Rafters trusses and roof sheeting to make the attic area look better and to encase or seal the wood so that the burnt smoky odor is eliminated or sealed.
Painting your attic door.
Purchase some 2 4 interior door jamb stock from your local building supply centre or any shop that supplies doors for homes.
Place the door flat on the sawhorses.
With a utility knife cut out two sections of rigid foam board to the appropriate size.
A cast iron thumb latch were put on attic basement and various other doors.
Designers more commonly use trim to highlight the wall colors by painting them a different color and they often choose a color for the door that either matches the trim or complements it.
Prep the door if you have the patience space and materials go ahead and take your door off the hinges and lay it flat on sawhorse legs.
Begin by painting the edges with a brush.
Paint the first coat focussing on any raised door panels first and then paint the rest of the door.
This generally comes in 7 lengths and you will need three pieces of it for a standard sized attic access hatch.
Clean and prep the door.
A set of rusty screws is included.
If there has been a house fire or attic fire there is often an insurance claim.
Give a light sanding to the entire door to give the paint a rough surface to grip.
If you are using frenchic paint leave two hours then paint the second coat.
Enjoy your new front door be careful with the door for 2 3 weeks for obvious reasons advises pam.
Fill any old holes with wood putty.
When painting a paneled door begin with the recessed panels then the horizontal rails and finally the vertical styles.
By choosing a color that s right for you setting up a work area and applying two coats of paint you can help give your house a brand new look.
Depending on the condition of any old paint you might need to strip it down too.
Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime.
This handle would work great as drawer or screen door pull.
Homeowners will often paint the wood framing members.
They should be 1 4 inch smaller than the attic door cover.
The latch was cast in the late 1800 s to the early 1900 s.
With a new color your door will help your house give off a new energy and improve its curb appeal.
Once dry refit the door furniture.
How to paint a front door step 1.
The handle is nicely aged cast iron.
One of the simplest ways to give the outside of your house a makeover is to paint the front door.
Let the door dry completely on one side before flipping it over and painting the opposite side.