How to Paint a Door Frame
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
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Aubrey shows how to paint a door frame including the correct order of painting and which components should be painted. A step by step guide showing which parts of the frame should be painted on each side of the door.
No obnoxious music, no arrogance, no shilling for brands, just honest professionalism - truly beautiful and a big help. Thank you very much Aubrey!
Thank you for your really kind comment, so glad you are finding the videos helpful 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Please can you give me some advice? Each time I apply my solvent based paint to my skirting boards the brush seems to drag as I find the paint is too thick, even though I have given the paint a good stir. I never seem to get a good flow with the brush when painting.
Hi, i would suggest thinning the paint with a dash of white spirit. Keep adding a bit at a time and stir until it resembles a nice consistency. It probably resembles porridge at the moment. I always add a dash of white spirit to oil based paints to aid application and make it easier for cutting in. Just one thing, don't stir the white spirit in with the paint brush or the spirit will end up running down the handle of the brush when you start painting.
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you. Just one other question I have. I previously painted ZINSSER B.I.N over my other skirting boards which had old water based paint on it. I then gave the skirting boards 2 coats of solvent based Dulux undercoat on top of the ZINSSER but unfortunately as good as it looks it feels tacky. I'm not sure what to do about it. What can you recommend?
It might be because the undercoat was of a very thick consistency which can cause the paint to take a lot longer to dry. I don't think you have done anything to cause the problem.
I'm a retired Decorator and I love to watch your videos, it's like having a refresher course, you really know you're stuff.
That is great news William, thank you 😊
Your work is beautiful. It is so helpful to watch an expert!
Thank you so much! Glad you are finding the video`s helpful Kim 😊
Even in painting, it's relaxing informative and satisfying to watch a craftsman at work.
neat trick w/ the leftover wall paper - thank you so much ! ! ! 🥰
You are so welcome! 😊
Masterful. You put all other painting channels to shame. You have thought out every aspect of how to communicate technique.
Wow, thank you BLW for your kind comment. I am glad you are finding the video`s helpful 😊
Really like his laid back style
LeroyBrown that's because he's old school. Oldies are the best..
thankyou so so much i watched you last night, how to paint a door after crying my eyes out cause id made a mess of are front door ,hubby was about to rip it off i watched you in desperation i rewinded you 3 times went to bed got up early put a fresh coat on with a fresh tin of paint i followed all your steps and its worked it looks great thankyou x
That is brilliant Helen, glad it worked out for you. Good luck with all of your future decorating work 😊
'our' front door tut tut
Watched your videos before painting my doors....which I've never done before...I'm looking like a Pro painter thanks to you Sir!!🙏🏾😎💚
That is great to hear, good luck for all your future decorating projects 😊
Aubrey - thank you so much for your videos! Last summer I used your tutorials to help me do a bedroom. This summer I'm returning back to them to do the landing! Great idea to use different colours so your audience can see clearly what you're doing. I also love the way you number the different bits of the door in your video on how to paint doors. Great work! Much appreciated!
That is great news Alex, so glad you are finding the videos helpful. I enjoy making them and more are in the pipeline 😊
Paul McCartney has done really well for himself since the Beatles split up
Nah, this is Joe Browns twin brother. 😎🎸
@@stevegiller1331 Or is it Larry Bird?
Omg lol hahaha
Paul’s mate mick jagger painted it black 😅😅😅
Thanks for taking the time & trouble to show how it should be done- much appreciated 👍
Hi John, I am glad you have found it useful, hope your decorating goes well.
Great explanation in a non fussy manner said by a pro
Took a bit of searching but once i found your page i knew I'd hit paydirt. Absolutely excellent presentation. Followed your advice to a T with excellent results. Thank you so much.
That is great news, glad all went well for you 😊
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Brilliant tutorial & very thoughtful & helpful using pink so we could see. As a novice diy-er i found this sooooo helpful, very clear instruction & great explanations cant thank you enough Stay safe
Thank you Lisa for your kind comments 😊
Found this very helpful. I was like watching a friend show you how to paint. Thanks
You’re welcome Sarah 😊
That was a really good, informative video. Quite therapeutic watching you paint too.
Thank you very much Lisa, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Brilliant. Just what I need as I've sanded back 5 varnished door frames and Zinsser BIN-ed them. Now the more difficult part of getting a good finish on the undercoats and top coats..
