How to Paint an Exterior Door

An exterior door is the main focal point of a home, especially when it is beautiful. A dull peeling door can make the entire home look unkempt. This can be fixed by simply paint the door. You can make your home look good again in a short amount of time.

How to Paint an Exterior Door

Materials Needed

• Bucket


• Water


• Liquid dish soap


• Cloth


• Fine grit sandpaper


• Primer


• Paint stick


• Nylon paintbrush


• Paint

1. Fill a bucket with 2 gallons of water. Add 2 tablespoons of liquid dish soap to the bucket. Mix the liquids with a cloth. Clean the doors thoroughly with the cleaning solution and cloth.


2. Pour out the solution. Rinse the bucket and cloth. Fill the bucket with clean water. Rinse the soap from the door with the clean water. Allow the door to completely dry for one hour.


3. Sand over the door with fine grit sandpaper. Make sure you follow the grain in the wood. Make sure you remove any chipped paint. Wipe the door with a damp cloth and allow it to dry for one hour.


4. Mix the primer with paint stick. Use a nylon paintbrush to apply the primer over the entire surface of the door. Allow the primer to dry according to the directions on the label. Clean the paintbrush with fresh water and allow it to dry before using to apply the paint or use another paintbrush.


5. Blend the paint with a paint stick. Apply the paint over the door. Make sure you cover the entire surface of the door. Allow the paint to dry for seven hours. Apply a second coat of paint and allow it to dry for 24 hours.