Painting Metal Trim On Closet Doors

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Painting metal trim on closet doors.

One step i did mess up on was not painting the back of the trim valance piece but i am the only one who can see it. Instead paint them to give them a whole new look. Prime the metal door and plastic trim. I just did this over the weekend my closet doors that are probably from the 80 s look brand new.

See typical tasks and time to paint a door along with per unit costs and material requirements. Let the door dry completely on one side before flipping it over and painting the opposite side. Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats. It is also about the whole color scheme you use in the space where the doors and trim are installed.

Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint. Brass mirrored closet doors can make a room look out of date and it is not always possible to replace the closet doors. After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes. Once you consider a choice you need to make sure first that the doors color and trim s color are also suitable for the whole color scheme which also includes wall color that is connected directly to the doors and interior trim.

When painting a paneled door begin with the recessed panels then the horizontal rails and finally the vertical styles. Place the door flat on the sawhorses. I used benjamin moore s aqua lock primer for this step. The primer is a key ingredient for painting both metal doors and plastic trim.

Large cans may be the most cost effective option when painting large linear metal objects such as fences and backsplashes but spray paints e g rust oleum hammered metal finish spray 8 74. Get fair costs for your specific project requirements. Using the right products for the job you can give the doors a new personality. 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.

The homewyse door painting calculator uses industry standard. The cost to paint a door starts at 81 95 185 per door but can vary significantly with site conditions and options. Whether you want them to blend with the rest of. Begin by painting the edges with a brush.