Tips Painting 6 Panel Doors

You ll also notice i don t paint the tops or bottoms of my panel doors.

Tips painting 6 panel doors.

The jordan house has builder standard hollow core 6 panel doors with the faux wood grain like many newer or remodeled houses so this video shares both general tips for painting doors and the specific process of how to paint a 6 panel door and how to paint the faux wood grain without brush strokes. Here s how to get started painting you kitchen cabinets. Remove all the door hardware to get a neater paint job and save time. The basic technique for painting a flat door is long smooth brush strokes or vertical roller strokes.

Begin by rolling paint on the flat panels. Smooth out the paint working with the grain. Begin by applying paint to the inside of the top panels. Paint the panel door.

But interior doors are often paneled and should be painted in the following order. Then flip the door over and rest it on the screw tips. This is one of the most important tips for getting a professional look. Keep the brush wet while.

If the door has a. 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. Areas around door knobs are especially prone to greasy buildup. I ve shared some of our top tips below as.

Slice through paint buildup around hinges and. Paint the back first leaving the edges unpainted so you ll have a spot to put your fingers when you turn the door over. I would also like to suggest you that before start painting the doors you should lay down the doors to reduce drip and improve paint. Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller.

Rather than simply painting the door from top to the bottom you can get the best paint job by painting paneled doors in a certain order. Pass over newly painted areas with the brush to prevent brush strokes. Cover hinges with painter s tape if you want to keep them free of paint. Now you can paint the door edges and front then let the door dry.

Using a small roller to paint doors can greatly speed the process. Brush gives proper style if running with the wood grains. Prepare the panel door for painting. If you re painting a door that s already been installed and functioning your first.

As you mentioned above i think use brush to paint a 6 panel door. Clean the door with a household cleaner. Almost any cleaner will do as long as it cuts grease. When painting a panel door a paint brush may be more effective than a roller.