Paint Or Replace Interior Doors

If you re replacing the old hardware make sure the new hardware will match.

Paint or replace interior doors.

If painting the door in a darker color paint trim first allow it fully dry for at least 24 hours protect it with painter s tape then paint the main portion of the door. Choose an interior door paint color. Paint a raised panel door with a brush and paint with the natural grain of the wood. Good luck with your project.

How to paint interior doors black update hardware. If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door. Schlage door hardware is available in tons of different designs in every style. We are replacing our slab interior doors with new bifolds in the case of closets and new slabs on bedrooms.

Some of my favorite whites for trimwork and doors are benjamin moore s cloud white and dove white in either semi gloss or satin. We re sticking with white paint to match the trim original mid century molding which i m not crazy about but the house is too small to support crown moldings. Painting around the panels is time consuming making it difficult to keep a wet edge. Choose paint recommended for interior doors such as types with a durable gloss or semi gloss sheen that makes it easy to clean.

If you re painting your door white and have white trim around it i recommend using the same paint color and finish as the trim. The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely. Remove the door knobs and all other hardware from your interior door to simplify the paint application. We are using schlage andover style knobs and trim in an aged bronze finish throughout our house.

Some blank doors have a specific swing direction. Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges. If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.