To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Spray paint exterior steel door.
Painting a metal door.
With the lid of front door paint tightly in place shake the jar well and begin.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.
Paint a section at a time.
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It s true that a nice sprayed on finish from a basic paint spray rig is the best way to paint any door but it s not always possible.
If the door already has painted hinges paint them again.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
Just take it down and use a paint spray rig to coat it a few times and then reinstall it.
If your door has raised panels paint the reveals first and then.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
If they are metal you can leave them as is.
If you do not have a glass or storm door that stands between your door and the elements you ll want to make certain you use exterior paint.
Next remove or paint around any numbers windows or hardware.
To preserve your paint job choose a high heat metal paint formulated with heat resistant resins to withstand high temperatures such as rust oleum high heat spray paint 6 98 for 12 oz.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.
This means that when you use latex paint the paint will move with the door when it expands and compresses in warm and cold weather.
Before you apply the primer and paint lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper so the primer and paint will stick to it better.
Paint the door edge first.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.
For a door made of pine white fir or another wood species that doesn t bleed i e gives off tinted compounds in wood called tannins go with a water based exterior paint such as behr.
Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.