Painting Around Door Frames

While you could apply masking tape around the edges of the glass tape can be hard to position properly and remove.

Painting around door frames.

You first need to protect the area around the door frame. Take the door off the hinges. Take hold of the door from either side and lift up on it forcefully to slide it free from the attached wall hinges. Go back to the upper corner to check for any globs of paint.

If you have a narrow room with lots of doors low ceilings or a small room painting the frame to blend it in will help the room appear larger. Before you actually begin painting you will need to prepare the surface of the plastic frame on your entry door. Align the tip of the brush with the corner and move down the frame with a long sweeping stroke until you reach the bottom jamb. Use a linear up and down motion to cover the surface.

You should always make sure you have a clean surface before applying paint to anything. If you plan on painting the door the same color as the frame simply leave it where it is. Set the door aside where it won t be at risk of being damaged or getting paint on it. Switch to a mini roller.

Cleaning plastic trim is simple. If your door is paneled start with the panels. All you need is a clean rag water and dish detergent. Painting neatly is always a challenge especially when painting around glass such as window frames or glass paneled cabinet doors.