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One way to easily enhance your curb appeal is with giving your front door a fresh coat.<\/strong> Let\u2019s walk through the process.<\/p>\n Estimate needing about a can of exterior paint or one quart.<\/strong> Look for paint that will hold up against the elements well. We recommend using an acrylic or latex-based paint. The more glossy the paint, the easier it will be to clean, so you might want to consider a paint that is somewhere in the middle of the spectrum, such as semi-gloss or satin.<\/p>\n Using a latex-based paint<\/strong> will provide you with the most protection and give you the most coverage against flaws and imperfections.<\/p>\n Start by taking off the door. Remove the screws and hinge pins with a screwdriver.<\/strong> A flathead is ideal for loosening up the hinge pins while a Phillips head is better for removing the screws. Take care not to strip the hardware. You will want to use something such as a storm door for coverage while you are waiting for the paint on your front door to dry.<\/p>\n When you have removed your door, it is a good idea the sand it to smooth is over and have a nice even surface.<\/strong> A medium grit sandpaper is a good start. As you work over the surface, you may want to move up to a finer grit. You can fix up cracks with a bit of caulk and a putty knife. Remember to clear away sanding dust before moving on to priming.<\/p>\n Use a single coat of primer to give the door a nice smooth and even texture<\/strong> while protecting it from excess moisture. Allow the front to dry before moving to the back.<\/p>\n When your primer has finished drying, begin painting your door from the top to bottom<\/strong>. Use a cloth to wipe away lines while making strokes with a wide brush. Use two coats as a minimum, adding more layers as you see fit.<\/p>\n When you\u2019ve finished adding layers of paint, wait for the door to finish drying completely before reinstalling it.<\/strong> A freshly painting front door is a simple project but makes a huge difference to the appearance of your home\u2019s exterior!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you need assistance with a house painting project, contact us to set up a free estimate appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tips for Painting a Front Door One way to easily enhance your curb appeal is with giving your front door a fresh coat. Let\u2019s walk through the process. Estimate needing about a can of exterior paint or one quart. Look for paint that will hold up against the elements well. We recommend using anRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[44,45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1903","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-residential-painting","category-residential-services"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1903","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1903"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1903\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/madison\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}