Painting a metal door.
What paint to use on metal front door.
For this particular door i did not use a foam paint cover and roller to paint but i highly recommend if you have little to no windows in your door.
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.
After your metal front door has dried completely it s time to remove the.
Switch to a mini roller for flat areas.
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.
I prefer using a 2 1 2 inch angled sash brush to cut in around the edges.
With this particular color i needed two full coats and then i spotted treated a few areas by the windows with a third.
Apply 1 coat of dulux 1 step acrylic primer sealer undercoat and leave it to dry for two hours.
Finally it s time to give your door a fresh look.
Usually about 4 in long.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the panels.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Latex paint is acrylic paint mixed with a binding agent that completely covers the surface staying with it no matter what.
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.
The answer is both you want to use a brush to cut in and a roller to paint the metal exterior doors.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Finish with the outer sections.
For metal doors such as a steel storm door work with oil based paint to stave off the formation of rust.
Just take it down and use a paint spray rig to coat it a few times and then reinstall it.
If you re painting onto a bare surface over a darker colour or a repaired surface a coat of primer is recommended to seal your surface and provide the ideal base for painting.
Problem solved article over.