Title: Interior House Painting - How To Paint Doors, Windows, & Trim
Headings: Interior House Painting - How To Paint Doors, Windows, & Trim
Interior House Painting - How To Paint Doors, Windows, & Trim
Doors
Windows
Trim

Content: To speed up the process you can use a 4" mini roller to apply the paint to the surface then go back over it with your brush to match the brush-stroke texture of the rest of the door. Apply a second coat as necessary to achieve complete and uniform coverage. Leave the doors open until they are completely dry. If you must close the doors before they have had time to cure or you are experiencing sticking of the doors when you close them, try applying a small amount of talc powder with a cloth rag around the perimeter of the door where it closes against the jamb. This should prevent it from sticking. Windows
Prep - Just as you did with the doors, make sure the window sashes and trim have been properly prepared before applying any paint. Use a paintable wood filler to fill any dings, dents, or holes in the surface, then sand smooth. If the windows have been previously painted you should give them a quick scuff-sand with some 220-grit sandpaper to allow the newly applied coating to bond better. After sanding, wipe the windows down with a clean cloth or dust brush to remove any dust from the surface. If the windows are bare wood then you should first apply an oil-based or latex-based primer made specifically for bare wood prior to painting.