You could tape it off with painter s tape but really to do it right you want to remove your doorknobs and lockset.
How do you paint a steel front door.
Remove your door hardware.
Up to you i often paint the edge that faces out when the door opens the hinge side the same as the exterior and leave the latch edge the same color as the interior side of the door.
Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.
When painting a exterior steel door do you paint the edges on both sides as well as the face.
Pour the paint into a tray.
If you do so let the door dry for four to six hours before recoating.
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.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Or you can.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.
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.
Paint the door with at least two coats of exterior satin or semi gloss paint following the same process you did for the primer and.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Use the vacuum with the dust attachment to clean off the door then wipe it down with a wet rag.
Remove the hardware from the door and place it somewhere safe.
Steps for painting a door.
Add two coats of paint letting each dry completely.
You may want to paint your door with a second coat for durability since doors get a lot of use and wear.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
If the door you are painting is in direct sunlight try to paint early in the morning before the door has heated up.
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.
Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
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