Painting a Door

When painting doors, use the "inside-out" technique. Doors, either flush or panel, can be painted quickly with a roller and brush. Brush in all thedifficult surfaces first, then cover as much as you canwith the roller. Use the brush immediately after using a roller to give the paint a grain that will match the wood, across and up and down. It may be best to remove door from hinges and lay it down on saw horses or table. Paint can be applied quicker and thicker with-out the danger of paint sagging. Allow the painted side to dry thoroughly before turning it over to paint other side. Use padding to protect the painted surface.

Exterior Preparation

Frist, cover all tree, bushes and surfaces you want to protect. Second, make all repairs in surface. Scape or sand any peeling paint or surface area. Patch the area after removing peeling paint and then sand. Sweep up dust from area and apply caulking to gaps. Use wood filler or patching material for wholes. Allow to dry and sand until flush with surface. Sand any area that has a gloss to get adhesion. Clean all mildew and stains with a cleaner using a pump sprayer and sponge. Wash all surface with a power washer or water hose (top to bottom and side to side) and allow to dry.