If you were to paint a vinyl door with normal exterior paint it would peel and chip very quickly especially with frequent use and exposure to the elements.
Paint exterior french doors.
If you do not have a glass or storm door that stands between your door and the elements you ll want to make certain you use exterior paint.
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How to paint a french door.
The best way to paint french doors especially if they have old glossy paint on them is to start with a coat of zinsser bin shellac based primer.
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Before painting take the time to prepare the doors by sanding washing and priming them v161483 b01.
You ll never go wrong starting with a primer.
That said i didn t use primer on this particular door.
How to paint french doors.
Add two coats of paint letting each dry completely.
One challenge that i noticed is that because french doors have so many difference angles and you re moving your brush in so many different directions.
Diy blogger kate riley of centsational girl tells glidden how to easily add a pop of color to your room by painting your french doors.
A paint brush and.
It sticks to pretty much everything and any paint will stick to it.
Painting the french door.
Paint the door with at least two coats of exterior satin or semi gloss paint following the same process you did for the primer and.
Painting french doors is a diy project anyone can accomplish in a weekend.
I committed to adding more color to my life in 2013 and i started by painting the french doors that lead to our living room space.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.