Learn How To Paint Interior Doors for a Perfect Finish

A simple, step-by-step guide for How to paint Wooden Doors, achieving an impeccable finish. Refreshing the interior doors in your home can create a bright, polished look without having to do a complete renovation. 


If you're wondering how to properly paint Wooden Doors, and want the end result to look like a professional job, follow these Steps for Painting Wooden Doors.


1. Prepare Your Area of Work

You do not need to remove the interior doors from the hinges; you can keep the door on its hinge and simply put a plastic sheet or newspaper under the door to catch any excess paint drips. Before you begin painting, ensure that you remove the doorknob, lock and any other hardware from the door and put it away in a safe location.


2. Sanding Door Surfaces

Use medium to fine-grade sandpaper to lightly sand your door's surface until it is smooth. Don't over-sand, as this will create a very smooth surface that will not hold paint as well. You want a slight texture so that the paint has something to grab onto.


3. Choosing The Right Tools

In general, flat doors can be painted using a 4" (10cm) brush or a small roller; paneled doors can be painted using a 2" (5cm) angled brush to get into corners and detail work.


4. Lightly Dampening the Door Surface

Before painting your door, ensure that you have lightly dampened the door surface (with either a damp cloth or sponge). This method will help ensure that your paint dries slower and that there will be fewer visible brush strokes.


5.  Use Primer Before Applying Paint

Using a high-quality primer before painting a wooden door is essential for creating an even paint finish; you should use a product such as Dulux Water Based Gloss Primer; you should apply one coat first and allow it to fully dry before continuing with the next step of painting.


6.  Paint the Door With Care

When painting, use smooth, even strokes of paint and do not go back over the same spot again. Use two coats of paint on your door; each coat should be allowed to completely dry before applying the next coat.


Final Thoughts:

After your door has dried, reattach your hardware and enjoy your newly painted door. Painting doors is one of the least expensive ways to change the look of any room in your home. When the time comes to paint the door, choose high-quality products, ensure that you take the time needed to properly prepare your door for painting, and enjoy the long-term benefits of your newly painted door!


You will find that by using this technique for painting, you will experience greater satisfaction with your new paint job.

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