To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
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Remove the hardware from the door and place it somewhere safe.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
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 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.
Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Steps for painting a door.
Paint a section at a time.
Use the vacuum with the dust attachment to clean off the door then wipe it down with a wet rag.
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If your door is paneled start with the panels.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
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To start you need a good exterior steel paint.
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Pour the paint into a tray.
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The paint that covers them however will not last that long.
A typical acrylic paint behr pro e600 acrylic paint 23 98 per gallon at the home depot also has less organic material than oil paint so it s less likely to form mildew and mold making it a.
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.