I live in florida and many people have full glass front doors.
How to paint a glass front door.
Clean the glass throughly and tape off the window or door frame.
Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
Use the vacuum with the dust attachment to clean off the door then wipe it down with a wet rag.
But add in the drying time and it s a full day project.
For a single exterior door that has been primed you ll need approximately one quart of paint.
Steps for painting a door.
Pour the paint into a tray.
They are custom made.
After the paint has dried thoroughly you can remove any painters tape put your door hardware back on and be back in business.
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.
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.
Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
Painting a fiberglass entry door is much like painting a wood door without a need for sanding before paint is applied.
Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are.
I used a paintbrush because of all the detail in our door.
Some doors don t need primer but typically a good quality primer helps the topcoats of paint adhere better and creates a longer lasting finish.
Plus front door colors can be easily changed for future updates or new homeowners.
They would never think of painting them.
Pick out the front door color.
Paint the front door.
Tape hardware hinges and any glass inserts.
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.
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.
Take a look at our helpful steps below and give your front door a refresh in just a few hours.
Apply additional coats if you wish for great opacity.
You don t need any special painting skills to tackle this medium scale weekend project so if you re new to the diy game this is a great place to start.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
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 a thin coat of the spray paint and let it dry.
Are you right on the street.
Frankly i see no problem with what you have.