Rust-Oleum Projects
How To Paint a Door
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Update Your Door Handles with Spray Paint
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From Dumpster to Delightful
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Estimated Time
2-3 Hours
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Challenge Level
Intermediate
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Tools & Supplies:
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Modern Masters Front Door Paint in Fortunate
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2" or 2 1/2" Angled Sash, Premium Quality
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1" Angled Sash for Inlays and details
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Painter's Tape
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Clean Rags
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Drop Cloth
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Give your door some character with a new paint color! Modern Masters Front Door Paint dries quickly, so you can finish painting your door and have it closed in the same day.
- Clean and dry your door. Paint the door edge first.
- If the door already has painted hinges, paint them again. If they are metal, you can leave them as is.
- Next, remove or paint around any numbers, windows, or hardware.
- If your door has raised panels, paint the reveals first and then the panels.
- Paint cross pieces. Paint the rails starting with the top one working down. Paint horizontally, left to right. The bottom may include weather stripping so try to edge it carefully.
- Paint the stiles (verticals). Make the final brush strokes on the two side stiles go from top to bottom in one stroke.
- Wait an hour and then repeat the process. Three coats may be necessary if you are applying a light color over a dark color.
- Leave your door open for at least 2-3 hours to dry. Remove any tape.