By: Stephen Drommonsy
Submitted: 2010-10-24 18:28:18 | Word Count: 540
You will find many different types of door and there are many methods used for constructing them. In the next few paragraphs I would like #to cover# just a few of the principle ones, but remember the fact that, the method I make use of for painting doors virtually covers the lot with maybe one or two exceptions. You may well be thinking that painting a door is kind of simple, but I have seen some disastrous results from those that thought just that.
Doors and windows are produced using lengths of timber with grain patterns that predictably run in numerous directions. To achieve an excellent, professional-looking finish, free from brush marks, you will need #to paint# them in a sequence that takes account of the grain. Think in advance when painting windows using oil-based paints, as they may take longer to dry than you expect. Or use water-based paint, that dries more quickly and releases much less odour and fumes.
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Painting doors
When you are painting a brand new wooden door you will need #to apply# knotting solution to any knots #in the# wood to prevent resin seeping through the new paint. If you are painting a stripped door this is not necessary because the surface will already be sealed. However, the door will need to be primed and under-coated.
Before starting, take off the door handles and wedge the door open. Keep the handle in your pocket just in case the door is accidentally closed by some one. Remove any dust using a soft brush and wipe the surface using a tack cloth.
Panel door:
Start with all the panels as well as mouldings that surround them.
Next paint the muntin or centre vertical. Then paint the cross rails, starting with your top rail and work down.
Paint the stiles or outer verticals and finish by painting the three exposed door edges.
When you are painting the door another colour on either side, the hinged edge needs to be #the colour# of the closing face, along with the outer edge the opening face.
Glass door:
Use masking tape or a paint shield to safeguard the glass in a glazed door.
First paint the mouldings round the glass with a cutting in brush.
Next paint the cross rails, starting with the top rail and working down.
Then paint the stiles and finally all three exposed door edges.
Flush door:
Divide the door into eight imaginary sections.
Start on the top left and work down from left to right.
Blend each area into the very next while the paint is wet, finishing with vertical strokes in line with your grain.
Paint the door edges last.
Author Resource:-
Believe me #when I# say that I understand how hard it may be to perform these tasks that I have written about #in this# article. I have applied #these tips# #to many# painting projects over the years but at the beginning #when I# first started off #in the# painting trade #there was# much to learn. For my training I went to an organization called - painter london - They taught me everything that I know these days.
