Prime the door with a rust resistant latex primer even if the door is new and has been primed at the factory.
Paint front door like wood.
In either case set aside time perhaps a weekend to select a color purchase supplies and complete the task.
I applied the second finish top coat just like painting any recessed panel door.
You can watch my video on painting a front door by clicking here.
If the door is new clean it with a mild degreasing household cleaner.
Leave it to dry for four hours and apply to second coat.
Use an exterior primer if the part of the door getting the faux wood treatment faces outdoors.
While our house was under the bathroom construction i had to stay home every day.
If your front door is bare wood you ll still be able to see the grain after two coats so will need a third one for solid colour.
Apply the paint with a synthetic brush in the direction of the grain.
Almost every inch of your home requires some amount of maintenance including your front door.
Then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
After i was finished with all the christmas decorating i found something else i have been wanting to do for years.
As with any door you want to make sure your brush strokes are long even and look nice.
However occasionally you may be ready for an entirely new look.
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.
Allow the primer to dry.
Give your paint a really good stir so the colour pigments are thoroughly mixed.
Today i am sharing how to paint a plain white door to look like wood.