5 Basic Steps for Painting a French Door

Your French doors can get a fresh new look with paint. Whether you want to cover a surface that’s been repaired or give your French doors a new vibrant appearance, you can paint them in just 5 simple steps.

Here’s a quick summary of the steps for painting your French door courtesy of Do It Yourself:

1. Remove the doors from their hinges to make painting easier and more efficient.
2. Prepare the doors by removing the handles, hinges, and other hardware; cleaning off dust from the surface with a damp cloth; and covering the glass panes with painter’s tape.
3. Prime the door and wait for it to dry.
4. Paint your door with the color of your choice and apply waterproof sealant on the side facing outdoor.
5. Finish up by replacing all the hardware and removing the painter’s tape on the glass panes.

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