Getting a fresh coat of paint on your interior doors can really improve the appearance of your home or business. Here are some tips to get you going.
You will need to determine if a primer is needed on your doors. To do this you will need to determine what kind of paint is already on your door. To test, dampen a rag with rubbing alcohol and rub it against the door. If paint comes off onto the rag you have a latex-based product and will not need a primer. If no transfer occurs you have an oil-based product on your door and if you want to use a more updated latex paint, primer will be needed.
Next you need to pick the right product. Doors in high traffic areas get dirty easily and you will want to pick a gloss or semi-gloss finish to make sure it will be easy to clean. You will also need to decide if you want to match the trim to the door. Now it is time to remove the hardware. The finish will come out more evenly. Pros know this is worth the time and effort. It also make cracks and holes easier to repair. After you have spackled the flaws with a putty knife, allow to dry for at least 2 hours, and sand. After the surfaces are sanded smooth you will want to remove the dust and apply primer. After the primer has dried over night, you will want to lightly sand and dust again.
Lastly it is time to paint. You will want to paint the door all at once. Taking a break can allow paint to dry unevenly and result in a patchy final finish. Latex paint will need at least 4 hours to dry, oil-based paints 24 hours. After the 1st coat is dry, pros recommend sanding lightly and dusting again. Apply the 2nd coat, also with no breaks and let dry.
Now you are all done! Enjoy! If you decide it’s too big a job to tackle alone, the best Commercial Painting Contractors in Salt Lake would be happy to help! Call Mountain Valley Painting today! 801.865.9987
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