How To Prepare A Steel Front Door For Painting

Youve got to Keep that Steel Door Wet Once youre ready to paint just remember one thing youve got to keep it wet.

How to prepare a steel front door for painting. Tape off around the door any glass and around the handle and lock. If you attempt to paint the door on the hinges while the door is vertical you will have large drips and runs in the paint. Avoiding heavy brush marks when painting a smooth metal door with a difficult color.

The door should be cleaned sanded patched where needed primed and then painted. Next make sure to wear some protective gloves and strip off any rust and old paint. Depending on how dark your metal front door was before you may need to do two coats.

Using the paint brush paint the primer in any indents and then foam roll the entire door. If you dont keep a wet edge on a metal door when its being painted the drying paint will stick to the roller and peel off. As with many things the metal surface you want to paint needs to be prepared before painting begins.

Roll on one coat of Glidden Primer on the flat surfaces of the door. Using an all-purpose cleaner wipe down the front door to get it as clean as possible. First remove any fixtures you do not want to paint.

Painting over peeling paint dirt dust or cracks and holes will significantly reduce the paint jobs lifespan. Keeping a wet edge is simple. Use a couple saw horses to lay the door horizontal and so the door is not on the ground NOTE.

You can also apply some masking tape to these items and any other area or edges you do not wish to paint. Remove the door from the hinges and lay it down on a flat surface. Use an angled brush to paint any recessed panel areas Let dry.