Watch our step by step video showing how to paint an external door with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.
How to paint front door without removing it.
Then you can lay it horizontally on sawhorses.
Give a light sanding to the entire door to give the paint a rough surface to grip.
How to paint a front door without removing it.
You can also tape a tarp over the opening if you prefer to remove your door to paint.
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Clean and prep the door.
To begin this simple and easy project on the best way to paint a door we need to start with a few prep details like selecting a paint color and finish and pre paint cleaning.
Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
I ve painted plenty of doors without.
The blog provides a good piece of information on how to paint the door without removing the front door.
Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime.
Painting a door on sawhorses eliminates potential drips and is easier on your back.
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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.
You can paint your door in place or remove it from the hinges if you have a storm or glass door to protect your home and keep bugs and debris from floating into your home.
I really want to make my front door look really nice this year.
I like that you pointed out that if i want to paint it i should sand it down first.
How funny i just happened to stumble on this post not looking for anything like this but i getting ready to spray paint out door hardware with oil rubbed bronze paint ala young house love and was in need of a way to spray the hinges without getting it all over the door and surrounding walls floors etc without removing them.
Thanks for sharing this blog.
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