Be sure to clean it and paint with a paint designed for metal exteriors and doors are usually done in a semi-gloss finish for easy cleaning. Removing it from the hinges and taking off the hardware is the best way to do it.
I have a metal front and back door. I used leftover satin finish interior paint from inside project and have never had a problem with peeling or difficulty cleaning. Over the last 11 years, I've changed the color of my front door about 3 times and just buy a small can of interior paint (because it's cheaper) for the outer side and still have paint left over. And I have never taken it off the hinges. To dry, I just leave it open and put a doggie gate up to keep my dog from getting out. It dries pretty fast. This is the only pic I could find of my door. Oh and I learned the hard way; don't bother taping any glass panes. Just use a razor blade to remove any paint. The easiest and cleanest finish!
My suggestion is to use a rust - preventative such as Rustoleum, then paint over that. Rustoleum protects the metal plus acts as a primer to bond to the next layer of paint.
Now that it's starting to cool down, I'm going to refinish my front entry door. What's the best way to temporarily seal the opening for two to three days, without dam...
See more
Be sure to clean it and paint with a paint designed for metal exteriors and doors are usually done in a semi-gloss finish for easy cleaning. Removing it from the hinges and taking off the hardware is the best way to do it.
I have a metal front and back door. I used leftover satin finish interior paint from inside project and have never had a problem with peeling or difficulty cleaning. Over the last 11 years, I've changed the color of my front door about 3 times and just buy a small can of interior paint (because it's cheaper) for the outer side and still have paint left over. And I have never taken it off the hinges. To dry, I just leave it open and put a doggie gate up to keep my dog from getting out. It dries pretty fast. This is the only pic I could find of my door. Oh and I learned the hard way; don't bother taping any glass panes. Just use a razor blade to remove any paint. The easiest and cleanest finish!
Thank you!!! Did you use a roller or brush?
My suggestion is to use a rust - preventative such as Rustoleum, then paint over that. Rustoleum protects the metal plus acts as a primer to bond to the next layer of paint.