent transparency of the substrate.

2) Woven sliding door paper

Woven fusuma-shi can be divided into two types: those made of natural materials, which have been used traditionally, and those made of synthetic fibers. Woven sliding door paper made of natural material is plain, but each piece has a different texture due to the nature of the material. Woven fusuma papers made of synthetic fibers are classified from popular products to the highest quality products according to the type and number of ・ twisted yarns and decoration methods.

■Top quality fabrics ・Traditional fabrics

Kuzufu, Kinushike, Bashofu, etc. The simple texture created by natural yarns is the most distinctive feature of these fabrics.

■High-grade textile

High-quality woven sliding door paper with elaborate patterns and drawings done by hand, one by one.

■Intermediate Woven Fabric

Woven sliding door paper is widely used in general. It is relatively inexpensive, and there are many kinds of patterns and pictures. Most of the patterns are hand processed, but some are processed using the latest technology.

■Popular textile

these is the most widely used fusuma paper, with low prices and a wide variety of types. Patterns and designs are printed by machine. There are many safe designs that can be used anywhere.

3) Vinyl sliding door paper

These fusuma papers are made of synthetic resin. It is characterized by water resistance and stain resistance, and even if the fusuma gets dirty, it can be wiped off with water. Most of them are plain.

Types of fusuma paper patterns

Fusuma paper comes in a variety of color ・ patterns.

• Typical examples include traditional patterns such as landscape and ink paintings, mountains and clouds, pine ・ bamboo ・ plum blossoms, grass ・ and gorgeous patterns with flowers and birds ・
• We have a wide range of products from woven and geometric patterns to simple solid colors. Recently, modern sliding door paper those fits the living room ・ Western-style rooms is also popular.
  Please choose your favorite pattern according to the atmosphere and purpose of your room.

About the position of the pattern

(1) Total pattern (Sogara)

A sliding door paper with a pattern covering the entire surface. Many patterns are used to make the entire room more colorful. They also look good in a somewhat modern space.

・Se hem pattern ・Waist pattern

A pattern on the bottom of the fusuma paper only. Many of them give a calm impression. It is a traditional image of fusuma and fits Japanese-style rooms.

Obigara ・ obi pattern

A fusuma paper with an obi pattern in the center or other parts of the paper. these is also an image of traditional fusuma sliding doors and fits well with Japanese-style rooms.

(4) Sode-gara ・ Sode pattern

A vertical pattern on either side of the sliding door paper. By accenting one side, a sophisticated atmosphere can be created. Although there are not many examples, it can be used in both modern spaces ・ and traditional Japanese rooms.

(5) Sagari-moyo pattern

This pattern is only on the upper part of the fusuma. There are not many varieties, but it gives an eye-catching impression.

(6) Checkered pattern (Ichimatsu-moyo)

these is a traditional checkered pattern. It goes well with Japanese-style spaces. Recently, some people dare to use checkered patterns in Western-style rooms as an accent.

When to Replace the Fusuma

When the paper is soiled or torn

When the paper is stained, torn, or has holes, it is time to replace the fusuma. Even if these is not the case, if the same fusuma is used for a long period of time, the paper may turn brown due to the effects of ultraviolet rays and humidity. If you look at the fusuma every day, you may not notice the discoloration. When people around you point out the deterioration of your fusuma, it is a good time to replace them.

Maintain according to weddings, funerals, and seasons.

Weddings ・Funerals ・Houji ・Coming-of-age ceremonies and other milestones are good times to replace your sliding doors. Also, many people replace the fusuma as part of their home renovation work in time for New Year’s ・Obon and other occasions when relatives gather.

If the body of the sliding door is distorted, the body needs to be replaced.

If the body of the sliding door is distorted or warped due to the paper’s inability to withstand tension, it is preferable to replace the body of the sliding door instead of reupholstering it. If the sliding door is difficult to open and close, or if the sliding doors of different sliding doors rub against each other when opening and closing, there is a possibility that warping or distortion has occurred. In such cases, please consult with a professional who can determine whether you need to replace the sliding doors or not.

Market Price for Reupholstering Fusuma

For a typical replacement of a sliding door, the cost for one side is about _3,000円 to _5,000円. For a double-sided reupholstery, it usually costs about _5,000円 to _10,000円. As mentioned above, these prices can vary greatly depending on the type of fusuma and the paper to be replaced, so if you are considering replacing your fusuma, please consult with your local mounting store first.

In the case of replacing high-grade fusuma paper

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Conclusion

We have told you about the reupholstering of fusuma sliding doors. We hope you have learned that the work and cost of replacing a sliding door varies depending on the type of sliding door and the paper to be used. If you are considering replacing your fusuma, we hope you will take a look at various catalogs and find the paper that best suits your needs.

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