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Skill Scale
Easy

Time Required
You can paint the trim, jamb
and casings for an exterior
door in about 45 minutes. 		Tools
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Steps

Step One
Step 1

When painting the trim around exterior doors, you'll need access to the stops and the jambs, so wedge the door open as you work. If you have a storm door or a screen door, remove it so it won't get in the way.

Step Two
Step 2

First, paint the jamb and the stop, starting at the top on the inside corner and working your way down the sides. Then paint the other side. Finally, paint across the top.

Step Three
Step 3

Paint the casings while the jambs are still wet. Mask the siding along the outside edges or, if you've got a steady hand, cut in with a trim brush. Paint the threshold after the jambs and the casings have dried.

 
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