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.
Can you spray paint security door.
You can also remove thick layers of previous paint by sanding your door.
Prime with a good oil based spray paint using thin coats.
It also allowed us to be more thorough with the paint since we could hit it from all sides.
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Then sand until the surface of your door feels smooth.
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.
Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.
Wait two hours for the painted side to dry.
You can also wipe down the door with a damp cloth after you sand to remove all the dust.
Apply oil based spray enamel to the primed security door.
The hardest part was taping and sealing off the trim around the door.
Wait six hours before reattaching the door.
Now you are ready to prime and paint the door.
Flip the door over and paint the other side.
Use cardboard or paper to mask window area.
Allow the paint to dry according to manufacturer s instructions.
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Apply a second layer of paint where needed.
Spray paint project steps.
Choose an airless spray tip that best matches your paint and properly condition both the primer and paint for better results.
Use painter s tape to completely tape off any area that you do not want painted.
Make sure it is a well ventilated area.
Paint your door with a gloss enamel paint in the color of your choice.
For best results hand sand the door with sandpaper or you can also use a non clogging sanding sponge.
Spray the exterior acrylic paint to the door with a paint sprayer.
Apply the paint the same way you did the primer.
Spray painting a steel door is best done with the door removed from the frame and either put on sawhorses or leaned.
Procedures for spraying a steel door.
Using a screwdriver remove door from hinges and hardware from door.
Let it dry the recommended time.