Here is the before picture what the front door looked like when we first moved in.
Can you spray paint a front door.
Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime.
Paint hardware spray hardware with metallic primer according to manufacturer s directions.
You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this.
Depending on the condition of any old paint you might need to strip it down too.
Insert the door hardware into the foam so you can easily paint all sides.
For this particular door i did not use a foam paint cover and roller to paint but i highly recommend if you have little to no windows in your door.
The bottom may include.
Cover the door completely.
If your door has raised panels paint the reveals first and then the panels.
I used krylon bauhaus gold and it was super easy.
Give a light sanding to the entire door to give the paint a rough surface to grip.
Fill any old holes with wood putty.
A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look.
If they are metal you can leave them as is.
Next it s finally time to paint.
I used a metal primer one coat since my door is facing the sun with no shade.
Paint horizontally left to right.
If the door already has painted hinges paint them again.
Start by applying the primer.
Yep you heard that right i spray painted our front door.
Insert a small piece of folded painter s tape into the keyhole so paint doesn t get in the lock mechanism.
You can use a roller for this application.
It went from beat up brown to fabulous yellow.
I actually did not shut my door completely for a few days just to give it time to cure before basking it in the sun but then again you know your neighborhood better than i do.
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A fresh coat of paint can hide minor imperfections on your front door defend it against harsh outdoor elements and boost curb appeal in a big way.
With this particular color i needed two full coats and then i spotted treated a few areas by the windows with a third.
How to paint a front door step 1.
When the primer is dry use a paintbrush to go over any trim work or details on the door.
But to get these entryway assets you can t.
Clean and prep the door.
Next remove or paint around any numbers windows or hardware.
Paint the rails starting with the top one working down.
I highly recommend the handy sprayer that fits on spray paint cans.
This allows you to get better coverage since it is hard on your finger when spray painting.
After the paint has dried thoroughly you can remove any painters tape put your door hardware back on and be back in business.
After your metal front door has dried completely it s time to remove the.