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How to paint a front door with glass panels.
They would never think of painting them.
With the help of a wide brush paint the recessed panels of the.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
I live in florida and many people have full glass front doors.
Pick out the front door color.
They are custom made.
I used a paintbrush because of all the detail in our door.
Painting a door or window with multiple panes can seem daunting at first but martha shows how easy it is to get the job done beautifully.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.
After that take a narrow paintbrush and dip into the paint but it is important to remove all the excess paint by wiping it on the edge of the can.
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.
Apply additional coats if you wish for great opacity.
Paint all over the wooden trim around glass insets but paint in the directions of a grain of the wood.
Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are.
But love child or not repainting my front door was not without its obstacles.
Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
Paint the front door.
Apply a thin coat of the spray paint and let it dry.
Clean the glass throughly and tape off the window or door frame.
If you do not have a glass or storm door that stands between your door and the elements you ll want to make certain you use exterior paint.
Are you right on the street.
Tape hardware hinges and any glass inserts.
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.
Frankly i see no problem with what you have.
However if you want to paint your door making your home more private and lose that lovely design i think a watered down acrylic paint would work.