Best Way To Paint Unfinished 6 Panel Wood Door?
#1
07-24-13, 07:19 AM
Best Way To Paint Unfinished 6 Panel Wood Door?
Hi,
I also need to paint my unfinished 6 panel wood doors; it looks like the previous owners never ended up painting them.
Do I have to first sand the door then prime, or can I just get one of those "primer + paint" cans and just start painting the doors?
Also, what would be better to use latex or oil-based paint for the doors?
Thank you!
I also need to paint my unfinished 6 panel wood doors; it looks like the previous owners never ended up painting them.
Do I have to first sand the door then prime, or can I just get one of those "primer + paint" cans and just start painting the doors?
Also, what would be better to use latex or oil-based paint for the doors?
Thank you!
#2
07-24-13, 09:30 AM
Are these wood? or masonite doors? Assuming they are pine doors, I'd use an oil base enamel undercoater, sand when dry and then apply a couple of coats of either latex or waterborne enamel. Oil base whites tend to yellow as they age. I would not use a primer paint combo!
if the doors are dirty from use, those areas will benefit from a light sanding before applying the primer.
