Use a quality paint roller for a smooth finish.
Steel clad doors provide excellent security and weather protection. They typically require less maintenance than their wooden cousins. From time to time a fresh coat of paint may be required to maintain the surface of the door or for aesthetic purposes. Proper preparation and a quality applicator are the biggest keys to a quality paint finish. Remove the door from its hinges before you begin by driving the pins up through the bottom of the hinges. Laying the door flat will make painting easier and help to prevent runs and drips.
Instructions
1. Remove the two mounting screws at the base of the door knob and the two screws in the face plate in the edge of the door with a screwdriver. Remove the knob and pull the striker bolt from the edge of the door. Repeat the process with the dead bolt.
2. Fill any dents and dings in the door's face with body filler putty. Use a putty knife to level off the putty. Allow the putty to harden for at least an hour.
3. Sand the door to remove loose paint and other residue. Use a random orbit sander with 100 grit sandpaper. Work in sections removing as much of the old paint as possible and smoothing out any rough spots. Sand any puttied spots flush with the door's face.
4. Apply a coat of oil bonding primer to one face and the long edges of the door. Work in long, straight strokes working to apply it as evenly as possible to prevent runs and drips. Allow the primer to dry. Turn the door over and prime the remaining face. Let the primer cure for the label recommended time.
5. Roll on a coat of semigloss latex paint in your choice of colors to one face and the edges of the door. Work in long, straight strokes, overlapping the edges of the strokes with the roller. Work over any areas of built up paint to prevent runs and drips. Keep the roller well loaded with paint for best results.
6. Allow the paint to dry and apply a coat to the remaining side using the same technique. Allow the recommended drying time before applying a second coat to both sides of the door.
7. Reinstall the door knob and deadbolt in the reverse order. Insert the striker, tighten the screws in the door's edge, insert the knob or lock tumbler and thread the mounting screws. Tighten all screws with a screwdriver to prevent stripping.
8. Set the door back onto its hinges and tap the pins into place beginning with the top hinge and working your way down.
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