Fingers crossed all goes well for you. That must have been hard work doing all that sanding.
Great tips and good clear demo. I am just about to paint some door frames. Many thanks.
That is good news Helen, glad you found the video helpful. Hope all goes well for you 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you. Yes it’s has gone really well. I’m about to sand a panel door and paint that tomorrow. I’ve taken it off because I have dogs and it’s in an area where I can’t restrict their access. I will have a go at the rest on them in situ. Love your channel and glad I’ve found it. I will be working through your videos. Thank you 😎😁
Hope you find more of the videos helpful. Good luck with all your future decorating projects 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you!
Great video. Especially helpful if you're using an oil-based paint. It's even more important you're being methodical and neat.
Fine homes needing a piano grade finish require oil-based paint with light sanding between coats... And the best quality brushes. When doing this work it's best to work alone with a soft radio playing and no worries on your mind.
Great video Aubrey. You have such a steady hand. When I paint trim I paint it, then touch up the wall, then touch up the trim, then touch up the wall, etc. lol.
Thank you Silver Gorilla, the steady hand came after much practice, I was not a natural painter. You may need to use some frog tape until you have developed those cutting in skills. Good luck with your future decorating projects 😊
Thank you. Great video. Best tips for me: brush off the dust/dirt from the top rail of the frame when prepping and painting the top of the top rail if you have stairs close to the door because people WILL see that section unpainted. Little details (but just as important) makes this video stand out.
Thank you for your kind comments 😊
I am really pleased I found your videos, Aubrey. Really well explained, and clear advice. Thank You!
Glad you are finding the videos helpful, hope all goes well with the decorating 😊
This is the Best imforamative video I've seen, so much wisdom in it to stop runs etc.. Brilliant sir! Thank you
Really glad you found the video helpful John. Hope all goes well with the decorating 😊
Brilliant clear explanation. Just painted a white gloss panelled door and following your video it looks great. Not one run mark
That is great news, glad it went well for you Mark 😊
Great video why I love decorating is you never stop learning stay safe looking forward to more videos 🇬🇧👍
Thanks 👍
when you paint it looks so graceful and easy 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Stevie, years of practice I suppose 🙂
Its truly a pleasure to watch and learn from your expertise.
That is great to know, thank you 😊
Very informative video . I’m going to paint my kitchen door frame for the first time ! Feeling inspired after watching this ! Off to b and q I go !!
That is great news Dena, hope all goes well for you 😊
Thank you for your professionalism, I was able too use your beautiful techniques in my own project.
That is great news, glad it all went well for you 😊
Best doorframe painting video I’ve found so far. Process is logical and well explained. Personally I would remove the door because it’s so quick and easy to do and much easier to paint a horizontal surface. Would also be easier to remove if you are going to spray the door. Little trickier to re-hang the door though if you are working alone.
Cheers! I have 10 door frames to paint (three coats each!) having just primed them and spent ages on them I should have watched this first!
Hope all goes well for you Robert 😊
Thoroughly explained my friend. Thank you so much!
Glad you found it helpful.
Superb video Aubrey!So many good tips, THANKYOU. 🙂👍
Thanks Dave, glad it was helpful 😊
I really like watching your videos they are very informative and very clearly explained to a novice like me i could do with you coming to my house.
Glad you are finding the video`s helpful Linda. I am sure you will make a smashing job of the decorating. 😊
Such a clear and helpful instructional video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Peta 😊
If that were me that chandelier would have a lovely speckled effect by now. LOL>
Great job as always Aubs! I used to work for a bloke who was a stickler for checking over your work! He insisted that I should always paint on top of the door frames. He would say” just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t paint it” what a pain! Best day of my life when I struck out on my own! 😘
I know what you mean Kathy. Some things make sense like painting underneath window cills on outside windows but the tops of door frames 🤣 unless you are painting the door frame of a basketball teams dressing room does seam a little OTT. 😊
I’ve had customers check whether the tops of frames have been painted and if I hadn’t done so they would’ve been disappointed.
