I’ve been wanting to paint my front door for the last 5 years, but was too afraid I’d ruin my door. After watching this video along with others, I finally just did it today! I’m so glad I did, I’m so happy with how it came out. Thanks for the motivation!
@onlyprofitofficial13 ай бұрын
Hi which paint u bought from BQ please send me full name
@LivinganOrganisedLife3 ай бұрын
@onlyprofitofficial1 The details of all the products I used are in the description box under the video. The paint was Dulux Weathershield Multi-Surface paint in Warm Graphite. ☺️
@gordonnewton48323 ай бұрын
Give it a year or two see if your happy then.
@Miss-an-thropic3 ай бұрын
@@gordonnewton4832You're
@paulinehinder82277 ай бұрын
Fantastic calm and thoughtful approach to renovation. No shouty people! Thank you. Great video. I'm going to do my door this week, weather permitting, for the coming Easter weekend...... and add an Easter wreath💞
@paulinehinder822710 ай бұрын
I absolutely love your Honesty Practical approach Simplicity Advice The fact you've made me want to paint my own UPVC front door which has been painted in a horrible dark blue - and very badly, but I just didn't know how and where to start. Your letterbox and handle makeover is, frankly, genius. Everything you did is accessible and not purse-breaking. I will send you my own door makeover when I have finished the rest of the inside of my home which I only moved into 3 months ago and needs a complete overhaul. I'll probably do the front door in spring....2024
@emmaparrott20072 жыл бұрын
Wanted to refresh my front door for a few years after watching this think I'm going to give it a go
@alistubbs68663 жыл бұрын
I have just watched your upvc door makeover! I totally thought your door was wooden! I hate our front door too! You have so inspired me to do this to our horrid discoloured upvc door and save on the expense of buying a brand new one 🚪!! Ali xx
@LivinganOrganisedLife3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ali, I totally love the new look! Can’t wait to see yours 😊
@perky26hughes2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I've lived in my house for 3 years now & before that it was rented out for about 20 years & my front door is a really old, white UPVC one. I HATE it & always have done, I know exactly what new front door I want but am still needing loads of work doing inside the house so it's just silly getting a gorgeous new front door for it to get scratched/marked by builders going in/out. So yeah am going to paint it cos there's nothing to lose by doing so. Thanks for the info!
@JB-cb8fx2 жыл бұрын
Next time add a few teardrops of baby shampoo or washing up liquid to the water and use a spray bottle spray the glass and back of the film, spray the top of film as well to prevent friction them use a vinyl squeegee (£3 eBay) to get the bubbles out.
@oatcake196610 ай бұрын
Very impressive. It looks absolutely beautiful.
@mshomefire2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you I had to change my door which I did and like you I couldn't stand it. It's identical to yours. So to change it I was quoted over a grand. This is a much better option. I loved th film on glass idea.
@LennonZA Жыл бұрын
You should be really proud of yourself. What a transformation!
@nasiraanwar8 ай бұрын
I want to change the colour of my door too. I absolutely happy to see Ur video. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@mfamusic2 жыл бұрын
I’d recommend using zinsser on the door first otherwise long term the top coat won’t last
@peterneed62835 ай бұрын
You should be really proud of yourself,not because you’re a woman,but because you wasn’t afraid of giving it a go,which REALLY paid off,the door look’s amazing-well done 👍👌
@MarkFromNorfolk Жыл бұрын
I’ve been contemplating doing my door now it seems I could actually do this after watching your video….thankyou!
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
Go for it! I’d also recommend Frenchic Al Fresco weatherproof paints ☺️
@michaellawrence27623 ай бұрын
Well done . Fantastic job !
@dazzalong Жыл бұрын
I bought a new house and don’t like my cherry 🍒 red front door . Im looking at a grey colour in this paint brand . Rather than buy a new door 🚪 im going to now try this like u have on here . Thanks for this video, it’s absolutely brilliant
@karenfowkes2 ай бұрын
Really impressed both with the paint job and your video and the wreath is a bonus 😊
@Trish-ql9kzАй бұрын
Really stylish, love the colour, well done you 👏
@amy86292 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I've just bought my first home, and I was shocked at the cost of a new front door, but now I can simply change the locks and paint the door it self! Saving much needed money. Thank you!
