How do I paint my non-wood front door?
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There are special paints that you can use. I know that decoart has a line as well as a few other brands as well.
Take a good photo to the paint department of the home improvement store and ask them what will work for you. They have the best selection, the most up-to-date materials and most important, the most informative sales staff to get you what you need for a professional job.
Hi! Is it metal? If so, after cleaning it, prime any rusty or uneven areas, and then use a paint meant for metal. My favorites for both are made by Rustoleum. You'll get the best results if you take the door down, first.
What is the door made out of? Metal?
Sand and repaint. Its a common problem with dark colored doors often needing repainting every 3 years. Saw this video recently on TOH.
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-paint-exterior-metal-door
scrape old finish
repair
sand
clean (TSP is good)
prime
paint specific to the type of door you have
It's best to remove the door and spray paint when possible