So I have a steel door that had some dents in brought it down to bare metal filled in the dents with bondo applied phosphoric acid on the bare metal to protect it from any future rust for the simple fact that the salt air hear in Wailuku Maui is not a friend of any metal. Cleaned it up as per the instructions proceeded to primer the door and now I have areas that are rough I'm going to try wet sanding in the morning. Unless you have a suggestion for the way I to proceed. Thanks in advance.
Ah Maui, that would be a great place to go and escaped the cold dark winter here. Ok back to your comment lol In those case I usually fill and sand the dents with a paintable caulking, I think you went above and beyond to repair your door, which is probably the best way to do it. The wet sanding hopefully with work to sand out the rough areas. I dont usually take it down the bare metal. I bet it looks like a new door now. Sorry I dont have any other suggestions for you. Hope it works out.
Hi. I dont have any primer?? I heard you can use 1 part vinegar and 5 parts water to help prepare the door. I am painting it the same as its existing color with exterior paint.
The light sanding will always help with paint to adhere, Bullseye 123 primer says sanding isn't necessary however I usually will still do a light sanding, it never hurts . Fixing small dents on a steel door is not easy, I have tried many different products. For me if there are only a few small dents I personally will use a little paintable caulking. I just use a drywall knife to apply it then I wait till it dries apply alittle more making sure it is as smooth as possible then I wait till it is nice and hard then I do a light sanding around the edges to take care of any imperfections, prime over it and then paint. Hope this helps, but also check with them at the store where you live and see if they have anything that they suggest. I do this stuff a time so I can make it look good but if you aren't use to working with materials like this it could be a bit tricky
Hi there, thanks for watching and for your question, pretty much follow my steps the same, however going over a dark color like brown may require an extra coat of white maybe even 2 extra thin coats just to ensure that you get the brown totally covered, you will know though after the paint dries whether or not you need more coats. Hope this helps
Hi, depending on how many or how bad the chips are, will depend how much sanding is required, if they aren't too bad then you can probably hand sand them, I would suggest using 120 grit sandpaper, sand out the chips and make sure you prime especially if you get right down to the metal. On doors that are really bad I will use my orbital power sander with 120 grit disks. Hope this helps
Hi there , yeah you can paint a steel door any colour, as long as you follow the steps in this video you should be ok, if it is an exterior door It has to be the right temperature outside and also it has to have UV Ray's on it at some point throughout the day
Hey! Depending on where you live, if you are in the states then you can probably find this primer and paint at a home depot or other paint stores. I used bullseye 123 primer and sico door and trim paint for the top coat. Hope this helps , thanks for watching and for your question
I’m trying to paint my door black and my door is white. What name brand of paint do you recommend? Also I didn’t sand it and the paint started to pull off, so if I sand it will it not peel off anymore?
Hi there Just curious did you prime the door before painting? Sanding definitely will help with adhesion but a light sanding and a coat of a good primer like Bullseye 123 and then the top coat should give you the best results. As far as what paint to use I would recommend either Benjamin Moore or sico both are excellent, Benjamin is number 1 but the price is higher and sico is a close number 2 with a more affordable price point. Hope this helps let me know if I missed something Thanks for watching and for the question
Thanks! No, you cant use the primer and paint in one, I wish they wouldnt even advertise that anymore, it is not true primer. Over oil you need to use a good primer. Same with painting new drywall I know people that have used the primer plus paint in one on new drywall and it did not go well. Hope this helps
Hi What does someone need to paint a metal door and interested painting the inside part thats inside of the home side blue. Would I sand, paint white then the blue? What do u reccomend
Hi I would recommend, make sure it's clean, lightly sand to help make the paint adhere, I would definitely prime over with Bullseye 123 primer and then a couple coats of the color Hope this helps
I use bullseye 123 primer and it is ready to paint pretty quick after, I usually give it a couple hours at least , but whatever primer you buy, look at the side or the can and it will tell you how long for that primer , hope this helps
Thanks for watching and for the question. And really you should be able to just go over it eith regular door and trim paint. Assuming the flat wall paint is latex on the door now, just lightly sand the surface wipe it down with a warm rag and apply 2 costs of latex door and trim paint over top. Hope this helps
I've encountered experienced painters who do not prime medal doors and they think it's odd when they have two give it four coats of paint. I do not understand why they would do that. maybe to avoid having to buy primer and just hop the paint will cover. but after years of painting you would think they would know what to do.
Experienced painters know you do not have to prime something every time you paint it. Bare metal yes, a colored door that's been primed and painted, not necessary. In general primer is for bare surfaces.
Hi Sara, I suppose you could, it will be hard to avoid seeing your brush strokes though. I would suggest using a small roller sleeve for the best finish. Thanks for watching and for your question
Does it not leave the paint with a texture because of the roller? Why not spray paint it instead?
So I have a steel door that had some dents in brought it down to bare metal filled in the dents with bondo applied phosphoric acid on the bare metal to protect it from any future rust for the simple fact that the salt air hear in Wailuku Maui is not a friend of any metal. Cleaned it up as per the instructions proceeded to primer the door and now I have areas that are rough I'm going to try wet sanding in the morning. Unless you have a suggestion for the way I to proceed. Thanks in advance.
