The type of primer you use also needs to match the type of paint you use latex or oil based.
What kind of paint do i use on my steel front door.
Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
If you have a metal door in your home that doesn t go with the rest of your decor don t fear you can paint it.
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.
Remove the hardware from the door and place it somewhere safe.
Thankfully the surface of my metal front door was not peeling or chipping so it did not require any sanding or scraping.
For a door made of pine white fir or another wood species that doesn t bleed i e gives off tinted compounds in wood called tannins go with a water based exterior paint such as behr.
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.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint latex paint is acrylic paint mixed with a binding agent that completely covers the surface staying.
The door will take several hours to dry completely so leave it open to prevent it.
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.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
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.
Use the vacuum with the dust attachment to clean off the door then wipe it down with a wet rag.
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.
After my door had dried thoroughly it was time to tape that baby up.
Allow the door to dry for an hour or two check the instructions on the paint can then apply a second coat.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
I simply used an all purpose cleaner my outdoor hose and a roll of paper towels to remove the dirt and debris that was built upon my door.
Prep work for painting you can paint your door in place or remove it from the hinges if you have a storm or glass door to protect your home and keep bugs and debris from floating into your home.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.