Painting a metal door.
Spray painting exterior metal door.
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.
Spray paint project steps.
Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.
Both dedicated exterior paint used in addition to a separate primer covered below and exterior primer and paint in one products will do the job.
If the finish is free of cracking and peeling but simply needs a fresh coat the surface can be lightly sanded and cleaned and a fresh coat of glidden premium exterior paint can be applied.
Paint a section at a time.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.
Just take it down and use a paint spray rig to coat it a few times and then reinstall it.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
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.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.
Latex paint is acrylic paint mixed with a binding agent that completely covers the surface staying with it no matter what.
Preparing the door for a fresh coat of paint if your door has old paint on it what you do will depend on the condition of the paint.
For metal doors such as a steel storm door.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.
Large cans may be the most cost effective option when painting large linear metal objects such as fences and backsplashes but spray paints e g rust oleum hammered metal finish spray 8 74.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
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.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.