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