Spray paint project steps.
Spray painting exterior metal door.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint.
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.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.
Just take it down and use a paint spray rig to coat it a few times and then reinstall it.
Paint a section at a time.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.
For metal doors such as a steel storm door.
To small and the primer or paint will exit the tip with fingers at each end of the spray fan and to big will deposit a large amount of paint on the doors surface when spraying a steel door i use a 311 or 313 spray tip with exterior acrylic and 310 fine finish or 311 with alkyd finishes.
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.
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.
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.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
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Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
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.
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 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.
Painting a metal door.