What is the best way to paint an untextured door?
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Beth Gee on Mar 28, 2015I used a sponge roller on ours and it looked great. Actually I have done it twice with a sponge roller and it looks great.Helpful Reply
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Jimrusk on Mar 28, 2015You need to use a good primer first and let it dry. Then paint it. It will come out so much better with what ever method of painting you use.Helpful Reply
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MagnoliaMama on Mar 28, 2015Now that you have already painted them and must hide what is there, select a high-hiding oil-base primer. It will cover everything and provides the best base possible for whatever other paint you choose, including oil, acrylic or latex paints.Helpful Reply
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Me on Mar 28, 2015yes, the little sponge rollers are great for this type of project.Helpful Reply
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Moxie on Mar 28, 2015I agree with the sponge roller completely...after 100% dry, you may want to consider adding a coat of poly (satin if you don't want shiny) to protect the finish.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie on Mar 28, 2015use a paint brush and dip it in a little water, it won't leave brush marks if you do this. I use this in furniture when it's to cold to paint. I paint then dip the tip into water and paint over it. Comes out prefect every time.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Mar 29, 2015Roll on a high-adherent primer like Zinzer 1-2-3. There are some paints that are self levelling and give the smooth finish that used to be obtained by old oil base paints. (Benjamin Moore has an advanced composite paint that is self-levelling.) This would help reduce brush marks but I would use a roller. Then apply poly acrylic clear (won't yellow) to further protect as suggested by Moxie..Helpful Reply
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