How Do Professionals Paint Doors 

23/06/2023

The proper painting of doors requires know-how in the following: 

  • Priming 
  • Painting 
  • Colour matching 

It’s also important to think about the proper selection of paint, the preparation of the site and the use of appropriate materials and tools for the job. 

How do professionals paint doors 

First, colour selection and matching is critical. That’s because there are thousands of colours to choose from (e.g. the Dulux charts can show you more than 4,800 colours). With this enormous selection, it can be extremely difficult to choose the perfect colour for your front door. The colour should match the theme of your exterior home and bring out the right feel you want to show. 

For example, there are specific colours and shades that signal the following: 

  • Peaceful 
  • Security 
  • Dramatic 
  • Warm or cool 
  • Vibrant 
  • Reflective 

Once you choose the perfect feel and colour, it’s time to choose the proper paint for the job. For instance, professionals often use durable, non-yellowing, water-based enamel paint. This adequately withstands the harsh environmental elements for years. Aside from maintaining that colour and shine, a proper paint can also protect the underlying material and keep it on high integrity for decades to come. 

When the paint is ready, it’s time to prepare the site and prime the doors. This priming might be done by professionals in a factory or workshop. That’s because this process often requires a controlled and appropriate environment (e.g. adequate space, ventilation and lighting). Here, professionals apply a primer to cover the wood’s permeable surface (and paint is applied later on for better coverage and protection). 

Then, professionals carry out the paint job at a customer’s home. They (or other professionals or specialists) will also take care of the door installation and fitting of the locks, handles and other necessary hardware. Finally, they will inspect every detail and ensure that the door is properly painted and installed. 

More about door painting and installation 

Here at Complete Doors, our door specialists carry out the door painting and installation. They follow the highest standards and use appropriate tools and paint for each job. This way, the doors will look perfect and complement the entire home’s theme.