@samayantra Жыл бұрын
Your door looked fantastic! i didnt even know we could paint over that sort of plastic so that i know i can i decided to do the same! thanks for the idea!
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
Hi Samantha, I’ve repainted the door since in Frenchic Al Fresco in Smudge which is a bit darker. I love it!!
@ruffrog Жыл бұрын
This is just the help i need to change my door, thank you
@lornamclaughlin4823Ай бұрын
Great job ! Your door is really lovely
@lorrainesneddon162 жыл бұрын
What a lovely job
@susanholding1583 жыл бұрын
Love it. What a transformation
@Guesswho-qk2kv2 жыл бұрын
Lovely , thanks for the tips and the you’re right about the mat x
@FishingMadDad Жыл бұрын
Fantastic result
@lynncousley48323 жыл бұрын
I want to do this to mine! You did a wonderful job.x
@sallystanbury20253 жыл бұрын
That’s brilliant!
@simonedutch12643 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic Deborah....what an incredible result and it looks so stylish. Love it X
@LivinganOrganisedLife3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simone, I love the new look! Xx
@hideslimbo1983 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips I will try this out
@zen.life66 Жыл бұрын
That looks exemplary. I'm doing mine today exactly the same so researching here. We'll done you 👍
@markymark6918 Жыл бұрын
Great job
@suzannewhiteford67593 жыл бұрын
Lovely result!
@LindseyWalton-z5d16 күн бұрын
Love it, you have inspired me. Thank you 🙏 ❤
@LivinganOrganisedLife16 күн бұрын
You’re welcome! ☺️ good luck with your project x
@fortuitousthings8606 Жыл бұрын
I love what you have done
@delilapipoly2 жыл бұрын
Nice sharing Amazing 💕
@jacquit8737 Жыл бұрын
Your front door and the accessories look lovely you’ve done a really good job. It’s encouraged me to paint my own front door. Thank you for sharing.
@MsBetsy432 жыл бұрын
Love this well done given me the inspiration to do mine x
@jcreswick2 жыл бұрын
looks amazing well done!
@allisonmcandrew915 Жыл бұрын
Would love to know how the paint has held out? Did it peel at all?
@MissJnet2 жыл бұрын
Nice, I might have a go. No idea what colour right now tho.
@calbrock6302 Жыл бұрын
This looks fab!
@Elephant1976 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job and does it matter.if the window frames remain..white???
@sophiejobrite3 жыл бұрын
That is stunning. Amazing.
@tattoodfreeek2 жыл бұрын
Not long moved into my house, and the front door really bugs me. Seriously think I'm gonna give this a go
@michaelflaherty13582 жыл бұрын
Well done, like it.
@tcnesa Жыл бұрын
Very well done, it looks Great
@hayleymayvans8842 Жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful 😍
@adhamdavid-john55362 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Hate my door so I'm doing the same. Thanks for the inspiration. X
@mwindsor1116 ай бұрын
Great job! 👏
@bethanyford27642 жыл бұрын
Watching as I’m just about to do my front door 😂
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! I’ve since painted mine again in a slightly darker grey by Frenchic. I love it!
@lukepeacham9663 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work and good advice. Would you recommend the paint?
@stephaniehook10323 жыл бұрын
Looks great.well done
@LivinganOrganisedLife3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😀
@briandavis89392 жыл бұрын
Good job 👏🏻
@martincollins74662 жыл бұрын
Perfect 👍🏼 Thank you 😊
@parabellum2126 Жыл бұрын
Just a word of warning to folks using window sticky vinyl on double glazing. I used it on my porch, I covered the two floor to ceiling windows. After some months they both developed huge cracks, first one window then the other. We were baffled as to what had caused the damage, even thinking it might be malicious, but only the inside of the double panes had cracked. I had a glazier come out to replace them at the cost of £300 each. He peeled the window cling off with disdain and said 'you've not used this stuff have you?' (Obviously I had) He said the window cling causes a build up of heat/cold inside the double glazing and that's what had caused the damage.
