Don't Remove It! Paint Your Front Door (Beginners Guide)

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

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[@Amadeusfly]

Ok I'm loving the commentary from the camera guy. So much fun to watch and informative.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hahaha, yeah that’s my brother. We’re going to be doing more of these types of videos. Thanks for watching!

[@davidcannon5104]

Love not removing the door! That’s my style and just realistic. Thank you.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You are most welcome good sir 🫡

[@gene570]

You are absolutely correct Brother; those comments just point out the insecurity of the negative individual. Thanks for doing a really nice job on this video!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You are most welcome kind sir! Thanks for watching 🫡

[@ciarazabolotney3998]

I don’t always like commentary but I’m here for you two 🙌🏼

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’m glad you found it entertaining and hopefully helpful too! Thanks for watching!

[@SofaKingA]

Do you have to clean it in anyway first? Thanks for the video!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

This was a newly installed door so it was clean before I started to paint it. I may have wiped it down with a rag but that was about it.

[@JBrowne-y6b]

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[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hahaha, greetings good sir! I hope you found the video helpful!

[@carolwright2699]

Thank you for this video! it was very helpful and funny! Love the humor about the tiny broom. Love and respect from Iowa.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks for watching! I think we'll be doing more tutorials like this with my brother and I being idiots. 😁

[@stephenlee1833]

Thanks for this, massive relief to know I don't have to remove the door. Our front door is very old and the paint is peeling off, I assume I'll need to strip this first, what would be the best way of doing this please and will I need to allow a couple of days for this? Also I guess I'll need to use a primer after stripping the old paint?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I'll give you my best take without seeing your door. You definitely want to remove all of the loose paint. You don't have to get all of the old paint off, but you should scrape off the peeling stuff with a spackle blade or some other type of scraper. Then sand the door down with 150 grit or 100 grit sandpaper. Try and get it as smooth as you can. Depending on what the door is made of you may need to prime it first. Then you can go over it with your finish paint. My current favorite front door paint is Moorglo Soft-Gloss from Benjamin Moore. I hope this was helpful. Good luck with your door!

[@stephenlee1833]

@@SuperVassarBrothers thanks so much for this my man, you are a great help here! Making my life so much easier! The door is made of wood, would I still need to prime it?

[@GLOSSz]

yeah tihs isnt the right video for you, watch a real one. this isnt a very good video for someone looking to repaint a door, this is just painting over a new white door

[@zyxw2000]

@@GLOSSz Yeah, the doors I paint are peeling, have scratches, cracks, rotting trim, drips from previous painters, don't fit properly.

[@GLOSSz]

@@zyxw2000 bunch of sanding and wood filler, it'll look brand new

[@CindyHiebert]

How long will you need to keep the storm door open to insure painted exterior door drie?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We kept the storm door shut because it was cold outside. The door will be dry to the touch in less than 2 hours. It’s takes about 24 hours to cure which is why we remove the weatherstripping in the frame before we shut it for the night. I’m pretty sure I talked about that in the end of the video.

[@CindyHiebert]

how long did the paint need to dry before you replaced peep hole etc

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

2 hours or so

[@lorileelou1726]

Any tips for dry time before reapplying weatherstripping and closing door?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Pull the weatherstripping. Paint the door (however many coats it takes). Wait 24 hours before putting the weatherstripping back. You’ll still be able to close and lock the door without the weather stripping.

[@WendyDenney-g7u]

When do you paint the top edge?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You can do it when you paint the heel or the toe. I’d recommend doing it before you start painting the face of the door so you can address any drips that may form.

[@KyleWiggins-t4s]

So if you’re painting both sides of the door different colors, what color do you use on the heel and toe?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Excellent question. If the door swings into a room (very common in a bedroom) then you would paint the front face of the door and the heel (hinge side). Then you’d paint the interior face of the door and the toe (latch side) the other color.

[@danielhartman-ec6em]

Awesome vid guys so funny wish I found this before I painted my first 7 doors!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hahaha, at least you’re getting some practice!

[@JAM-zb2vh]

Very nice job you nailed it .

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks for watching!

[@sidestyle05]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Curious why you did not roll this door with a 3 or 4 inch roller?

