I’ve waited all winter long to paint the front door. It was the top of the spring project list.
The dirty finger prints and and scuffs were really starting to get on my nerves.
It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. Black is an unforgiving color to work with.
I added a thin first coat. The paint stuck really well to the door but not around the windows. I even primed the door first, including the window frame. The texture around the windows wasn’t something I was willing to live with and I was left feeling so bummed. I even tried two different black paints from two different companies. No luck!
I even tried painting with a brush and a roller. Still it wasn’t what I wanted. The frame looked terrible.
I hate it when projects don’t work out.
My husband suggested removing the paint and leave window frames white instead of painting them. I decided to give it a shot. What do I have to lose?
After I spent a day removing, cleaning and allowing the door to dry, I was finally able to finish painting the door black.
It actually doesn’t look to bad. You can see brush strokes in areas, but only when you’re close.
I read online to lightly sand using a sanding sponge. It’s like buffing out the lines. So that’s on my to do list very soon.
I really like the front door painted black and so far I’m glad It worked out. Now to purchase the sponge and clean up the lines. Off to Home Depot I go.
Stay tuned for the door update. I’ll be sure to share my sanding adventure with everyone.
I’m sharing this post with a few amazing linky parties.
Now that it’s finally beautiful outside and I’m now on summer break be prepared for outdoor projects galore. Stop back next week when I head outside!
Thanks for stopping by.
Our front door is painted black, I did it for a few years ago, I love it. It sets it off against our taupe home, and I love the way our Christmas wreath looks on it. Great job!
Painting is always easier at the beginning of the job than it is half-way through. The door looks great. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
I had painted my front door at our previous home twice. It isn’t an easy job. I found that sponge brushes worked best and didn’t leave stroke marks. I like the white contrast. Turned out lovely! I have a beautiful wooden door here, but I would like to stain it a color and let the wood grain show through. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Sorry to hear of all the trouble you had with painting your door. Painting mine is on my spring to-do list, too…and guess what? I was going to paint mine black! Now I’m having second thoughts. Hmm. Is yours a glossy black? I thought that I’d try a glossy color.
I think it turned out great and love the contrast!
Lovely door! I painted my storm door over the winter, and it still makes me smile. 🙂
great job!
gail
Thanks for the info, I plan to paint my front door this summer!
I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something to Talk About link party!
Karen
It is amazing how much difference there can be to the house… by only painting the front door. It is so nice to get a project like that done. I hope the finish work doesn’t take too long… and then you can just enjoy. 🙂
It looks great!! Love the black. I recently painted mine red. It was a lot of work 🙁