![]() This order helps reduce brush strokes and gives the best finished look! Then, paint all of the vertical, then horizontal pieces between the panels. Start with the inset parts of the panels, then paint the raised parts. If you have a paneled door like I do, there’s a generally recommended order to work in. Now comes the fun part – it’s time to paint the door! This will vary slightly depending on your primer, but mine dried to the touch in 30 minutes, and was ready for a top coat after an hour! step three: paint the door! Prime the entire door, then leave it cracked for about an hour to dry. I recommend painting those first, as it’s easier to manipulate the door and hold it still if you aren’t also dealing with wet paint on one side. If you’re painting both sides of the door, be sure not to miss the edges of the door and top of the door. If you need to prime your door, now’s the time! One coat of primer is typically all you need, and it goes on fast! I was able to prime the inside of our 8′ tall door in about 15 minutes from start to finish. Now is also the time to user painters tape to tape off the doorknob and hinges, and anything else you don’t want to get paint on (like the door knocker, locks, or other hardware). Scrub the door down so that it’s fully clean and dust-free, and allow it to dry completely before you begin priming or painting. Be sure to wipe it down with a damp cloth when you’re done to remove any lingering dust! Use a putty knife or paint scraper to remove any flakes, then lightly sand the door with 120-grit sandpaper to prepare it for paint. If your door is older or you’re dealing with some scrapes and flaking paint, you’ll want to address that first. Clean any dust or dirt off the door, make sure there are no areas where the paint is flaking or peeling, and double-check that it’s all in good condition. Your first step to any painting project is always the prep work. If none of the above situations apply to you, you’re probably good to skip the primer step! Step One: Clean + Prep the door
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