[@clarkg9805]

Great work guys appreciate your video's. I love painting, hate cleaning up. LOL.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Haha, I know right? I’m glad you found the video useful. Thanks for watching 🤙

[@taylorkay1826]

Been painting for 6.5 years. I always use a whizz on my doors to get nearly spray finish. I'd be curious to see the flashing and/or brush strokes on a door that's fully brushed. Not questioning your abilities at all I've just seen some gnarly looking doors that have been fully brushed! Can you explain why you choose to brush a door as opposed to using a mini roller?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I should probably make a video on this topic. It depends on the type of door. Some doors have a grain pattern and it often looks better to have a brushed finish. Flat panel doors typically look better being rolled. It also depends on how the door was painted previously. If it was rolled before, stick with rolling it, if it was brushed before then it will often look better if you brush it.

[@taylorkay1826]

@@SuperVassarBrothers thanks! I'd love to see a video covering that. Aside from taping the handle and lock, you paint doors exactly as I do

[@deenbella2]

How long did it take from start to finish?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I did this door (3 coats on both sides) during an 8 hour period. That’s not 8 hours of labor on the door because you’ve got to allow for the door to dry between coats.

[@deenbella2]

@@SuperVassarBrothersthank you.

[@DangHuynh0309]

Thank you. Do i need a top coat after that ?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We usually do 2 coats of finish paint. Sometimes we do 3 if it’s needed.

[@lilb7657]

Thank you for this video! Ay I ask how log does it take to dry each coat?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

1-2 hours depending on the temperature and humidity.

[@traviscmil1i]

Hello 👋 recently installed a new door lock and handle but the previous lock was larger and now there is unpainted area showing. I’d say paint is probably 10 years old and I’m painting it the same color. It’s like a medium dark brown. Do I need to do any prep work? I bought the brown paint(it says cabinet rust-oleum decorative glaze step #3) and a protective top coat rust-oleum cabinets transformations. Is this ok to use on a front door? Home Depot said yes but doesn’t sound right lol. Any help is appreciated!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Usually there’s a little ridge of paint or a difference in texture from where the old lock set was. I’d recommend sanding down that area to get it as even as you can with the existing paint. 150 grit sandpaper should do the trick. I’m a bit skeptical of the product you got for the door. In general you want to go with a good exterior paint in either satin or semi-gloss. My favorite is Moorglo Soft-gloss from Benjamin Moore. It’s quite good for front doors and it does come in quarts. That being said, I’ve never used the product you described 🤷‍♂️

[@ssh348]

Thank you for the common sense approach. i won't have the energy to remove and put back mine. in addition to painting, i need to do some serious sanding. the builders who did the job initially, left bristles from brush embedded in the paint. there was no care at all. other parts have some rust. so it's a project....

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Sanding is a good idea. I’d go with 100 or 150 grit to get those bristles out and smooth things out. Good luck!

[@ssh348]

@@SuperVassarBrothers ​ serious girl here)) i went in with a knife. it worked out. i used the cheapo brushes though and they sometimes also leave bristles, so one has to watch carefully and remove them immediately. seeing how quick that paint dries, there is no way to even reusing the same brush for 2 coats. bummer...

[@zyxw2000]

Door looks new. The customers I've worked for have cracked paint, peeling, drips from previous paint jobs, sometimes rotted trim. The door almost always sticks, and must be sanded down first where it hits the jamb.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Yes this door was new. Every door is different and requires a different level of prep before hitting it with your finish paint.

[@shawntyler863]

How much to charge to paint a door like this exact one ? Thanks

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I charged $370 for both sides, but that was 2 years ago. I’d price it around $475 right now. It also depends on how good your finish quality is. The better finish quality you can do the more you can charge.

[@shelbyschultz5439]

What would you recommend for cleaning the door prior to paint? Also I don’t have a storm door like this so how would I “seal” off my door throughout the day while painting?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

A lot of times we just scuff sand the door with 150 grit then wipe it off with a rag. If you’ve got a some sort grime on it you can use any kind of mild degreaser. You don’t need to seal the door off to paint it. As long as the weather is decent you’ll be good to go 🤙

[@DeeDeeTurner-x6w]

Hello, if I'm painting my back door, do I use a primer first, then paint ?

