This is the fun part.
Chalk paint door.
Check out my post diy.
The chalkboard paint can be applied with a roller or a brush.
The chalk paint went right onto the melamine.
That splatter of old white endured even after we attempted to power wash it off.
Look kids and dogs don t get along with a white front door.
I realized this quickly after we had a chalk paint spill outside of my old shop.
A little more chalk paint love our laundry room door revamp.
Plus the paint is made in the u s a.
So i figure a protected porch should.
You can read more details about the process in any of my posts about chalk paint.
Sure it would be awesome if the entire family agreed on cleanliness but with our backyards being woods and being outside when we can it s tough to keep it clean.
A sample pot of old white was dropped in july of 2012 on to the cement walkway outside my store.
For the metal door you need to prime first.
Welcome to our old boring front door.
Chalk paint cures and is very durable.
Another big bonus if your diy budget is low like mine painting your door in chalk paint won t set you back much.
Two coats of chalk paint a light sanding finish it up with a thin coat of wax.
I used a brush but it s all about personal preference.
If any paint does get on the trim of the door accidentally or some seeps through magic erasers work great when removing this devine color chalk paint if that becomes necessary.
Also the paint is water based making for a quick cleanup.