Cover the door completely.
How to paint front door.
Be certain the label states the pail contains exterior paint not interior paint.
Select door paint for one primed exterior door you ll need at least one quart of paint.
Tape a few swatches ours came from a midcentury paint palette to your door.
Wipe down the door to remove all the girt and grime.
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.
You can use a roller for this application.
Fill any old holes with wood putty.
How to paint start by applying the primer.