Best Door Stand for Painting for Trade & DIY: 2025 Expert Review
DR Joinery
Expert Joiner & Bespoke Fittings Specialist
Painting a door seems straightforward until you realise you need to paint the edges, or worse, wait 24 hours for one side to dry before flipping it. In York's crowded terraced houses, finding the space to lay a door flat for days is often a luxury we don't have.
A proper door stand or riser system changes everything. It elevates the joinery, allowing for cleaner edges, fewer runs, and, with the right kit, the ability to paint both sides simultaneously.
In this review, I'm looking at three options available online: a budget solution for occasional DIYers, a professional rotating system for serious renovations, and a handy problem-solver for multiple cabinet doors.
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Specs vs. The Real World
The Spec: "Load Capacity (200kg+)"
"Plastic stands claim to support immense weight suitable for solid oak doors."
Whilst the plastic might not crush, stability is the real issue. A heavy door on tiny pyramids can easily become unstable if you apply pressure whilst sanding or painting. Weight capacity means nothing without balance.
The Spec: "Usage: 'Stackable' or 'Nesting'"
"You can stack doors to save space while drying."
Only possible if the stand design specifically allows vertical stacking of the doors themselves. Most simple pyramids just nest for storage in your toolbox, not for stacking wet doors.
My Top 3 Recommendations
Three options to cover different needs and budgets
YdseozOA 20Pcs Pyramid Stands for Painting
YdseozOA
These simple 'pyramid' stands are the industry standard for quick cabinet and trim painting. They lift the workpiece off the bench, allowing you to paint the edges cleanly without sticking. At under £9, they are an essential disposable tool for any toolbox.
The Good
- Extremely affordable
- Minimal contact point ensures no marks on the underside
- Great for painting kitchen cabinet doors or architraves
The Bad
- Not suitable for heavy full-sized doors unless using many at once
- Can slide around on a smooth workbench
- Cannot paint both sides of a door simultaneously
Installer Tip:
If you are painting lightweight cabinet doors, stick these pyramids to your workbench with a bit of masking tape or double-sided tape. It stops them sliding away when you apply brush pressure.
Priced at £8.99 at the time of writing
Check Price on AmazonYUEWO Paint Stands & Rotating Door Rack System (Pack of 12)
YUEWO
This is a serious bit of kit for the tradesman or serious renovator. Unlike simple stands, these screw into the end grain of the door (top and bottom), suspending it horizontally. The ingenious pivot mechanism allows you to flip the door and paint both sides in one go, saving days of drying time.
The Good
- Paint both sides in a single session
- Saves massive amounts of time on site
- Reinforced PA6 plastic handles heavy doors well
The Bad
- Significantly more expensive than pyramids
- Requires screwing into the door (fine for top/bottom rails)
- Takes more time to set up initially
Installer Tip:
When fixing these to the top and bottom of a hardwood door (like Oak or Sapele), ALWAYS drill a pilot hole for the screws. You do not want to split the stile of an expensive door just to attach a painting bracket.
Priced at £64.00 at the time of writing
Check Price on AmazonYYHONGMAI 20 Pcs Paint Pyramid Stands
YYHONGMAI
Similar to our budget pick but often available at a slightly better price point or availability, these risers solve the age-old problem of 'sticking'. By elevating the work on a tiny point, you can paint the edges of trim, skirtings, or cupboard doors without them bonding to your dust sheet.
The Good
- Solves the issue of messy edges on flat-drying items
- Round blunt tip reduces risk of denting softer woods like Pine
- Large pack size covers a whole kitchen's worth of drawers
The Bad
- Very lightweight
- Only suitable for horizontal drying
Installer Tip:
Use these for priming architraves and skirting boards before you fit them. Laying lengths of timber on these pyramids ensures the primer doesn't wrapper around the back and create uneven lumps.
Priced at £7.79 at the time of writing
Check Price on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Is it better to paint a door hanging up or lying down?
Can I reuse these plastic pyramid stands?
How do I paint the bottom edge of a door properly?
Should I use oil or water-based paint for internal doors?
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