@carynwakelin24947 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear this. We have had our large (8ft x4ft with three panels) double glazed window covered with this privacy film for at least 8 years and nothing like this has happened to it. I wonder why it should have happened to your window and not ours?
@bensunley3685 Жыл бұрын
The door looks great! Can anyone comment on longevity? How often would I expect to have to repaint?
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
I see no signs of needing to repaint it yet! I’m hoping it will last 5 years or so 😊
@anyat6862 жыл бұрын
Fabulous! Well done.
@CynthiaEwersCobb2 жыл бұрын
Looks fab can’t wait to do ours
@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original2 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for this tutorial!
@bigjohno242 Жыл бұрын
Great 👍 job
@louisescholl8509Ай бұрын
I'd love to know how the paint has held up since you painted it? I want to do the same but worried about how hard-wearing it will be? Thanks
@LivinganOrganisedLifeАй бұрын
It’s held up brilliantly. It still looks really good, the paint hasn’t flaked or peeled. Unfortunately the handle is not so good and I need to replace it. Painting the door is one of the best diys I’ve ever done as it made such a difference ☺️
@jamescodling86412 жыл бұрын
Love it. Thank you so much
@sonnya1232 жыл бұрын
well done!
@bridiewright15193 жыл бұрын
Looks so different n modern, we're waiting 13 weeks to move, buying house nxt door, getting v frustrated, we're getting grey front door x
@LivinganOrganisedLife3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bridie. I hope you’re not left waiting too much longer to move 🤞x
@eezy251ableАй бұрын
How is the door doing now after 2 years? Is the paint lasting, especially on the door cill?
@LivinganOrganisedLifeАй бұрын
It’s looking really good still. No signs of peeling or flaking. The paint has come off the handle a bit so I plan to replace it ☺️
@TheClaffo Жыл бұрын
Nice job and it turned out well . How is the wear and tear on the paint since you did it . Any scratches revealing the white pvc beneath ? I’m thinking of doing a door in fed up with .
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
It’s held up brilliantly, no scratches. The only area it’s worn off is on the handle so I resprayed it last weekend. I say, go for it!
@tyronetalyor2645 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@bristolveggiebeds53103 жыл бұрын
It looks great!
@christinekane6059 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering how you managed to change your white front door furnishings to black please 😮? I'm trying to change my gold metal front door furnishings to white (on a red upvc I've restored its original colour ❤), but after rubbing down, primer spray twice, then added spray 1st coat, darn letter box (and numbers) blistered. It looked so good in the primer, but I didn't want to leave the furnishings in a dull matt look finish 😢. Can you help at all?
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
I gave them a light sand and didn’t bother to prime them. I needed to touch up the handle the other day and I used car spray paint. It looks fab. Perhaps try that or a spray paint specifically for metal?
@christinekane6059 Жыл бұрын
@LivinganOrganisedLife Thank you very much for mentioning the above. However because I've already primed them, and sprayed them with all purpose spray paint, it's the latter that didn't work successfully and started cracking on certain front door furnishings 😞. Not sure what to do now? Maybe start all over again 😞?
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
Oh no. I think you’ll need to scrape it off as best you can, sand them back and spray them again. Good luck
@christinekane6059 Жыл бұрын
@LivinganOrganisedLife I thought you would say that. Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained I suppose.
@Noshadows2 жыл бұрын
Weldone!
@ifixphonesplymouth9062 жыл бұрын
After your last coat, was there any brush marks at all? And did you use any thinners with the paint, or straight out of the tin?
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
I used it straight out of the tin and there are minimal brush marks. You could use a small smooth roller to avoid any brush marks 😊
@ifixphonesplymouth9062 жыл бұрын
@@LivinganOrganisedLife Thanks.. Great job, in exactly the same position, poor looking door, but too far out of what I can afford right now to replace. Think I'll be doing the same until I can replace 👍
@trishmolina48322 жыл бұрын
I love it!!!
@marywatson37192 жыл бұрын
Love it! But can I ask if the dc fix really reduced the amount of light allowed into the hall?
