Paint For Doors And Windows

At lowe s we carry every door you might need whether it s an exterior door garage door or interior door just need to replace one window or want to replace all of the windows in your home to create a more energy efficient space.

Paint for doors and windows. A victorian home is a license to indulge in brilliant paint and trim choices. On doors and windows follow the sequence detailed in paint by number allow primer to dry overnight then sand lightly with 220 grit sandpaper. Trim paint falls within the category of interior paint with a gloss of satin semi gloss gloss or high gloss. Clean up the dust with vacuum and tack cloth before applying final coats.

So you re ready to paint your front door. Trim paint usually comes pre tinted in bright white and in base colors that can be custom tinted. If your door is paneled start with the panels. So if you re painting a door you can t live without like a bathroom or exterior door start first thing in the morning so it can be back in service by day s end.

Be sure to wipe. Read this before you paint your front door. Paint a section at a time. Door friendly exterior paints are available in a variety of finishes including matte semigloss and glossy.

Secondly you ll want to clean the door with a wet rag and then use a sander or sandpaper to remove any imperfections. Flex the bristles. This style of architecture has so much detail that it takes a dark or bold color to draw your attention to the front door as a focal point says jackie jordan director of color marketing for sherwin williams. This guide will take you through the process of stripping old paint and repainting exterior shutters and trim.

But add in the drying time and it s a full day project. Find the right doors and windows for your home at lowe s. Before using a brush saturate it with water for latex paint or paint thinner for oil based paint. Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.

When painting window frames look for a quality exterior trim paint. A high gloss finish will bring out architectural details but will also show more knicks and blemishes on a door. Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are. Whether you paint your door in place or on sawhorses you will want to remove all the hardware.

For a more forgiving front door paint finish that will hide flaws opt for a semi gloss paint. In the paint s specifications companies may say that the paint is suitable for trim cabinets doors furniture and windows.