The best paints to use on a metal door that holds up very well is oil or alkaline. While clean up needs to be done with turpentine, the look can't be beat. I take doors down and work on them flat. So much easier. The doors are not that heavy and I'm short and can move the doors with the help of a dolly without too much trouble.
So there are 2 types that would work really well. One is Glidden Gripper Primer. The second one is Glidden Premium Exterior Paint. If this doesn't help, I'm sorry I wasn't helpful.
I'm five feet tall and have painted my west-facing front door when the paint gets oxidized by the Texas sun. I sand lightly first and wipe it clean. Use a primer and then paint in the color and gloss I like (satin). Exterior paint is all I've ever used. Glidden and Behr have both performed well. I leave the door on its hinges and use a GOOD brush. It always comes out great.
Yes. Painters in the nursing home I worked at would use DTM paint on the metal doors. Lasted about ten year before they needed to repaint. They just lightly sanded the old paint to remove any gloss.
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The best paints to use on a metal door that holds up very well is oil or alkaline. While clean up needs to be done with turpentine, the look can't be beat. I take doors down and work on them flat. So much easier. The doors are not that heavy and I'm short and can move the doors with the help of a dolly without too much trouble.
So there are 2 types that would work really well. One is Glidden Gripper Primer. The second one is Glidden Premium Exterior Paint. If this doesn't help, I'm sorry I wasn't helpful.
I use rustoleum paint .
You should use door paint. It's made specifically to stick to the metal. Use a foam roller, you will have a professional finish with no brush marks
I'm five feet tall and have painted my west-facing front door when the paint gets oxidized by the Texas sun. I sand lightly first and wipe it clean. Use a primer and then paint in the color and gloss I like (satin). Exterior paint is all I've ever used. Glidden and Behr have both performed well. I leave the door on its hinges and use a GOOD brush. It always comes out great.
Thank you guys so much. I am on my way to Home Depot right now. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Best paint is DTM (direct to metal) paint.
Yes. Painters in the nursing home I worked at would use DTM paint on the metal doors. Lasted about ten year before they needed to repaint. They just lightly sanded the old paint to remove any gloss.
Hello Julie, an enamel is best for metal doors, hope this video helps you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0QcTu-5D1I