How To Prepare A Metal Front Door For Painting

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How to prepare a metal front door for painting. Watch our step-by-step video showing how to paint an external door with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. Door handles hinges frame and windows its time to paint. Using an all-purpose cleaner wipe down the front door to get it as clean as possible.
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. Be certain the label states the pail contains exterior paint not interior paint. Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.
Then paint the cross-rails 3 starting with the top rail and working down. Paint from the top to bottom of the door going left to right and continuing the process without skipping. Here is what one light coat of paint looks like over the grey Glidden Primer.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes. Once the first coat is dry add a second light coat and let dry. Paint the outer verticals 4 and finish by painting the three exposed door edges 5.
Remove the door from the hinges and lay it down on a flat surface. Next make sure to wear some protective gloves and strip off any rust and old paint. You can also apply some masking tape to these items and any other area or edges you do not wish to paint.
Use a couple saw horses to lay the door horizontal and so the door is not on the ground NOTE. Select Door Paint For one primed exterior door youll need at least one quart of paint. Since your door will.