Prime with a good oil based spray paint using thin coats.
Can you spray paint security door.
For best results hand sand the door with sandpaper or you can also use a non clogging sanding sponge.
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.
Oh and i found out the name of the paint for everyone that was asking.
Apply oil based spray enamel to the primed security door.
Choose an airless spray tip that best matches your paint and properly condition both the primer and paint for better results.
Apply the paint the same way you did the primer.
Then sand until the surface of your door feels smooth.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.
Spray the exterior acrylic paint to the door with a paint sprayer.
The same spray tip can be used with the primer or finish paint.
The hardest part was taping and sealing off the trim around the door.
Wait six hours before reattaching the door.
Let it dry the recommended time.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
Procedures for spraying a steel door.
I needed to start with spray painting the trim before i removed the door.
Flip the door over and paint the other side.
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.
Apply a second layer of paint where needed.
You can also wipe down the door with a damp cloth after you sand to remove all the dust.
You can also remove thick layers of previous paint by sanding your door.
Now you are ready to prime and paint the 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.
Spray painting a steel door is best done with the door removed from the frame and either put on sawhorses or leaned.
Allow the paint to dry according to manufacturer s instructions.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.
Wait two hours for the painted side to dry.
It also allowed us to be more thorough with the paint since we could hit it from all sides.