{"id":2345,"date":"2022-01-08T12:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=2345"},"modified":"2024-02-28T10:59:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T15:59:15","slug":"how-to-fix-terrible-front-door-paint-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-fix-terrible-front-door-paint-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix A Terrible Front Door Paint Job (Plus Tips To Avoid!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wondering how to fix a terrible front door paint job? Well, look no further because I have your answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most bad front door paint jobs result from the wrong type of paint or not sanding between coats. To fix brush marks\/drips, sand the door until smooth and apply another coat of paint using a fine foam roller. To fix peeling paint, remove with paint stripper and a putty knife and re-paint with oil-based paint.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I Painted My Front Door & It Looks Terrible… Now What Do I Do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the most part, sanding and repainting will help. However, there are specific things that could have gone wrong during the painting process that would require a different type of fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, I’ll break down why each paint problem happened, how to fix it, and how to prevent it in the future, so you can get a beautiful finish on your front door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Navigation: Tips To Fix Badly Painted Front Doors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Your Paint Is Peeling\/Not Adhering<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your Paint Is Tacky<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Your Paint Has Prominent Brush Marks\/Drips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Your Paint Is Streaky<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Your Paint Is The Wrong Color<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. How Our Painted Front Door Turned Out<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Other FAQs About Fixing A Bad Front Door Paint Job<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Level Of Difficulty<\/th>Time To Complete<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Medium<\/td>2-3 Days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Material List<\/th>Tool List<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    320 Grit Sandpaper<\/td>Mechanical Sander<\/a> Or Sanding Block<\/td><\/tr>
    Clean Microfiber Rag<\/a><\/td>Fine-Texture Foam Roller<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    Door Paint<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Problem One: Your Paint Is Peeling\/Not Adhering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first paint problem your front door might be having is that the new paint is peeling or not adhering properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why It Happened<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A newly painted front door could be peeling for several reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n