[@kaynotts3615]

Great video! I have small dents in my front door. Can I do bondo without taking it off the hinges?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

For sure you can repair it while it’s on the hinges. We do it all the time. MH Ready patch also works pretty well.

[@kaynotts3615]

@@SuperVassarBrothers thanks so much!! You should come to Brooklyn and do my door for your channel. 🥹 🤪 I need to sand and paint the frame as well.

[@Chic20000]

how long did you wait to paint between coats?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

About 2 hours. Dry times can vary a bit depending on the temperature and humidity.

[@rafaelespinoza2688]

Hey guys, really enjoyed your video. Did you have to sand it and prime the door before adding the final color paint? I have a red door wife wants me to change to blue now. I appreciate your advise. Raf

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I would sand it but you probably don't need to prime it going from red to blue. My favorite front door paint is Benjamin Moore Moorglo Soft-Gloss. It generally does pretty well with color shifts. You'll likely be doing 2-3 coats.

[@rafa106900]

Got it, thanks and I am a fan with your videos.

[@rafaelespinoza2688]

@@SuperVassarBrothers How long should I wait between the first coat using the BM Soft Gloss MoorGlo W096 2x? This is what the wife bought. Thanks. Doing this project after work today.

[@Avital4414]

Great video! The previous homeowner left some dried paint on my lock set. Suggested product to apply for removing it?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I start with trying to scrape the paint off with my fingernail. If that doesn’t work I will carefully use a razor blade (emphasis on carefully). If it’s still not coming off then you can use Goof Off or a similar product to break it down then go back to you using your fingernail and a rag to remove it.

[@piwko4]

@@SuperVassarBrothers I recomend removing the lockset before painting to prevent this.. lol

[@deancitroni4447]

There are a ton of videos on painting the exterior of a steel door any thoughts of painting the inside of it?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Generally it’s the same process as the exterior. You’ll likely be using an interior trim paint to do it.

[@dorothyvaccarezza7580]

You mentioned 2 types of paint in the comments here. What do you recommend for a new door? I believe the front is steel and the back is fiberglass and I’m trying to see if there’s one paint I can use for both. The front door is behind a storm door and the back door is under a patio cover but we live in Texas so it’s hot. Thank you for your help!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel works well for that application. You can use it on both sides and it should hold up well.

[@dorothyvaccarezza7580]

Thank you for the quick reply! Your video is very helpful!

[@jorgesmith2000]

Would you still recommend Benjamin Moore MoorGlo for exterior trim? Also, are you using the Cortez or Vegas nowadays for trim?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I still like Moorglo Soft-gloss for exterior trim and doors. I’ve tried out the Vegas’s for a while and I like them for specialty applications. However, my preferred brush for pretty much everything (including exterior work) is a Corona Cortez.

[@jorgesmith2000]

@@SuperVassarBrothersgood to know. Thanks for the response! I have both and can see why yo’d prefer the Cortez for trim. The Vegas is too soft for most use cases, and sometimes I need that brushed look to match rest of trim.

[@silentcousin8366]

What kind of brush do you recommend?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

My current favorite trim brush is the 2 1/2 inch Corona Vegas. For walls I like a 2 1/2 inch Corona Cortez. You can get them at most Benjamin Moore retailers.

[@hollihaddix4491]

I have a west-facing front door that gets beat up by the sun. Do you know of any paint additive that would protect it from the sun?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’d recommend using Benjamin Moore’s Moorglo Soft-Gloss for your front door. That’s my favorite paint for front doors and it holds up really well in direct sunlight.

[@shannonhilliard6333]

What type of brush do you recommend?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

2 1/2 inch Corona Cortez is still my all time favorite. I’m buying another case this week 🤙

[@PrestonJG]

Appreciate the Nathaniel Rateliff🤙 thanks for the great content

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thanks for noticing the music! Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats are one of my favorite bands and I was pumped that we can use their music in our videos. Thanks for watching and for the kind words good sir 🤙

[@LynnLopez-i4l]

For the door handles would ypu recommend replacing it or repainting it? If repainting what products would you recommend?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Most door knobs / handles are metal. I wouldn’t recommend painting them. I’d replace them or try and clean them.

