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