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Painting door with window panels.
Tape off the window using painter s tape.
Remove all dirt and debris.
Tape or remove the doorknob hardware and tape inside the hinge notches.
Next paint the horizontal cross pieces in.
Place scrap wood to hold the door ajar.
Remove the knobs and door hardware but leave the door on its hinges.
Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller 2.
We used both a paintbrush and a roller and did 2 3 coats of paint.
When painting a door we paint the decorative areas and the window casing first.
Clean the door using soap and water and a scrubbing pad.
Starting at the top working your way down by sections doing the details with a brush and the flat surfaces with a roller.
Start by painting the first panel 1 on the outside of the door use a small paint brush 25mm 1 inch to paint around the edges of the panel then ideally using a larger brush 50 60mm 2 2 inches paint the panel itself starting at the top first using vertical brush strokes then without reloading the brush spread the paint across the panel using horizontal strokes and finish off with light upward strokes.
How to paint panels on a door with a window 1.
Put plastic on the floor and wall where you plan to lean the door.
Paint the rest of the door.
For a previously finished door sand and wipe clean.
Place plastic sheeting covering.
Painting a door or window with multiple panes can seem daunting at first but martha shows how easy it is to get the job done beautifully.
Apply two base coats sugar and cream shown to the entire door and let dry overnight.
Clean the door with basic household cleaner.
Begin by rolling paint on the flat panels.
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Instructions for how to paint doors the professional way.
Using a small roller to paint doors can greatly speed the process.
Paint the first side of the door.
Start by rolling the paint on in an up and down direction.
Open the door at least four inches.
Paint the door panels 1 2 3 and 4.
A video showing process of painting an interior door.
I like to use a 1 1 2 brush to paint the recessed molding areas followed by a 4 roller for the flat surfaces in the middle.
For an unfinished door sand smooth and apply a coat of primer.