How To Prep Exterior Door Frame For Painting

Httphow-to-paintinfo This video will show the technique on how to paint a door frame or door jamb.

How to prep exterior door frame for painting. Sand rust from nail heads then set and caulk the nail holes. Chemical strippers can be used to loosen paint from intricate moldings. Another key step preparing trim for paint is priming.

Get a helper to hold the door. Return to the top of the door trim and begin painting the face of the trim. Be sure to read the manufacturers instructions for the deglosser to determine the best waiting time before moving on to paint Brush primer on the door.

Pick out a semi-gloss paint in the desired shade. Priming all bare wood caulking fillers sealing trim allowing primer to properly dry. Check out a map of cold weather areas and if vapor barriers are needed.

For example many caulks and paints have a limited range of working temperatures. Select a latex-based interior paint designed specifically for use on trim. Starting at a top corner of the door trim begin painting along the side edge of the trim where it meets the wall.

Take Off the Hinges. Begin painting in the upper inside corner of the door jamb and door stop. Use a 2-12-inch brush to apply the primer.

To Summarize Prepping Exterior Trim For Paint Sanding filler caulking edges where trim meets another substrate allowing to dry. This commitment almost always proves worthwhile however as itll result in a door that looks better and which wont need to be painted. The slight sheen provided by a glossier paint will better showcase the updated frame by helping it stand out from the walls.