Prep work for painting you can paint your door in place or remove it from the hinges if you have a storm or glass door to protect your home and keep bugs and debris from floating into your home.
What kind of paint do i use on my steel front door.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Brush on a single coat of primer with a wide paint brush covering the front and all side edges of the door primer prevents the door from absorbing moisture and helps smooth out its texture.
The type of primer you use also needs to match the type of paint you use latex or oil based.
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.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Once the primer has dried on the front of the door flip the door over to prime the back.
After my door had dried thoroughly it was time to tape that baby up.
I simply used an all purpose cleaner my outdoor hose and a roll of paper towels to remove the dirt and debris that was built upon my door.