How To Spray Paint Your Front Door
Paint the door edge first.
How to spray paint your front door. I needed to start with spray painting the trim before i removed the door. With the lid of front door paint tightly in place shake the jar well and begin. The hardest part was taping and sealing off the trim around the door. 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.
Paint the front door. Then explains products used and shows the masking and spray painting of the wrought ir. After the paint has dried thoroughly you can remove any painters tape put your door hardware back on and be back in business. Next remove or paint around any numbers windows or hardware.
I used a paintbrush because of all the detail in our door. 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. This video gives an intro explaining the first prep and prime coat. Pick out the front door color.
Tape hardware hinges and any glass inserts. 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. If the door already has painted hinges paint them again. If your door has raised panels paint the reveals first and then.
But to get these entryway assets you can. I opted to remove the door just easier to paint that way and opted to spray paint since my door has a lot of raised panels to paint around. Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back. 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.
Glass insert makeover optional if you have a glass insert like mine and want to hide the design in it tape around it to protect the door and spray paint with a frosted glass spray paint.