Painting Exterior Windows And Doors

Use the brush to paint the trim on a recessed panel first then use the roller to finish the panel.

Painting exterior windows and doors.

When painting double hung windows follow the steps at left. Door and frame caulking tips. If you are repainting the exterior of the house at the same time go outside and paint the accessible parts of the window. For a single exterior door that has been primed you ll need approximately one quart of paint.

When all the recessed panels have been painted finish the door with the roller. If you re using putty this can lead to cracks. Fill a clean paint tray with your paint. This will prevent drips and runny paint.

The method used for painting outdoor window frames and doors is nearly the same as for indoor window frames and doors. To prevent binding move the sashes as soon as the paint is dry. If your door is paneled start with the panels. If you do not have a glass or storm door that stands between your door and the elements you ll want to make certain you use exterior paint.

To paint your front door we recommend removing the door and placing it on sawhorses outside or in a well ventilated area. Problems are common where the door frame meets the. Give the paint many hours to dry before flipping the door over and painting the other side. Slide the window sashes back to their original position and finish painting.

All doors entries garage doors and pet entries need special attention. This will prevent the entry of moisture. Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the panels. This will allow you to paint the windows a bit faster without having to worry about brushing a perfectly straight line.

The only difference is that when you re painting outdoor windows and doors you should overlap the glass by a few millimeters.