How to Prepare Wood Doors for Painting

Wood doors can get dull and look poor over time. Instead of buying a brand new door, you can repaint the door to make it look like new. Although it is a bit more complex than just slapping on a coat of paint, the process is relatively painless.

Items you'll need:

• Screwdriver


• Sandpaper


• Primer


• Paintbrush


• Two sawhorses


• Rag


• Painters tape

1. Remove the door from the hinges by using your screwdriver. Take the door and place it evenly on top of two sawhorses.


2. Remove any ornaments or numbers from the door. If there is anything that will not come off of the door, use your painters tape to cut around it. This will keep the paint from staining later on.


3. Sand down the top part of the door. Using your rag, wipe the sawdust from off of the door. Then, flip the door over on the sawhorses and repeat on the opposite side.


4. Once your door is sanded, it will need to be primed. Using your primer and a paint brush, paint the entire door. Be liberal with the amount of paint you use, but make sure that it is applied evenly. Allow the door to dry for at least four hours before continuing.


5. Check the paint to make sure it is dry. If it is tacky, wait for it to dry completely. Once you are sure it is dry, turn the door over on the sawhorses once again. Then, paint the this side of the door with primer.