Can You Paint A Door While Its Hanging

How funny i just happened to stumble on this post not looking for anything like this but i getting ready to spray paint out door hardware with oil rubbed bronze paint ala young house love and was in need of a way to spray the hinges without getting it all over the door and surrounding walls floors etc without removing them.

Can you paint a door while its hanging.

Painting a house whether interior or exterior is a project that always seems to follow its own schedule. And you can still paint both sides in a day if. You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this. Before you paint the door you ll have to apply a layer of primer that will help the paint get better coverage and adhere to the surface more easily.

Start by applying the primer. Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime. How to paint internal doors once hung. Prep the door one day and then start your first coat of.

Fill any old holes with wood putty. But for a smooth finish you have to lay it flat and remove the hinges knobs and other hardware. If you have to paint the door while it s on its hinges plan to work over a stretch of days when there is no rain in the forecast. The best is to apply an oil based primer followed by a latex paint.

A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look. Clean and prep the door. For convenience it s tempting to leave a door hanging on its hinges when you paint. With the door laid flat on sawhorses you can spread paint more quickly and not worry about drips and paint sags.

Next it s finally time to paint. You can use a roller for this application. Cover the door completely. So it helps when you know if you can push your painting into seasons that are less than perfect.

Give a light sanding to the entire door to give the paint a rough surface to grip. After the paint has dried thoroughly you can remove any painters tape put your door hardware back on and be back in business. I actually did not shut my door completely for a few days just to give it time to cure before basking it in the sun but then again you know your neighborhood better than i do. When the primer is dry use a paintbrush to go over any trim work or details on the door.

You can use an oil based primer with oil and water based paints. If your fit is too snug such that the paint is rubbing painting the door while hung won t make any difference either there is room for the paint or there isn t. Well i tend to fit and hang a door then take it down for painting because i can do a better paint job. That way you can paint both sides without having to wait.

If you had to wait to paint until the skies are crystal clear and blue the painting would never get done.