Unlike the front door we disassembled the storm door because we wanted to use the same rustoleum spray paint we used on the door hardware.
Can you spray paint security door.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
Procedures for spraying a steel door.
Flip the door over and paint the other side.
Spray paint project steps.
Allow the paint to dry according to manufacturer s instructions.
Apply the paint the same way you did the primer.
Spray painting a steel door is best done with the door removed from the frame and either put on sawhorses or leaned.
Choose an airless spray tip that best matches your paint and properly condition both the primer and paint for better results.
The same spray tip can be used with the primer or finish paint.
It also allowed us to be more thorough with the paint since we could hit it from all sides.
Apply oil based spray enamel to the primed security door.
I opted to remove the door just easier to paint that way and opted to spray paint since my door has a lot of raised panels to paint around.
Wait two hours for the painted side to dry.
I needed to start with spray painting the trim before i removed the door.
Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.
Spray the exterior acrylic paint to the door with a paint sprayer.
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Let it dry the recommended time.
You can also remove thick layers of previous paint by sanding your door.
Prime with a good oil based spray paint using thin coats.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.
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Apply a second layer of paint where needed.
Then sand until the surface of your door feels smooth.
I used one can of paint and one can of primer to paint this door on both the inside and out let the door dry over night.
You can also wipe down the door with a damp cloth after you sand to remove all the dust.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.
For best results hand sand the door with sandpaper or you can also use a non clogging sanding sponge.
Now you are ready to prime and paint the door.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.