Remove your door hardware.
How do you paint a metal front door.
If you do so let the door dry for four to six hours before recoating.
Use the vacuum with the dust attachment to clean off the door then wipe it down with a wet rag.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
Paint a metal door metal doors offer great benefits in security and weather resistance but to keep their surfaces welcoming and rust free you have to keep up with the painting.
You could tape it off with painter s tape but really to do it right you want to remove your doorknobs and lockset.
You may want to paint your door with a second coat for durability since doors get a lot of use and wear.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
Brush on a single coat of primer with a wide paint brush covering the front and all side edges of the door primer prevents the door from absorbing moisture and helps smooth out its texture.
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.
Remove the hardware from the door and place it somewhere safe.
If the door you are painting is in direct sunlight try to paint early in the morning before the door has heated up.
Pour the paint into a tray.
Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.
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.
Steps for painting a door.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
So if this applies to you skip down to where it says how to strip your metal front door and then come back up here to start on the painting portion.
Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.