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Spray Painting the Door

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How to spray a front door. Painting a door with an airless paint sprayer.

What happens here

Start by spraying the two outside edges of the door first. Hold the spray gun with the 6-inch extension approximately 6 to 8 inches from the door surface. Begin spraying just off the edge of the door and make smooth, even passes along the entire length of the edge, ensuring full coverage. Repeat this for the opposite edge of the door. After the edges are complete, move to the door's surface. Maintain a consistent distance and speed, starting your spray passes just off the door and releasing the trigger just off the door at the end of each pass. Never release the trigger in the middle of the door, as this can cause paint to spit and create imperfections. Work in overlapping strokes to ensure even coverage across the entire door face, including the recessed panels.

Goal: Apply an even coat of paint to the door's edges and face

Tools and materials

  • 6-inch Extension — Aiding in consistent reach
  • Paint Sprayer Graco — Applying paint
  • Spray Tip — Controlling the spray pattern
  • Paint — Coloring and protecting the door