Thanks Aubrey. Really helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this, it's given me a lot of info to tackle my own house. I've got a nightmare job ahead in my bungalow as it was an 80's build where all the wood door trim was done with gloss, dark brown varnish. Then the previous owner had covered it with white gloss with apparently no prepping so typically it's chipping and the brown is showing through. I'm just going to bite the bullet and sand it back, prime and gloss it but it's 8 door frames and I'll be doing both sides to fix this issue.. I may be some time! :)
Sounds like you have a big job on your hands here. I would suggest rubbing down the doors and frames with a abrasive paper 240 grade and use a 120 grade first on the rough areas. Touch up any areas with exposed wood with a primer. Then I would suggest applying two coats of satinwood. This has less of a shine than gloss and wont show up the defects on the woodwork so much. If they have previously been painted with oil based gloss then use am oil based satinwood. If you want to change to water based then first look at my video on how to apply water based paint over pil based paint. I hope all goes well for you Sharon 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating many thanks! I'll be taking my time and doing it right with the help of your videos 🙂
Sir aubrey..very patient man.
Thank you Gerard 😊
So satisfying
Great video, patience when painting goes a long way.
Also first time I've heard 5'10" being referred to as "quite tall" 😂
Glad you liked the video Mark, I have also got long arms 😊
Thank you Sir, best detailed video yet! I really appreciate your time and skills!
Thank you Tyler, glad it was helpful! 😊
Not bad...you even included the tops that hold dust and also the line of sight from above.. I do think...however, that you should paint around the hinges and keep it uniform up to the doorstop. Taking the door off is simple, or with some fancy brush moves just paint around the hinges. I believe the viewers would like to see how you make a tail and manipulate the brush to paint around objects . Maybe somehow show the dip and tap method that cant be seen.
Good idea with wallpaper on floor
Excellent video’s. You really helped me with my paneled door.
That is great news Jeannie, glad to hear all went well with the decorating 😊
I've only gotten as far as a single layer of primer, once dry my door is now magically hinge bound and i can't close it...awesome
Sorry to hear that, hope you manage to sort it.
Thanks excellent video I can't wait to paint my door!
That is great news Ashley 😊
Good tips. Well explained.
Exactly how I was taught Aubrey it's great watching someone else do it for a change ha keep the vids coming
Good stuff, thanks 😊
Thank you! This video is very helpful. You have a steady hand, sir :)
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Thank you Aubrey - I really appreciate your help! Your videos are so useful, I’ve been following exactly what you’ve said and I’m so pleased with my finished work. 👍
That is brilliant news Christina. Thank you for your kind comment and hope all goes well with your future decorating projects 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thank goodness for your expert advice Aubrey!
Couldn't have been timed better. Painting all the trim during the lockdown. Thank you
Brilliant, hope it goes well for you 😃
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating having a bit of trouble with getting the right coverage when painting white on white and maintaing a wet edge without getting drips! Not brave enough to do it without masking tape yet either
Keep practicing and enjoying the decorating. You will get those high standards you want before long 😃
Another lockdown painter here. Thanks, Aubrey, for helping me lift my home improvement game!
Hi Martha, glad you are finding the video`s helpful. Good luck with the decorating 😃
Finished the doors, could not have done this without your help. Please, please staircase next, do not want to tackle spindles etc without your expertise!
Thankyou so much from a new subscriber 🥰
Thank you Karen, that is great news 😊
I was taught top to bottom, inside to out.
Another nice job!
Thanks again! 😊
Brilliant video keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Terrific! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Great tutorial
Thank you! Cheers!
Cheers Aubrey
Hi, I've watched both videos of yours about painting doors but which should I start with, the door or trim?
I normally paint the frame first.
Thanks for the great video.
Glad you liked it!
Can I ask why you don’t paint the top of the architrave?
Always makes it easier for cleaning to me.
Painting takes time and patience it's a pain in arse I hate decorating id rather just get a professional like yourself in to do it for me ha
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I guarantee most DIYers trying to paint the edges without taping is going to nick the wall with paint plenty of times and regret it lol... Just speaking from experience, keep a wet rag nearby. Maybe I'm just a klutz but the thing about painting is you can't go super slow the paint will apply in layers and the paint in your bucket will get globby and dry and your brush will get globbed and ruin if you don't wash it every now and then. It's even worse with gloss paint and even with a paint extender to increase the open time it's difficult. You have to have a fast but very steady hand.
What about the outside of the frame that meets the wall?
Great vid Aubrey! What brush was you using please? Also the first edge of the frame you painted would it have not been easier with a 1.5 angled brush? Or is it down to personnel preference?
