How the pros paint doors two sides at a time

By alexrussell

Painting a door can be a chore, but there's an easier way to do it than painting one side at a time. Some pros I've worked with have a great way to keep doors upright, so they can paint both sides of a door in one go. Here's what they do.

The only tools you'll need aside from painting materials are a cordless drill or screwdriver, and a hammer. The extra materials are a scrap board and a few finish nails at least 2 inches long.

First, take the door off the hinges, and remove all the hardware (the doorknob and lockset). This is easy with a cordless drill, not as easy with a screwdriver.
Next, take the scrap wood, a stud or whatever is on hand, and use a finish nail or two to fasten one end of the board to the top of the door. If you only have one door to paint, a six-foot scrap should be long enough. Keep in mind, if you're brushing or rolling on the paint, you'll probably be better off with two boards, one at each corner, for stability.
Next, lean the extending piece of scrap wood against a wall and that's it! Ready to paint. When the paint is dry it should be easy to pull the board out of the door.

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January 23, 2007

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