How to Paint your Front Door

Part of acing the look of your home from the outside is your front door. Freshly painted front doors are a instant uplift and one of the easiest things you can do to improve the look of your home. Choosing a accent colour to compliment the exterior, or opting for a classic tone has never been easier. Here's our quick guide on how you can paint your front door this Spring.

1 : Remove your accessories

Get those handles, letterboxes, etc off before doing anything else. Now is also a great time to give the door a good clean using diluted detergent. Rinse with water.

2 : Prepare your door

Using a flat scraper, remove any blistered or flaking paint. Sand the whole door with medium grade sandpaper, then repeat with fine sandpaper. Paint any areas of exposed wood with an exterior wood primer.

3 : Fill Cracks and Holes

Using a exterior multipurpose filler to fill any cracks or holes on the door surface. Once dry, sand with fine paper and then wipe the door down with a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust.

4 : Paint

Using an exterior wood gloss or eggshell paint. Try and use a one-coat gloss as it can save some of the work. Be sure to paint any raised door panels first, and then paint the rest of the door. Once dry, refit the door accessories.