Paint the cross pieces.
How to paint a 4 panel door.
In this video i will show you how to paint a door beginners guide the fast and easy way step by step so you can diy like a pro.
Sticking with your small brush and starting with the top panel nearest to the hinge edge of the door and moving left to right as you move down the door paint around the inside edge of the panel making sure you don t miss anything.
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.
To remove any lines lay off the finish by brushing from bottom to top with a lightly loaded brush or lightly coated small roller if desired.
Brush on a light coat.
Work quickly by rolling on the paint then use a brush to smooth out the paint and fill in the detailed areas around the flat panel.
Paint the first side of the door.
Paint all the panels working from top to bottom.
Run two or three roller widths the full height and across the door face.
Clean the door with basic household cleaner.
Paint the door panels 1 2 3 and 4.
Put plastic on the floor and wall where you plan to lean the door.
A heavy coat of paint covers better and sometimes levels out better but runs are more likely and brush marks are deeper.
It s better to have that happen before the faces are painted.
Next paint the door s surface.
The basics 101 of painting.
Finish with the stiles the vertical sides that hold the panels in place.
Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller 2.
Tape or remove the doorknob hardware and tape inside the hinge notches.
Paint all four edges of the door first.
Http how to paint info interior doors painting a paneled door with a brush is not hard to do don t use a roller it will leave fibers over your nicely p.
Next paint the door panels.
When painting edges some paint inevitably slops onto the faces of the door.
Apply the paint with a 4 inch closed end foam roller.
Paint the interior panels first as shown in the graphic below.
Follow the right sequence when applying the paint.
Using a small roller to paint doors can greatly speed the process.
Starting at the top working your way down by sections doing the details with a brush and the flat surfaces with a roller.