Apply galvanized metal etching spray primer to the clean screen door.
Spray paint security door.
Prime with a good oil based spray paint using thin coats.
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.
Steve parente shows an easy inexpensive technique that anyone can do and keeps your doors looking new for.
When painting a metal screen door it s important to purchase the right paint or you won t be happy with the results.
Then use a 1 2 1 in 1 3 2 5 cm paintbrush about to apply an even layer over all of your door frame.
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Wait two hours for the primed security door to dry.
Video shows how to prepare and paint exterior front metal door.
Now you are ready to prime and paint the door.
It also allowed us to be more thorough with the paint since we could hit it from all sides.
The good news is that painting the door is a fairly easy do it yourself job that can make your door look as good as new.
Apply the paint in a side to side motion.
Apply primer to your entire door before you paint it.
Security screen doors are made of metal which requires careful priming and preparation for an effective paint job.
Primer prevents stains evens out your surfaces and helps new paint stick to your 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.
Purchase either oil based primer for wooden doors or metal safe primer for steel door frames.
Using a rag and tsp cleaner spray down the door and wipe it dry.
Let it dry the recommended time.
This prepares the surface so new primer and paint will adhere well.
Step by step process of spray painting the front door with rust oleum oil base paint.
Wait four hours for the primer to dry.
Painting a security screen door is a moderately easy do it yourself task.
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Hold the can about 8 inches from the door.
Flip the door over and prime the unfinished side.