The first question is whether to go with a latex paint or an oil based paint and corresponding stain blocking primer.
What paint to use on front door.
For a door made of pine white fir or another wood species that doesn t bleed i e gives off tinted compounds in wood called tannins go with a water based exterior paint such as behr.
If painting the door exterior only also paint the hinged edge of the door.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.
Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
Paint in alphabetical order.
Brush on a single coat of primer with a wide paint brush covering the front and all side edges of the door primer prevents the door from absorbing moisture and helps smooth out its texture.
Paint a section at a time.
Door areas b to e next use a brush or roller on all remaining areas.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
If you do not have a glass or storm door that stands between your door and the elements you ll want to make certain you use exterior paint.
While making brush or roller strokes make sure the fresh paint you are overlapping is still wet.
Choose the best paint for the front door.