If you are looking to change the color of your door, lucky for you there is an easy way to do it. All you need is paint; no need to remove the door from it’s hinges.
Modern Masters’ Front Door Paint is recommended because it dries fast and comes in a wide variety of color.
When you decide to paint, make sure the weather will be nice; no rain and preferably sunny, Check to see if the current paint is latex or oil based, and wipe off the dust from the door with a clean cloth. Cover everything you do not want to get paint on such a hinges and doorknobs. You can use painter’s tape and aluminum foil to do the job. Once that is finished you can paint.
The best way to paint is to start with the edges, then work your way to the reveals if you have them. After that, do the panels, any decorative areas, the cross pieces and finish with the vertial pieces. Then your door is complete!
Key Takeaways:
- A door can be painted in 4-6 hours: 1-2 hours active and 3-4 hours waiting.
- Consider using a paint pail that features a built-in magnetic brush holder.
- You can paint right over latex paint; over oil paint, or on an unpainted surface, a coat of primer must be applied first.
“If you want to add a pop of color to the front of your house, try painting your front door!”
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