Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. DIY

How to paint your front door in a statement shade

Create maximum impact with minimum effort. - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 16 Mar 2021

Painting your front door a statement colour is one of the easiest, and cheapest, ways to update your home’s façade. You can even do it yourself! All you need is a sturdy hand with a paint brush, some basic hardware equipment and time.

WATCH: Joanna gives a front entrance a makeover

When it comes to choosing the right type of paint for the job, it's best to consider the final look you want to achieve. If you’re after a high-gloss finish that’s easy to keep clean, try using an exterior enamel paint. If an on-trend, semi-gloss appearance is what you’re after, try using a water-based Aquanamel – which is what we used when painting this front door a joyful shade of yellow.

Once the paint has dried, you can further accessorise the door with new hardware, a café setting and a cluster of potted plants.  

Home entryway with yellow front door

Gather your supplies

• Drop sheet or cardboard

• Masking tape or painter's tape

• 180-grit sanding block and paper or sanding sponge

• 38 or 50mm paintbrush

• Small roller

• Dulux Aquanamel Semi Gloss (we used the shade Happy)

Here’s how

Step 1

Put down drop sheet or cardboard to catch any paint drips. As it can be difficult to remove door furniture, simply cover all hardware and glass with masking tape to ensure you do not accidentally paint them. You can even mask over the hinges so they remain nice and bright

...

Step 2

Sand door with 180-grit sandpaper or sanding block. This smooths off any bumps or blemishes and creates a surface the new paint can grip onto. If your door is in poor condition, you may have to sand more heavily, and apply a primer and undercoat before painting.

...

Step 3

Using 38 or 50mm brush, cut in around glass, handles, locks and hinges.

...

Step 4

Using small roller, paint main areas of door, spreading paint evenly so there are no thick areas or ridges. Apply more coats until you get the depth of colour you want. 

  • DIY
  • Painting Ideas

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

How to paint an indoor plant basket

How to paint an indoor plant basket

Get crafty with your garden pots

Get crafty with your garden pots

How to paint iron and steel

How to paint iron and steel

Photo finish: How to paint your garage floor

Photo finish: How to paint your garage floor

{headline}

{headline}

How to paint your laminate cabinetry

How to paint your laminate cabinetry

Understanding the different types of paint and finishes

Understanding the different types of paint and finishes

Know your painting lingo

Know your painting lingo

{headline}

{headline}

Maintain your painting equipment

Maintain your painting equipment

Painting tips and tricks

Painting tips and tricks

How to make the most out of your paint job

How to make the most out of your paint job

Transform any room with a fabulous feature wall

Transform any room with a fabulous feature wall

How to select the right white and get painting

How to select the right white and get painting

What paint where?

What paint where?

3 weekend paint projects to put the wow into your garden

3 weekend paint projects to put the wow into your garden

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Shop This Offer
Treat yourself to a subscription