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Doors and trims get a lot of wear and tear, so they’re usually painted with a tougher enamel paint — either water-based or oil-based. The good news is you don’t have to choose one product for doors and another for trims. By painting both at the same time with the same enamel, you’ll get a consistent, durable finish that ties your whole room together.
A freshly painted door or trims can completely change the feel of a space. And with the right prep and Taubmans paints, even first-time painters can achieve a smooth, professional-looking result.
Think about how your doors and trims will work with your walls and ceilings. Soft neutrals can make a space feel larger, while deeper tones create contrast and character. Explore over 8,500 colours here.
For the best paint product, use Taubmans Water Based Enamel. It dries quickly (2 hours between coats), has low odour, cleans up with water and won’t yellow over time.
Good prep sets you up for success.
Remove the door if possible and lay it flat on a raised surface. If not, wedge it open so it doesn’t move.
Protect the area with drop cloths on the floor and tape along walls where needed.
Take off any hardware you can. For what you can’t, cover it neatly with painter’s tape.
Sand the surface (including edges) with fine sandpaper to smooth out imperfections.
For best results, apply Taubmans 3 in 1 Primer Sealer Undercoat before your topcoat for superior adhesion.
Stir your paint thoroughly for 5 minutes and pour it into a tray.
Use a quality brush to cut in around hinges, handles, edges and detailed areas before moving on to larger surfaces.
Load your roller evenly and apply the paint in smooth, overlapping strokes.
Work steadily and avoid going back over areas once the paint has started to dry — this helps prevent brush or roller marks.
Allow the first coat to dry for 2 hours.
Apply the second coat using the same method.
Once dry, remove tape, reattach hardware and re-hinge the door.
Always work in good light so you can spot imperfections as you go.
Keep a steady pace to maintain a smooth “wet edge” and avoid patchiness.
Wash brushes and rollers straight after use — water-based enamels clean up easily with water.
Painting doors and trims is a simple DIY project that makes a big impact. With the right preparation and Taubmans Water Based Enamel, you’ll get a durable, professional finish that refreshes your home inside and out.
Watch the video for the step-by-step demonstration, then grab your brush and start transforming your doors and trims today.
