I saw a post on Pinterest that showed the transformation from the standard, builder's interior doors to more "sophisticated" or "elegant" black doors…
Well I've been sitting on the idea for months - maybe even months and months. I just couldn't decide if I wanted to try it out or not.
Well, this convinced me:
My bedroom door has seen better days - and between all of the pictures we've stuck to it and all of the furniture we've moved (obviously not very carefully) through it - it was time.
Should you decide to follow suit - I thought I'd share what I learned as far as "how to paint doors".
Start with the panels - edges and interior first.
Second step is to paint all the way down the middle - from the top of the panels to the bottom.
Next go across (horizontally) through the middle. Again, stop where the panel edges start and stop.
Finally, go around the perimeter.
I like when the sides have the long brushstrokes from top to bottom, so I go from top edge to bottom, then I just fill in the horizontal edges in between.
This is two coats later:
Another thing to note - using a paintbrush and long, smooth strokes will give you a more glossy finish. That's how I like my front door.
Using a roller - as I did here - will give you a softer finish, but you won't have any brush strokes.
Totally up to you which you prefer.
What do you think?
Is it more elegant/sophisticated?
Should I do the other doors in the house?
Have a great one!
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Well I've been sitting on the idea for months - maybe even months and months. I just couldn't decide if I wanted to try it out or not.
Well, this convinced me:
My bedroom door has seen better days - and between all of the pictures we've stuck to it and all of the furniture we've moved (obviously not very carefully) through it - it was time.
Should you decide to follow suit - I thought I'd share what I learned as far as "how to paint doors".
Start with the panels - edges and interior first.
Second step is to paint all the way down the middle - from the top of the panels to the bottom.
Next go across (horizontally) through the middle. Again, stop where the panel edges start and stop.
Finally, go around the perimeter.
I like when the sides have the long brushstrokes from top to bottom, so I go from top edge to bottom, then I just fill in the horizontal edges in between.
This is two coats later:
Another thing to note - using a paintbrush and long, smooth strokes will give you a more glossy finish. That's how I like my front door.
Using a roller - as I did here - will give you a softer finish, but you won't have any brush strokes.
Totally up to you which you prefer.
What do you think?
Is it more elegant/sophisticated?
Should I do the other doors in the house?
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Have a great one!
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Stopping by from Super Saturday link party. The door looks great. It black makes the wall color pop. Great job from the ladies at www.homemadeinterest.com
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found me! Thank you for the compliment and for taking the time to comment!
DeleteVisiting from Between Naps on the Porch. I think your black door is gorgeous and makes both the wall color and the carpeting look richer. You did a very professional looking job...thanks for the lesson..
ReplyDeleteThank YOU for checking it out, and for taking the time to comment. Very much appreciated!
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