Give your paint a really good stir so the colour pigments are thoroughly mixed.
Wooden front door paint.
You can spot prime a door coating only patched dents or areas you sanded through to bare wood.
The new paint will stick better and you ll get a more uniform finish.
Wooden front doors have loads of appeal and benefits however there are also some.
The first question is whether to go with a latex paint or an oil based paint and corresponding stain blocking primer.
Leave it to dry for four hours and apply to second coat.
Finish with the outer sections.
But priming the whole door is best.
Apply the paint with a synthetic brush in the direction of the grain.
Your choice of primer is just as important as your choice of paint.
If your front door is bare wood you ll still be able to see the grain after two coats so will need a third one for solid colour.
Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
Switch to a mini roller for flat areas.
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.
You can also tape a tarp over the opening if you prefer to remove your door to paint.
Door painting priming tips.
Since your door is likely exposed to outside elements using the proper exterior paint type will prevent peeling and fading.