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.
Painting outdoor metal doors.
Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the sawhorses.
Use the vacuum with the dust attachment to clean off the door then wipe it down with a wet rag.
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Wash the door with a sponge and a mixture of water and a low suds detergent such as spic and span.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Let paint dry completely then rehang door.
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Remove the hardware from the door and place it somewhere safe.
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.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Steps for painting a door.
Apply at least two coats of exterior satin or semi gloss paint.
Pour the paint into a tray.
Oil based paints are the most durable.
Sudsy detergents will leave the surface too slippery.