paint for front door improvement door exterior how to paint 26 08 2015 My door was a dark brown before I painted it green and I new it would take several coats of paint 3 to be exact I locked my storm door and left my door open for a few hours after each coat If you put vaseline around the door frame it will prevent the door from sticking when you close it Author Better Homes GardensPhone 800 374 4244 paint for front door williams front door faceliftIf painting the door exterior only also paint the hinged edge of the door The interior color of the door should match the latch edge 9 Door Areas B to E Next use a brush or roller on all remaining areas Paint in alphabetical order While making brush or roller strokes make sure the fresh paint you are overlapping is still wet to rooms and spaces doors and A red front door may seem awfully dramatic when you re looking at paint swatches but don t fear it Red is such a popular way to add interest to a neutral exterior t...