How To Prep A Wooden Door For Painting
For wooden doors with flaking cracked or peeling paint use 120 grit sandpaper to sand away the paint down to the bare wood.
How to prep a wooden door for painting. Anything but a flat sheen is appropriate for the door because surfaces painted with flat paint are difficult to clean. Do not use sandpaper or heat guns which can spread lead particles or fumes. You want to use really fine sandpaper at this stage.
The degree of sheen ranges from flat eggshell satin semi-gloss to gloss. Use the brush to paint any recessed sections following the rule of painting with the grain. Take Off the Hinges.
Applying the second coat of paint. Wash the surface thoroughly with Selleys Original Sugar Soap before painting. Be sure to sand away any wood.
Here are a few tips on how you can prep the exterior door for painting. Allow the paint to dry according to the manufacturers instructions then very lightly sand down the surface of the door. Use a 2-12-inch brush to apply the primer.
To get a smooth working surface scrape off any peeling pieces and sand down the old paint until the surface of the door feels even all. Prepping an exterior door for painting is the most important stage. Use a good quality latex paint -- 45 litres will be sufficient.
The filler should be left slightly proud of the hole and then sanded back with fine paper to achieve a really smooth finish. If youre using our 10 Year Weatherproof Wood Paint you dont need to use a primer so you can skip this step. This can be achieved by using an electric hot-air gun by chemical paint-stripping or by sanding.
