español where to buy recently viewed 0 my favorites HOW TO PAINT PAINT COLORS PRODUCTS BUY PAINT Home > Inspiration > How To Paint > How To Paint French Doors How To Paint French Doors DIY Blogger Kate Riley of Centsational Girl tells Glidden® how to easily add a pop of color to your room by painting your French doors. I committed to adding more color to my life in 2013, and I started by painting the French doors that lead to our living room space. Painting a glass paned door isn’t as difficult as you might think; you can add a fresh dose of color to your home with just a few hours of work. Blue is my favorite color and you’ll find some shade of it in just about every room in our home. I chose to work with Glidden’s Azalea Leaf—a lovely shade of blue that brought just the right punch of color to our entryway and living room space. Featured Color Azalea Leaf PPG1149-6 Add to my favorites SEE ALL GLIDDEN PRODUCTS Painting divided light French doors isn’t difficult, you can even paint them in place. Before starting, gather these supplies: a tarp a foam roller deglosser an angled paintbrush a utility knife or box cutter a razor blade scraper a painter’s tray painter’s tape rubber gloves a screwdriver or drill SEE MORE HELPFUL HOW-TO ARTICLES Instructions: 1. If your door is painted with oil-based paint and you’re painting over it with latex, you’ll have to sand and prime first. If the underlying paint is already latex, deglossing will help your new paint adhere to the layer underneath. Apply it with a cotton rag or old towel, following the instructions on the product’s label. Note: Here’s an easy test to find out if the existing paint is oil-based or latex: rub an inconspicuous spot with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. If the color comes off, it’s latex. 2. Next, tape off any doorknobs, hinges, or hardware with painter’s tape or remove them. 3. 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. Paint one side of the door at a time and watch for drips. I always do two coats, but if you’re going with a dark color, you may need three. Allow door to dry for a full day. As always, safety first! Please refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions. FIND YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLORS Kate Riley Kate Riley writes daily about her adventures in decorating and DIY projects on her blog Centsational Girl. Kate’s designs have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens and on The Nate Berkus Show. Share this story Related Information How-To Painting Guides Learn how to paint a room from prep to finish with these How-To Painting Guides. Read More Online Color Palette Not sure what color to use? Our Online Color Palette can help you decide Read More Room Visualizer If you are unsure of how that new color will look let our room visualizer help you Read More FOLLOW US SIGN-UP FOR EMAIL to get painting tips and promos SUBSCRIBE INFORMATION Buy Paint Online Careers Contact Us Products About Glidden Paint FAQs Painting Tips For Every Home © 2021 PPG Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The PPG Logo is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Glidden and The Glidden Logo are registered trademarks of the PPG Group of Companies. Legal Notices & Privacy Policies | PPG Terms of Use | PPG Architectural Coatings Privacy Policy | CA Transparency in Supply Chain Disclosure Keep in mind that, because of variations in monitors and printers, the Glidden paints shown on your computer may vary slightly from the actual paint color. To obtain an accurate sample, please visit a Glidden Color Center at a participating retailer near you. Legal Notices & Privacy Policies| PPG Terms of Use| PPG Architectural Coatings Privacy Policy | CA Transparency in Supply Chain Disclosure CHAT Feedback