Paint the door panels 1 2 3 and 4.
Painting door with window panels.
Place scrap wood to hold the door ajar.
Next paint the door panels.
Tape or remove the doorknob hardware and tape inside the hinge notches.
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.
We used both a paintbrush and a roller and did 2 3 coats of paint.
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For an unfinished door sand smooth and apply a coat of primer.
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.
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.
Apply two base coats sugar and cream shown to the entire door and let dry overnight.
Begin by rolling paint on the flat panels.
Open the door at least four inches.
Remove all dirt and debris.
Clean the door using soap and water and a scrubbing pad.
Put plastic on the floor and wall where you plan to lean the door.
Clean the door with basic household cleaner.
How to paint panels on a door with a window 1.
Tape off the window using painter s tape.
Paint the first side of the door.
A video showing process of painting an interior door.
Start by rolling the paint on in an up and down direction.
Start painting your door by painting the details of the door first.
Paint the rest of the door.
Remove the knobs and door hardware but leave the door on its hinges.
Instructions for how to paint doors the professional way.
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When painting a door we paint the decorative areas and the window casing first.
Place plastic sheeting covering.
Take a look as this brief instructional video shares techniques and trick for painting the doors in your home.
Next paint the horizontal cross pieces in.
Using a small roller to paint doors can greatly speed the process.