Painting Around Door Hinges

The painters had painted over the hinges on our back door front door and the door going to the garage.

Painting around door hinges.

Put on a respirator and spray a coat of metal primer on all the hinges using an aerosol can. I m really trying to wrap my mind around why they did this rather than just assuming they were really lazy. Please try again later. This will save you time if you plan to paint both sides and prevents the hassle of re installing.

In most cases the hinge will not be exactlyflush with the door itself so you will likely have a recessed edge. Be generous with the tape to ensure you ve covered the hinges properly. Slice through paint buildup around hinges and latches. Set the hinges flat on a a sheet of old newspaper with the parts you want to paint facing up.

Here are a few pics of their stellar job. If you plan to paint both sides the most visible sides should be face up. This feature is not available right now. Keep door hinges clean while painting.

Maybe they thought it would look more cohesive being the same color. The easiest way to do this is to remove the door off its hinges before painting door jambs and the door frame. The easiest way to paint your doors is to leave them on the hinges. Loosen the hinge pin by tapping it with a hammer and nail.

Open the door widely and use masking or painters tape to cover the hinges properly. Here s how to do that. Cover the hinges with tape. Remove all the door hardware to get a neater paint job and save time.

Find your line next smooth your finger along the edge of the hinge. When painting door trim you ll need access to all parts of the door frame. If you remove the door first you ll have to wait for one side to dry completely before flipping it over and painting the other. To avoid all the potential headaches above it s best for you to paint around door hinges.

First take a strip of painter s tape and cover the hinge you are trying to protect. How do you prep a door for painting. Areas around door knobs are especially prone to greasy buildup.