Looking to breathe new life into your interior doors? Whether you’ve recently redecorated, moved into a new space, or want to modernise outdated colours, painting your internal doors is a simple and cost-effective way to refresh your home or office.

At J&D Sprayers & Makeovers, we specialise in professional spraying and refinishing of interior doors across Scotland. This guide will help you understand your options and the steps involved—whether you’re planning a DIY project or considering a flawless, factory-quality spray finish done by experts.

Why Paint Instead of Replace?

Replacing all your interior doors can be expensive—not to mention disruptive. Painting offers:

• Significant savings

• More colour and finish options

• A sustainable, waste-reducing alternative

• The ability to match existing décor perfectly

Choosing the Right Paint & Finish

Colour

The sky’s the limit when it comes to door colour. From classic bright whites to bold feature shades, the right tone can completely transform a space. Lighter colours can open up dark hallways, while deeper shades add character to bright, modern interiors.

Pro Tip: Always test a few shades in your space before committing—light and time of day can dramatically affect the final look.

Finish

• Satin or semi-gloss: Great for durability and easy cleaning—perfect for busy homes or commercial settings

• Eggshell: Offers a softer, traditional look with subtle sheen

• Gloss: Highly durable and reflective but best in high-design spaces

Durability

High-traffic areas need paints that resist scuffs, scratches, and daily contact. That’s why we use professional-grade polyurethane and hybrid enamel coatings, delivering longevity with style.

Surface Preparation – The Foundation of a Flawless Finish

1. Remove or Protect Hardware

Ideally, we remove all handles, locks, and hinges to ensure clean lines. If left in place, we expertly mask them off to protect from overspray.

2. Clean Thoroughly

Doors collect oils, fingerprints, and dirt—especially around handles. A professional degreasing ensures perfect paint adhesion.

3. Sanding

We lightly sand all surfaces to create grip, especially important if the door was previously varnished or has a glossy finish.

4. Primer (if needed)

If the door is stained, bare wood, or undergoing a dramatic colour change (e.g. dark to light), we apply a specialist primer to block bleed-through and ensure an even finish.

Hand-Painting vs. Professional Spraying

Hand Painting

While possible, it’s time-consuming and prone to:

• Brush strokes and roller texture

• Drips in panel recesses

• Inconsistent coverage

Spray Painting

Our spray finishing process offers:

• Smooth, uniform finishes

• Dust-free, controlled application in our spray booth

• No brush marks or texture

• Efficient turnaround time

Whether we spray on-site or in our workshop, you’ll get a flawless, long-lasting result every time.

Our Step-by-Step Process

1. Remove & label each door

2. Degrease, sand and fill imperfections

3. Apply primer (if needed)

4. Spray in multiple light coats for perfect coverage

5. Dry & cure fully

6. Reinstall doors with upgraded or original hardware

Hardware Upgrades Make a Big Difference

Why stop at paint? Swapping old knobs or handles for modern black, brass, or brushed steel ones elevates the entire look of your doors. We can also install protective kick plates and finger plates in busy homes or commercial environments.

Ready to Transform Your Doors?

If you want smooth, long-lasting, professionally painted doors—skip the DIY stress and let us handle it. We serve residential and commercial clients across:

• Edinburgh

• Glasgow

• Dundee

• Aberdeen

• …and throughout Scotland.

Get in touch today for a no-obligation quote.