Hi, I have tried the angled sash brushes. They do make a nice straight line but I find them a bit tricky when laying off. I was using a 1.5" Purdy. Hope all is well with you 😃
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thanks for the reply
Why the pink? Sorry, didn’t get that, as an outline? Thanks
Hi Aubrey,
Great video, enjoyed watching a master. Keep up he good work. BTW have you any tips for a std flush door as they are the one''s that i hate doing and can't seem to get right.
Hi Popeye, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the kind comment. Painting a flush door is definitely on my list and I will let you know when I have done it. They can be surprisingly difficult to paint like you mention. I will have a few tips that may be helpful 😊
Great video. Do you paint walls first and then trims and doors? What order should we paint?
After doing all the preparation work, first paint the ceiling, then the walls, then the door frames, followed by the doors and last of all the skirting board / base board. Please let me know if you require any more info Nikita 😊
I see you have a few requests for demonstration on painting walls, I myself asked aswell but still no videos😢, please do a video on painting walls
I knew this dude was British just from the thumbnail
Hi Aubrey, hope you are well. I'm having trouble with paint sticking on new painted doors to frames I've painted. I'm Leaving them open for four weeks after painting to cure but as soon as we shut them the paint gets pulled off. Tried both trade crown or dulux waterbased satin. Not painted to thickly and all sanded and prepped with undercoat. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong ?😓
Sorry to hear that NinaH. This is a tricky one to answer and could be due to a number of reasons.
If the doors were previously finished in oil based paint you need to apply a product like Zinsser Bullseye 123 or Zinsser Cover Stain which adheres extremely well to the surface before applying the water based undercoat and satin. Otherwise the paint can easily be chipped off.
There could be something on the doors or door frames that is preventing the paint adhering properly to the surface. This could be something like spray furniture polish.
Water based primer/undercoat if applied directly onto the oil based paint does not adhere well.
I would suggest trying the following. Lightly rub down one of the doors and frames with a 240 grade abrasive paper. Apply one or two coats of Zinsser Cover Stain. This is an oil based sealer (but can be coated with your water based paints). Leave the Cover Stain 24hrs to fully dry and then apply your water based satin directly onto it. Leave a few days before shutting the door. If it works then repeat with the other frames. 😊
Thanks for your advice. I will give the zinnser a go! Thanks for taking the time out to reply. 😊
Thank you Aubrey. Can you buy the pink undercoat, or fo you add a dye?
I added a little acrylic colour so the viewers could see the paint being applied easier.
Use a roller and paint a full frame in 20 seconds, then finish with a brush!
interesting colour
It looks like you are splitting the front trim and painting it on two halves and then laying it off on each side?
I'm 7'3", so doorways are hard for me.
You’ve done this before ! 😂😂👍👍
There's no way I could do those first edges without first masking the wall. Hand not steady enough.
What make of brush would you recommend?
Hi, for water based paints a popular choice with decorators is Purdy paint brushes. They have synthetic filaments which provides a better finish with these paints. For oil based paints I like to use Hamilton Perfection brushes. Hope all goes well with the decorating 😊
Hello, are you using water based or Oil based paint. Videos are helpful.
Thank you.
Peter in Dublin
Hi Peter. I am using Zinsser Bullseye 123 which I have tinted with some acrylic colour. This is a water based paint which I use as a undercoat before applying a water based satin as a top coat.
What paint did you use? Wood paint? Also what is it eggshell, matt , satin or semmi- gloss ?
I was using Zinsser Bullseye 123 in the video. I would apply two coats before applying a finishing coat, usually satinwood.
So you dont recommend using painters tape on side of trim & is there any need to use primer first before painting?
If you are not confident enough to cut in freehand on the side of the trim you could use tape. However, don't use standard masking tape as it may pull the paint off the wall when you remove it. I would recommend using frog tape. You only need to use primer on new timber. Hope all goes well for you.
Really helpful video, thank you. Does the undercoat need to match the final colour? I want to paint dark brown doors architrave and skirting to white, so do I do a white undercoat and then finish with white gloss?
Yes a white undercoat would be best if you intend to finish with white gloss. Alternatively you could use white satinwood which does not require an undercoat and apply two or more coats until you achieve a nice white finish.
Good Video Sir
Thanks Doctor, much appreciated 😃
2:50 That’s not easy!
Great video, I'm guessing that using a paint kettle stops you dipping a brush up to your elbow?
