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Painting interior doors

  • 24-07-2013 10:27pm
    #1
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,235 ✭✭✭✭


    This is really a noob question ;) i'm getting 6 new doors installed in my house. They are white primed. I want to get them painted and was quoted a price, but I reckon I can do this myself.

    I've purchased white undercoat and a tub of Dulux Satinwood.

    I take it I just give them 1 layer of undercoat, let that dry for a day, then give them 1 coat of satin the next day?

    I won't get a chance to paint them prior to fitting, but I take it that's not an issue and streaks won't form as the paint dries?


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  • #2
    DublinDIYguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭DublinDIYguy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    This is really a noob question ;) i'm getting 6 new doors installed in my house. They are white primed. I want to get them painted and was quoted a price, but I reckon I can do this myself.

    I've purchased white undercoat and a tub of Dulux Satinwood.

    I take it I just give them 1 layer of undercoat, let that dry for a day, then give them 1 coat of satin the next day?

    I won't get a chance to paint them prior to fitting, but I take it that's not an issue and streaks won't form as the paint dries?

    Your plan is fine. Adding a small bit of white spirit to the paint will make it a little bit easier to use. I'd give a second coat of satin if you have the time. It'll give a better finish and stay white for longer.


  • #3
    heyheyhey1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭heyheyhey1982


    mrcheez wrote: »
    This is really a noob question ;) i'm getting 6 new doors installed in my house. They are white primed. I want to get them painted and was quoted a price, but I reckon I can do this myself.

    I've purchased white undercoat and a tub of Dulux Satinwood.

    I take it I just give them 1 layer of undercoat, let that dry for a day, then give them 1 coat of satin the next day?

    I won't get a chance to paint them prior to fitting, but I take it that's not an issue and streaks won't form as the paint dries?

    I know DIY can be handy for saving money. But I've always found when someone paints doors who doesn't know how to finish them they end up looking crap. Get a quote to see the cost.


  • #4
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,235 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    heyheyhey1982 wrote: »
    I know DIY can be handy for saving money. But I've always found when someone paints doors who doesn't know how to finish them they end up looking crap. Get a quote to see the cost.

    Yeah? OK I thought painting doors would be fairly straightforward, whereas I'd pay to have a decorator do the interior walls of the house.

    When you say "doesn't know how to finish them", do you mean there's an issue putting the paint on too heavily, etc?

    I've no problem getting the decorator over to do the doors, but thought it was a fairly easy to not mess them up.


  • #5
    BobLeeSwagger
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    You don't need an undercoat with satinwood and make sure its oil based if you are going to thin it with white spirits.

    It would be better to paint them before hanging and touch up if they got marked. If its not something you would usually do you are probably better getting a professional finish done.


  • #6
    DublinDIYguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭DublinDIYguy


    BobLeeSwagger wrote: »
    You don't need an undercoat with satinwood and make sure its oil based if you are going to thin it with white spirits.

    It would be better to paint them before hanging and touch up if they got marked. If its not something you would usually do you are probably better getting a professional finish done.

    Hate to disagree with you there Bob but undercoating these doors will contribute to a better finish. And as they've never been painted before is recommended by dulux on the tin.
    And doors are easier to paint after they've been hung as you can paint all sides without having to turn it around.


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  • #7
    DublinDIYguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭DublinDIYguy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Yeah? OK I thought painting doors would be fairly straightforward, whereas I'd pay to have a decorator do the interior walls of the house.

    When you say "doesn't know how to finish them", do you mean there's an issue putting the paint on too heavily, etc?

    I've no problem getting the decorator over to do the doors, but thought it was a fairly easy to not mess them up.

    Why don't you do one door first and if your happy with how it turns out do them all. If not, get a decorator in and get him to fix the one you did. You can't do any un-repairable damage so no need to worry about giving it a go..


  • #8
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,235 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    DublinDIYguy wrote: »
    Why don't you do one door first and if your happy with how it turns out do them all. If not, get a decorator in and get him to fix the one you did. You can't do any un-repairable damage so no need to worry about giving it a go..

    good idea, he can just sand down any crap work I do then?

    EDIT: Incidentally do I need to sand down the primed surface? There seem to be mixed views on this from what I can find.


  • #9
    BobLeeSwagger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 174 ✭✭BobLeeSwagger


    DublinDIYguy wrote: »
    Hate to disagree with you there Bob but undercoating these doors will contribute to a better finish. And as they've never been painted before is recommended by dulux on the tin.
    And doors are easier to paint after they've been hung as you can paint all sides without having to turn it around.

    Thats fair enough, I was just taking into account that the OP said the door were primed already. I've only previously painted skirting boards with satinwood without undercoat and was happy with the outcome.

    As DublinDIYguy said, try one out and if you're not happy with the finish just get the pros in!


  • #10
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,235 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Any idea if I need to sand down the doors, Or just paint straight?


  • #11
    DublinDIYguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭DublinDIYguy


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Any idea if I need to sand down the doors, Or just paint straight?

    If the door has any dirt on it, it would be advisable to sand it down. If its a panel door then you're best using some sanding pads. And if you find theres any runs after the undercoats dried just sand it away with regular sandpaper.
    Use newspaper under the door to catch any splashes and you should be fine. Thinning the paint slightly will make it easier to use, and just check back after 10 or 20 mins and brush away any runs if there are any..
    Best of luck..
    Btw you could prob find a painter who'd do the job for between €200 and €300 but always try use someone thats recommended to you.


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  • #12
    heyheyhey1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 433 ✭✭heyheyhey1982


    The amount of times I walk into a house and I see people have tried to paint there own house. Doors painted are always the first thing I notice. Especially ones with panels as it's takes a skill to complete the door. Give it a go your self on one door.

    Last ime I went into a guys apartment I know he painted the whole apartment himself and I was shocked he was able to rent the place out it was that bad. It was a disaster. Sometimes you need a trades man.


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