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Painting a door is an easy task with the proper instructions on prepping, priming and putting on the finishing touches. Discover how to paint a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video series on home improvement.
There are 14 videos in this series:
When painting a door, required tools and materials include paint, primer, sealer, caulk, different brushes, screwdrivers, tape and paint stirrers. Discover the tools needed to paint a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
Before painting a door, make sure that paint won't be getting on anybody passing through or on any other furniture. Prepare the area before painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
Preparing a door to be painted includes sanding the door to make the paint easier to apply and wiping dust off with a dry rag. Prepare a door to be painted with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
A caulk gun should be used before painting a door in order to get rid of imperfections and fill in holes. Use caulk to get rid of imperfections in a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
Because the door handle is used so much, the paint around it will endure a lot of abuse and damage. Discover how to properly paint around a door handle and what to do with painting hardware with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
Painter's tape should be used on hinges because it won't take any paint with it and it prevents the painter from having to cut in. Put tape on hinges before painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
After covering a door handle with painter's tape, a Ziploc bag can be used to cover the handle and ensure that it doesn't get affected. Tape the handle before painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
When painting a door, the edges should be painted first to distinguish between areas that may or may not need to be stained. Paint the edges of a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
A primer and sealer should be applied to fully cover a door before painting the door. Use primer when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
When painting the face of a door, go with the grain when using a brush and do brushwork before using a roller. Paint the face of a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
After using paintbrushes, they should be wrapped tightly in Ziploc bags and placed in the refrigerator. Take care of painting supplies with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
Before applying the final coat of paint on a door, it's a good idea to lightly sand it to remove imperfections. Apply the final coat when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
When applying the final painting touches on a door, it's best to start from the outside and work in. Apply the final touches when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
When painting a door, wear two shirts in case something comes up, and don't wear shoes unless getting paint on them is not an issue. Wear appropriate clothing when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.
Home improvement projects are something that most home owners will, at some point, need to tackle. Sometimes the cost of hiring a professional is just not feasible. Fortunately there are many home repairs that can be done with commonly owned tools. Painting the exterior of a house is probably a job left to a professional, but painting doors is cheap, easy and not time consuming. In this free video series, a professional painter demonstrates how to paint a door, with tips on tools and materials, preparation work and painting the door. Discover how to use caulk to get rid of imperfections in doors, how to paint door handles and how to use primer on a door. With these painting tips and techniques, anyone can give their own doors a professional-quality paint job.
Bob Hunt Bob Hunt has been painting houses for 17 years. Once he graduated high school, it only took a few years for Hunt to form his own company. He specializes in painting, pressure washing, and even repairing interior and exterior properties both residential and commercial.dkdk
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