Spray paint project steps.
Spray paint for metal front door.
For a door made of pine white fir or another wood species that doesn t bleed i e gives off tinted compounds in wood called tannins go with a water based exterior paint such as behr.
Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.
If they are metal you can leave them as is.
I used a metal primer one coat since my door is facing the sun with no shade.
With the lid of front door paint tightly in place shake the jar well and begin.
If your door has raised panels paint the reveals first and then.
Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
Paint the door edge first.
Just take it down and use a paint spray rig to coat it a few times and then reinstall it.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.
I highly recommend the handy sprayer that fits on spray paint cans.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.
To small and the primer or paint will exit the tip with fingers at each end of the spray fan and to big will deposit a large amount of paint on the doors surface when spraying a steel door i use a 311 or 313 spray tip with exterior acrylic and 310 fine finish or 311 with alkyd finishes.
This allows you to get better coverage since it is hard on your finger when spray painting.
If the door already has painted hinges paint them again.
Painting a metal door.
You have more control with the attachment.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.
It s true that a nice sprayed on finish from a basic paint spray rig is the best way to paint any door but it s not always possible.