Keep in mind paints dry faster in higher temperatures lower humidity and when exposed to direct sunlight.
Best paint for a metal exterior door.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint.
Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
If painting the door exterior only also paint the hinged edge of the door.
Steps for painting a door.
Paint a section at a time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.
Add two coats of paint letting each dry completely.
Paint the door with at least two coats of exterior satin or semi gloss paint following the same process you did for the primer and.
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.
Pour the paint into a tray.
Latex paint is acrylic paint mixed with a binding agent that completely covers the surface staying with it no matter what.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
The interior color of the door should match the latch edge.