{"id":1262,"date":"2021-02-20T15:16:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T20:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=1262"},"modified":"2024-02-26T15:21:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T20:21:32","slug":"how-to-paint-interior-6-panel-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-paint-interior-6-panel-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Paint Interior 6-Panel Doors Flawlessly In 3 Easy Steps (Or Less!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How To Paint Interior Doors Fast For Beginner DIYers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Part of our whole-house renovation involved learning how to paint interior 6-panel doors fast and professionally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, some of the doors we needed to order were out of stock on the pre-finished white painted ones\u2026 so that forced us to buy the primed ones and paint them ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Also, if you\u2019re looking for a MAJOR way to save money on new doors – primed ones that you paint yourself are around $30 CHEAPER than the pre-finished ones\u2026 for eleven doors, that\u2019s a $330 savings!!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, we figured out a speedy way to get through the painting of the doors as fast as possible, and I want to share what we learned with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive on in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Level Of Difficulty<\/th>Time To Complete<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Easy<\/td>2-3 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Materials<\/th>Tools<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1 quart of semi-gloss paint<\/td>2\u201d angled paintbrush<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Optional: Primer<\/a><\/td>2\u201d foam roller<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Optional: 150 grit sanding block<\/td>Paint tray<\/td><\/tr>
Optional: Wood filler<\/a><\/td>Drop cloth<\/td><\/tr>
Painter\u2019s tape<\/a><\/td>Screwdriver<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Utility knife<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How To Paint Interior 6-Panel Doors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Prep The Area And The Interior 6-Panel Door<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fix Any Knicks Or Damage With Wood Filler And Sand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Prime & Paint The Interior 6-Panel Door<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Other Frequently Asked Questions About How To Paint Interior 6-Panel Doors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Related Door Articles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Step One: Prep The Area And The Interior 6-Panel Door<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first step to painting an interior 6-panel door is to prep your work area and your door for painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First, decide where you are going to paint your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Can you paint doors while hung?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, you can paint doors while hung. Or you can take them off the wall and paint them in another location. There are a few pros and cons to either scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/th>Pros<\/strong><\/th>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Leave Door Hung To Paint<\/strong><\/td>– Don\u2019t have to worry about losing pieces of the door hinges or knobs

    – Don\u2019t have to worry about re-installing hinges and knobs correctly

    – Can paint both sides of the door easier because it\u2019s suspended in the air<\/td>    		– Easier to make a mess in the house

    – Harder\/more time-consuming to paint around hinges and knobs

    – Time-consuming to tape off hinges and knobs

    – Can\u2019t paint the bottom and top of the door as easily (Must be done if the door is cut to fit the opening)<\/td><\/tr>
    Take Door Down To Paint<\/strong><\/td>– Can paint easier\/quicker because fewer obstacles in the way

    – Can move the door outside so no mess is made in the house

    – Don\u2019t have to tape off anything

    – Can reach all sides of the door easier to paint<\/td>    		– Can only paint one side of the door at a time (if on sawhorses)

    – Time-consuming to remove and re-install hinges and knobs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    If your door is already installed and has been painted or prefinished before, then I would paint the door in place because it\u2019s quicker and easier to paint both sides at the same time. And since you don\u2019t need to paint the top and bottom of the door, it\u2019s not necessary to take the entire door down to paint. (That\u2019s how we painted our doors.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, if you are installing new doors that need cut to fit the opening, then oftentimes the warranty requires you to paint all edges of the door. In that case, I would take the door down to make painting all sides (including the top and bottom) easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Either way, you can\u2019t go wrong. It\u2019s ultimately up to your preference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How To Prep The Area And Interior 6-Panel Door For Painting While Hung<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To prep the door for painting while hung, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Lay down a drop cloth to protect your floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Wipe down the entire door with a degreaser and a paper towel to clean it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Remove or tape off all of the hinges and the doorknob with painter’s tape<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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      How To Prep The Area And Interior 6-Panel Door For Painting Off The Wall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      To prep the door for painting off the wall, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Remove the door from the hinges on the wall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Set the door on sawhorses (with a drop cloth underneath if you are still painting in your house)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Remove all doorknobs and hinges from the door<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Wipe down the entire door with a degreaser and a paper towel to clean it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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        The Best Way To Tape Off Door Hinges For Painting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        To easily put painter\u2019s tape over the door hinges, cover the entire hinge with painter\u2019s tape. Then trace the edge of the hinge (where it meets the wood of the door) with a utility knife and peel away the excess painter\u2019s tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This video does an excellent job of showing exactly how to tape off a door hinge with painter\u2019s tape.<\/p>\n\n\n

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