A reader asked if you can spray paint door knobs without removing them and while it is tempting just take them all off to spray paint.
Can you spray paint a front door.
You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this.
If you re looking to increase your home s curb appeal or update your interior hardware try repainting it instead of replacing it.
I needed to start with spray painting the trim before i removed the door.
Glass insert makeover optional if you have a glass insert like mine and want to hide the design in it tape around it to protect the door and spray paint with a frosted glass spray paint.
Paint the door edge first.
If the door already has painted hinges.
Cover anything with the painter s tape that you think you will have trouble painting around cleanly and remove weather stripping from jam if possible.
You can use a roller for this application.
You can see here where i spray painted my shower using the same process and the results were amazing but even though i taped off every bit off our bathroom there was still over spray on our master closet.
I opted to remove the door just easier to paint that way and opted to spray paint since my door has a lot of raised panels to paint around.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.
Follow these simple budget friendly steps to paint your door s hardware.
Spray paint project steps.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
Start by applying the primer.
A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.
Next apply a coat of primer.
Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.
Next it s finally time to paint.
Paint the front door.
Then patch it sand it and use painter s tape and paper to cover any windows or hardware that can t be removed so they won t get paint splattered.
Lay a drop cloth under the door.
Cover the door completely.
Before you paint an exterior door take the door off its hinges and remove any hardware.
The hardest part was taping and sealing off the trim around the door.
When the primer is dry use a paintbrush to go over any trim work or details on the door.
I used a paintbrush because of all the detail in our door.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.