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