Painting Internal Doors

[TripleS]

Hi,

I know that there are many threads on this topic already but I haven't managed to find one specific to my query.

I have just put up doors similar to these throughout my house...

http://www.salvo.co.uk/images/userimgs/22566/39218_1.jpg

I want to paint them white, and my skirting boards etc have all been painted with a satin finish, so I want to give it a similar finish. Can you please advise me of the steps & types of paints, primers etc I need to take in order to give the doors the best possible finish please? I want to ensure that you can feel the grainy wood as well, if you know what I mean.

Also, what is the best method of painting these, bearing in mind that I can't really paint them hung as the carpet will get spoiled? I have come across the following method but it seems really complex and time-consuming. Is this the best way to go?

Thanks, and sorry for the long post.

 

[Diyisfun]

I dont spoil my carpets when I paint doors

 

[TripleS]

I'm probably not as skilled as you then

 

[54aardvark]

Just slip a sheet of lining paper under the bottom of the door and you can splash away nae probs.

Normally you'd prime, fill, 1 or 2 undercoats and 1-2 gloss/satin/eggshell.

If you want to keep the grainy feel to them, minimise the undercoats as this is what fills up the grain for a smooth finish. You could try thinning your undercoat a wee bit so you've got the key for your finish coat without filling the grain.

Seems a shame to cover up all that nice timber, and a satin woodstain would be a lot quicker and easier.

 

[TripleS]

Thanks for your reply 54aardvark. My skirt boards etc are white so would a stained door still look good along with those?

 

[Robbie uk]

If the doors have been dipped they could contain traces of caustic and this can bleed through and make the paint yellow. Best to give a coat of Zinsser 123 primer before you start.

 

[54aardvark]

My skirt boards etc are white so would a stained door still look good along with those?

Its really a matter of personal taste, but I think it breaks up the room a bit and you don't have a solid block of colour, also if the timber is done well can make a really nice feature. Done a lot of doors like this and never felt it was out of place.

 

[JohnD]

if you can hang the doors on lift-off hinges it makes them much easier to take off to sand and paint.

just don't knock them carrying them back.

 

[kilo_4que]

On the same topic guys is the Dulux two in one primer undercoat any good?

Furthermore, I also want a similar finish on my doors in satin white and i remember recently a company that did a shopfit on one of my projects got the grainy effect showing up spot on.

Also I was thinking of painting the doors using small rollers but realised there would be a problem when it comes to the ridges etc I hate brush strokes likewise what method would i use to paint these features on the doors.

Cheers