How To Repaint An Interior Door

Don t use cheap roller sleeves or you ll get fibers in the finish.

How to repaint an interior door. If you re replacing the old hardware make sure the new hardware will match. Make sure you will be painting in a well ventilated area. If you re repainting an older door the first step is to fill in any gouges or imperfections with wood filler and sand those areas until smooth i use 150 grit for this and then lightly sand the entire door with fine grit 220 sandpaper.

Paint all four edges of the door first. But interior doors are often paneled and should be painted in the following order. Have someone help you with this task by holding the door as you remove the hinge pins with a flat.

You need to lay down at least two topcoats to get a uniform appearance. Wipe it down with a damp rag just before painting. Put drop clothes or cardboard on the floor to protect it from spilled paint 1 x research sourcestep 2 remove the door from the wall.

Using a high density mini foam paint roller start by painting the middle section with the grain of the wood not against it up and down in a vertical fashion and then paint the horizontal sections of the door from left to right. Sweep the floors and make sure any dust and dirt is gone. When painting edges some paint inevitably slops onto the faces of the door.

Semigloss or gloss makes cleaning easier and holds up to frequent cleaning. From preparation and priming to adding the final coat of gloss or eggshell paint our guide includes everything you need to know to achieve a perfect finish. Choose paint recommended for interior doors such as types with a durable gloss or semi gloss sheen that makes it easy to clean.

Remove the door knobs and all other hardware from your interior door to simplify the paint application. When you re decorating a room it s important to paint the interior door to complete your new refreshed look. Use a mini roller and get good results with microfiber mohair and foam sleeves.