Spray Paint Metal Exterior Door

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.
Spray paint metal exterior door. Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats. After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes. 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. Problem solved article over.
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. Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth. Just take it down and use a paint spray rig to coat it a few times and then reinstall it. To preserve your paint job choose a high heat metal paint formulated with heat resistant resins to withstand high temperatures such as rust oleum high heat spray paint 6 98 for 12 oz.
Add two coats of paint letting each dry completely. Make sure it is a well ventilated 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. Step by step process of spray painting the front door with rust oleum oil base paint.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door. Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted. Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint. Painting a metal door.
Video shows how to prepare and paint exterior front metal door.