Some exterior doors have a single window positioned at eye level with one or more panels below.
Painting a steel door with a window.
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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.
Use these tips for painting a metal door and get a great finished product all without putting a paintbrush in your hand.
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Painting the panels on a door with a window can add architectural interest to the door.
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.
Steel door painting tips.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Paint a section at a time.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
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 instead of using an actual drop cloth special notes for if you re painting your door in place on its hinges.
Opt for oil based paint if painting outdoor metal surfaces such as fences patio furniture or backyard grills as well as heavily used indoor items like kitchen cabinets and window frames.
Just take it down and use a paint spray rig to coat it a few times and then reinstall it.
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Although painting a steel door is an easy project for most homeowners there are a few considerations that can drastically affect the longevity of the finish and the need to refinish sooner.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
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Ask this old house painter mauro henrique teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal front entry door.