[@dionysos147]

Weird question but on an exterior door frame do you paint the hinge side? We tried looking it up but some say you do and others say no due to sticking??

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Yes. If you are painting the exterior of a doorframe then you would paint all of it. The main thing with that is to remove the rubber coping / weather stripping then paint the frame / door. Leave the stripping out for at least 24 hours to give the paint time to cure. That’s usually what front doors will stick to, not the frame itself.

[@dionysos147]

Thank you so much!!

[@jayme4749]

Thanks for the video. What kind of brush were you using?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

2 1/2 inch Corona Cortez. My current favorite brush for trim and doors is the Corona Vegas in a 2 1/2 inch. It's excellent and you can usually find them at a Benjamin Moore retailer.

[@iamric23]

Not sure if this is a metal or wood door, and so does it matter? Should a metal door be sprayed only?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

It’s doesn’t really matter as long as they’ve been primed from the factory. Whether you spray or brush it is a personal preference and also impacted but what you feel confident using.

[@alwatts4108]

question what type of paint oil base or latex paint

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Our current go-to trim paint is Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel

[@madisonwilde5407]

Do you have to sand prior to paint? My door is just a plain factory white and I’m going black

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

It’s not a bad idea to give it a light sanding with 220 or 150. You may want to do a coat of dark grey primer like fresh start from Benjamin Moore before going over it with your black finish paint

[@krisv6496]

What would you use for a wooden front door which is stained? Do you sand and re-stain or something else? Thanks.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You’re probably going to want to prime that front door with an exterior oil primer before you paint it. Once it’s primed I’d go with Moorglo Soft-Gloss from Benjamin Moore. That’s my current favorite front door paint.

[@krisv6496]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Thanks, but what about if you just want to re stain? Should I sand and scuff it first? And is a roller or brush better?

[@yoheyyou8153]

Amazing video pro painter you are if this was me With no tape it would be all over the place the reason they make tape is because of me!!!! I find it takes more time to prep door then to paint it lol this is why there are pros to do the job

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hahaha! Thanks for watching!

[@littleedenvalleyfarm8165]

How long did it take for the paint to dry and do all 3 coats. I have a client with dogs and can't have the door open for too long.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Roughly 2 hours between coats depending on drying conditions. I can do each coat in under 15 minutes on front doors. Often under 10 minutes.

[@SilverSleek1]

Sometimes I notice that when sun hits (after drying) , I can see I need more paint . Will reapplying on the “lighter areas” after the final look ?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You’ll have the best result when you get the coverage you’re going for on your last coat. If there are some areas that need more paint it’s often a better strategy to just go ahead and do an additional coat on the entire surface. A lot of times if you try and just touch up that area, it ends up looking worse or draws more attention to that area. Ideally you want a uniform coat of paint on the entire surface that is drying at relatively the same time. That’s what contributes to an excellent looking finish.

[@johnclavis]

Did i skip over the part where you cleaned and sanded and primed the door first?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I believe we scuff sanded it prior to filming. There’s no need to prime it since it was previously painted with latex

[@jenalee76]

I painted my door, used the wrong paint, and didn’t paint in the right direction, and a couple drip spots. It the same type door as this one. What size grit do I use? And do I need to sand in between coats? If so, is it the same grit? Thanks in advance.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’d use 150 to sand down the drips and any texture you don’t like. If you want to sand between coats then you can use 220

[@ciarazabolotney3998]

@@SuperVassarBrothersdo you recommend sanding it down first? I probably should huh….

[@markfrancis5751]

Any suggestions for fiberglass doors. Working on sanding, scrapping old paint off. had to use paint revmover as well. kicked my butt a far as getting all paint off in little crevasses.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Ugh, that is an unpleasant process. If you’re painting it then you just need to get it good enough so that your new product looks good and adheres properly. If you’re staining it, then best of luck 😬

[@markfrancis5751]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Thanks! i'm close to finishing the prep a little more scrape and sanding should do it. i purchased the best primer i could find and ready to apply. I am painting the door black.

