Check the existing finish
Identify the material and existing coating. Resolve loose coatings, contamination and damage before choosing the primer and finish.
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How to paint trim and doors.
Use this checklist to plan the job. Follow your product’s instructions for preparation, application, drying and curing.
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Your project sequence.
Use this as a planning guide. The chosen product’s technical instructions determine preparation, application and timing.
Prepare and protect
Clean and prepare using the approved method. Protect surrounding surfaces and remove hardware where practical.
Choose compatible products
Confirm the primer and finish are approved for the substrate and intended use. Select a suitable applicator.
Work in a sequence
Paint details and recesses first, then broader areas. Follow the grain or profile where appropriate and keep an even coating.
Respect drying and recoat times
Do not close a newly coated door or reinstall hardware before the product permits. Temperature and humidity can affect the schedule.
Allow the finish to cure
Avoid heavy handling or cleaning during the specified curing period. Keep the product information with your project.
Bring the right supplies together.
Explore the ranges for your surface and check the selected product’s documents before starting.
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Your checklist. Your products. One project.
Keep your preparation progress with your selected products, then estimate the quantity and review the details with our team.
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