If you get tired of the.
How to glaze a french door.
Dampen a cloth in the solution and wipe down the surface.
I always do two coats but if you re going with a dark color you may need three.
Once the putty has dried use sandpaper to smooth out any bumps on the surface and blend the putty with the wood.
Use a damp cloth to take off any paint or wood dust.
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.
Paint one side of the door at a time and watch for drips.
You ll never go wrong starting with a primer.
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.
Squeeze out any excess water first then thoroughly wipe the doors to remove all of the grime oil and sawdust that has accumulated over time.
Step 4 use painter s tape.
You apply two coats and the liquid mask dries into a clear stretchy plastic.
An easy to follow instructional video on how to glaze an exterior door.
There s actually a product you can buy called liquid mask that you paint on over the glass on your french door or on windows if you have windows to paint.
Dip a clean microfiber cloth into the soapy water.
Apply additional coats if you wish for great opacity.
That said i didn t use primer on this particular door.
Get the cloth damp but not dripping.
Apply a thin coat of the spray paint and let it dry.
French doors provide a particularly graceful transition from interior to outdoor space.
Use wood putty to fill in any scratches or holes on the door.
How to choose paint color for french doors.