[@arleenbarlow6843]

​@@markfrancis5751that's what I'd like to paint my front door, not sure tho

[@waynekeizer5720]

So I am deff a sprayaholic I try to not use a brush and roller as much as possible especially when it comes to trim and doors. Is there a reason you guys done really ever spray anything ? Cause typically for a door that is all ready a shade of what I’m going to be painting I usually only have to do one good coat with the sprayer. 2 if it was a color change.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

A timely question good sir. The next video that I’m releasing has to do with different finishes on doors. We’re mostly a brush and roller crew so that’s what we’re the fastest at. A lot of times (at least for us) it’s fast to brush or roll a door vs. using a sprayer and doing all of the necessary prep out

[@LynnLopez-i4l]

What brushes would you recommend

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

The corona Cortez is my favorite brush for pretty much everything 3 Reasons Why This is My Favorite Paint Brush Ever kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmLaaJ-QodCGZ7c

[@billmonroe8826]

When I use a brush, it leaves lines. what kind of brush do you use so you don't get lines?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

If you use a brush, then there will be visible brush strokes. You just want to try and minimize it. I use a corona cortex. It’s an excellent brush 🫡

[@ashleenicole71]

Would this be OK for fiberglass?... We realized our front door is fiberglass is right in the sun for most of the day. My son got some of it in him. Twice. Had no idea where it was coming from.. I realized one day where it came from when in saw my front door glistening in the sun.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’d recommend sanding down the door with 150 grit sandpaper then going over it with Benjamin Moore’s Moorglo Softgloss. That’s my favorite paint for shutters and front doors. It holds up well in direct sunlight.

[@d.g.7582]

I would have loved to have seen that done on a dark door with white paint or a white door with dark paint because the white against the white was just not showing the beauty of your work

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

It’s on my list of things to film, but I haven’t gotten to paint a front door with any bold colors recently. Hopefully I’ll get one soon!

[@guysolis5843]

I'm assuming you're using latex paint. I have used latex to paint the exterior side of a steel door and left it open for 8 hours in the summer heat and that door will always stick to the weather stripping..Got a solution for that scenario?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I used Emerald Urethane trim enamel on this door which is a hybrid. The other paint that I use a lot of front doors is Moorglo Soft Gloss from Benjamin Moore. When I paint front door I remove the weather stripping and shut the door overnight. Then I reinstall the weather striping the next day. That way the paint won’t marry into it and pull off. It works for the products we use.

[@guysolis5843]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Thanks I'll try your method..

[@The7ray]

Don’t need to sand the door first?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

This was a favorite primed door. I wiped it down and made sure it was clean, then it was good to go. If the door has been previously painted then it’s a good idea to sand it.

[@Razzanrohr]

So no paint prep? No TSP? No cleaning or sanding?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

This door was brand new, factory primed and recently installed. I wiped it down with a rag before I started, but there was no prep required to start running top coats. If you've got an old door that's been previously painted then you can give it a scuff sand and clean off anything that you see might affect you applying whatever finish paint you chose.

[@Pmomma100]

I have enjoyed this video! You guys are hilarious and talking about the names of the animals 😅 every time he named one I'm like okay what is that! But a yak I do know of lol How long do you wait between coats? This other lady's video said 3 hours to do another coat.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’m glad you enjoy the banter between my brother and I 😄. Dry time depends on the conditions in the room. Usually 2 hours is plenty between coats. If it’s dry to the touch then you’re good to go.

[@t.johnmcmanus204]

Not sure when this will get answered. Why did you not use a paint roller also.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You can if you like that finish. For this particulars door (and most front doors) I prefer a hand brushed finish. We’ve got other flat panel door videos where I use a mini roller.

[@t.johnmcmanus204]

@@SuperVassarBrothers WOW. Thank you for the fasted response.

[@princessalaina4589]

I'm currently painting my double front doors and it's the biggest pain in the butt!! giggling!!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Good luck! I hope it turns out well!

[@princessalaina4589]

@SuperVassarBrothers thanks bunches! it will turn out ok I suppose, but not as good as a pro.

[@sarahrasmussen1369]

I’m prepping to do mine - double doors, stained, chipping, set in glass details. It’s gonna be a job! 😂

[@princessalaina4589]

@@sarahrasmussen1369 Good luck with that. What color?

