Spray Painting Exterior Metal Door

For metal doors such as a steel storm door.

Spray painting exterior metal door.

Both dedicated exterior paint used in addition to a separate primer covered below and exterior primer and paint in one products will do the job. Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats. This means that when you use latex paint the paint will move with the door when it expands and compresses in warm and cold weather. Paint a section at a time.

Painting a metal door. Use cardboard or paper to mask window area. To small and the primer or paint will exit the tip with fingers at each end of the spray fan and to big will deposit a large amount of paint on the doors surface when spraying a steel door i use a 311 or 313 spray tip with exterior acrylic and 310 fine finish or 311 with alkyd finishes. 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.

To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal. Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth. Problem solved article over. It s true that a nice sprayed on finish from a basic paint spray rig is the best way to paint any door but it s not always possible.

When painting metal always use exterior latex paint. Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the. Spray paint project steps. If your door is paneled start with the panels.

Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted. Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat. Large cans may be the most cost effective option when painting large linear metal objects such as fences and backsplashes but spray paints e g rust oleum hammered metal finish spray 8 74. After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.

Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint. Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door. 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 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.