For metal doors such as a steel storm door work with oil based paint to stave off the formation of rust.
Best type of paint for metal front door.
Apply a second coat of primer if necessary apply at least two coats of exterior.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
The paint was manufactured by benjamin moore in the color black beauty.
Latex paint is acrylic paint mixed with a binding agent that completely covers the surface staying with it no matter what.
The most important thing to note is whether you have a latex or oil based paint.
Mauro used dtm or direct to metal paint that can be found at most home centers and paint supply stores.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint.
When it comes to painting your front door there are a million colors to choose from but only one real option for the finish.
Other supplies for this project including foam rollers and a synthetic angled sash brush are sold at home centers and paint supply stores.
For fiberglass doors apply a water based paint as its thinner and less sticky composition.
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.
The type of primer you use also needs to match the type of paint you use latex or oil based.
It s got to be semigloss.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Apply the first coat of primer and let dry.
Prep work for painting.
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.
This is especially important for touchups as you never want to paint oil over latex paint or vice versa.