[@christianballer1569]

What sheen was this paint?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Semi-gloss

[@christianballer1569]

@@SuperVassarBrothers Thank you for the quick response! I’m going to try this method tomorrow on my door!

[@julybaby19]

So you don’t paint the door jam area?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Yes we paint the door jam area. This video was just about the door itself, not the door frame.

[@michaelarthur678]

Looks great

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

It turned out well! Thanks for watching!

[@kellindalton6028]

I painted my front door back in September. Since, I've noticed little cluster bubbles. Any idea what I did wrong?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Hmmm, it could be an adhesion issue with the paint. Also, if your front door gets nailed with direct sunlight and gets super hot then the heat may have bubbled the paint where it didn’t have a good bond with the surface. That’s my best guess without seeing it. The way to fix it (again this is me saying this without seeing it) would be to sand off the bubbled areas and then use a filler like HM Ready Patch or any exterior spackle / filler, let that dry, sand it smooth then paint the door again. My preferred exterior paint is Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior Soft-Gloss. It has good UV protection and holds up well in direct sunlight, at least in my experience. I hope that helps. Good luck with your door!

[@marlysmoilanen8459]

Did the door get sanded before first coat

[@amyjanesanders4489]

Suggestions for a metal door. Currently its white, but my cats have worn through the paint right under the knob. 4 panels with a top window, and it gets hot Southern Oregon sun most all day. Also, I'd like to give it a color... I'd appreciate any input! I'm wanting to keep it as simple as possible, without my mans involvement 😮.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I’d suggest using Benjamin Moore Moorglo Soft-Gloss paint in whatever color you prefer. Paint it using the same technique I used in this video and you should be good to go. You will likely have to do between 2-3 coats. Happy painting!

[@laura9855]

Thanks , I learned from It ,.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching 😁

[@ildefonzosanchez1017]

Is that a steel/ aluminum door?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Fiberglass

[@Aloy_vera]

No need to sand?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

This was a brand new door so there was not need to sand it down initially. I sanded it lightly in between coats which you can see me do in the video.

[@MarciaCox1]

What about the bottom of the door? I read we should paint all 6 sides of the door. Paint the bottom to protect the door from rotting.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Well, if you leave the door hung then that’s going to be tricky. I’m not saying that it wouldn’t be beneficial, but we don’t paint the bottom and I don’t know of many crews that do.

[@99wallygator]

Would have been nice to see how inside the door handle was done.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Vertical strokes…very carefully

[@donjuan9602]

Great job

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Thank you kind sir 🤙

[@christianmercado5510]

3:29 YOU SHOULD TAKE THE HARDWARE OFF 😡🤣

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

We do a lot of the time. This one was a bit unique because we had to close the door pretty shortly after we painted the door.

[@christianmercado5510]

@ I was just kidding, I was just saying it because you said someone would hahahaha It’s a great video, actually I’m following your steps since I’m painting my door black. Thanks for the video bro 🙌🏽

[@coreymoore7028]

Get a roller for the flats my guy much better than leaving brush strokes. That door probably feels textured

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

The client preferred a brushed finished which is common for front doors. Emerald Urethane levels out quite nicely. I do use rollers for flat panel doors that don’t have a grain pattern to them and aren’t front doors.

[@coreymoore7028]

I was just trying to give pointers to speed up your slow process and give a better finish. No one wants brush marks anywhere buddy I’ve been painting for ten years. Actually I could do that whole door with just a roller no brush at all

[@bluegrassdanq]

remove hardware and prime if necessary. then roll

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

That works too

[@chrisbelgrade7902]

Exactly take the door hardware off only takes a minute

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Removing the hardware is not the issue. Getting it back on without marring the finish can be a point of friction. We had to be able to shut the door and lock it for the client at the end of the day, so that’s how we do it. If you’re painting your own door then you can have at it

[@djmelotte8220]

I have a burgundy door and I want to paint it blue. Do I need to prime it first? I think the door is like yours…fiberglass.

[@chrisbelgrade7902]

@@djmelotte8220 you asking me

[@guysawka818]

Ugh I used Emerald and my opinion it sucks!

