HOW TO PAINT A DOOR WITHOUT BRUSH MARKS

Are you tired of the present look of your door? Do you want to change the paint on your door? If yes, then you will not surely want any brush marks on your freshly painted door. Having painted doors with a brushless finish will save you from frustration and disappointment. With our simplest guide, you can easily get the professional look of your door without leaving any brush marks. Our guide will teach you all the techniques and procedures by which you can easily become a pro in painting your door very easily. 

Before painting the door you must know the basic painting skills. Without basic painting skills, it’s very difficult to paint something without leaving brush strokes. This task seems easy but it requires a complete guide to achieve your required goal. Brush marks can even be noticed through any color of the door. So even if you want to hide them, you wouldn’t be able to do that. So, the only way to avoid them is to follow the instructions properly. 

POINTS TO PONDER BEFORE STARTING THE PROJECT

ESSENTIALS

Before starting your DIY project you must have a few essentials that would be needed to complete your project.

1. Sanding sponge
2. Quality paintbrush
3. Paint
4. Drop cloth

1. Sanding Sponge:

Before painting the door it is important to prepare the surface before. The sanding sponge will help you in this regard. It will sand down the door to remove unevenness from the surface of the door. This will help you to apply the paint easily and will give the smooth and sleek finish of your door. Too much sanding will create an even more clumsy look so be gentle while sanding down the door.

2. Quality Paint Brush:

There are two qualities of brushes in the market. The cheap brushes and the quality brushes. The cheap brushes will be economical but won’t give you the quality results as compared to the brushes with good quality. You can easily notice the difference in the results of both. So, it is always recommended to use high-quality brushes with natural bristles usually made up of animal hair. It will not only give the smoother finish of the paint on your door without leaving brush marks but also easy application of paint. 

A paint roller is another good option to get an even distribution of paint on your door in less time.

3. Paint:

Always prefer to use new paint rather than the old one. The new paint will always give you a smoother and easier application. If you are using old paint then mix it thoroughly before application. Besides this water-based latex paints would also be the best option for doors. 

4. Drop Cloth:

The cloth will save the neighboring walls and floor from splashing of paint. So always keep a drop cloth in painting kit

METHOD TO PAINT A DOOR WITHOUT LEAVING BRUSHSTROKES

There are six steps by following those you can easily get the smooth and sleek finish of the paint on your door without any visibility of brush marks.

1. Preparation Of Surface:

Before starting painting your door you must ensure to prepare your door. Preparation here means to clean and to make the door smooth to get the smooth application of paint. Sand the door first to get rid of lumps and bumps by using sandpaper or sand sponge. Now clean the surface to remove the dirt by using a damp cloth. This will give you a smoother application and you will be able to avoid the brush marks. 

2. Removing The Door And Door Hardware:

Mostly by removing doors you can easily apply paint but it is all optional. If you can paint easily without removing the door there is no need to remove it. The same is the case with doorknobs. It’s your choice to remove them or not. If you can’t remove the doorknobs then place tape over them to avoid paint dripping on them. This will also save the metal parts during the sanding process.

3. Application Of Primer:

A coat of primer before paint gives a vibrant coverage and glossy look to the door. Primer is the best option to avoid brush marks while painting the door. When you paint on a primed door the brush will easily work on it without leaving brush marks. Prime the whole door including the places that are hard to reach. 

4. Application Of First Coat Of Paint:

Before applying the first coat of paint it is important to sand the primed door before moving to the next step to get an even smoother finish. 

Semi-gloss latex paint is considered to be the best paint for doors to avoid brush marks. As it gives a smooth finish and is a water-based paint. But still, you need to know the door type before choosing the type of paint. If you are going to paint the exterior door then you must use paint ideal for exterior painting as it will be suitable for any weather condition. For metal doors, you should use the paint designed for metals but for interior doors, latex paints are the best one. 

Apply the first coat of paint on your door by using a good-quality brush and let it dry before moving to the next step.

5. Sanding Of The First Coat:

Slight Sanding after the first application of paint will give you the sleek finish of paint and will help you to avoid brush marks in the final coat of paint. Slight Sanding means to be very gentle while sanding down the first coat until it will be smoother enough. Avoid sanding too much as it will also cause unevenness in the door’s surface. 

6.Application Of Second Coat Of Paint:

This is the final and foremost step as it will give you the final look at your door. Sanding before the final coat of paint will reduce the brush marks after the final coat of paint. Apply the second coat of paint smoothly. Once it is dried, do the final touch-up if any area needs it. For the final touch up just take a small amount of paint and dab the areas to avoid brush strokes and lumps. 

CONCLUSION