I used krylon bauhaus gold and it was super easy.
Can you spray paint a front door.
Next it s finally time to paint.
Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime.
I used a metal primer one coat since my door is facing the sun with no shade.
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.
Insert the door hardware into the foam so you can easily paint all sides.
Next remove or paint around any numbers windows or hardware.
Give a light sanding to the entire door to give the paint a rough surface to grip.
But to get these entryway assets you can t.
With this particular color i needed two full coats and then i spotted treated a few areas by the windows with a third.
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.
A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look.
Fill any old holes with wood putty.
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With the lid of front door paint tightly in place shake the jar well and begin.
Paint hardware spray hardware with metallic primer according to manufacturer s directions.
Paint the rails starting with the top one working down.
Yep you heard that right i spray painted our front door.
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.
Paint horizontally left to right.
Here is the before picture what the front door looked like when we first moved in.
Paint the door edge first.
Insert a small piece of folded painter s tape into the keyhole so paint doesn t get in the lock mechanism.
It went from beat up brown to fabulous yellow.
When the primer is dry use a paintbrush to go over any trim work or details on the door.
You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this.
If your door has raised panels paint the reveals first and then the panels.
You have more control with the attachment.
Depending on the condition of any old paint you might need to strip it down too.
Clean and prep the door.
If they are metal you can leave them as is.
How to paint a front door step 1.
You can use a roller for this application.
Cover the door completely.
If the door already has painted hinges paint them again.
I highly recommend the handy sprayer that fits on spray paint cans.
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.