Make sure your door is clear of any dust lint dirt wax etc.
Painting and to to clean paint on front door windows.
Make long strokes with the brush and clean any visible lines on the front of the door with a dry cloth.
Apply painter s tape to the edges of your doorknob the door s windows hinges and any other details you want to protect from paint.
This will get rid of any dust dirt or bugs that are stuck to your door.
And you can still paint both sides in a day if you rest the door on lag screws.
Lightly sand your door with a sanding sponge and clean with a damp cloth to remove contaminants and dust.
Step 1 clean prep your door.
The interior color.
Whether you paint your door in place or on sawhorses you will want to remove all the hardware.
Hole in the bottom of the door and two at the top then turn 4 in.
It s impossible to lighten with stain and very easy to go too dark.
Lag screws 1 1 2 in.
Be sure to wipe away the dust from sanding before painting.
With the door laid flat on sawhorses you can spread paint more quickly and not worry about drips and paint sags.
Add at least two coats of paint to the door using three or more if you want to increase the color saturation.
Rinse and dry the door then very gently sand any areas where the weather has worn away paint or stain.
Just as with the primer let each side of the door dry before turning it over to work on the other side.
Using an all purpose cleaner and a cleaning cloth to scrub any dirt off of your door.
Clean your front door by washing it down with a wet rag.
If painting the door exterior only also paint the hinged edge of the door.
The paint will adhere better and you will have a smoother finish.
Sand out any imperfections and then do a quick once over of your door with a fine grit sandpaper to give your surface a bit of a tooth.
Cleaning your door well will ensure the most crisp paint lines and a smooth and durable finish on your front door.
Start with a 1 gallon bucket filled with warm water.
Painting your front door in 4 steps.
Rub the entire door with a nylon abrasive pad then get painting.
Allow to dry before the next step.