Painting six panel doors.
Painting 6 panel pine doors.
I would have the doors sit for at least 2 3 days in the home before install.
Mix the primer thoroughly with a stirring stick.
In some cases you may have a roller catch or similar.
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.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are.
How to paint new six panel doors 1.
Preparing wooden panel doors for painting.
Before we actually start painting our panel door we need to get it prepped.
For a standard 6 panel door this is the order to go in.
You can also use a moisture meter to check moisture level in the doors.
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.
Wipe the door with a damp cloth and allow it to dry.
Paint the recessed.
Dip a paintbrush into the primer to coat it thoroughly and tap the.
Mask off any hardware or around the door edges to prevent paint.
Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller.
Lay them flat not standing up.