Cover the floor with newspaper or.
Best paint for steel front door.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
For fiberglass doors apply a water based paint as its thinner and less sticky composition.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Pour the paint into a tray.
Use the vacuum with the dust attachment to clean off the door then wipe it down with a wet rag.
Best exterior paint for doors and trim.
To preserve your paint job choose a high heat metal paint formulated with heat resistant resins to withstand high temperatures such as rust oleum high heat spray paint 6 98 for 12 oz.
For metal doors such as a steel storm door work with oil based paint to stave off the formation of rust.
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.
Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Steps for painting a door.
Selecting paint for a metal door.
Latex paint is acrylic paint mixed with a binding agent that completely covers.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint.
Wash the door with a sponge and a mixture of water and a low suds detergent such as spic.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
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