Painting Front Door Exteriors

Painting your front door's exterior is often the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to outdoor changes on your home. Paint is inexpensive and can change your front door from builder basic to an eye-catching work of art. Homeowners today often paint their front doors in all colors of the rainbow. Regardless of what color you choose, your front door can look like it is brand-new. Painting your door is easiest if you remove it from the hinges and place it horizontally. However, in some cases, it is best to leave the door in place for painting if you find it's difficult to remove the door from the hinges.

Soft rag
Degreaser
Screwdriver
Painter's tape
Oil-based primer
Foam paint roller
Paintbrush
Oil-based paint

Instructions

- 1
  Clean the door using a soft rag and a degreaser.
- 2
  Unscrew the door's hardware and store it in a safe place so it can be reinstalled later. If you decide to leave the hardware in place, cover each piece with painter's tape.
- 3
  Apply oil-based primer to the door with a foam paint roller and paintbrush. Let the primer dry for several hours, according to the manufacturer's directions.
- 4
  Apply oil-based paint to the door with a foam paint roller and paintbrush. Use the paintbrush to apply the paint in hard-to-reach areas. Allow the paint to dry for several hours, according to the manufacturer's directions. Apply another coat of paint as needed.
- 5
  Wait for the paint to dry completely and reinstall the door's hardware.

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