Yes, good point John 😊
Hi - I’m watching technique videos because I am trying to avoid brush marks on some new poplar woodwork. What are you thoughts on latex paint extenders like M-1 or Flood Floetrol? They claim to eliminate brush and roller marks and extend open time. Thanks.
They may be worth a try as many decorators do use them for this purpose. I would also recommend thinning down each coat of paint by at least 10% . This certainly makes a difference. Also try to use a brush that has been worn in and not a new one. Hope all goes well for you.
Any advice for painting a new bare pine and mdf door frame (I have both)? What undercoat would you recommend?
You could use a water based primer/undercoat. Thin down the first coat about 20% to give better adhesion. You can then apply another two coats before applying your finish coat. Alternatively, if you have any Zinsser Bullseye 123 then you could apply several coats of it but thin the first coat. Hope all goes well for you.
Thank you for this. Had no idea there was a process. Question, could I just take the door off and paint the frame? Thanks
Hi, you could take the door off if you would find it easier. The process shown here is the usual way door frames are painted by painters and decorators 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thanks. I have no diy skills, at all. When I try it, it always takes me twice as long as it should, my reason for asking the easiest way. I do appreciate you demonstrating with the pink paint however. I may try it your way anyway. My luck, I'll get the door off and it won't go back up. My house is old. Thanks.
I`m sure it will all work out fine and your DIY skills will improve with time. There is a great sense of achievement when you can do things yourself and at least you are now having a go. Good luck with all your future decorating projects 😊
Nice video. I want to try your technique but it appears that your style of paint brush is not readily available in the US. Your brush is thicker and therefore would hold more paint. The Purdy brand is available but not the Monarch model. The 1.5” brush I bought is only 1/2” thick while yours looks to be more like 5/8”. (How thick is it?) Also, all the 1.5” brushes at Home Depot are angled. The closest thing to your 1.5” non-angled brush is a 2” brush that 9/16” think which still looks thinner than yours. Any thoughts? (Am I overthinking this?) Thanks
Hi, just measured my Purdy Brush and you are correct, it is 5/8 thick. However, I do use other brands of brushes like Worcester Silver Tip which is much thinner. Both work very well when painting trim. As long as the brush is good quality it should achieve a good finnish. Hope all goes well with the decorating.
Aubrey is it possible to put a strip of frog tape on the wall when you are doing the side of the architrave - I lack a steady hand when cutting 😂
Yes, that should be fine. Just make sure the edge is pressed down well to avoid creep. Don`t leave the tape on too long as it can pull the paint off when removing. Hope all goes well for you.
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating brilliant Aubrey - thanks mate. Really appreciate it.
Is it necessary to put two coats of paint on an exterior or interior door??
Two coats will provide a much better finish and also provide better durability.
Hi can waterbase primer undercoat be use on top of oil base gloss before applying wateobase gloss.
Hi, unfortunately the primer undercoat does not adhere well to oil based painted surfaces. A good product to use for this purpose is Zinsser Bullseye 123. I normally apply 2 or 3 coats of this product before applying a water based satin or gloss. Hope all goes well with the decorating.
Hi after applying zinser 123 on oil base gloss does it need watobase primer undercoat before applying water base gloss.
Hi, no need to apply a primer undercoat. The 123 takes the place of the undercoat. 😊
Thanks
Very neat! What brush are you using to cut in around the door frame?
I was using a 1.5" Purdy Monarch Elite Brush. Hope that helps Ty 😊
Do I always have you use a primer first?
It all depend on the paint system to be applied and the condition of the surface. If you are applying water based paint over oil based then a sealer must first be applied. If you are applying an oil based satinwood over existing oil based paint then no primer or undercoat is required. If applying oil based gloss over existing oil based paint then a oil based undercoat must be applied first. Most bare surfaces like timber and metals need a primer to first be applied.
Do you mix anything into the paint? Would be great to see how much sanding you do:)
I tinted the paint so you can see better how I was applying it. However, it is often necessary to thin the paint so that it is easier when cutting in and to give a better finish. I was using an acrylic paint here (in America known as latex) so added a dash of water. The paintwork was in pretty good condition so only required a light rub down with a 240 grade abrasive. 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Thank you!!
Not sure if i should trust a painter that has no paint on his work clothes... or alternatively whether that might be a sign you could trust them even more. Hmmmm
You have a lot of patience to do this right.
Thanks Spencer.