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How to paint a door with your own hands : Sanding
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The color of the door should match the furniture in the room. In a room with light furniture light doors will look good. If the bedroom has a dark glossy surface, so the door between rooms needs painting in the appropriate color and varnish as well. If you have antique furniture, then it will fit antique doors.
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