Description
Giving your front door a fresh coat of paint is a simple way to boost your home’s curb appeal, and getting a flawless, durable finish comes down to the right technique. In this step-by-step DIY tutorial, we walk you through the complete front door painting process from start to finish. You will learn the proper surface preparation - including removing hardware, deep cleaning, and lightly sanding or keying the wood for maximum paint adhesion. We also demonstrate how to carefully tape off window edges before applying primer and your final exterior paint colour for an elegant, streak-free look that lasts.
Step 1: Remove hardware
Step 2: Clean the door
Step 3: Lightly key or sand the surface before priming. Tape windows and edges.
Step 4: Paint the door in your chosen colour. You may need to use a primer for certain paints. leave to dry
Step 5: Remove tape and reattach hardware.
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