How to paint a front door
Aquanamel® Gloss

How to paint a front door

When the sun comes out it’s the perfect time to get your front door looking it’s best before guests start knocking. Today, we’ll show you how you can use colour to refresh your front door. And how you can use the same process to achieve four dramatically different looks with Dulux Aquanamel®.

Here are 4 quick steps to get you started.

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Inspiration
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How to paint
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Your shopping list
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Step-by-step

How To Guides

Front door colour inspiration

Explore a range of colourful front doors to help guide your selection.

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See how it's done

Discover how easy it can be to paint your front door like a professional and how the right paint colour can help you to achieve four dramatically different looks.

Here's what you'll need to get started:

Colour & Paint

Dulux Aquanamel Semi Gloss

Select your preferred finish

Semi gloss is perfect to pair with low sheen walls, or you may opt for a distinctive gloss or low gloss finish. Dulux Aquanamel® is available in gloss, semi-gloss and low gloss finishes.

Tools & Accessories

How to get the perfect look

Prepare

Timeframe:
1-3 hours
Level:
Easy
Product:
Selleys Sugar Soap
Choose a colour
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Choose a colour

Chose a colour from the Dulux colour range – and don’t be afraid to go bold. Choose a sheen level that suits your home, semi gloss is perfect to pair with low sheen walls.

Test the current paint
2

Test the current paint

Using a sharp knife, cut an “X”. Place tape over the X and remove quickly. If any paint comes off, all unstable paint must be removed.

Protect
3

Protect

Place a drop sheet on the exterior of the door and paper on the interior.

Clean
4

Clean

Clean the area using Selleys Original Sugar Soap, ensuring you remove any dirt and dust.

Sand
5

Sand

Sand it smooth using medium-grit sandpaper, cleaning away the dust.

Mask
6

Mask

Mask the door handle, window and hinges to protect them from paint.

Prime

Timeframe:
1-3 hours
Level:
Easy
Product:
1Step® Prep
Undercoat
1

Undercoat

Apply 1Step® Prep. Start in the smaller sections of the door, working your way out to the longest vertical panels.

Dry
2

Dry

Wait an hour for 1Step® Prep to dry before painting with your chosen colour.

Paint

Timeframe:
4 hours
Level:
Easy
Product:
Dulux Aquanamel®
Stir paint
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Stir paint

Stir the paint with an up-and-down scoping motion.

Start with pannels
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Start with pannels

Start by filling in the front panels using a paintbrush, then the vertical sections between the panels.

Paint other sections
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Paint other sections

Paint the horizontal sections at the top, middle and bottom. And finally, the outside vertical panels.

Dry
4

Dry

Allow two hours to dry, and then lightly sand.

Second coat
5

Second coat

Apply the second coat, following the same process as the first coat.

Finish
6

Finish

Carefully remove the masking tape and drop sheet and admire your new door!

Customer Service

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