There are many different types of door and there are many methods used for constructing them. In this short article I would certainly like #to cover# a few of the leading ones, but remember, the strategy I make use of for painting doors almost covers the lot with maybe a couple of exceptions. You may well be thinking that painting a door is quite simple, but I have seen some disastrous results from individuals who thought just that.
Doors and windows are constructed using the lengths of timber with grain patterns that unavoidably run in different directions. To accomplish an even, professional-looking finish, free from brush marks, you absolutely need #to paint# them in the sequence that takes account of the grain. Think in advance when painting windows using oil-based paints, as they may take longer to dry than you assume. Or use water-based paint, which dries more quickly and releases much less odour and fumes.
Painting doors
If you are painting a 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 is not necessary because the surface will already be sealed. However, the door will need to get 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 three exposed door edges.
In case you are painting the door a different colour on each side, the hinged edge needs to be #the colour# on the closing face, along with the outer edge 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 round the glass with a cutting in brush.
Next paint the cross rails, starting with the top rail and working down.
Then paint the stiles and finally all three exposed door edges.
Flush door:
Divide the door into eight imaginary sections.
Start at 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 the grain.
Paint the door edges last.
Author Resource:
Believe me #when I# say that I understand how hard it can be to carry out these tasks that I have written about #in this# article. I’ve carried out #these tips# #to many# painting projects over the years but from the beginning #when I# first started out #in the# painting trade #there was# a good deal to learn. For my training I went to an organization called - painter london - They taught me everything that I know these days.
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