If you re using a dark color to paint your door use the grey glidden primer formula or have the paint store add grey to the white glidden formula.
What type of paint do you use on a metal exterior door.
Use a roller to apply one coat of paint.
For fiberglass doors apply a water based paint as its thinner and less sticky composition.
Paint the door with at least two coats of exterior satin or semi gloss paint following the same process you did for the primer and being sure to leave the recommended amount of drying time between.
The most common kinds of exterior door paint are acrylic resin or latex based and with a semi gloss finish.
Oil based paints work better on stained surfaces bleeding woods that drip sap or tannin such as cedar cypress or redwood.
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.
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.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the panels.
Use a brush to carefully paint any grooves or panels on the door before painting the rest with a small roller.
It is best to apply the paint from the top of the door down to the bottom so any drips are painted over as you work.
Finish with the outer sections.
When painting metal always use exterior latex paint.
Step 4 use a brush to apply the paint to the door using long even strokes.
Mauro used dtm or direct to metal paint that can be found at most home centers and paint supply stores.
Make sure that you are using a paint that is designed for exterior use such as an exterior satin or semi gloss paint.
This will minimize the brush stroke marks on your door when it is finished.
Switch to a mini roller for flat areas.
Roll on one coat of glidden primer on the flat surfaces of the door.
Fiberglass doors are good candidates for water based paint.
Use a good quality latex paint formulated for exterior use and stir it thoroughly with a stir stick to make sure the paint is completely mixed.
It fills in larger imperfections on a door s surface and resists cracking and chipping.
Other supplies for this project including foam rollers and a synthetic angled sash brush are sold at home centers and paint supply stores.
Use an angled brush to paint any recessed panel areas let dry.