Instructions / Assembly

HOW TO PAINT OUR INTERIOR DOOR
Supplies Required:
High Quality Primer – Approx. 1 Quart (For wood doors – oil based primer only, for molded and MDF doors – latex
primer is OK.)
High Quality Paint – Approx. 1 Quart (For wood doors – oil based paint only, for molded and MDF doors – latex paint
is OK.)
High Quality, Synthetic Bristle Paint Brush
Painter’s Tape
Sandpaper (Molded Doors 220 & 320 Grit, Wood Flush Doors 100 Grit, Wood Panel Doors 150 or 180 Grit)
Cotton Cloths
Elastomeric or Polyurethane Caulk (To ensure that the door unit is properly caulked and all fastener holes are filled.)
Step #1
Ensure the door unit is properly caulked per installation instructions. If necessary, set and fill all fastener holes.
Ensure all caulking is fully cured before proceeding to the next step.
Step #2
Remove or mask off all hardware prior to painting.
Step #3
Lightly scuff sand the door and jamb per above sanding instructions.
Step #4
Wipe the door with a clean cotton cloth.
Step #5
Apply a quality primer according to manufacture’s instructions.
Note: Make sure all six sides – front, back, edges, top and bottom – receive the same uniform coverage.
Step #6
Apply 2 coats of a quality paint according to manufacture’s instructions. For wood and molded panel doors, always
follow the grain of the door. Paint the panels first then the stiles and rails. Allow the door to dry completely between
coats
Note: Make sure all six sides – front, back, edges, top and bottom – receive the same uniform coverage.
Step #7
Allow the paint to dry completely before unmasking and installing hardware.