Doors

Painting interior doors

Remember, if you are redecorating a whole room you should paint the ceiling and walls first, then move on to the doors and other woodwork.

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Before you start

  • Put down a paint sheet
  • Take off door handle
  • Always open the door before you start
  • Hold the door open with a wedge on the other side
  • Keep the door handle nearby in case the door closes

Painting a door

  • When painting panel doors, first paint the panels
  • Paint the parts surrounding the panels last
  • For glass panelled doors, use masking tape to protect the glass
  • Use a smaller brush for delicate work, e.g. mouldings
  • Keep the brush lightly loaded with paint to avoid drips

TIP – use different sheen levels for the panels and surrounds, it can give the door a fantastic lift, e.g. semi matt for the panels and gloss for the surrounds.

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