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This summary page serves as your ultimate hub for all interior door painting topics. It provides quick overviews of each article with key highlights and direct links for in-depth reading. Whether prepping a hollow-core door, avoiding brush marks, or choosing the perfect color/finish, start here!

Why Paint Interior Doors?

Painting doors updates your entire home’s look, coordinates rooms, hides wear/scratches, and adds personality, all at a low cost compared to replacement. Proper prep and quality paints prevent chipping, peeling, or visible strokes. Low-VOC acrylic or urethane enamels (semi-gloss or satin)
ensure health-safe application, easy cleaning, and excellent flow for a factory-like finish.

Here are the main articles in your interior door painting series: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-step guide to painting with images and text explaining the importance of preparation.

How to Prep Interior Doors for Painting

Critical first step and poor prep causes most failures.

Process: Remove/tape hardware, clean (TSP or degreaser), scrape loose paint, sand (120–220 grit, degloss glossy finishes), fill imperfections (wood filler/spackle), sand smooth, caulk gaps, wipe dust, prime bare/stained areas.

Prep tutorial → How to Prep Interior Doors for Painting

Instructional graphic on painting hollow-core doors with before and after images, text explaining process and tips.

How to Paint Hollow-Core Doors Without Warping or Brush Marks

Specialized guide for common lightweight hollow-core doors.

Tips: Remove door if possible (flat work surface), sand lightly, prime both sides/edges, use thin coats of self-leveling enamel, foam roller + light brush touch-up, dry flat (prevent sagging), avoid heavy paint buildup. Prevents bubbling, warping, visible texture.

Hollow-core guide → How to Paint Hollow-Core Doors

Step-by-step guide on painting glass doors with text and images of the process.

How to Paint French Doors: Glass & Muntins Tips

Detailed advice for multi-pane French doors (interior or exterior-facing).

Steps: Tape/mask glass thoroughly, clean frames, sand/prime, use angled brush for muntins (small panes), foam roller on flat panels, thin coats to avoid drips, remove tape while paint is tacky. Eco tip: Low-odor enamels for indoor work.

French doors guide → How to Paint French Doors

Comparison of semi-gloss, satin, and high-gloss blue doors with descriptive text.

Best Paint Finishes for Interior Doors

Recommendations for sheen, durability, and style.

Top choices: Semi-gloss (washable, highlights details, moisture-resistant, best for bathrooms/hallways); satin (softer sheen, forgiving on imperfections); high-gloss (dramatic, modern, very durable but shows flaws). Low-VOC acrylic/urethane enamels.

Finishes guide → Best Paint Finishes for Interior Doors

Five interior doors painted in different colors with color swatches above them.

Color to Paint Interior Doors: Ideas & Coordination

Inspiration for timeless or trendy looks.

Popular: Crisp white (classic, brightens hallways); soft gray/charcoal (modern contrast); black (dramatic entry); two-tone (door bodyone color, trim another); bold jewel tones (accent rooms). Match or contrast with trim/baseboards; test in room lighting.

Color ideas → Color to Paint Interior Doors

Common Mistakes When Painting Interior Doors

Avoid these to prevent frustration and rework.

Pitfalls: Skipping prep/priming, thick coats (drips/runs), painting in place (drips on floor), wrong tools (roller-only on panels), poor tape removal, not sanding between coats, using interior wall paint instead of enamel.

Mistakes guide → Common Mistakes When Painting Interior Doors

Ready to Refresh Your Interior Doors?

Start with thorough prep (remove hardware, clean/sand/prime), choose low-VOC enamel suited to the door type and room, apply thin coats with proper tools/techniques, and select colors/finishes that enhance your space. This eco-friendly project dramatically improves aesthetics and air quality.

Bookmark this hub page and explore the linked articles for step-by-step instructions. Your Paintbrush Guard Vacuum Sealer is perfect for keeping brushes fresh during detailed door work! Happy painting!