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