If you are going to paint a plain flat door use a foam roller to roll on the paint and use an angled brush to paint the sides.
What type of paint to use on interior wood doors.
Fill holes and repair imperfections with sandable filler or spackle.
You want to make sure you leave no roller lap marks.
These large surfaces tend to collect dust similar to furniture within the interior which requires regular cleaning and semi gloss or high gloss.
Leave them unpainted so the door can expand and contract with changes in humidity.
Tips for plain doors.
Before painting clean the door with a degreasing cleaner.
If you want to paint an entry door the same color inside and outside you don t have to buy two different kinds of paint.
Inside doors can be painted with interior paint.
Just use an interior exterior combo.
Semi gloss paint finish is widely used on all interior trim which includes door jambs and doors themselves.
If possible paint in a well ventilated area or use a fan to circulate the air.
Outdoor is an easy decision.
If you re painting an exterior outside door use exterior paint.
Common with automotive finishes metallic paints provide an extra type of shine that mimics metal surfaces.
Paint a raised panel door with a brush and paint with the natural grain of the wood.
As a water based paint this is also easy to use and clean up if things get messy.
Choose paint recommended for interior doors such as types with a durable gloss or semi gloss sheen that makes it easy to clean.
After painting the door itself paint the doorjamb and casing beginning at the doorstop and working out.