How to Paint Paneled Doors

Painting doors can quickly, and cheaply add to the look of your home.

   I was sitting in the front room playing "tractors" with my boys the other day, I kept looking around  at the room and couldn't  figure out what was missing... something was missing... It was kind of boring.

  Then it hit me,  there was not any real transition to the very kakhi/white sitting room, into the very blue/white family room. So the very boring door would be an excellent transition area, and bring some more color into the front room.

So I went and grabbed -
 Sander
Wash Rag
Screwdriver
Paint Brush
High Density Foam roller
Paint
and Paint Tray

Begin by removing the door knob.  There are typically only  two bolts that need to be loosed to remove the knob.

Next,  you will need to lightly sand the entire door.  Make sure you get in the recessed portions of your door  using either a foam sanding block, or a simple piece of sand paper.
Wipe down thoroughly, then allow to dry.

 

Then  grab your paint brush,  I love 2" angled brushed myself.
With the brush you will first paint the recessed areas, also you will "cut in" around the hinges.  (I know lots of people prefer to just tape them off,  but I honestly think that sometimes prep work takes longer than simply being careful.)

You will now need  your roller and paint tray.  This part is fairly simple,  I have found that with the 

high density rollers  you really don't need to worry about streaks!  These little guys are awesome.

 

In the event that you are still nervous about painting, here is the what the professionals suggest. 

I followed this same basic premise, but here is a diagram.

  After it is dried, determine if it needs another coat, if not reinstall hardware.  If yes, slap on another coat!


 Now stand back and admire the huge difference a coat of paint can make!