Sam adams a full service contractor says.
Best way to paint steel entry door.
The best way to paint a steel door is with a professional sprayer not a rattle can.
For fiberglass doors apply a water based paint as its thinner and less sticky composition.
If you paint the door with a brush you get all kinds of brush strokes in the finished product.
Use an angled brush to paint any recessed panel areas let dry.
Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.
Use the short nap roller to apply the paint.
For metal doors such as a steel storm door work with oil based paint to stave off the formation of rust.
If the door has a simulated wood grain paint with the grain.
Let the door sit for an hour or two until dry then apply the second coat.
Pour the paint into a tray.
Let paint dry completely then rehang door.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
Apply a second coat of primer if necessary apply at least two coats of exterior satin or semi gloss paint.
Priming the surfaces on the exterior of your house is a crucial step in painting them because it seals the surface and ensures the final coat of paint will adhere well.
The second best way is to use foam rollers because both give your steel door a uniform texture.
If there are ridges smooth.
Fortunately today most newly installed steel entry doors come pre primed meaning a coat of primer was applied at the factory and the door is ready to paint.
If you re using a dark color to paint your door use the grey glidden primer formula or have the paint store add grey to the white glidden formula.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.
Roll on one coat of glidden primer on the flat surfaces of the door.
To start you need a good exterior steel paint.
Give the metal door a coat of paint in the color you selected.
To minimize stroke marks use long strokes and light pressure on the roller.
Cut around the panels of the door or any other trim details using the paint brush.
Apply the first coat of primer and let dry.
A preprimed door lets you get right to painting.