But priming the whole door is best.
Best way to paint interior french doors.
Carefully paint a door with primer and wait for it to dry.
Step 5 prime the door.
To get the best results you should prime your french doors before painting them.
I always do two coats but if you re going with a dark color you may need three.
Painting the french door.
For an ultra smooth paint job apply two coats of primer.
The best way to paint french doors especially if they have old glossy paint on them is to start with a coat of zinsser bin shellac based primer.
Painting french doors is a diy project anyone can accomplish in a weekend.
Your choice of primer is just as important as your choice of paint.
When using paint or primer wear the appropriate safety gear to avoid skin contact or inhalation of fumes.
If you re replacing the old hardware make sure the new hardware will match.
It sticks to pretty much everything and any paint will stick to it.
Once your deglosser has done its job use a foam roller to apply your chosen shade of paint for quick coverage then a high quality angled brush to cover all the angles of the door s interior.
The liquid mask peels right off just the way the plastic coating did on my new french door.
That said i didn t use primer on this particular door.
After the paint dries your french doors can become a bright and vibrant part of your home.
The new paint will stick better and you ll get a more uniform finish.
If painting the door in a darker color paint trim first allow it fully dry for at least 24 hours protect it with painter s tape then paint the main portion of the door.
Once you re done allow the paint to dry if you re using benjamin moore advance note that it has a longer than typical dry time give your door a quick very light sanding with with 320 grit sandpaper remove the sanding residue with a tack cloth and then apply a second coat of paint.
French door paint job perfection again.
Before painting take the time to prepare the doors by sanding washing and priming them.
At the paint store ask for a primer that s compatible with your paint levels out well and sands smoothly.
This project turned out far far better than any french door painting projects i ve done in the past.
Paint one side of the door at a time and watch for drips.
Remove the door knobs and all other hardware from your interior door to simplify the paint application.
A paint brush and paint roller are all you need to apply a perfect coat of paint.
Choose paint recommended for interior doors such as types with a durable gloss or semi gloss sheen that makes it easy to clean.