Door Painters in Hampstead

Flush MDF and hollow-core doors are common in post-war conversions and modern flats across South Hampstead and Swiss Cottage. These are straightforward to paint but require careful preparation where the surface has been damaged or previously painted with a glossy finish.

We key the surface thoroughly before applying undercoat. A smooth topcoat requires correct roller technique and immediate laying off by brush to eliminate stipple. For a complete room repaint including doors, walls, and ceiling, see our interior painting page. We also combine front door painting with interior work.

Four-panel and six-panel timber doors are the standard throughout Victorian terraces in West Hampstead, Kentish Town, and Primrose Hill. Each panel has raised mouldings that require individual brush attention.

Build-up of multiple paint layers on panel edges is common on Victorian doors. Where excessive, we strip back to bare timber before repriming to avoid a lumpy finish.

Door frames, linings, and architraves are part of every project. Clean cutting-in at the junction between architrave and wall is a mark of quality. We do not use masking tape.

Period architraves in Georgian and Victorian properties often have deep profiles and ogee details requiring patient brushwork. Missing moulding sections can be filled and recreated in fine filler before painting.

Fire doors require specific products. We only use paints rated for fire doors. Fire door edges must be painted with care to avoid sealing intumescent strips.

We advise on fire door requirements at the quoting stage and carry appropriate products as standard.

Fitted wardrobe doors and cupboard doors are often overlooked during repaints. We include these in door painting projects where the client wants a consistent finish throughout.

Bi-fold wardrobe doors and hinged cupboard doors are handled using the same preparation and topcoat system as standard internal doors.