But your door looks fantastic.
Painting a new front door.
However occasionally you may be ready for an entirely new look.
In either case set aside time perhaps a weekend to select a color purchase supplies and complete the task.
We had a new front door installed last year.
Go over the entire surface of the door with 220 grit sandpaper making sure to get all corners nooks and crannies.
Consider a paint additive to slow down drying and improve leveling.
You must use a paint that is designed for exterior purposes because they re made to hold up better and withstand a beating from the elements.
The installer talked me out of a glass front door for the reason you talked about getting too hot causing the paint to bubble eventually.
I can t open my front door now unless i want squirrels visiting.
Wipe it down with a damp rag just before painting.
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Instructions for how to paint a door step 1.
Formulated with never fade technology the color withstands the elements to retain a rich and vibrant look as time passes.
Just use the appropriate interior primer and paint.
Also note the time of year and the weather forecast.
Painted doors are prone to chipping over time and can require touch ups.
Painting a door is a race against time.
To give the new paint a good surface to adhere to it s important to rough up the surface of the door with sandpaper.
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Start with a dust free door.
The steps below refer to painting an exterior door but you can use this basic front door paint job process when painting interior doors too.
This will also help remove any dirt and residue from the surface.
You have to lay down the paint and smooth it out before it becomes too sticky to work with or so stiff that brush marks won t level out and disappear.