Apply oil based spray enamel to the primed security door.
Can you spray paint security door.
Wait two hours for the painted side to dry.
I needed to start with spray painting the trim before i removed the 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.
Spray paint project steps.
Wait six hours before reattaching the door.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.
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Flip the door over and paint the other side.
Let it dry the recommended time.
It also allowed us to be more thorough with the paint since we could hit it from all sides.
Allow the paint to dry according to manufacturer s instructions.
Spray painting a steel door is best done with the door removed from the frame and either put on sawhorses or leaned.
Procedures for spraying a steel door.
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.
Prime with a good oil based spray paint using thin coats.
You can also remove thick layers of previous paint by sanding your door.
Paint your door with a gloss enamel paint in the color of your choice.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
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.
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.
Choose an airless spray tip that best matches your paint and properly condition both the primer and paint for better results.
The hardest part was taping and sealing off the trim around the door.
Then sand until the surface of your door feels smooth.
Apply a second layer of paint where needed.
Apply the paint the same way you did the primer.
Spray the exterior acrylic paint to the door with a paint sprayer.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.
Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.