Painting Interior Trim and Doors
Learn these easy steps to make painting interior trim and doors a breeze.
Whether you're painting interior trims and doors for the first time or giving your old paint a new face, there are certain steps to take to make the project easy and flow smoothly.
Choosing paint color and the gloss level of your paint is your first step. Most people prefer a higher gloss finish for painting interior trim and doors. These areas usually get lots of traffic and require regular cleaning. The higher gloss paints can be easily cleaned using a mild detergent and water. Flat paints cannot withstand this type of cleaning.
If you're also painting adjacent walls, you"ll want to complete that task before you begin painting interior trim and doors. Next you"ll want to make sure your trim and doors are clean and prepared for the primer coat of paint.
Clean thoroughly with a mild detergent. Next, you"ll want to inspect the surfaces for any nicks, scratches or dents. These can be repaired using wood filler. Let the filler dry and then sand lightly.
Painting Interior Trim Doors
Even if no repairs are necessary, you"ll still need to sand lightly to "rough" up the surface to allow good adhesion of the primer. Once the sanding is complete, clean the area again, making sure no dust is present. Let dry. If there's a delay in beginning to apply the primer, make sure to clean again, immediately before you begin to paint. Dust and other particles will hamper the appearance of your completed project. Make sure the surface is clean and dry before you apply primer or paint.
Before you begin to apply the primer, you"ll want to use painter's tape to mask adjoining walls and other areas you don't want painted. Now you're ready to begin to apply the primer. Use a brush to apply the paint, painting with the grain of the wood. Using a roller will leave an uneven coat that becomes prominent when you apply your gloss coat.
Let the primer dry. Now you"ll apply a light coat. Let dry. Apply a second coat. Once the final coat has dried completely, remove the adjoining tape. Your project of painting interior trim and doors is complete.
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