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What kind of paint do you use on steel entry doors.
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.
If you want to paint an entry door the same color inside and outside you don t have to buy two different kinds of paint.
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.
Cut around the panels of the door or any other trim details using the paint brush.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the panels.
Pour the paint into a tray.
If your door does have lead based paint follow epa guidelines for removal.
To minimize stroke marks use long strokes and light pressure on the.
Switch to a microfiber paint roller to paint the rest of the door.
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.
Just use an interior exterior combo.
Before you dig in note that doors painted prior to 1978 are likely to have lead based paint on them.
Since your door will be exposed to rain sun wind and other elements you ll need flexible and mold resistant exterior paint.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint latex paint is acrylic paint mixed with a binding agent that completely covers the surface staying.
If you re painting an exterior outside door use exterior paint.
Switch to a mini roller for flat areas.
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.
The most common kinds of exterior door paint are acrylic resin or latex based and with a semi gloss finish.
The type of primer you use also needs to match the type of paint you use latex or oil based.
Finish with the outer sections.
Inside doors can be painted with interior paint.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Latex based exterior paint is the most flexible type and is quite popular.
But if you re painting over an existing oil based paint coat with water based paint coat you must use bonding primer e g kilz adhesion bonding primer 41 67 for one gallon at home depot a.