Whether it s just a touchup with a favorite hue or an entirely new shade that will grace your entrance take note of these helpful hints before you pick up your brush.
Painting front door with oval window.
Brush on a single coat of primer with a wide paint brush covering the front and all side edges of the door primer prevents the door from absorbing moisture and helps smooth out its texture.
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Glass insert makeover optional if you have a glass insert like mine and want to hide the design in it tape around it to protect the door and spray paint with a frosted glass spray paint.
Before you paint an exterior door take the door off its hinges and remove any hardware.
A victorian home is a license to indulge in brilliant paint and trim choices.
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I used a paintbrush because of all the detail in our door.
You don t need any special painting skills to tackle this medium scale weekend project so if you re new to the diy game this is a great place to start.
Then use an exterior paint in the color you want.
Then patch it sand it and use painter s tape and paper to cover any windows or hardware that can t be removed so they won t get paint splattered.
I change up the color of my front door every couple of years i love the way it changes the look of the entryway.
This shade sherwin williams indigo harmonizes with the copper trim above and the brass hardware and.
It might be a bit of a picky job because of the shape of your window but it would be worth it to take the time to prep it properly.
So you re ready to paint your front door.
Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
Pick out the front door color.
Take a look at our helpful steps below and give your front door a refresh in just a few hours.
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Paint the front door.
Read this before you paint your front door.
Plus front door colors can be easily changed for future updates or new homeowners.
Tape hardware hinges and any glass inserts.