Garages and kitchens get the most attention when it comes to home improvements, but don’t overlook your front door! Here’s how to give yours a fresh new makeover.
In July we moved into our new house!
This is me about to walk into it the first time after the papers and everything had been signed.
I absolutely love my new home, and the best part is all of the opportunities I have with the house to add my own style.
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The new paint color is called Calm. Isn't it a pretty hue of navy blue?
Prep Your Door:
I painted my door while still on the hinges. This made it a lot easier than having to take it off and then put it back on.
Lay down some newspaper or a drop cloth to cover the floor to catch any drips or splatters.
Wrap the doorknob and lock with plastic wrap and then tape around with painter's tape.
You could just cover the knob and lock with painter's tape, but the plastic wrap is super easy and since it sticks to itself, it works great.
Also make sure to apply painter's tape around any windows, or sides of the door if you don't want those painted.
Painting the Door:
If your door has any panels or decorative trim, paint that first.
My door has both. Rectangle panels along the front and trim around the half circle window at the top.
Then you can apply paint to the rest of the door.
Repeat for a second coat.
The Modern Masters Door paint has great coverage. I did two coats on my door and it looks amazing.
The container is only about a third gone, so I am thinking of painting the back doors too.
Before and After:
Here is the before of my plain boring white door...
And here is the transformation!
I think it looks great and is definitely much less boring than before. Now, I have a whole new door into my home.
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Mandy Jean
I love the new color! So chic!
Take Care,
Mandy Jean
Barbra
Love your new door Katie. It really looks good. Maybe someday I will see it live!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
I love that color! Buying a new house is so exciting! The wheels just start turning with all of the projects. Have fun! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday!
Shelly
Hey Katie! Love the color you chose - it looks fabulous! I recently used their paint to update my front door as well. I used the color Elegant. I really enjoyed using the paint.
Sharon - Her Organized Chaos
I love this color. It definitely adds character. I want to paint our front door but I am so stuck on what color to do! :/
Adrian
Love the color of your front door! Thanks for linking with us at the Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party! I hope you'll have the time to party with us this week, as well.
Christine
Such a beautiful color. You did a great job!
Ann
Beautiful transformation. I recently painted our front door too. A little paint makes a huge difference!!
Ann
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Katie
Thank you Ann.
Jana
Love love love it!!
I have been undecided so far about painting my front door, no one will comment or snicker over white door right???
But this has totally changed my mind, and I want mine to pop with the good luck red front door!!!
Wish me luck ladies!!
Jana
Katie
You got this Jana and I love the red!