Painting Exterior Windows And Doors

For a single exterior door that has been primed you ll need approximately one quart of paint.

Painting exterior windows and doors.

Give the paint many hours to dry before flipping the door over and painting the other side. Slide the window sashes back to their original position and finish painting. The only difference is that when you re painting outdoor windows and doors you should overlap the glass by a few millimeters. This will allow you to paint the windows a bit faster without having to worry about brushing a perfectly straight line.

Switch to a mini roller. Before you remove the door be sure to prep your painting area with a drop cloth. To paint your front door we recommend removing the door and placing it on sawhorses outside or in a well ventilated area. If your door is paneled start with the panels.

Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the panels. If you re using putty this can lead to cracks. 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. To prevent binding move the sashes as soon as the paint is dry.

When painting double hung windows follow the steps at left. Door and frame caulking tips. This will prevent the entry of moisture. The method used for painting outdoor window frames and doors is nearly the same as for indoor window frames and doors.

If you are repainting the exterior of the house at the same time go outside and paint the accessible parts of the window. When all the recessed panels have been painted finish the door with the roller. Problems are common where the door frame meets the. All doors entries garage doors and pet entries need special attention.

This will prevent drips and runny paint.