Lots of tiny screws in the kick plate and the door knocker. I spray painted the kick plate and the other door hardware. This is the same spray paint I used for the hardware on my Hepplewhite Style Sideboard. Rust-oleum Metallic Spray Paint covers great and it adheres well to the brass. Are kick plates out of date? Maybe the next time I paint the door there will be no kick plate. I'm rethinking the kick plate although it's still there. Does anyone else have a dusty front door? Go take a look.

We’re back door people so I hardly ever look closely at the outside of our front door. I also think this detail adds a little something extra to the front door. The kick plate was added to the door when I painted the door red. I think it gives the door a little pizzazz! But the shiny brass had to go, too out dated. I like having a door knocker, not that anyone ever uses it. While the shutters were being painted I was painting the door and the outdated hardware. A few posts ago I shared with you how the Junktion Technical Specialist painted the window shutters. Like the Red Door? I did 15 years ago when I painted it this color. No need to worry about 'can I do this?', if I can do these projects, you can too!

I have several budget front door update ideas in this post. Painting exterior home elements is an easy way to update your home and add curb appeal. This inexpensive front door update will make your neighbors envious. You can find it at the bottom of the post. I have several curb appeal ideas in this post and a short video I made showing the best way to paint louvered doors and shutters. You know the hardware that's about 4o years old and sooooo out of date. I found out it's easy to spray paint shiny brass door hardware.

Metal storm door with mail slot