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.
Explore a range of colourful front doors to help guide your selection.
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.
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.
Short nap roller (5-10mm)
Roller tray
Flat paddle stirrer
Paint pot
Paper
Medium grit sandpaper
Damp cloth
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.
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.
How to paint a door - protect the area
Clean the area using Selleys Original Sugar Soap, ensuring you remove any dirt and dust.
Sand it smooth using medium-grit sandpaper, cleaning away the dust.
Mask the door handle, window and hinges to protect them from paint.
Apply 1Step® Prep. Start in the smaller sections of the door, working your way out to the longest vertical panels.
Wait an hour for 1Step® Prep to dry before painting with your chosen colour.
Stir the paint with an up-and-down scoping motion.
Start by filling in the front panels using a paintbrush, then the vertical sections between the panels.
Paint the horizontal sections at the top, middle and bottom. And finally, the outside vertical panels.
Allow two hours to dry, and then lightly sand.
Apply the second coat, following the same process as the first coat.
Carefully remove the masking tape and drop sheet and admire your new door!
Make confident decisions about your project needs with support from our wide network of painters or speak to one of our Customer Service consultants now.
Want to change but don’t know where to start? Dulux Customer Services are expert consultants who can help you with colour advice, product selection and application, everything you need for your next paint project.
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