How to Sand a Door Frame
Doors that stick inside the door frame can become very annoying. It can take muscle power to open and close a door that does not fit properly inside the frame. A slight amount of sanding will quickly remove any high points that create a sticking door. Sanding a door isn't hard, and can be accomplished quite quickly if you know exactly what to do.
Sanding Block
Step 1
Purchase a flat sanding block at a home improvement center. A sanding block evenly distributes the pressure while sanding.
Step 2
Place the sandpaper onto the sanding block. The sandpaper will wrap around the bottom of the block and both ends will attach inside the block.
Step 3
Replace the sandpaper when areas of the paper become bare.
Sandpaper
Step 1
Start sanding the door frame with medium grade (80-grit) sandpaper. Sand until the paint is removed or until the door opens and closes without touching the door frame.
Step 2
Sand the frame again with fine (120-grit) sandpaper. This will remove wood that was scratched during the first sanding.
Step 3
Finish the job with extra-fine (220-grit) sandpaper. Extra-fine sandpaper will leave a smooth finish on the wood.
References
Tips
- Perhaps a new coat of paint is in order for the door and frame. Painting over glossy paint will require a small amount of sanding to remove the gloss from the paint. This will ensure that the new paint will adhere properly.
- Always sand the wood in the direction of the wood grain.
Writer Bio
Emma Lee owns a photography website and also works as a freelance writer specializing in home improvement, animals and photography. Her work can be found on various websites. Lee attended Charles County Community College located in Maryland.
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