Once the putty has dried use sandpaper to smooth out any bumps on the surface and blend the putty with the wood.
How to glaze a french door.
That said i didn t use primer on this particular door.
How to choose paint color for french doors.
Paint one side of the door at a time and watch for drips.
Multi paned they combine the best features of both doors and.
You ll never go wrong starting with a primer.
It sticks to pretty much everything and any paint will stick to it.
French doors provide a particularly graceful transition from interior to outdoor space.
Step 4 use painter s tape.
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.
Get the cloth damp but not dripping.
Dampen a cloth in the solution and wipe down the surface.
Clean the glass throughly and tape off the window or door frame.
Apply a thin coat of the spray paint and let it dry.
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.
Use wood putty to fill in any scratches or holes on the door.
Dip a clean microfiber cloth into the soapy water.
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.
Use a damp cloth to take off any paint or wood dust.
You apply two coats and the liquid mask dries into a clear stretchy plastic.
If you get tired of the.