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Painting Jambs, Casings,
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Painting the trim around exterior doors requires special
care so you don't get paint on the door itself or on
nearby trim. Remember, this is the entrance to your
house–you'll want it to look especially nice. As with all
exterior trim, select a top quality exterior trim paint.
Trim paint is specially formulated to resist weather
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 When
painting the trim around exterior doors, you'll need
access to the stops and the jambs, so wedge the door open
as you work. If you have a storm door or a screen door,
remove it so it won't get in the way. |
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 First, paint
the jamb and the stop, starting at the top on the inside
corner and working your way down the sides. Then paint the
other side. Finally, paint across the top. |
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 Paint the
casings while the jambs are still wet. Mask the siding
along the outside edges or, if you've got a steady hand,
cut in with a trim brush. Paint the threshold after the
jambs and the casings have dried. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Getting Ready to Paint
Exterior Painting Techniques
Painting Exterior Windows
Painting Soffits and Fascia
Using Chemical Strippers |
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