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Painting and Reinstalling Front Door

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House Exterior Painting | Start to Finish

What happens here

Remove the front door from its hinges and take off all hardware (hinges, doorknobs, locks). Place the door on sawhorses covered with drop cloths in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors. Mask any glass inserts or areas not to be painted. Spray paint the door with your chosen accent color (e.g., Behr Dynasty blue semi-gloss), ensuring even coverage. Allow the door to dry completely before carefully moving it to a safe, protected area for further curing. Once fully cured, reinstall the hardware and remount the door into the frame.

Tools and materials

  • Airless Paint Sprayer TriTech — Applying paint to the door
  • Drop Cloths — Protecting the work surface
  • Masking Tape 3M — Masking glass inserts
  • Sawhorses — Supporting the door during painting
  • Screwdriver/Drill — Removing door hardware and hinges
  • Behr Dynasty Exterior Semi-Gloss Paint — Painting the front door