Painting a steel door shouldn t need to be done for 8 10 years if completed properly.
Refinish steel front door.
Paint a metal door metal doors offer great benefits in security and weather resistance but to keep their surfaces welcoming and rust free you have to keep up with the painting.
The more the better.
Like types of stain how much to use setup and clean up tips.
Before refinishing this scarred and flaking entry door painting contractor john dee sets it on padded sawhorses and takes off the hardware.
Sand the flats photo by kit latham.
I just finished sanding hardwood front door.
I simply used an all purpose cleaner my outdoor hose and a roll of paper towels to remove the dirt and debris that was built upon my door.
With the door resting on padded sawhorses use a random orbit sander with 80 grit paper to quickly remove what remains of the old varnish and sun baked flakes of wood.
How to strip refinish a front door.
Almost every inch of your home requires some amount of maintenance including your front door.
The good news is that most homeowners can do these repairs and refinish a steel door themselves.
I wanted to see how the polyshades would hold up in the hot texas sun without extra protection.
I used 80 grit sandpaper and my electric sander i went a little too far in.
Although painting a steel door is an easy project for most homeowners there are a few considerations that can drastically affect the longevity of the finish and the need to refinish sooner.
But i promise that this is not a boring topic.
Erica october 1 2017 at 1 40 pm.
You might think that a post about refinishing a door is boring.
Stripping and refinishing a door is a time consuming project for amateurs and professionals alike and that makes it an especially good diy project for a.
In either case set aside time perhaps a weekend to select.
Can i get a little more detail on the refinishing of the front entry door please.
After following the steps to restain your door you could apply an exterior grade finish over your door to give it some uv protection against the sun.
1 place the end of a screwdriver beneath each hinge and tap with a hammer to pop out the hinge pins.
I decided not to.
The color you choose will affect how long the paint lasts.
After my door had dried thoroughly it was time to tape that baby up.
However occasionally you may be ready for an entirely new look.
Painted doors are prone to chipping over time and can require touch ups.
How to protect your front door from sun damage.