Door Over

I painted our front door starting last week and finishing on Friday. The weather in between was not conducive to painting. I wanted a deep rich red. I have always always wanted a red front door. As I walked around the neighborhood I would oogle over all the ones I saw. I just never had the guts to do it to ours. Our front door is not in the best shape and was a sight for sore eyes as you approached it. I just decided to get over my apprehension and just do it. So I asked my sister to "paint" my door red virtually so I could get an idea. I was sold!!! So I got a quart of paint called Roasted Tomato and set off to painting. Like so many projects I start without much planning. So I started painting and hated the fact that you could see the brush strokes. Well I was using a cheap brush and the door is metal. I finished it up on Friday with a foam roller made for smooth surfaces. And it turned out gorgeous!!! I love it!
Before

Midway after 2 coats with brush.Notice how clean the brass kickplate is. I used a homemade mixture of salt, flour and vinegar. However it didn't not stay that clean. I guess I need some brass cleaner. How well worth the green try...

After...