With any interior painting job, each surface needs its own unique painting styles and techniques, and interior doors are perhaps one of the most important centerpieces in a wall. With their large size, strong outlines, and ridged designs, they interrupt the flow of the wall and draw attention, so you really want them to be done well! But how can you make sure to do a great job painting interior doors? Here are some helpful tips:
Choosing the Right Paint
Because interior doors get so much wear and tear, a high-quality latex/acrylic paint will hold up the best to years of use without chipping or fading. When it comes to choosing the right finish, semi-gloss or a gloss paint finish will be easier to clean any dirt or scuff marks. Also, if you only need to paint a door or two, no need to buy a full gallon – a quart should do the job perfectly and save you money in the process.
Prepping the Door
First things first; make sure to thoroughly wash the surface of your interior door before painting. A damp cloth, paper towel, or sponge with soap should make sure any fingerprints, dust, or grease are all gone. With those contaminants removed, the new paint will now adhere better and ensure none of that mess will get mixed up in your fresh coat of paint. If the door is damaged with any dents or holes, make sure to fill them with drywall putty or wood filler before moving on.
Protecting the Other Surfaces
The easiest way to accomplish this is simply to purchase painters’ tape and carefully line the edges of your interior doorframe to prevent any wet paint from getting on your wall or trim. Make sure you cover any close floor area with plastic to protect it from paint drips. If you are more handy, unscrewing a couple screws can easily take the door off its frame for more precise painting. This way, you aren’t concerned with getting paint on other surfaces or areas of your home. Now you are ready to paint!
Painting the Interior Door
Because of the little nooks and crevices in interior doors, a brush, rather than a roller, will give the best and quickest effect when painting. Once you begin to paint, dip the brush ¾ of an inch into the paint and simply begin spreading it. Begin painting from top to bottom to prevent dripping. If paint drips occur, immediately brush them away to prevent paint them from drying into the new coat of paint. If your door has a wooden pattern, brushing with the grain of the wood will help the paint smooth out over the ridged pattern for the best look possible. Avoid much handling or touching the interior door until paint is completely dry, and you can now enjoy your new painted door!
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