How To Prepare A Metal Front Door For Painting
Remove your door hardware.
How to prepare a metal front door for painting. Painting a door typically takes three to five hours depending on the condition of the door and how fussy you are. 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. Pour the paint into a tray. After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.
So if you re painting a door you can t live without like a bathroom or exterior door start first thing in the morning so it can be back in service by day s end. Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats. Remove the hardware from the door and place it somewhere safe. Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
So if this applies to you skip down to where it says how to strip your metal front door and then come back up here to start on the painting portion. But add in the drying time and it s a full day project. While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features. Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to 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. You could tape it off with painter s tape but really to do it right you want to remove your doorknobs and lockset. Use the short nap roller to apply the paint.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat. Give the metal door a coat of paint in the color you selected. 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. Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
Steps for painting a door. Paint a metal door metal doors offer great benefits in security and weather resistance but to keep their surfaces welcoming and rust free you have to keep up with the painting. 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 door has a simulated wood grain paint with the grain.