Preparing the door for a fresh coat of paint if your door has old paint on it what you do will depend on the condition of the paint.
Best type of paint for steel front door.
The type of primer you use also needs to match the type of paint you use latex or oil based.
To paint a steel door you ll need exterior paint and an oil based primer designed specifically for metal.
If the finish is free of cracking and peeling but simply needs a fresh coat the surface can be lightly sanded and cleaned and a fresh coat of glidden premium exterior paint can be applied.
Paint the door with at least two coats of exterior satin or semi gloss paint following the same process you did for the primer and.
Add two coats of paint letting each dry completely.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Prep work for painting you can paint your door in place or remove it from the hinges if you have a storm or glass door to protect your home and keep bugs and debris from floating into your home.
Daytime temperatures between 50 f and 90 f with little or no wind are generally best for exterior painting.