Paint Interior Door Panels

Begin by applying paint to the inside of the top panels.

Paint interior door panels.

When painting a panel door a paint brush may be more effective than a roller. Maintain an 8 inch distance between the panel and the spray nozzle as you apply. Cover hinges with painter s tape if you want to keep them free of paint. Paint a raised panel door with a brush and paint with the natural grain of the wood.

Wait two hours between coats. Smooth out the paint working with the grain. Paint the recessed panels the horizontal rails and then the vertical stiles if the door has panels. Next paint the interior panels.

Use a small roller to quickly roll on the paint. Put plastic on the floor and wall where you plan to lean the door. Paint the first side of the door. Tape or remove the doorknob hardware and tape inside the hinge notches.

If the door has a. After painting the door itself paint the doorjamb and casing beginning at the doorstop and working out. Coat the interior car door panel with two coats of flexible vinyl spray paint. The brush should be going in the same direction as the wood grain.

Then use a brush to smooth it out and fill in missed spots. Typically there are two square panels on top two rectangular panels in the middle and bottom. Starting at the top working your way down by sections doing the details with a brush and the flat surfaces with a roller.