@lenolikesmayo123 Ha! You got me there. That sounds like the type of comment I would get from my old English teacher, Mr Murphy. You see the mispelling of words has been the bane of my life. Just like I mispelled misspelling in the preeceding sentance (and just like I misspelled, ‘misspelled’, ‘preceding’ and ‘ sentence’ there). ... Hence why I became a painter :)
Do you need t o apply an undercoat even if the door was already painted white emulsion? Also can you undercoat on an already gloss painted door as I've already painted one and it looks really bad?
@scud69er The door was already painted white emulsion! Generally speaking emulsion paint is used to paint walls and ceilings, not doors. That said, if it has emulsion on the door already it needs to be lightly sanded and undercoated using a good quality, preferably oil-based, undercoat paint.
PS. Remember, the gloss finish is only as good as the undercoat, so it's important to make a good, solid job of the preparation and the undercoating. So yes, always use undercoat first for a top finish. I always use trade paints such as Crown, Dulux, Johnstones and Layland.
Ah yes, painting round door handles, something I too use to do as a lad or, on occasions, when I was racing against the clock to finish a job or simply too lazy to do the job correctly and take them off. How long did you say you’d been in the painting and decorating trade? I’d love to watch a video of you performing with a paintbrush, Mr or Mrs USAPatriot7761. Where can I see one?
Unless your a total sped with the brush you shouldn't have to remove the hardware. I'm 15 and I can do it easily. You shouldn't even need to mask around it
@whirlpoolzend Thanks for the nice comments, glad you liked it. Of course this is just a lighthearted view of how to go about painting a door, and for sure many may have different methods, but it's surprising just how serious some people have taken it. Rest assured, after 30 years in the trade, this is pretty much how its done.
Another tip i'd recommend when painting doors with undercoat, is use an oil base and not an acrylic based undercoat, doors take a beating and acrylic in my opinion lets the gloss fade faster and tends to dirt easier as the oils slowly evaporate/dry into the door
a big no no is painting over hinges, either cut round or mask them over. also when painting doors which this video skipped was the way you do the door...edges, panels, middle stile (vertical) then horizontals from top to bottom followed by end stiles (verticals). why you need a short bristled brush is beyond me.....that's down to personal preference.
@Laxcarl Hi . Rollers are fine to paint doors just as long as you use the correct type. Best to use a 3" sponge roller but note you still need to 'lay it off' with a brush for the perfect finish.
Thanks for the Tips, does the same apply, painting with an undercoat for front doors. ? ie...painintg with a white undercoat, regardless of the colour the door is going to be (Blue) ps...loving the music lol
Hi, when painting an exterior door it may need a little more attention when in the preparation stage. Eg, loose flakey paint may need burning off first, wood primer applied and exterior wood filler used on all the cracks and defects before undercoating. If you are wanting the finish colour of your door to be blue then a grey undercoat would be recommended. Depending of the shade of blue would depend on the depth of grey. ie. light blue -light grey, mid blue -mid grey etc. hope that helps.
check your own spelling.....its leyland!
lenolikesmayo123 1 week ago
@lenolikesmayo123 Ha! You got me there. That sounds like the type of comment I would get from my old English teacher, Mr Murphy. You see the mispelling of words has been the bane of my life. Just like I mispelled misspelling in the preeceding sentance (and just like I misspelled, ‘misspelled’, ‘preceding’ and ‘ sentence’ there). ... Hence why I became a painter :)
bbwnpat 1 week ago
Is that Lionel Richie????
leeandbeahinton 1 week ago
@leeandbeahinton 'Is that Lionel Richie????' You mean the one painting the door?
bbwnpat 1 week ago
"hello there" lol
TheFlissT 2 weeks ago
@TheFlissT All lolled up :)
bbwnpat 2 weeks ago
Do you need t o apply an undercoat even if the door was already painted white emulsion? Also can you undercoat on an already gloss painted door as I've already painted one and it looks really bad?
And what products did you use?
