Painting Interior Doors Black – Why I Chose To Do It
I'd been dreaming of painting the interior doors in my family/living room for. like. ever. I just kept chickening out, worried that maybe I'd regret my decision to paint them. In the end I'm so glad I decided to follow my instincts — after all it's just paint. If I tire of the black I can always repaint but I don't think I'll be tiring of the black any time soon.
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Before you begin to paint a door, remove the doorknob and striker plate, plus any other non-paintable accessories. Clear away any obstructions and limit its use during the door painting process. New, unpainted, wood doors require sanding before priming and painting. Hand sanding with 120 or 150 grit sandpaper works well. Check the entire door for scratches dings and dents. All imperfections that can't be removed through sanding will have to be dealt with after priming.
No matter what type of finish is on the wooden door, it's going to need "prepped" first. All surfaces need to be lightly sanded with fine paper so the paint will adhere to it better. After the sanding is done, brush the wood off well with a small broom or brush. Then, mix up an eighth of a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid in a bucket with three quarts of warm water. Dip a soft, clean cloth into the bucket and wring it out well. Wipe the wood dust off the door, the frame and the jambs thoroughly; rinse and wring your cloth out as needed. Then, rinse the door and the frame with clean water and allow it to air dry.