Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
What paint to use on front door.
Brush on a single coat of primer with a wide paint brush covering the front and all side edges of the door primer prevents the door from absorbing moisture and helps smooth out its texture.
For a door made of pine white fir or another wood species that doesn t bleed i e gives off tinted compounds in wood called tannins go with a water based exterior paint such as behr.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
For a single exterior door that has been primed you ll need approximately one quart of paint.
The interior color of the door should match the latch edge.
While making brush or roller strokes make sure the fresh paint you are overlapping is still wet.
Door areas b to e next use a brush or roller on all remaining areas.
Since your door is likely exposed to outside elements using the proper exterior paint type will prevent peeling and fading.
If painting the door exterior only also paint the hinged edge of the door.
Paint in alphabetical order.
Choose the best paint for the front door.