Spruce Up Old Wood-Grain Sliding Closet Doors
Sliding closet doors are functional but not always attractive. If your sliding wooden closet doors have seen better days, give them a quick makeover. Updating sliding doors requires more creativity because you can't use decorations that stick out. Decorative handles, trims or other items with any depth will interfere with the door sliding on its track. Decorative painting techniques help you add visual interest to the doors while allowing them to open and close freely. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove the doors from the track. Having an extra pair of hands makes this task easier as the doors are large and sometimes awkward.
2. Set up the doors on a pair of sawhorses. Use a damp cloth and some mild dishwashing soap mixed with warm water to wipe down the closet doors. This gets rid of any dirt and grime on the doors.
3. Sand the doors using a hand sander or sandpaper. Wipe the remaining dust with a damp cloth.
4. Apply a coat of primer to the sanded closet doors. The primer helps the paint stick and results in a smoother finish. Allow the primer to dry fully.
5. Paint the closet doors with your selected color. Work in thin layers for a better finish. Two to three thin layers should provide a good finish on the doors.
6. Use a stencil to apply an image to the closet doors. You'll find a variety of stencil designs at both craft and home improvement stores. Choose something that goes well with your decor. Another option is to use painter's tape to make stripes or squares on the closet door. Paint inside the tape lines to create the designs.
7. Hang the painted closet doors back on the track once the paint is dry.
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