If you re painting an exterior outside door use exterior paint.
Best paint for bedroom doors.
Apply the paint with a 4 inch closed end foam roller.
Don t paint the top or bottom of a door the narrow parts that aren t visible when the door is closed.
If not either use a mini painting pad that enables you to paint the bottom edge or remove the door from its hinges apply a sealer to the bottom edge and rehang the door to paint the rest of it.
Next paint the door s surface.
Tips for plain doors.
If you re replacing the old hardware make sure the new hardware will match.
Outdoor is an easy decision.
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.
For interior doors we recommend the diamond brite paint 31000 which is specifically designed to protect high traffic surfaces.
Choose paint recommended for interior doors such as types with a durable gloss or semi gloss sheen that makes it easy to clean.
Paint a flat door with a brush pad or roller with a 1 4 inch nap or foam sleeve.
Remove the door knobs and all other hardware from your interior door to simplify the paint application.
Run two or three roller widths the full height and across the door face.
Rolling a flush flat door.
To remove any lines lay off the finish by brushing from bottom to top with a lightly loaded brush or lightly coated small roller if desired.
Leave them unpainted so the door can expand and contract with changes in humidity.