Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
What kind of paint to use on a steel 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.
Latex paint is acrylic paint mixed with a binding agent that completely covers the surface staying with it no matter what.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
This means that when you use latex paint the paint will move with the door when it expands and compresses in warm and cold weather.
Although the doors finish doesn t need to be as good as a car every dent and deep scratch will be highlighted after painting.
Steel doors are wonderful at keeping the wind and weather out of our homes and they re remarkably durable they can last a lifetime.
Pour the paint into a tray.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint.
Prime roll on one coat of glidden primer on the flat surfaces of the door.
Use an angled brush to paint any recessed panel areas let dry.
If you re using a dark color to paint your door use the grey glidden primer formula or have the paint store add grey to the white glidden formula.
The paint that covers them however will not last that long.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
Remove the hardware from the door and place it somewhere safe.
Steps for painting a door.
Repairing a steel door and frame use auto body filler such as bondo for dents and deep scratches.
Before applying any filler sand the damaged area with 80 100.