The Ultimate Guide to Painting Wooden Doors with Treatex
Interested in changing up the appearance of your front door? This guide from Treatex explains how you should go about using paint for timber, helping you to easily achieve your dream result. Read on to find out everything you need to know.
Choosing a Colour
The most important step before painting your front door is to select a colour. You could opt for muted colours, creating a nature-inspired appearance, or opt for bright and bold colours to make your home stand out amongst its neighbours. You could even opt to use several paints, creating your very own design.
Some things to consider before selecting a wood paint colour can include:
● Changes in lighting
● The surrounding environments
● Any neighbourhood trends
● Durability
● The house’s architectural style
Preparing a Door for Painting
Once you’ve selected your dream door colour, it’s time to prepare your door for painting. Typically, paints will work best on unfinished timber. If there is a finish on the surface, this can be cleaned or sanded off to help remove the remaining leftover finish. Make sure to sand down flaking and peeling spots, in particular, to prevent this texture from appearing in your new coat of paint.
Applying the Wood Paint
After the door has been prepared, the wood paint application process can finally begin. Before adding the paint to the door’s surface, it’s important to make sure the paint has been stirred through to address any separation of the ingredients. You should then be able to apply the wood paint to the door, ensuring the brush or roller moves against the grain of the wood. Then, wait for this layer to dry before applying your second coat.
Each paint supplier will generally have different instructions on how the paint is best applied, so it’s important to follow their guidance carefully to achieve the best result.
The Maintenance of Painted Doors
Looking after your doors after they have been painted is key to retaining their newly painted appearance. As doors are frequently opened and often accidentally bumped into, the paint may become chipped over time. Using a small amount of paint to cover these can help ensure their appearance remains consistent. Keeping your door clean can also prevent any dirt from damaging the paint, so make sure to ensure the cleanliness of your door regularly by using safe cleaning supplies.
Why choose the Treatex Classic Colour Collection?
Choosing to paint your door before winter hits for another year? The Treatex Classic Colour Collection should be your top choice, thanks to the high quality of this wood paint. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the paints found in the Treatex Classic Colour Collection are environmentally sensitive and made from a combination of raw materials.
There is no shortage of colours found in the Treatex Classic Colour Collection, varying from Fresh Lemon to Saddle Brown to Old Pewter, making it easy to achieve your desired look for your doors. You can shop these products online at the Treatex Ltd website today. For any support or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact our team directly.