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, I love the DC Fix but it does reduce the light coming through. I’ve got used to it now and prefer the privacy. I think there are some window films that are more sheer but I wanted the Victorian style pattern. I’ve got some left so I’m planning the do the downstairs loo window next ☺️
@marywatson37192 жыл бұрын
@@LivinganOrganisedLife Thanks for the reply. I have ordered some dc fix film and hopefully it will be fine. U really inspired me x
@hassankhwaja Жыл бұрын
fantastic job! can I ask how it's lasting after a year? have you seen any scratches or paint peeling off? great video.
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
It’s lasted brilliantly. The only area where it’s scratched off is on the handle. I spray painted it black and it’s worn off a bit at the end showing white. The rest of the door is still perfect. Good luck with your project ☺️
@hassankhwaja Жыл бұрын
@@LivinganOrganisedLife awesome, thanks for the update :)
@barrymcveigh58 Жыл бұрын
How has it stood the test of time? Still good?
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
The door is still looking great, no scratches. The handle got a bit worn so I resprayed it a couple of weeks ago. I’m so happy I painted it 😊
@akhijajubin312 Жыл бұрын
Why do we need to clean the door if we are going to sand... wouldn't sanding get of any dirt and grime?
@ghhgihghhggi0555 Жыл бұрын
Now after 1years,no any problms in the paint?
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
None at all, it looks perfect 😊
@hfgddhfhfff89682 жыл бұрын
Hello, did you use the 750ml? Did you have plenty left after 2 coats?
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
Yes and I’ve got loads left. I’m thinking about painting the garage door too ☺️
@hfgddhfhfff89682 жыл бұрын
@@LivinganOrganisedLife Haha, go for it! I've bought it, I forgot ive got 2 doors on the front so hopefully can do both. Its on clearance at the minute so I don't want it to discontinue incase I run out 🙈
@mattd64952 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic!! We have a very similar white door. I'm about to paint our garage door in a dark grey (similar to everyone else's). How do you take off the handle? Ours is same as yours. No screws on the outside? Is it easy to put back on? Do you have to buy special paint for pvc doors? Not sure what colour to spray the door handle and letter box if we are going for a dark grey paint job on the door (ideas much welcomed 😊) thank you!!!
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, the handle on my door had screws on the back. It was simple to unscrew them and take the handle off. It was easy to screw back on using the same screws. I used Dulux weathershield paint but I have since used Frenchic Al Fresco paint in Smudge which I love. I’m planning to paint our garage door with it. I spray painted the handle and letterbox black but I think traditional brass would have looked good too. Good luck with your project - you’ll love it!! 😊
@mattd64952 жыл бұрын
@@LivinganOrganisedLife fabulous. Do you have any images of your new painted door with the new paint on it? Looks great that paint youve advised on. Did you spray the paint the door or painted with a brush ? And Sorry for the questions did you use an art brush to paint the door or just a standard paint brush ? I just want to try and avoid brush marks if I can
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’ve posted a photo of it yet, I’ll pop a photo on my community tab. I used a regular angled brush and a sash brush for painting. I don’t think the brush marks are visible but I often use a small gloss roller for furniture painting which would be perfect for this project and a sash brush works well for the fiddly bits!
@mattd64952 жыл бұрын
@@LivinganOrganisedLife ohhhh please yes do that. How do I access the image on your community tab? Sorry I don't fully know myself around KZbin. Great to know you used the foam follers then simply the angled ones for any tricky bits? Never really used angled ones before. With door handles and letter boxes are they generally universal sizes? Where is usually the best place to buy them do you know?
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
If you subscribe to me then the photo should come up on your feed. If not, send me a quick email and I’ll send you a photo. My contact details are in the description box under each video. The fixings on upvc doors are standard sizes. I got my new door knocker from Amazon but there were lots of other fittings in different colour options
@Neddie2k2 жыл бұрын
Am guessing the same can be done on the windows too
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely. I have white window frames and I am tidying them up with white upvc paint. I didn’t want to commit to painting them all grey in case I change my mind!
@Kurt196662 ай бұрын
Nice job ,I’m having second thoughts about my upvc door ,it’s white aswell ,”boring” now just have to find the right colour 🫣
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 ай бұрын
Go for it! I did mine a couple of years ago now. I’m loving the Frenchic Al Fresco range. I’m thinking of perhaps repainting it green. I would recommend checking out their range of colours ☺️
@ACAjc1525 ай бұрын
Lovely makeover but I would leave original glass
@charlottiex56674 ай бұрын
How has the the paint held up?
