How to finish your door - Paint
29 November 2021
Make sure you have done the necessary sanding or filling and your door is fully prepared for painting.
1. Safety firstAs oil and solvent-based paints give off harmful fumes, make sure the room is well ventilated when you're applying the paint, and when it's drying.
Painting a panel door
Start with the panels (1) and the mouldings that surround them. Next, paint the centre vertical (2). Then paint the cross-rails (3), starting with the top rail and working down. Paint the outer verticals (4), and finish by painting the three exposed door edges (5).
Painting a glass door
You should use masking tape or a paint shield to protect the glass in a glazed door. First, paint the mouldings around the glass (1) with a cutting-in brush. Next, paint the cross-rails, starting with the top rail and working down (2). Then paint the outer-verticals (3), and finally all three exposed door edges (4).
Painting a flush door
Divide the door into eight imaginary sections. Start at the top left (1) 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.
How to finish your door – WOOD STAIN / VARNISH / OIL
Step 1
Brush down the door and use a tack cloth to remove all traces of dust. Then apply the stain with a paintbrush, starting with the panels. Stain the mouldings first, then work around one half of the door and then the other. Always try to follow the grain and pick up wet edges before they dry. You'll need to work quickly and apply the stain evenly, without any overlap. While it's still damp, rub the door with a lint-free cloth to even out the stain and take off any excess.
Step 2
Use a good quality clean brush to apply the varnish, making sure you've read the instructions on the tin. Dip your brush up to a third of the bristle length, and wipe the excess off on the inside of the tin. Let the first coat dry thoroughly and then go over the surface lightly with a fine-grade abrasive paper. After that, wipe the door down with a tack cloth and put on a second coat. If you're after a tough finish, you could apply a third coat.
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