Squeeze out any excess water first then thoroughly wipe the doors to remove all of the grime oil and sawdust that has accumulated over time.
How to glaze a french door.
An easy to follow instructional video on how to glaze an exterior door.
Multi paned they combine the best features of both doors and.
Dampen a cloth in the solution and wipe down the surface.
French doors provide a particularly graceful transition from interior to outdoor space.
Apply a thin coat of the spray paint and let it dry.
The best way to paint french doors especially if they have old glossy paint on them is to start with a coat of zinsser bin shellac based primer.
Step 4 use painter s tape.
That said i didn t use primer on this particular door.
Paint one side of the door at a time and watch for drips.
Use a damp cloth to take off any paint or wood dust.
I always do two coats but if you re going with a dark color you may need three.
Apply additional coats if you wish for great opacity.
Once your deglosser has done its job use a foam roller to apply your chosen shade of paint for quick coverage then a high quality angled brush to cover all the angles of the door s interior.
Clean the glass throughly and tape off the window or door frame.
If you get tired of the.
Use wood putty to fill in any scratches or holes on the door.
It sticks to pretty much everything and any paint will stick to it.
You ll never go wrong starting with a primer.
How to choose paint color for french doors.
There s actually a product you can buy called liquid mask that you paint on over the glass on your french door or on windows if you have windows to paint.
Get the cloth damp but not dripping.