@LivinganOrganisedLife3 ай бұрын
Perfectly! Just the handle looks a bit tired so I will give it a respray this summer 😊
@dnasewell5 ай бұрын
How has the glass film fared?
@LivinganOrganisedLife5 ай бұрын
It’s still perfect. My door is in a porch so it doesn’t get affected by the rain so it’s well protected
@eszesfilms1651 Жыл бұрын
How is it durable?
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
The paint is very durable. It has lasted beautifully and it looks the same as the day I painted it ☺️
@elizabethpenn15142 жыл бұрын
Out to buy some paint cheers
@shuraim797319 күн бұрын
how did the paint last?
@LivinganOrganisedLife16 күн бұрын
Really well. It still looks perfect. The only problem is the handle which is flopping. I really need to replace it!!
@abirakugathas47982 жыл бұрын
Has the privacy screen lasted being outside?
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s lasted perfectly. My door is in a porch so it is not exposed to the weather. I am planning to do the bathroom window next which will be open to the weather. Hopefully it’ll be fine 😊
@abbienolan24098 ай бұрын
How did u fix the floppy door handle
@LivinganOrganisedLife8 ай бұрын
I think I screwed it in and it righted itself, it was ages ago, sorry! ☺️
@carmel-wayfinder54012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing came out nice. I've got some window frames I'm go to tackle (*_*)
@anthonystuartjones2 жыл бұрын
Good job although I would have taken the door off the hinges, removed what metal work I can (hinges, letterbox etc) masked off what I couldn't remove (glass etc) and then sprayed the whole things both sides with a primer, before spraying with paint to give a smoother finish. Job done.
@misbag6970 Жыл бұрын
Hi really love this tuto. How long does the paint last? I painted my garage wooden door and I had to repaint it over a year after. What about the pvc?
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
My door has lasted perfectly. It looks just as good as the day I painted it 😊
@justforlaughsmate39002 жыл бұрын
Your amazing
@esraaalkhdir3254 Жыл бұрын
pleas can I know the name of grey painting ?
@LivinganOrganisedLife Жыл бұрын
The paint was Dulux Weathershield Gallant grey. I recently repainted it with Frenchic Smudge 😊
@siddhantgurunghas26592 жыл бұрын
What’s the name of the colour you used on the door
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
It was warm graphite. All the products I used are in the description box ☺️
@MsPebble69 Жыл бұрын
I liked it but thought covering the glass ruined the whole look
@saqinazar53972 жыл бұрын
What that glass sheet called pls i
@LivinganOrganisedLife2 жыл бұрын
I used D C Fix mini motif film from B&Q. Here’s the link: www.diy.com/departments/d-c-fix-mini-motif-matt-clear-white-film-l-1-5m-w-675mm/4007386332554_BQ.prd?ds_rl=1272379&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ZSWBhCVARIsALERCvyiMrUSJZSgZGQCL1xFW0p8rbcvRsQ0DEEQ4-D0pdrqEeOXKZ_axUcaAk3VEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&storeId=1312
@racheleast25582 жыл бұрын
Handle
@xwanyatx2 жыл бұрын
The glass panels are lovely on your door. Shouldn't have covered it.
@gordonnewton48323 ай бұрын
Its not made to paint and it wont weather ect rain sun hot cold be warned.
@LivinganOrganisedLife3 ай бұрын
Hiya, I painted my door nearly 3 years ago now and it’s still perfect! ☺️
@Trish-ql9kzАй бұрын
@@LivinganOrganisedLife glad to hear this.. I’ve just bought a farrow and ball eggshell paint in a similar colour to your door, the person who recommended it painted her door ( primer first) almost 5 years ago and it’s still looks good, even though it says on the tin that it’s recommended for wood and metal 🙂
@tristancraven3685 Жыл бұрын
Always best to take the panel out of the door. Otherwise you end up woth a white bit showing when heat and cold expansion happens . This way you can cover everything . Also tape up the rubber on the door or window when you are painting .