This makes any missed spots much harder to detect.
Painting closet doors with slats.
If you can t remove the door you can paint it as is.
A simple screwdriver should be all you.
We have a total of 7 louvered closet doors.
Two cover the laundry area in the hallway of darkness a narrower one closes off a small pantry.
Well now have you ever tried to paint slats like this by hand.
If possible take the door off its hinges and set it on 2 sawhorses.
Let me tell you it is a job getting the paint into the corners and avoiding runs on the other side.
Slatted doors or louvers allow.
Painting a louvered door can be a daunting task.
Our house was built in the 60 s and the doors are original to the house.
Brown stained bi fold louvered doors.
Detach the two folds of the door from each other by removing the hinges in the middle.
Prepare your closet door for painting.
When painting a paneled door begin with the recessed panels then the horizontal rails and.
Maybe so your clothes could breath.
This is the artisan way for an advanced painter.
Unscrew the slatted closet door from its hinges if it is already hung up.
This makes painting the top and bottom of the door easier.
The first time i painted the closet doors was about 20 years ago.
Painting the method you use for painting depends on the style of door.
How to paint a slatted closet door step 1.
And then the gnats arrived.
This will also keep the.
To remove the door wedge a flathead screwdriver or chisel in the joint between the hinge and the top of the hinge pins.
It can be a chore.
Begin by painting the edges with a brush.
And because i was covering dark wood it took 2 coats of paint.
Gently sand the door with 120 grit paper.
First of all consider painting the door essentially the same color it already is.
And i would also have to turn the doors upside down to get spots that were missed.
Aug 15 2015 closet doors are typically either solid like other doors of a house or folding doors.
Certain steps must be taken to make sure your paint job looks professional and lasts.
You can do it if you remember a few simple rules though.
The folding door types can also be solid or have slats.
I guess louvered doors were the thing.
Place the door flat on the sawhorses.
We needed to paint closet doors and they all have those louvers.