Mask off any hardware or around the door edges to prevent paint.
Painting 6 panel pine doors.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
Painting six panel doors.
I would have the doors sit for at least 2 3 days in the home before install.
Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are.
Wipe the door with a damp cloth and allow it to dry.
To make the job as easy as possible firstly we are going to remove each handle and also in most cases the lock barrel or tubular latch.
Preparing wooden panel doors for painting.
For a standard 6 panel door this is the order to go in.
Before we actually start painting our panel door we need to get it prepped.
Lay them flat not standing up.
You can also use a moisture meter to check moisture level in the doors.
Parts of a pine wooden 6 panel door.
Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller.
Mix the primer thoroughly with a stirring stick.
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.
Dip a paintbrush into the primer to coat it thoroughly and tap the.
In some cases you may have a roller catch or similar.
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.