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If you’re using water based paint soak your brush in an inch of water for 10-15min, then remove and spin in between your hands to remove excess water. If you’re using oil-based paint, follow the same steps using turps.

TIP: Monarch Doors & Cupboards rollers are specially designed  to making painting doors and cupboards easy. With a thin 5mm nap, these rollers will provide a smooth quality finish as it holds a small amount of paint and can be used with both water-based and oil-based paints.

Whether you’re using water-based or oil-based paints, rinse your roller in running water and run your hand up and down the roller to get rid of excess lint. Shake the roller. Attach the roller to the frame and spin it quickly off a wall or other flat surface to remove the extra water – just make sure it’s not  the wall you’re about to paint!

Taking a door down is a tricky business, so we recommend  that you leave it up while painting. Remove all handles and fittings, and tape over your hinges to protect them from any paint splatter. If your door is dirty, start by washing off all stains and dirt marks. Then sand all over to remove the lacquer from the current paint, to ensure the new paint adheres properly. Once your surface is smoothed out, wipe it down to remove  all traces of dust. Now you’re ready to paint.

When painting a panel door, treat the whole thing like a jigsaw, painting one panel at a time. If you’re painting your door in different colours, start by using quality painter’s tape to section off the inside and outside edges of your moulding.

The first section you want to paint is the bevel, or the internal part of your moulding. If you’re painting your door in multiple colours, be sure to paint both coats of your first colour and  wait until it’s completely dry before painting other sections of your door.

TIP: Be sure not to load your brush with too much paint. If you’ve got too much paint of your brush, some may seep under the masking tape, ruining your nice clean edge.

Start by gently taping over your first colour using quality painters tape. The second section to paint is the front part of the moulding. Use either your brush or a small roller. If using a roller, remember to tip off with a brush for a stipple-free finish.  Paint all four door panels.

Now, paint the two vertical panels that separate your mouldings, using either your brush or your small roller. Make sure you follow the grain of the timber and stay within the lines. Again, if using the roller, remember to tip off with a brush for that smooth finish.

TIP: Using your quality brush with no extra paint on, make even strokes up and down the whole length of the door to ‘tip off” for a stipple-free finish.

Fourth, paint your three horizontal panels, at the top, middle, and bottom of your door. Paint along the grain of the wood and remember to tip off with a brush when you’re done rolling.

Lastly, paint the two long sides of the door, including the inside and outside edges.

When your first coat is completely dry, apply your second coat. Waiting until the paint is completely dry ensures that your second coat won’t pull up your first coat and create bubbles over your paint surface.

Starting with your door open, paint along all the edges and cut in along one side. Use your brush for this step, and remember to use long, steady strokes as much as possible.

TIP: When doing your edges, keep an eye on the door surface and wipe off any excess paint there. This excess paint can create an extra-thick layer that can be noticeable after your paint is dry.

Load up your roller and roll over the door surface in sections, starting away from the edge. Remember to roll up and down the surface of the door using a light-to-moderate pressure.

TIP: When cutting in along the upper right of the outside  of your door, cut in in a triangular shape as your roller won’t be able to get all the way into the corner. Same goes for the upper left corner of the inside of your door.

Once you’ve covered the whole door, you’ll want to remove any stippling on your paint surface caused by the roller. Using a quality brush (with no paint), make even strokes up and down the whole length of the door to ‘tip off’ the paint. If you’re using a water-based paint, you can use the roller to tip off – just be sure to use smooth, even strokes up and down the whole length of the door.

When your first coat is completely dry, apply your second coat. Waiting until the paint is completely dry ensures that your second coat won’t pull up your first coat and create bubbles over your paint surface.

Congratulations, you’re done! If you have any taped areas, gently pull up the tape while your second coat is still tacky. Pour or scrape any leftover paint back into the tin for re-use. Wash your brushes and rollers thoroughly so you can use them for your next project. Store your roller in its plastic container in between projects.