How do you repaint a steel security door?

Answer 1

You'll need to remove all rust, either sanding it off or use a sandblaster to remove all of the rust. Then, when all of the rusted metal is sanded or sandblasted clean, use 220 wet/dry sandpaper on any remaining paint to remove any glazing of the old paint. DO NOT ALLOW ANY LOOSE PAINT TO STAY ON THE METAL. Then, use an "etching primer" to stabilize any rust that you may have missed. Even if you get it pretty clean and can't see any rust, there will be some left behind that you will miss so the etching primer is pretty helpful. After it's primed, sand it smooth, making sure that you don't sand through to bare metal. Then spray it with a good quality oil based enamel or catalyzed paint, possibly even a high quality automotive grade paint.

Answer 2

I will assume this is a newly purchased flat surfaced door.... Lay you door flat on sawhorses or a sturdy horizontal surface. Remove handles and hinges, mask off any lites (windows). Prime the door (if this is a new pre-primed door, skip this step). When the door is completely dry apply a base coat of the colour you have chosen (for a light wood, a light yellowish brown will do, for a dark wood a medium beige will do) next, using a brush apply a coat of either a gel stain, or a paint and glaze combination in the appropriate colour, while this is still wet, use a graining tool and draw it down, from top to bottom in a rocking motion. This will result in a faux wood grain finish.

For an authentic look remember to do your wood graining to resemble a real door. The outside stiles and interior mullions and panels are done in a vertical pattern, the rails are done horizontally.

Allow the door to dry completely, remove the macking from around the lites, install the handles and hinges and install the door.

For colour ideas check with a knowledgeable sales representative in a reputable paint retail store.

Answer 3

To be honest, I would use spraypaint or hire someone to do it. Sadly I do not have anyone to contact but you should search the internet.

Unless you are highly skilled with a paintbrush and use a top quality brush, my suggestion is to use a smooth surface foam roller and roll paint the door. I have had good results doing this. Get a short length roller--3 or 4 inches--it will make it much easier to do inset panels and the decorative stuff around them. You will need a little foam brush standing by, too, to cover hard-to-reach niches that the roller won't get to. Roll gently and overlap and smooth out any runs or rough spots. You should be able to get very nice results.

Answer 4

If it's bare steel, degrease it thoroughly first, then spray with a good ant-rust primer, the after about 3-4 hours paint whatever colour you want it.

Answer 5

Prime it with an oil based primer, then roll or spray your finish coat on.