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Interesting. Emerald Urethane is still our go-to trim paint. It pairs nicely with a Corona Vegas brush, but it’s not for everyone 🤷‍♂️

[@travisharrington856]

Emerald can be tricky. It flattens very well but doesn’t like to be retouched after the surface has been covered. It also looks the best when you paint as thick of a coat as possible on the surface, but not too thick and the paint begins to run. It also has a big delay time before it starts to run if it’s going to. Until you get used to it…paint a small area before moving on to the next and always go back 5 mins-10 mins-20 mins after that area was painted and check for runs. If they are very fresh and still wet, take a soft brush and feather the drip and it will settle again. In most cases, even if the paint appears wet to the touch, let it dry with the drip and you can easily sand it off after it dries and touch it back up. This paint loves to be applied, left alone and not re-rolled/brushed again until dry. Lay it on thick and it will flatten out smooth as butter. Don’t use small 1/4” and fine nap rollers. They don’t apply enough paint to most surfaces to give it enough time to flatten out before it dries. A good 3/8-1/2” microfiber lays it on thick and the results are amazing.

[@chrisbelgrade7902]

That's crazy three coats for the price of that paint

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I was being a bit nit-picky with the 3rd coat, but it didn’t take long. 3 coats is common with new factory primed doors.

[@chrisbelgrade7902]

@@SuperVassarBrothers where's your company based out of

[@dj2028]

At a bare minimum, it should have been lightly sanded with sandpaper (say 220 grit) or 000 steel wool. Wipe down and then paint.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

That was a brand new factory primed door. I believe we did wipe it down prior to painting but that may have been cut from the edit. You are correct though. I generally sand doors down with 150 or 220 then have at it.

[@danielsheets463]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ2Vh5KrpLufd6s "this is real common to to get a drip on something you've pulled out" camera man was definitely holding back here. Watching because I used a small roller and it was horribly orange peeled so I think a brush might be better.

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Quite an astute observation Daniel 🤫. I also prefer a brushed finish on most front doors. If you’re concerned about that orange peel effect then make sure you sand it down with 150 or 100 grit sandpaper before you try brushing it. Otherwise that texture will show through your brushed finish.

[@MiguelOjedaJr]

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

😁

[@piwko4]

I like the door hardware jokes in the video, but honestly don't understand why you wouldn't remove 5 screws and remove all the door hardware. You maybe saved 2 min max by taping and lost 2 min by cutting in, and it will never look as good as removing and painting. The hardware on this door looks new, but on any other door, if the owner decides to change it in a couple months, it will require a new paint job if the hardware shape is different. Do you guys cut in light and outlet switch plates too?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

I believe I explained this in the video, but that was a new door with a new lock set. The homeowner won’t be changing it since she picked it out in the first place so that is not a concern. I’d challenge your time estimate on how long it would take to remove the lock set. Maybe your a lock smith and you can do it quickly with no risk of possibly scratching the new hardware, but those lock sets can be a big pain in the balls to get it back together. On this particular door it we decided to keep the lock set on. Sometimes we do remove them, but like I mentioned we had to shut the door and lock it at the end of the day. Of course we remove switch plate covers. Like I said in the video, if it’s your door or your job then you can do whatever you like. This is how we do it and it turned out great and the client was happy. Thank you for leaving this comment and confirming my prophetic joke.

[@piwko4]

@@SuperVassarBrothers That's what I'm here for, fulfilling prophecies and helping the YT algorithm. But honestly, 3 screws remove the handle and 2 remove the lock. 4 more remove the latches. A screw gun literarily takes less then 2 min to remove all. Not a locksmith, and have never scratched a lock set before. If u have the patience and care to cut in the lockset, I'm sure you qualify for removing one safely. Also, don't see why you cant reinstall it after painting.

[@sarahrasmussen1369]

We have a similar (but older set) and we had to remove and replace something because it wasn’t working correctly. It took HOURS to get it put back together and fully functioning in the door (this didn’t include the broken part, just getting it set right in the door and making sure everything was reconnected). It was a nightmare!

[@nedzadridjic789]

God jou but you are using my knowledge and profession. 😊😅

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

indeed I am

[@johnnyconnelly7278]

How did it dry so quickly?

[@SuperVassarBrothers]

Emerald urethane dries reasonably quickly depending on the conditions of the room. You can usually record within 2 hours or so