How to Make “That Pink Door”

There’s a unique pink front door in Palm Springs that’s so popular, it has its own Instagram account. Learn how to make “that pink door” for your own home in this Lowe’s video:

Start with a flat metal door; it is fairly inexpensive and will make a perfect blank canvas. Leave a buffer around the edges to avoid throwing off the door jambs. Framing it inside the door jambs allows the door to come up to the doorstop and still have the “pink door look”. An oversized 8-foot door will accentuate the design.

In terms of trim, PVC is preferable to wood since it’s rot resistant, and it is paintable. You will need in-between trim. 1×6 trimboard for the squares, a lockset, PowerGrab Adhesive and Valspar’s “Pink Odyssey” paint.

The basic plan is to start with the outer frame, add columns and small horizontal pieces to create the grid, and then add the raised squares at the end.

1. Trace around the door jamb and the lockset so you’ll now where you can’t add trim. Once it’s marked, remove the pre-hung frame.

2. Using a miter saw, cut the trim pieces and arrange them on the door. Sand down cut edges with a fine grit sandpaper. The actual width of the PVC squares is 5.5 inches, so an 8″ x 8″ grid will fit the 5.5″ x 5.5″ squares nicely and will keep you out of the buffer zone on the edges.

3. Using the PowerGrab Adhesive, attach the trim pieces to the door (don’t apply the adhesvie too thickly as you want the pieces to lay flush against the door). Getting the frame right is foundational, so use a tape measure, speed square, straight line or whatever else you need to make sure everything lines up just right. For any cutout areas, lay the trim first and then carefully cut away the gaps later with a fine tooth saw. After all the trim pieces have been attached to the door, wait 24 hours before painting.

4. Using an airless paint sprayer, apply a coat of bonding primer, then apply the paint. Let dry.