This guide will take you through the process of stripping old paint and repainting exterior shutters and trim.
Paint for doors and windows.
Trim paint usually comes pre tinted in bright white and in base colors that can be custom tinted.
Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are.
Whether you paint your door in place or on sawhorses you will want to remove all the hardware.
Trim paint falls within the category of interior paint with a gloss of satin semi gloss gloss or high gloss.
When painting window frames look for a quality exterior trim paint.
This style of architecture has so much detail that it takes a dark or bold color to draw your attention to the front door as a focal point says jackie jordan director of color marketing for sherwin williams.
So if you re painting a door you can t live without like a bathroom or exterior door start first thing in the morning so it can be back in service by day s end.
At lowe s we carry every door you might need whether it s an exterior door garage door or interior door just need to replace one window or want to replace all of the windows in your home to create a more energy efficient space.
Flex the bristles.
Putting a fresh coat of paint on your exterior windows in a simple way to make an instant improvement to your curb appeal.
Door friendly exterior paints are available in a variety of finishes including matte semigloss and glossy.
Secondly you ll want to clean the door with a wet rag and then use a sander or sandpaper to remove any imperfections.
In the paint s specifications companies may say that the paint is suitable for trim cabinets doors furniture and windows.
This shade sherwin williams indigo harmonizes with the copper trim above and the brass hardware and.
Clean up the dust with vacuum and tack cloth before applying final coats.
A victorian home is a license to indulge in brilliant paint and trim choices.
For a more forgiving front door paint finish that will hide flaws opt for a semi gloss paint.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.
Be sure to wipe.
Read this before you paint your front door.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
A high gloss finish will bring out architectural details but will also show more knicks and blemishes on a door.
We can do it all.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
Find the right doors and windows for your home at lowe s.
So you re ready to paint your front door.