Clean the door with a household cleaner.
Tips on painting a six panel door.
Go back and check the face of your door for drips now before the paint cures.
If you re painting a door that s already been installed and functioning your first.
Let the door sit for an hour or two until dry then apply the second coat.
How to paint a 6 panel door perfectly instructions for painting panel doors.
How to paint a panel door.
Slice through paint.
I ve shared some of our top tips below as.
Let your door dry 30 minutes 1 hour then follow up with a second coat of paint.
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.
You ll also notice i don t paint the tops or bottoms of my panel doors.
A smooth professional looking paint job can be achievable on wood if you follow the.
Prepare the panel door for painting.
For a standard 6 panel door this is the order to go in.
Whether your new six panel doors are made from wood or metal they require some preparation before painting.
Almost any cleaner will do as long as it cuts grease.
But if the doors need painting don t overlook them.
Areas around door knobs are especially prone to greasy buildup.
Paint the panel door.
Remove all the door hardware to get a neater paint job and save time.
Cut around the panels of the door or any other trim details using the paint brush.
Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller 2.
Here s what to do after you remove the door.
If you re not sure how to proceed here are some tips that can help you get professional looking results when painting paneled doors.
Be on the lookout for drips or puddles of paint.
If the doors aren t worn and soiled it may not be necessary to paint them.
Switch to a microfiber paint roller to paint the rest of the door.
Aubrey describes all the equipment required and gives step by step instructions so that you can confidently achieve great results.