Interior Painting
Interior Door Painting
Doors are touched all day, so their finish needs to be tough and smooth. We remove hardware, sand, prime and spray or brush on enamel that cures hard and resists fingerprints.
- Best forPanel doors, closet doors, pocket doors and cabinet-style doors
- Typical rhythmA few doors per day, with drying time between coats
- TeamFinish painters with spray and brush options
- Pairs well withTrim painting and hardware upgrades
What you get
What interior door painting includes
- 1Hardware removedKnobs and hinges come off so no paint ends up where it should not.
- 2Sprayed or brushedA sprayer gives the smoothest finish and a brush works well on site.
- 3Tough enamelA hard-curing enamel resists scuffs and fingerprints.
- 4Both sides and edgesWe paint every surface so the door looks finished.
How it goes
From the first visit to the finished surface
- 1Remove and cleanHardware is removed and doors are cleaned and degreased.
- 2Sand and primeOld gloss is dulled and bare spots are primed.
- 3Paint in thin coatsThin coats dry smooth with no drips or brush marks.
- 4Cure and rehangDoors cure before hardware goes back on.
Good fit when
Is interior door painting right for you?
- Your doors are yellow, chipped or sticky
- You want black, navy or another bold color
- You are updating trim and walls
- You want a smooth, builder-grade finish
Questions
About interior door painting
Can you paint a door without removing it?
Yes, we can paint doors in place with careful masking, though removing them gives the smoothest finish. We recommend the best option for each door.
How long before a painted door can be closed?
Doors can often be touched within hours, but enamel keeps hardening for days. We give you care tips so the finish cures well.
Related services
Often paired with this
Trim, Baseboard and Crown Molding PaintingCrisp white or bold color on the details that frame every room.See the service 
Interior House PaintingSmooth walls, crisp edges and color you love, room by room or the whole home.See the service 
Front Door and Garage Door PaintingThe quickest way to boost curb appeal: a bold, glossy, tough front door.See the service Where we work
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