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stefanski26 Oct 2016 11:11Hello,
I will soon start renovating a house, of course step by step.
Since I would prefer not to replace the doors because of the plastering and so on, I have the following question:
Is the door shown in the photo (there are about 6 similar doors in the house) paintable with a primer coat and 2-3 rounds of sanding? I would like to paint it white.
Thanks to everyone
I will soon start renovating a house, of course step by step.
Since I would prefer not to replace the doors because of the plastering and so on, I have the following question:
Is the door shown in the photo (there are about 6 similar doors in the house) paintable with a primer coat and 2-3 rounds of sanding? I would like to paint it white.
Thanks to everyone
Yes,
as far as I know, you don’t need a paint stripper if you are sanding.
In my recent painting projects, I always managed without sanding. For one case, I think it was plastic boards on a balcony, I needed an additional primer. I would double-check what it is for and possibly apply it in one step before painting. It might be used like a undercoat.
I would use a foam roller for the doors and door frames. For the many corners, prime them with a small brush and then touch up with a small roller.
Remember the rubber seals – if you want to do it properly, replace them after painting 🙂
If you sand, you could also use a wood stain – this way the wood grain remains visible.
as far as I know, you don’t need a paint stripper if you are sanding.
In my recent painting projects, I always managed without sanding. For one case, I think it was plastic boards on a balcony, I needed an additional primer. I would double-check what it is for and possibly apply it in one step before painting. It might be used like a undercoat.
I would use a foam roller for the doors and door frames. For the many corners, prime them with a small brush and then touch up with a small roller.
Remember the rubber seals – if you want to do it properly, replace them after painting 🙂
If you sand, you could also use a wood stain – this way the wood grain remains visible.
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garfunkel26 Oct 2016 20:50Does the door actually have real wood grain? It looks like the top layer might just be a veneer or a laminate, similar to what you find in kitchen cabinets. You could check by taking a closer look at the corners, either at the top or bottom. Sometimes you can see there that it's not solid wood at all. So, I'm not sure if sanding it down would really be a good idea.
When replacing the door, you wouldn't necessarily have to change the door frame. The frames are quite neutral in color, and with a white door, they might actually work fine. Having everything completely white doesn’t seem ideal either, or am I mistaken?
Could you also just cover such a door with a vinyl wrap, like the way cars are wrapped?
When replacing the door, you wouldn't necessarily have to change the door frame. The frames are quite neutral in color, and with a white door, they might actually work fine. Having everything completely white doesn’t seem ideal either, or am I mistaken?
Could you also just cover such a door with a vinyl wrap, like the way cars are wrapped?
The door shown appears to be veneered. Replacing the door(s) shouldn’t be a major effort. If the trim is not glued in place, the frame can even be removed without damaging the plaster.
I would advise against covering with a film, as it usually fails at the rebate and corners. If painting white, both the frame and door leaf should be painted.
First, remove all fittings as far as possible (including the lock), then thoroughly clean off dirt and grease with a mild cleaner, and sand the old paint lightly with 180 grit sandpaper. After that, clean again (dust-free) and fill any defects if needed. If necessary, sand again and clean dust-free. Then apply primer and finally the topcoat.
What I would also do is replace the door handle set, but that’s a matter of personal preference. As you can see, there’s quite a bit of work ahead of you.
I would advise against covering with a film, as it usually fails at the rebate and corners. If painting white, both the frame and door leaf should be painted.
First, remove all fittings as far as possible (including the lock), then thoroughly clean off dirt and grease with a mild cleaner, and sand the old paint lightly with 180 grit sandpaper. After that, clean again (dust-free) and fill any defects if needed. If necessary, sand again and clean dust-free. Then apply primer and finally the topcoat.
What I would also do is replace the door handle set, but that’s a matter of personal preference. As you can see, there’s quite a bit of work ahead of you.
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stefanski28 Oct 2016 09:25Neige schrieb:
The door shown appears to be veneered. Actually, replacing the door(s) wouldn’t be a big effort. If the decorative trim is not glued in, the door frame can even be removed without damage, and without harming the plaster.
I would advise against using adhesive film, as it won’t work well at the rebates and corners. If you decide to paint white, then paint both the frame and the door leaf.
First, remove all hardware as far as possible (including the lock), then carefully clean off dirt and grease with a mild cleaning agent, and sand the old paint lightly with 180-grit sandpaper. After that, clean again (dust-free) and, if necessary, fill any imperfections. If needed, sand again and clean dust-free once more. Then apply primer and follow with a coat of paint.
What I would also do is change the door handle set, but that’s a matter of taste. As you can see, there’s quite a bit of work ahead of you.Thank you, yes, I also believe the door is veneered! That’s how it seemed to me during both inspections so far.
I will definitely try painting it.
So you advise against using paint stripper and suggest sanding directly?
I will definitely change the door handle set!
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