Painting a steel door shouldn t need to be done for 8 10 years if completed properly.
Painting a steel door black.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
Also i have received many requests to post my opinion on painting doors black.
Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.
The storm door is the first thing people see when they look at your house so it needs to look good.
In my neighborhood there are only a few of black doors so i was a bit ahead of the curve at the time since.
Steel door painting tips.
Before you apply the primer and paint lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper so the primer and paint will stick to it better.
The easiest way to do that is to simply paint the door.
And in this case it is easier to paint again.
Paint stripper if you are painting over a metal door that is cracking or peeling paint stripping gloves sandpaper recommend 150 to 180 grit scraper drop cloths i cut up boxes instead of using an actual drop cloth special notes for if you re painting your door in place on its hinges.
Since the planet is moving from grey to black here is the scoop on when it s a good idea and when it s a bad idea to paint your doors black.
Painted black front door.
For metal doors such as a steel storm door work with oil based paint to stave off the formation of rust.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Although painting a steel door is an easy project for most homeowners there are a few considerations that can drastically affect the longevity of the finish and the need to refinish sooner.
I was a conformist and did what most people on pinterest are doing and went with a black front door.
Black paint which often has an lrv of 0 depending on the brand reflects.
Now that we sold this house it seems to hold true that black doors truly do add value to your home.