Now is the time to patch any imperfections.
Best sander for door jams.
For cracks in the door scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges.
Sand the door frame with medium grade 80 120 grit sandpaper until the paint is removed deep scratches are gone or the door opens and closes easily on the interior portion of the frame if.
You can even sand some curves.
For small parts anything from custom shelf brackets to painted over hinges to small blocks or even art projects i made a candleholder for my wife out of a knot that fell out of an old douglas fir joist the stationary sander stays still and you bring the item to it rather than vice versa.
This guide reviews how to paint a door frame as well as how to paint a door jamb.
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Be sure to use a stainable wood putty if you will be staining your door.
If the door has a natural finish spray the top of the door with two coats of aerosol varnish or lacquer.
After the door has dried assess your door for cracks or gouges.
Round the edges lightly.
The other parts of the door frame are the head sill door stop and weather stripping on exterior doors painting door trim can be an easy project as long as the prep work is properly done.
Sand the top of the door with 100 grit sandpaper until smooth.