Cover the door completely.
How to paint a front door with a window.
Use a mini roller and get good results with microfiber mohair and foam sleeves.
Pick out the front door color.
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Give the paint many hours to dry before flipping the door over and painting the other side.
Paint the front door.
Use the brush to paint the trim on a recessed panel first then use the roller to finish the panel.
Clean and prep the door.
Fill a clean paint tray with your paint.
Start at the corner and use a smooth motion to brush or roll the project area.
You can use a roller for this application.
Be certain the label states the pail contains.
How to paint start by applying the primer.
Wipe it down with a damp rag just before painting.
Use a foam brush to paint any raised or depressed panels.
How to paint a front door.
When all the recessed panels have been painted finish the door with the roller.
Allow enough time for the paint to dry fully before putting doors and windows back into use.
Use a brush for painting in small panels and over the entire surface to avoid the appearance of roller stipple.
Remove and restore the door.
Apply adhesion primer to the door using a foam roller in even strokes working from one end of the door to the other.
Start with a dust free door.
Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime.
Paint all four edges of the door first.
For one primed exterior door you ll need at least one quart of paint.
Tape hardware hinges and any glass inserts.