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Painting Louvers

This story shows how to paint fixed and adjustable louvers.

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Painting fixed louvers: Step 1

Using a 1-1/2-inch trim brush, work the paint into the inside edges on both sides, brushing out the excess.

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Spray painting louvered doors

If you're painting with a spray can or power spray equipment, keep the spray head moving and spray a misting coat. Let it dry, then spray another thin coat.

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Painting fixed louvers: Step 2

Starting at each end of a louver, pull the paint back across the louver, toward the center. Fill in the center, and finish with a continuous stroke from one end to the other.

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Painting adjustable louvers: Step 1

Using the same techniques for fixed louvers, open the louvers fully and apply paint to both inside edges of the frame.

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Painting adjustable louvers: Step 2

Wedge the louvers open to keep them stationary. Paint one side of the louvers, flipping the frame to paint the opposite edge. Then paint one side of the frame.

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Painting adjustable louvers: Step 3

Turn the frame over and paint the opposite side of the louvers and the bar. Then paint the unpainted side and edges of the frame.

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Comments (1)
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jjontronn wrote:

For as much as I like louvered doors I think painting them is the worst. Of course painting isn't really my favorite activity but thanks for the step-by-step whoever you are. http://www.estatemillwork.com/Louvered-Doors.html

1/6/2011 12:39:30 PM Report Abuse
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