I want to paint my front door with chalk paint
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Janet Pizaro on Dec 29, 2015Heres a site that should help you with your project. www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/tag/front-door/Helpful Reply
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Linda on Dec 29, 2015chalk paint is not water proof.Helpful Reply
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Somewhat Quirky on Dec 29, 2015A lot of it depends on which "chalk paint" you use. Since brands use the term very loosely and they vary in composition. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint can be used on exterior surfaces. They should not be waxed. The shop where I buy ASCP has their exterior doors painted with chalk paint and they are going on 3 years. It has worn very well (Michigan). If you are unsure about the durability you can use Modern Masters Exterior Dead Flat Varnish as a finish. Both of these products are excellent.Helpful Reply
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Max on Dec 29, 2015I have a very tall entry door that faces west in the Texas sun. I sanded the old weathered stain down and bought a quart of paint from Benjamin Moore that could stand up to the heat and direct sun. It looks great and has lasted for five years so far. I left the interior stained by the way. I am not at all sure about even the best chalk paint.Helpful Reply
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Debra Bradford-Robinson on Dec 29, 2015I have an old building in downtown Marshall, Mi. Annie Sloan chalk paint was used on the outside of the building. Same conditions that you have. Annie Sloan chalk paints are usable outside.Helpful Reply
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Jeani Miller Miner on Dec 29, 2015I have 2 chandeliers (previously brass) and a wooden bench that have all be painted with ASCP. They have been outdoor with no protection for at least 3 years. I did NOT wax the pieces per Annie Sloan directions.Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Dec 29, 2015I just painted my front door with Behr Marquee and I had fabulous results! Even though I had it rain about 8 hours after I painted, the painters tape took some of the paint off and I had to do some touch ups and I had the house power washed less than 2 days after ward and it has rained off and on since I painted 2 weeks ago! The door looks fabulous and I painted all 3 steel doors. Behr Marquee is supposed to hold up to the sun and the weather. I painted in 3 light coats with a good brush.Helpful Reply
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Melanie on Dec 30, 2015We had our front door painted with car paint at an auto body shop. They sprayed it on and it was very inexpensive. The end results were amazing! We have had it now for 15 years and it still looks the same as when it was done.Helpful Reply
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