Use a small paint roller to cover the door with two coats of primer giving plenty of time for the primer to dry between coats.
Primer for steel door.
Untreated metal requires primer to seal it from exposure before any topical paint may be applied.
Just a few preparatory steps are necessary before you get to work.
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.
Priming the door with a product designed specifically for metal will keep your paint looking better for longer.
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Select a primer similar in shade to the final paint color such as a white primer for.
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.
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.
Step 1 clean the surface of the door.
While metal paint primer is not always a requirement it is always recommended especially if the metal will come into any contact with moisture.
Some metals contain anti corrosion materials usually an additional metal such as zinc is added solely to be dissolved in lieu of the primary metal.
This is simply one of the better primers out there that can be used for preventing metal rusting on cars campers trucks trailers bikes boat trailers outdoor metal railings steel doors rebar tools more.
Another factor that will affect the life of the paint is the color and the use of a storm door follow the manufactures recommendations.
Prime the door with an oil based primer.
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