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  • Fast dry formula lets you paint and close your door in 8 hours
  • Non fading coating keeps its vivid color through the seasons
  • Easy to use, water based paint in a variety of trendy colors

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Q:Our front door is currently stained and polyurethane coated, can I use this paint after prepping the door and what would you recommending for the prep?
by|May 28, 2020
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A:  Happy to help! To ensure full adhesion of Rust-Oleum Modern Masters Front Door Paint on previously finished surfaces, we recommend priming with Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Based Primer. This primer can be topcoated after 1 hour and does not require sanding prior to using! https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-1-Gal-White-Water-Based-Interior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-2001/100398391 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

by|May 30, 2020

    A:  Yes, make sure to prep first really well. I have used it on my steel front door and turned out really nice and still looks great after 5 yrs.

    by|May 31, 2020
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      Q:How does the paint hold up to the sun? the front of my house faces the sun and the front of the house and door get hot enough to cook an egg in seconds.
      by|May 28, 2020
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      A:  Happy to help! Rust-Oleum Modern Masters Front Door Paint is great for exterior surfaces and will not fade from UV exposure. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

      by|Oct 21, 2021
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        Q:Can the MM EXPRESS YOURSELF be used to coat a fiberglass door?
        by|May 7, 2020
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        A:  I don’t know - the container says that it can be used on surfaces as long as they are primed.

        by|Jul 24, 2020

          A:  Hi Jim, our Modern Masters Front Door Paint may be applied to fiberglass doors that have first been primed using our Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-1-qt-White-Water-Based-Interior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-2004/100398398 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2

          by|May 14, 2020
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            Q:Need to brighten up front of house because of too much brown already there.
            by|May 1, 2020
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            A:  We appreciate your interest Please keep in mind that the color on our paint cans and spray paint caps is a good indicator the final finish, including Rust-Oleum Modern Masters Front Door Paint. We hold all of our paints to a tight color standard. We recommend testing the product in an inconspicuous area first to ensure it is the finish you are looking for. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

            by|May 4, 2020
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              Q:What is the return policy on this paint?
              by|Apr 24, 2020
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              A:  Hi Bryan, To better answer your question, please contact the HD.com customer service department at 800-430-3376 call any day between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. EST, or call your local store, they can either answer your question or transfer you to your local store to answer your specific question. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

              by|Apr 28, 2020
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                Q:Can it also be used on vinyl shutters?
                by|Apr 14, 2020
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                A:  We can help you, Debbie. Rust-Oleum Modern Masters Front Door Paint can be applied to vinyl shutters as long as a primer is used first. For a primer, we suggest using Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-1-qt-White-Water-Based-Interior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-2004/100398398 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

                by|Apr 9, 2021
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                  A:  Yes, this can be applied to vinyl shutters as long as a primer is applied first.

                  by|Apr 15, 2020
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                    Q:is 1 Quart enough for one door on one side?
                    by|Apr 11, 2020
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                    A:  We are here to help, Jen! Each quart of Rust-Oleum Modern Masters Front Door Paint has a recommended coverage of 80-100 square feet with a single coat. For the best results, we recommend applying 2 coats of the products. This would mean that the product can cover up to 40-50 square feet with the recommended 2 coats. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

                    by|Oct 21, 2021
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                      A:  It should be. You will get two coats out of it depending on how big your door is.

                      by|Oct 21, 2021
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                        A:  I used this color on one of my houses, 3 doors, 2 coats outside only and I still have some left over! It looks great!74736

                        by|Oct 21, 2021
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                          Q:Good afternoon. I'm looking for a lighter shade of brown for both my aluminum front doors and garage but its hard to decipher from the pictures online. Which is a lighter shade, the Sincere Brown or the Ground Brown? Thank you.
                          by|Apr 9, 2020
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                          A:  Thank you for reaching out! Rust-Oleum Modern Masters Front Door Paint in Sincere is more dark than Grounded. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

                          by|Jul 13, 2021
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                            Q:Is this paint good for a metal front door?
                            by|Apr 4, 2020
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                            A:  Good question, Mary. Rust-Oleum Modern Masters Front Door Paint can be applied to metal surfaces as long as a primer is applied first. The best one for the job would be Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-Bulls-Eye-1-2-3-1-qt-White-Water-Based-Interior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-2004/100398398 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 5

                            by|Apr 6, 2020

                              A:  Yes, this paint is to use for a metal front door.

                              by|Apr 6, 2020

                                A:  Yes, this is fine on a metal door with proper preparation.

                                by|Apr 17, 2020
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                                  Q:I have a wooden front deck made of treated lumber. The lumber is several years old. I plan to prime it with a bonding primer. Could I use this product on the deck? Thanks!
                                  by|Apr 1, 2020
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                                  A:  Happy to help, Lynn! Due to the exposure to foot traffic, we do not recommend Rust-Oleum Modern Masters Front Door Paint for use on decks. Instead, check out Rust-Oleum RockSolid 2X Deck Stain for coating decks. https://www.homedepot.com/s/rocksolid%25202x?NCNI-5 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

                                  by|Apr 2, 2020