There are many differing kinds of door and there are many methods used for constructing them. In the next few paragraphs I would certainly like #to cover# a few of the leading ones, but remember, the strategy I use for painting doors pretty much covers the lot with maybe a couple of exceptions. You may well be thinking that painting a door is quite simple, but We have seen some disastrous results from those that thought just that.
Doors and windows are built using lengths of timber with grain patterns that unavoidably run in numerous directions. To accomplish an excellent, professional-looking finish, free from brush marks, you absolutely need #to paint# them in a sequence that takes account of this grain. Think in advance when painting windows using the oil-based paints, as they may take longer to dry than you expect. Or use water-based paint, that dries more quickly and releases much less odour and fumes.
Painting doors
When you are painting a brand new wooden door you will need #to apply# knotting solution to any knots #in the# wood to avoid resin seeping through the new paint. When you are painting a stripped door this will not be necessary since the surface will already have been sealed. However, the door will need to be primed and under-coated.
Before starting, take off the door handles and wedge the door open. Keep the handle inside your pocket just in case the door is accidentally closed by some one. Remove any dust using a soft brush and wipe the surface using a tack cloth.
Panel door:
Start with the panels as well as mouldings that surround them.
Next paint the muntin or centre vertical. Then paint the cross rails, starting with your top rail and work down.
Paint the stiles or outer verticals and finish by painting the 3 exposed door edges.
When you are painting the door another colour on either side, the hinged edge should be #the colour# of the closing face, and the outer edge the opening face.
Glass door:
Use masking tape or perhaps a paint shield to safeguard the glass in a glazed door.
First paint the mouldings round the glass with a cutting in brush.
Next paint the cross rails, starting with the top rail and work down.
Then paint the stiles and finally all three exposed door edges.
Flush door:
Divide the door into eight imaginary sections.
Start on the top left and work down from left to right.
Blend each area into the very next while the paint is wet, finishing with vertical strokes in line with the grain.
Paint the door edges last.
Author Resource:
Believe me #when I# say that I know how hard it may be to do these tasks that I’ve written about #in this# article. I have carried out #these tips# #to many# painting projects over the years but in the beginning #when I# first started out #in the# painting trade #there was# a lot to learn. For my training I went to an organization called - painter london - They taught me everything that I do know these days.
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