There are many differing kinds of door and you will discover many methods used for constructing them. In this short article I would certainly like #to cover# a few of the main ones, but keep in mind that, the method I make use of for painting doors just about covers the lot with maybe one or two exceptions. You may somewhat be thinking that painting a door is kind of simple, but I have seen some disastrous results from folks who thought just that.
Doors and windows are constructed using lengths of timber with grain patterns that predictably run in different directions. To accomplish a good, professional-looking finish, free from brush marks, you need #to paint# them in a sequence that takes account of this grain. Think in advance when painting windows using oil-based paints, as they might take longer to dry than you think. Or use water-based paint, that dries more quickly and releases much less odour and fumes.
Painting doors
If you are painting a new wooden door you will have #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 have to get primed and under-coated.
Before starting, remove the door handles and wedge the door open. Keep the handle inside your pocket in case the door is accidentally closed by some one. Remove any dust by using a soft brush and wipe the surface using a tack cloth.
Panel door:
Start with your panels as well as the mouldings that surround them.
Next paint the muntin or centre vertical. Then paint the cross rails, starting with your top rail and working down.
Paint the stiles or outer verticals and finish by painting the 3 exposed door edges.
When you are painting the door a different colour on each side, the hinged edge should be #the colour# of the closing face, and the the colour of the opening face.
Glass door:
Use masking tape or perhaps a paint shield to protect the glass in the glazed door.
First paint the mouldings around the glass with a cutting in brush.
Next paint the cross rails, starting with your 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 from the top left and work down from left to right.
Blend each area into the next while the paint is wet, finishing with vertical strokes in line with your grain.
Paint the door edges last.
Author Resource:
Believe me #when I# say that I understand how hard it may be to perform these tasks that I have written about #in this# article. I’ve applied #these tips# #to many# painting projects over the years but at the beginning #when I# first started off #in the# painting trade #there was# a lot to learn. For my training I went to a firm called - painter london - They taught me everything that I do know these days.
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