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Based in the North West EG Doors supply a superb variety of interior and exterior doors, built from the highest quality pine, oak and solid hardwoods. Visit the website for more information and what EG Doors can do for you.
Preparation of any interior or exterior door is a must for an aesthetically pleasing finish and attractive design. So put a bit of a unique twist into your new interior or exterior door and create something fresh. The whole process is relatively easy and can be completed quickly (dependant on the size of the door) with just a bucket of paint!
- A 4” and a 2” Brush
- A Foam Roller
- Primer Paint – Oil Based
- Paint – Semi-Gloss (you don’t want to blind the person)
- Sandpaper (220-grit) and a sanding block
- Dry Cloth
Don’t paint the door following the rain or in damp weather. This should in turn explain why you would not use water based paint. It is ideal for the door to be painted immediately when bought.
Use wood filler to fill in the holes made by nails as you will have to remove the door and take care of it for the best results.
As I mentioned before, it should be dry, also the door should be clean with no marks on it for the best finish. If there are any handling marks, you can remove them by lightly sanding the surface and this should take away any blemishes.
Once you are happy with the condition of the door wipe down the surface use the cloth to wipe down the surface and remove any dust so that you can apply the primer and paint.
In parts apply the primer. The primer restricts moisture getting into the wood.
Use long and smooth strokes so that the primer does not appear patchy on the door.
Finally once the two main sides of the door are painted, paint the 4 edges last.
Before the second coat of primer must be applied the first coat needs time to dry. This is where you need patience, because if you paint the second coat before the first one had dried the door will look patchy and not the correct colour. Each side may need 2 coats of paint to ensure a complete seal of the wooden door.
Sand your door with a medium-grade and then fine-grade sandpaper to remove any bits that may have stuck to the door when it is being primed. Get the surface as smooth and free of old paint as possible.
Apply masking tape to protect any glass windows in the door or surrounding moulding (if the door is already installed). Use a foam roller for the broader surfaces and a 2-inch bristled brush for the small, hard-to-reach angles. Let the primer dry.
Pour surface-coat paint into a tray; using the small bristle brush, first paint all of the angles the roller won't hit. Then coat the roller with the paint. (Use just enough; there should not be excess drips running everywhere.) Roll the paint evenly onto the door's broad surfaces until a smooth coat has been applied. Let dry.
You door may need a second coat. If you have painted a light colour over a very dark colour and you can still see slight colour variations in spots, then paint a second coat.
Preparation of hardwood doors should be very similar to any other wooden doors. Make sure that the door is clean with no marks on it to allow for the best finish. If there are any handling marks, you can remove them by lightly sanding the surface and this should take away any blemishes.
Once you are happy with the condition of the door wipe down the surface use the cloth to wipe down the surface and remove any dust so that you can apply the primer and paint.
In order to enhance the natural wood beauty of walnut, oak or similar hardwood doors a suitable wood stain should be used first to prime the door and keep out any moisture.
If possible, save any off cuts from your hardwood door to test the colour on, if this is not possible, always test a less conspicuous small area before applying the full covering.
Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding application of stain and ensure that the requisite amount of recommended coats is applied.
Remember the final colour is dependent on the type of wood being treated. It may take several coats of stain in order to get your desired finish
In addition different stain treatments are available to change the colour of the wood.
Check out the article on how to hang a door in order to make sure the door is hung correctly so you do not damage the door or the frame.
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