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.
Front door painting techniques.
But before you slap on a fresh gallon of your new favorite shade double check your game plan.
Paint the door from the top down using a wide brush for corners or crevices and a small roller for flat panels.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
With the door laid flat on sawhorses you can spread paint more quickly and not worry about drips and paint sags.
The easiest way to paint a door is to remove the door then remove the knobs and latch.
Take a look at our helpful steps below and give your front door a refresh in just a few hours.
Hole in the bottom of the door and two at the top then turn 4 in.
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.
When all the recessed panels have been painted finish the door with the roller.
Make long strokes with the brush and clean any visible lines on the front of the door with a dry cloth.
Plus front door colors can be easily changed for future updates or new homeowners.
Lag screws 1 1 2 in.
So if you re painting a door you can t live without like a bathroom or exterior door start first thing in the morning so it can be back in service by day s end.
Give the paint many hours to dry before flipping the door over and painting the other side.
And you can still paint both sides in a day if you rest the door on lag screws.
Fill a clean paint tray with your paint.
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.
Use the brush to paint the trim on a recessed panel first then use the roller to finish the panel.
Whether you paint your door in place or on sawhorses you will want to remove all the hardware.
But removing the door can also be a pain especially if it s a large solid wood door.
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.