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.
Painting a steel door black.
Priming the surfaces on the exterior of your house is a crucial step in painting them because it seals the surface and ensures the final coat of paint will adhere well.
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.
In my neighborhood there are only a few of black doors so i was a bit ahead of the curve at the time since.
If your door is metal look for one with built in rust protection.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Painted black front door.
Now that we sold this house it seems to hold true that black doors truly do add value to your home.
Do s and don ts for painting your doors black.
I was a conformist and did what most people on pinterest are doing and went with a black front door.
Since the planet is moving from grey to black here is the scoop on when it s a good idea and when it s a bad idea to paint your doors black.
Latex exterior paints provide weather resistant coverage.
Since your door will be exposed to outside elements it s essential to use the proper paint to prevent peeling and fading later.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.
After scraping sand the wooden door to smooth the scraped edges.
Use sandpaper rather than a scraper on metal doors.
No matter what you choose you will need to go over the door with an exterior primer first.
If painting light to moderately used indoor metal surfaces think wall sconces bed frames or guest room night tables go with water based acrylic paint a cheaper 15 to 40 per gallon.
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.
And in this case it is easier to paint again.
Use power sanders sparingly high speed sanding can melt paint making it even more difficult to smooth out.
The fastest way to remove paint buildup on a wooden door is with a sharp stainless steel or carbide scraper.