Step 1 clean the surface of the door.
Primer for steel door.
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Select a primer similar in shade to the final paint color such as a white primer for.
Paint metal doors using the same technique used for wood doors but use a primer formulated for metal instead.
Untreated metal requires primer to seal it from exposure before any topical paint may be applied.
White interior exterior multi surface primer sealer and stain blocker.
Prime the door with an oil based primer.
Another factor that will affect the life of the paint is the color and the use of a storm door follow the manufactures recommendations.
While metal paint primer is not always a requirement it is always recommended especially if the metal will come into any contact with moisture.
Supplies needed glidden primer white or grey depending on your chosen paint color glidden premium exterior paint in a semi gloss finish foam paint roller roller cover roller tray 2 angled brush paint stirrer paint stripper if you are painting over a metal door that is cracking or peeling paint stripping gloves sandpaper recommend 150 to 180 grit scraper drop cloths i cut up boxes.
Just a few preparatory steps are necessary before you get to work.
Most problems with painting a metal door are preventable and stem from lack of knowledge about the factory primer and the proper steps involved when painting a steel door.
Priming the door with a product designed specifically for metal will keep your paint looking better for longer.
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Fortunately today most newly installed steel entry doors come pre primed meaning a coat of primer was applied at the factory and the door is ready to paint.
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