Clean the entire surface with soap and water or a pressure washer to remove any dirt and grime that s built up over time.
Paint wood entry door.
Wood stains sealers clear topcoats concrete masonry products.
If painting the door exterior only also paint the hinged edge of the door.
Formulated with never fade technology the color withstands the elements to retain a rich and vibrant look as time passes.
The new paint will stick better and you ll get a more uniform finish.
If your door is one flat piece of wood or metal use the roller to paint the entire door.
But priming the whole door is best.
Paint a section at a time.
Door areas b to e next use a brush or roller on all remaining areas.
You can spot prime a door coating only patched dents or areas you sanded through to bare wood.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
Wood fiberglass steel or solid glass there are a variety of options to suit your preference your style and your budget when it comes to choosing an exterior door.
When the primer has had enough time to dry usually a couple hours flip the door over and paint the other side.
Modern masters 1 qt.
Clean the door using a diluted all purpose general cleaner to remove any grime and dirt.
You need to prepare the surface before you paint it.
Satin elegant front door modern masters 1 qt.
Satin elegant front door paint is a high quality durable paint that allows you to change the look of your whole house in just one day.
Although less common richly colored oil based exterior paint is also available which features a high gloss finish that will make the design pop.
Your choice of primer is just as important as your choice of paint.
Oil based door paint is also significantly resistant to chipping and dries quickly.
Door painting priming tips.
The interior color of the door should match the latch edge.
Remove any metal fixtures and fittings including the numbers door handle and post box.
Paint in alphabetical order.
Preparing exterior wood for painting isn t difficult but it does require some prep work to ensure that your new paint has a smooth stable surface to adhere to.
For a door made of pine white fir or another wood species that doesn t bleed i e gives off tinted compounds in wood called tannins go with a water based exterior paint such as behr.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.