Thanks in advance
scud69er 1 month ago
@scud69er The door was already painted white emulsion! Generally speaking emulsion paint is used to paint walls and ceilings, not doors. That said, if it has emulsion on the door already it needs to be lightly sanded and undercoated using a good quality, preferably oil-based, undercoat paint.
bbwnpat 2 weeks ago
PS. Remember, the gloss finish is only as good as the undercoat, so it's important to make a good, solid job of the preparation and the undercoating. So yes, always use undercoat first for a top finish. I always use trade paints such as Crown, Dulux, Johnstones and Layland.
bbwnpat 2 weeks ago
okay i need help ...
iwant to paint a door ,but it was already paint semi-gloss and i peainted mechester and it fall off the dooor, what i can put before?
jaqueline932 4 months ago
@jaqueline932 ''and i peainted mechester and it fall off the dooor''
Not sure what you mean here Jaqueline?
bbwnpat 3 months ago
@jaqueline932 First, it would appear you need a little help with your spelling as i can't really understand what your question is here.
bbwnpat 1 week ago
@jaqueline932 And secondly, assuming 'mechester' is spelled correctly, I still haven't the foggiest what you're talking about?
bbwnpat 1 week ago
I haven't got a brush or a roller but I have a fresh cabbage. Can I use that to apply the paint?
whitbyjet65 5 months ago
@whitbyjet65 Green or red?
bbwnpat 5 months ago
Ah yes, painting round door handles, something I too use to do as a lad or, on occasions, when I was racing against the clock to finish a job or simply too lazy to do the job correctly and take them off. How long did you say you’d been in the painting and decorating trade? I’d love to watch a video of you performing with a paintbrush, Mr or Mrs USAPatriot7761. Where can I see one?
bbwnpat 7 months ago
Unless your a total sped with the brush you shouldn't have to remove the hardware. I'm 15 and I can do it easily. You shouldn't even need to mask around it
USAPatriot7761 7 months ago
lmaoo 0:44 look at the guy in the backround
gary4poker 8 months ago
Great fun, and very helpful!
Thanks for posting :)
whirlpoolzend 9 months ago
@whirlpoolzend Thanks for the nice comments, glad you liked it. Of course this is just a lighthearted view of how to go about painting a door, and for sure many may have different methods, but it's surprising just how serious some people have taken it. Rest assured, after 30 years in the trade, this is pretty much how its done.
bbwnpat 9 months ago
Another tip i'd recommend when painting doors with undercoat, is use an oil base and not an acrylic based undercoat, doors take a beating and acrylic in my opinion lets the gloss fade faster and tends to dirt easier as the oils slowly evaporate/dry into the door
chopaxecentrepiece 9 months ago
a big no no is painting over hinges, either cut round or mask them over. also when painting doors which this video skipped was the way you do the door...edges, panels, middle stile (vertical) then horizontals from top to bottom followed by end stiles (verticals). why you need a short bristled brush is beyond me.....that's down to personal preference.
chopaxecentrepiece 9 months ago
it best to rub down before u caulk as caulk cant be sanded
darran870 1 year ago
Ive been painting for 35 years and never thought of getting my own personal organist i just have a radio!!!
By the way nice demo.
adrianwford 1 year ago
Wouldn't you get a better, more even finish if paint roller were used? or is that a no-no when painting doors/trim?
Laxcarl 1 year ago
@Laxcarl Hi . Rollers are fine to paint doors just as long as you use the correct type. Best to use a 3" sponge roller but note you still need to 'lay it off' with a brush for the perfect finish.
bbwnpat 1 year ago
Thanks for the Tips, does the same apply, painting with an undercoat for front doors. ? ie...painintg with a white undercoat, regardless of the colour the door is going to be (Blue) ps...loving the music lol
brannigan75 1 year ago
Hi, when painting an exterior door it may need a little more attention when in the preparation stage. Eg, loose flakey paint may need burning off first, wood primer applied and exterior wood filler used on all the cracks and defects before undercoating. If you are wanting the finish colour of your door to be blue then a grey undercoat would be recommended. Depending of the shade of blue would depend on the depth of grey. ie. light blue -light grey, mid blue -mid grey etc. hope that helps.
bbwnpat 1 year ago
naaa just pop the gloss onto the gloss but charge for prep& undercoat is the most common way .lol
twistedmr 1 year ago
@twistedmr: I'm sure I don't know what you mean Mr. Twisted. :)
bbwnpat 1 year ago
wheres your dust brush afta sanding ;) tut tut lol
chris251287able 1 year ago
Thanks guys, that was really useful. Off I go to paint my bedroom door now! :)
basilboris 1 year ago