How to Paint a Door Frame

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove the door if possible and set it aside.

   You can leave the hinge half attached to the frame and paint over it.
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   Step 2: If you can’t remove the door

   ,,, This may mean replacing molding or trim or filling holes with wood putty. , Sand just enough to rough up glossy finishes and don’t try to remove all the paint or stain. ,,,,, You’ll need a small brush for corners and edges around trim. ,
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   Step 3: cover it with a plastic drop cloth and tape the cover on unless the door is going to be painted the same color as the frame on both sides.

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   Step 4: Prop the door open if it is left on.

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   Step 5: Wash the entire door frame with grease cutting soap and warm water and wipe it dry.

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   Step 6: Repair any damage to the door frame.

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   Step 7: Sand the entire frame with fine sandpaper if gloss paint or stain was used on the door frame.

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   Step 8: Wipe the door frame down with a damp cloth if it was sanded and wipe it dry.

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   Step 9: Cover the wall on both sides of the door with a 3-4” (7.6 to 10.2 cm) wide strip of painters tape.

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    Step 10: Push 3” to 4” (7.6 to 10.2 cm) scraps of cardboard under the bottom edge of the door frame

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    Step 11: between it and the floor

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    Step 12: to protect the floor.

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    Step 13: Lay newspapers on the floor under the door frame to catch drips from the top frame.

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    Step 14: Paint the door frame with a brush or trim size paint roller.

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    Step 15: Replace the door after the frame is dry if you removed it.

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