It went from beat up brown to fabulous yellow.
Can you spray paint a front door.
Depending on the condition of any old paint you might need to strip it down too.
If they are metal you can leave them as is.
How to paint a front door step 1.
Start by applying the primer.
You can use a roller for this application.
If the door already has painted hinges paint them again.
A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look.
Insert the door hardware into the foam so you can easily paint all sides.
Paint the door edge first.
Yep you heard that right i spray painted our front door.
After the paint has dried thoroughly you can remove any painters tape put your door hardware back on and be back in business.
Cover the door completely.
With this particular color i needed two full coats and then i spotted treated a few areas by the windows with a third.
Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime.
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 the lid of front door paint tightly in place shake the jar well and begin.
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.
Paint the rails starting with the top one working down.
Fill any old holes with wood putty.
Paint hardware spray hardware with metallic primer according to manufacturer s directions.
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.
Here is the before picture what the front door looked like when we first moved in.
The bottom may include.
I highly recommend the handy sprayer that fits on spray paint cans.
Paint horizontally left to right.
But to get these entryway assets you can t.
I used a metal primer one coat since my door is facing the sun with no shade.
You have more control with the attachment.
Give a light sanding to the entire door to give the paint a rough surface to grip.
When the primer is dry use a paintbrush to go over any trim work or details on the door.
After your metal front door has dried completely it s time to remove the.
I used krylon bauhaus gold and it was super easy.
You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this.
Next remove or paint around any numbers windows or hardware.
Clean and prep the door.
If your door has raised panels paint the reveals first and then the panels.
This allows you to get better coverage since it is hard on your finger when spray painting.