A heavy coat of paint covers better and sometimes levels out better but runs are more likely and brush marks are deeper.
How to paint a four panel door.
Steps 4 9 painting the door panels next we are going to paint our panels.
Next paint the door 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.
When painting edges some paint inevitably slops onto the faces of the door.
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.
Use a solution of trisodium phosphate tsp available at your local hardware store in warm water according to the package directions.
Rotate the door after the first face is painted and even while it s still wet use the sides to grip the door and.
Paint the panel door 1.
Paint the door sides use your.
Begin by rolling paint on the flat panels.
Paint the first face i break the door up into three sections each including two panels.
Within each section there.
Allow the door to dry thoroughly after washing and before you apply paint.
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.
Brush on a light coat.
Paint the interior panels first as shown in the graphic below.
A video showing process of painting an interior door.
It s better to have that happen before the faces are painted.
Paint the door panels 1 2 3 and 4.
Make sure to feather the edges of the molding you re brushing you don t want any hard edges.
Paint all four edges of the door first.