Fill any old holes with wood putty.
How to paint front door.
You can use a roller for this application.
Cover the door completely.
Choose new paint color choosing a new color for your home s front door can be overwhelming whether you re going for a fresh coat of neutral or taking the plunge with a high contrast hue.
Be certain the label states the pail contains exterior paint not interior paint.
Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime.
Tape a few swatches ours came from a midcentury paint palette to your door.
The colors will appear quite different outdoors than they do inside your home.
Depending on the condition of any old paint you might need to strip it down too.
Select door paint for one primed exterior door you ll need at least one quart of paint.