![]() I’ve never used a spray shelter before, but I was super glad to have it for this project: The large HomeRight spray shelter perfectly fit my 80″ door with enough room for me to move around. **This should really be done before step 2** For this step I simply used a can of Zinsser oil primer spray, which was enough to cover both sides of the door as well as the pieces of lumber that would soon be made into the door jamb:Īfter the primer is dry, use a fine-grit sandpaper to smooth out any imperfections, then wipe clean with a rag to remove any dust. The HomeRight Super Finish Max paint sprayer will spray water-based or oil based paints/primers and finishes, but I wasn’t feeling up for cleaning an oil-based primer from the sprayer. I took his advice and prepare surfaces with an oil-based primer on almost every project I’ve done since – I’ve been really happy with how well the paint adheres. He told me to use oil primer before I painted. STEP 2: PRIMEĪ few years ago I met a painter and I asked him his advice for painting my 90’s honey-oak trim in a way that it would stick and not chip off over the years. I started with a coarse 40 grit paper and worked my way through the grits – 60, 80, 100, 120, 150. Unfortunately it’s a necessary step to obtain a nice finish. First item of business – grab the wood filler + a putty knife and fill those imperfections. This DIY bathroom door was made from construction-grade 2×6 lumber – filled with knots, cracks and dents. Using the HomeRight Super Finish Max to Paint a Door Step 1 : Prepare for Paint!Ī good finish starts before you paint. Some links in this post may be affiliate links. House Becoming Home is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Thank you HomeRight for sponsoring this post! But painting my kids’ bathroom door was actually kind-of enjoyable, with an upgrade from brushes and rollers to the HomeRight Super Finish Max paint sprayer! I am super pleased with the way the bathroom door turned out, and today I’ll be sharing the process. In fact, painting is one of the steps I dread when I’m working on a project. Advertisements I’m no pro when it comes to painting.
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