First thing would be to let the doors acclimate to their new environment.
Painting 6 panel pine doors.
So if you re painting a door you can t live without like a bathroom or exterior door start first thing in the morning so it can be back in service by day s end.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
Mask off any hardware or around the door edges to prevent paint.
In some cases you may have a roller catch or similar.
Start by painting the edges of the door with either the brush or roller.
For a standard 6 panel door this is the order to go in.
Paint the recessed.
I would have the doors sit for at least 2 3 days in the home before install.
Preparing wooden panel doors for painting.
Mix the primer thoroughly with a stirring stick.
Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are.
Dip a paintbrush into the primer to coat it thoroughly and tap the.
Wipe the door with a damp cloth and allow it to dry.
Lay them flat not standing up.
Before we actually start painting our panel door we need to get it prepped.
Parts of a pine wooden 6 panel door.
To make the job as easy as possible firstly we are going to remove each handle and also in most cases the lock barrel or tubular latch.
You can also use a moisture meter to check moisture level in the doors.