A reader asked if you can spray paint door knobs without removing them and while it is tempting just take them all off to spray paint.
Can you spray paint a front door.
A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look.
If the door already has painted hinges.
I opted to remove the door just easier to paint that way and opted to spray paint since my door has a lot of raised panels to paint around.
I needed to start with spray painting the trim before i removed the door.
Then patch it sand it and use painter s tape and paper to cover any windows or hardware that can t be removed so they won t get paint splattered.
You can see here where i spray painted my shower using the same process and the results were amazing but even though i taped off every bit off our bathroom there was still over spray on our master closet.
When the primer is dry use a paintbrush to go over any trim work or details on the door.
Cover the door completely.
Lay a drop cloth under the door.
Next apply a coat of primer.
You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this.
With the lid of front door paint tightly in place shake the jar well and begin.
Paint the door edge first.
Start by applying the primer.
You can use a brush to paint trim around recessed panels and a roller to.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.
Spray paint project steps.
The hardest part was taping and sealing off the trim around the door.
Next it s finally time to paint.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.
You can use a roller for this application.
If you don t have a storm door awning or a shade tree in the entryway to protect your front door from continuous sunlight exposure the onslaught of uv rays can eventually fade its paint color.
Glass insert makeover optional if you have a glass insert like mine and want to hide the design in it tape around it to protect the door and spray paint with a frosted glass spray paint.
Paint the front door.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
If you re looking to increase your home s curb appeal or update your interior hardware try repainting it instead of replacing it.
Follow these simple budget friendly steps to paint your door s hardware.
Before you paint an exterior door take the door off its hinges and remove any hardware.
Cover anything with the painter s tape that you think you will have trouble painting around cleanly and remove weather stripping from jam if possible.