Secondly you ll want to clean the door with a wet rag and then use a sander or sandpaper to remove any imperfections.
Front door painting techniques.
Take a look at our helpful steps below and give your front door a refresh in just a few hours.
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.
Give the paint many hours to dry before flipping the door over and painting the other side.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
The easiest way to paint a door is to remove the door then remove the knobs and latch.
Then you can lay it horizontally on sawhorses.
Fill a clean paint tray with your paint.
You don t need any special painting skills to tackle this medium scale weekend project so if you re new to the diy game this is a great place to start.
Painting a door on sawhorses eliminates potential drips and is easier on your back.
Just as with the primer let each side of the door dry before turning it over to work on the other side.
As mentioned above you ll also want to prime the door before painting if you are changing colors.
Plus front door colors can be easily changed for future updates or new homeowners.
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When all the recessed panels have been painted finish the door with the roller.
Painting a front door is one of the easiest quickest and most affordable ways to majorly update your home and all you need is a weekend to get it done.
Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are.
With the door laid flat on sawhorses you can spread paint more quickly and not worry about drips and paint sags.
But before you slap on a fresh gallon of your new favorite shade double check your game plan.
Make long strokes with the brush and clean any visible lines on the front of the door with a dry cloth.
Use the brush to paint the trim on a recessed panel first then use the roller to finish the panel.
Paint the door from the top down using a wide brush for corners or crevices and a small roller for flat panels.
But removing the door can also be a pain especially if it s a large solid wood door.
Hole in the bottom of the door and two at the top then turn 4 in.