How To Laint Panel Doors

Use paints with a bit of gloss on doors and door trim.

How to laint panel doors.

Either way make sure you use the right brushing techniques for a smooth finish. Make sure to feather the edges of the molding you re brushing you don t want any hard edges. One commonly recommended approach is to paint all the panels first. A properly constructed wooden panel door is made up of three different sections.

Typically there are two square panels on top two rectangular panels in the middle and bottom. Prepare the panel door for painting 1. Consider a paint additive to slow down drying and improve leveling. Paint a raised panel door with a brush and paint with the natural grain of the wood.

Next paint the interior panels. I like to use a 1 1 2 brush to paint the recessed molding areas followed by a 4 roller for the flat surfaces in the middle. Next paint the door panels. First paint the edges around the door top sides and bottom.

Painting a door is a race against time. Begin by rolling paint on the flat panels. When painting a paneled door begin with the recessed panels then the horizontal rails and. If you are using latex paint you should use a brush for the entire job.

Using a small roller to paint doors can greatly speed the process. Start by painting the first panel 1 on the outside of the door use a small paint brush 25mm 1 inch to paint around the edges of the panel then ideally using a larger brush 50 60mm 2 2 inches paint the panel itself starting at the top first using vertical brush strokes then without reloading the brush spread the paint across the panel using horizontal strokes and finish off with light upward strokes. Place the door flat on the sawhorses. Wipe it down with a damp rag just before painting.

Painting around the panels is time consuming making it difficult to keep a wet edge. Start with a dust free door. Remove from hinges if you re painting a door that s already been installed and functioning your first decision is. Panels the raised panel sections in the middle of the door rails the horizontal and vertical sections that hold each panel in place stiles the 2 long vertical sides that hold the rails in place.

This is one of the most important tips for getting a professional look. To remove the door wedge a flathead screwdriver or chisel in the joint between the hinge and the top of the hinge pins. Tape the doorknob hinge notches you could also uninstall the doorknob hardware but i prefer to have less. If you will be working with oil based paint you can speed the work by applying the paint with a roller then spreading it with a brush.