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Is painting a door or walls more expensive?
A common question asked is: “Is it more expensive to paint a wall or a new, unfinished door?” This is a great question. Although the door surface area is typically less than the surface area of a wall, a door is usually more difficult and expensive to paint. The process of painting a door is a more complicated than that of painting a wall. It requires more skill, and usually takes longer.
Here is a quick summary of steps required for the door-painting process:
A new door requires a complete prime coat. Once the primer dries, it raises the woodgrain making it more rough. The door then needs to be sanded and dusted before applying two finish coats. When beginning to brush the door, the painter must use a systematic pattern to avoid obvious brush strokes and overlaps in the woodgrain.
Walls, whether new or existing, are easier because they require less preperation work. Also, wall paint can be applied with a roller which is more forgiving than a paint-brush (with lines and strokes). Handling a brush takes years to master; a good brushman can hand-brush a door and make it appear almost sprayed.
It is almost always more time-consuming and expensive to paint a door and wood trim than a wall. But of course it depends on how big the projects are and how intricate the detail is on the walls, door or trim. A good way to save money and also get a quality job is to paint the walls yourself and then hire a professional and experienced paint company to paint your door and trim. It's incredible how great your home can look with quality painted trim.
