Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
Wooden front door paint.
But priming the whole door is best.
Give your paint a really good stir so the colour pigments are thoroughly mixed.
Choose the best paint for the front door.
Finish with the outer sections.
Since your door is likely exposed to outside elements using the proper exterior paint type will prevent peeling and fading.
The first question is whether to go with a latex paint or an oil based paint and corresponding stain blocking primer.
Door painting priming tips.
You can spot prime a door coating only patched dents or areas you sanded through to bare wood.
Switch to a mini roller for flat areas.
Wooden front doors have loads of appeal and benefits however there are also some.
Leave it to dry for four hours and apply to second coat.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the panels.
Apply the paint with a synthetic brush in the direction of the grain.
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.
The new paint will stick better and you ll get a more uniform finish.
You can also tape a tarp over the opening if you prefer to remove your door to paint.