Place scrap wood to hold the door ajar.
Painting door with window panels.
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Instructions for how to paint doors the professional way.
Using a small roller to paint doors can greatly speed the process.
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Paint the door panels 1 2 3 and 4.
Painting a door or window with multiple panes can seem daunting at first but martha shows how easy it is to get the job done beautifully.
Paint the rest of the door.
Start by painting the first panel 1 on the outside of the door use a small paint brush 25mm 1 inch to paint around the edges of the panel then ideally using a larger brush 50 60mm 2 2 inches paint the panel itself starting at the top first using vertical brush strokes then without reloading the brush spread the paint across the panel using horizontal strokes and finish off with light upward strokes.
Paint the first side of the door.
Apply two base coats sugar and cream shown to the entire door and let dry overnight.
Remove the knobs and door hardware but leave the door on its hinges.
We used both a paintbrush and a roller and did 2 3 coats of paint.
A video showing process of painting an interior door.
Starting at the top working your way down by sections doing the details with a brush and the flat surfaces with a roller.
For a previously finished door sand and wipe clean.
Clean the door using soap and water and a scrubbing pad.
I like to use a 1 1 2 brush to paint the recessed molding areas followed by a 4 roller for the flat surfaces in the middle.
Put plastic on the floor and wall where you plan to lean the door.
When painting a door we paint the decorative areas and the window casing first.
Tape or remove the doorknob hardware and tape inside the hinge notches.
Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller 2.
Start by rolling the paint on in an up and down direction.
How to paint panels on a door with a window 1.
Begin by rolling paint on the flat panels.
For an unfinished door sand smooth and apply a coat of primer.
Next paint the horizontal cross pieces in.
Start painting your door by painting the details of the door first.
Place plastic sheeting covering.
Tape off the window using painter s tape.
Next paint the door panels.
Clean the door with basic household cleaner.