7 after applying a second coat of paint allow the paint to dry for at least four hours before replacing any hinges or hardware.
Painting a steel door with fusion paint.
You have three methods of application to choose from brushing rolling or spraying.
Once the door is covered in one layer of paint allow it to completely dry before giving it a second coat emerald calls out four hours before recoating.
Apply the wax block by rubbing it on the areas that you want distressed and then paint one or two coats as needed.
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Roll on one light coat of your exterior paint on the flat areas of the door.
Thoroughly clean the door with a degreaser.
Brushing steel doors probably the most popular way to paint a steel door requiring the least investment of tools.
Use the angled brush for any recessed or beveled panel areas.
Door handles hinges frame and windows it s time to paint.
Yep it s finally time for my front door to get its makeover.
There were really two keys to making this project work.
Some people who have painted their exterior doors have done tough coat top coat trick a 3 layer technique approach with their tough coat and fusion paint.
Painting a metal door.
Just take it down and use a paint spray rig to coat it a few times and then reinstall it.
After you apply the ultra grip and let it dry you can use the fusion wax block to make distressing super easy.
Once the paint has dried lightly sand your project with fine sandpaper i used 220 grit.
Applying the paint is the most satisfying part of painting a steel door plan on a minimum of one coat of primer and two coats of finish.
This is where you paint one coat of fusion paint then a layer of fusion s tough coat then a second coat of fusion paint.
Good prep and good weather.
Prime the door with an oil based primer.
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Remove the door if possible and cover any parts of the door you do not wish to paint.
Lightly sand the door then wipe it down to remove any lingering.
Since fusion is an acrylic based paint that provides a waterproof finish you can use it on exterior projects as well as interior ones.
Use these tips for painting a metal door and get a great finished product all without putting a paintbrush in your hand.
After your metal front door has been taped up to your liking this includes.