Hi my name is wayne de wet this is how i paint 6 panel doors with dulux trade trade oil based pure brilliant white satinwood.
Painting 6 panel interior doors.
Your primer should be a similar shade to the final paint color.
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.
But interior doors are often paneled and should be painted in the following order.
16 pro tips for painting interior doors.
Paint the door with an oil based primer.
Paint the recessed.
So if you re painting a door you can t live without like a bathroom or exterior door start first thing in the morning so it can be back in service by day s end.
Mix the primer thoroughly with a stirring stick.
How to paint a 6 panel door perfectly instructions for painting panel doors.
Begin by rolling paint on the flat panels.
Wipe the door with a damp cloth and allow it to dry.
Dip a paintbrush into the primer to coat it thoroughly and tap the.
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.
Mask off any hardware or around the door edges to prevent paint.
Smooth out the paint working with the grain.
A video showing process of painting an interior door.
What you need 1.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
First paint the edges around the door top sides and bottom.
Coat the recessed areas first and then the faces of the panels.
Begin by applying paint to the inside of the top panels.
For a standard 6 panel door this is the order to go in.
Let the primer dry before painting.
How to paint new six panel doors 1.
You ll also notice i don t paint the tops or bottoms of my panel doors.
If the door has a vertical center stile paint this next and then blend in the brush marks from the center stile when you paint the horizontal rails.
Prepare the panel door for painting.
Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller.
If you re painting a door that s already been installed and functioning your first.
Paint the counters of the door with primer first and then use a roller for the flat surfaces.
Paint the panel door.