Can You Paint A Door While Its Hanging

How to paint internal doors once hung.

Can you paint a door while its hanging. If your fit is too snug such that the paint is rubbing painting the door while hung won t make any difference either there is room for the paint or there isn t. For convenience it s tempting to leave a door hanging on its hinges when you paint. How funny i just happened to stumble on this post not looking for anything like this but i getting ready to spray paint out door hardware with oil rubbed bronze paint ala young house love and was in need of a way to spray the hinges without getting it all over the door and surrounding walls floors etc without removing them. When the primer is dry use a paintbrush to go over any trim work or details on the door.

How to paint a front door step 1. Painting a house whether interior or exterior is a project that always seems to follow its own schedule. With the door laid flat on sawhorses you can spread paint more quickly and not worry about drips and paint sags. Start by applying the primer.

A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look. Cover the door completely. Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime. So it helps when you know if you can push your painting into seasons that are less than perfect.

You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this. Give a light sanding to the entire door to give the paint a rough surface to grip. Well i tend to fit and hang a door then take it down for painting because i can do a better paint job. Next it s finally time to paint.

If you had to wait to paint until the skies are crystal clear and blue the painting would never get done. The best is to apply an oil based primer followed by a latex paint. Prep the door one day and then start your first coat of. You can use an oil based primer with oil and water based paints.

Depending on the condition of any old paint you might need to strip it down too. Doors can be awkward to remove from their frames so it s often easier to paint them in place. After the paint has dried thoroughly you can remove any painters tape put your door hardware back on and be back in business. If you have to paint the door while it s on its hinges plan to work over a stretch of days when there is no rain in the forecast.

I actually did not shut my door completely for a few days just to give it time to cure before basking it in the sun but then again you know your neighborhood better than i do. Before you paint the door you ll have to apply a layer of primer that will help the paint get better coverage and adhere to the surface more easily. You can use a roller for this application. Clean and prep the door.

Fill any old holes with wood putty.