HOW TO PAINT A DOOR

The selection of paint, colour and technique that your door is painted with can dramatically impact the entry of any space. Here are a few tips that will help you create a lasting first impression for any room or home.

01 Choose a paint colour but remember to consider the colours you’ve selected for walls, trims and ceilings. 02

For best possible results, we recommend taking the door off the hinges and laying it flat on a raised surface or leaning it against a protected wall. 03

To lay the door flat, use drop cloths on the floor or tape plastic drop cloths to walls if painting against a wall. If you’re unable to remove the door, wedge door in place. 04

Sand down the door. If necessary, lightly sand door edges. 05

If the door is new or previously painted with an oil-based enamel, apply a coat of Taubmans 3 in 1 Prep and let dry. 06

Apply painters masking tape to hinges and door handles. Stir paint thoroughly and pour into a paint tray. 07

Use a brush to paint edges around hinges and door handles. Use a roller for the rest of the door. Start a roller’s width from the edge of the door and roll vertically using light strokes. 08

When applying water based enamels, coat the door and spread paint swiftly without over brushing to avoid visible brush marks. 09

Allow paint to dry before applying second coat. After the second coat dries, re-hinge the door to the frame.

Taubmans 3 in 1 Prep

• Blocks tannin bleed

• No sanding required

• Superior adhesion

• Fast drying

• Suitable for use with all topcoats

Taubmans Ultimate Enamel

• Smooth finish with easy water clean up

• Inhibits mould and mildew

• Fast drying

• Low odour

• TIME: Approx 5-10 mins per coat to apply

• Water based paint approx 2 hrs to dry

• Alkyd based enamel paint approx 4 hrs to dry

• Oil based enamel paint approx 16 hrs to dry

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