Ah Maui, that would be a great place to go and escaped the cold dark winter here. Ok back to your comment lol
In those case I usually fill and sand the dents with a paintable caulking, I think you went above and beyond to repair your door, which is probably the best way to do it. The wet sanding hopefully with work to sand out the rough areas.
I dont usually take it down the bare metal. I bet it looks like a new door now. Sorry I dont have any other suggestions for you. Hope it works out.
Is this what you would use on the interior garage door (steel)? What kind of premier and paint do you use?
This door was previously painted, so I used bullseye 123 primer and 2 coats of white latex interior door and trim paint
Thx!
Hi. I dont have any primer?? I heard you can use 1 part vinegar and 5 parts water to help prepare the door. I am painting it the same as its existing color with exterior paint.
Thats more for cleaning the door.... You need a good primer for the paint to adhere to. 😁
So will Full White Gloss paint will work? for the inside part of my metal door that’s is also in the kitchen exit .. ?
I think as long as you prep and use the right primer then I think you will be alright
1. Is sanding necessary for an unpainted steel door? 2. What do you suggest for fixing a small dent?
The light sanding will always help with paint to adhere, Bullseye 123 primer says sanding isn't necessary however I usually will still do a light sanding, it never hurts .
Fixing small dents on a steel door is not easy, I have tried many different products. For me if there are only a few small dents I personally will use a little paintable caulking. I just use a drywall knife to apply it then I wait till it dries apply alittle more making sure it is as smooth as possible then I wait till it is nice and hard then I do a light sanding around the edges to take care of any imperfections, prime over it and then paint.
Hope this helps, but also check with them at the store where you live and see if they have anything that they suggest. I do this stuff a time so I can make it look good but if you aren't use to working with materials like this it could be a bit tricky
Hi, how about painting a brown steel door to white. How do I achieve that? Thanks for your shared knowledge
Hi there, thanks for watching and for your question, pretty much follow my steps the same, however going over a dark color like brown may require an extra coat of white maybe even 2 extra thin coats just to ensure that you get the brown totally covered, you will know though after the paint dries whether or not you need more coats. Hope this helps
Good white primer and paint
My door has chips in the paint that's it has on it now. What do you recommend?
Hi, depending on how many or how bad the chips are, will depend how much sanding is required, if they aren't too bad then you can probably hand sand them, I would suggest using 120 grit sandpaper, sand out the chips and make sure you prime especially if you get right down to the metal. On doors that are really bad I will use my orbital power sander with 120 grit disks. Hope this helps
Hi, can i paint a white steel door brown and if yes how do i go about it and what paint should i use?
Hi there , yeah you can paint a steel door any colour, as long as you follow the steps in this video you should be ok, if it is an exterior door It has to be the right temperature outside and also it has to have UV Ray's on it at some point throughout the day
What kind of paint and what primer? I just scraped paint off my steel door and need to repaint it. Didn't use primer the first time. Oops!!
Hey! Depending on where you live, if you are in the states then you can probably find this primer and paint at a home depot or other paint stores. I used bullseye 123 primer and sico door and trim paint for the top coat. Hope this helps , thanks for watching and for your question
I’m trying to paint my door black and my door is white. What name brand of paint do you recommend? Also I didn’t sand it and the paint started to pull off, so if I sand it will it not peel off anymore?
Hi there
Just curious did you prime the door before painting? Sanding definitely will help with adhesion but a light sanding and a coat of a good primer like Bullseye 123 and then the top coat should give you the best results. As far as what paint to use I would recommend either Benjamin Moore or sico both are excellent, Benjamin is number 1 but the price is higher and sico is a close number 2 with a more affordable price point. Hope this helps let me know if I missed something
Thanks for watching and for the question
Do I need to prime of my front door is white already and in going to be painting it yellow ?
I realized I had to prime it because color of door had dark sanding marks on it
Alot of steel doors are primed for paint but id still add another coat of primer to be safe. 😁
Great video. Is it possible to use a paint that already has a primer in it?
Thanks! No, you cant use the primer and paint in one, I wish they wouldnt even advertise that anymore, it is not true primer. Over oil you need to use a good primer. Same with painting new drywall I know people that have used the primer plus paint in one on new drywall and it did not go well. Hope this helps
Can i paint more than 3 coats , is it recommended?
3 should be sufficient, if you're not happy then a 4th is fine to do
Hi
What does someone need to paint a metal door and interested painting the inside part thats inside of the home side blue. Would I sand, paint white then the blue? What do u reccomend
I should have mentioned The door is a bright bold red
Hi
I would recommend, make sure it's clean, lightly sand to help make the paint adhere, I would definitely prime over with Bullseye 123 primer and then a couple coats of the color
Hope this helps
I just discovered the Bob Ross of painting doors
Haha yes , there must be some truth to that because I have had this comment before
How long do you let the primer dry before you paint?
I use bullseye 123 primer and it is ready to paint pretty quick after, I usually give it a couple hours at least , but whatever primer you buy, look at the side or the can and it will tell you how long for that primer , hope this helps
How do I paint a metal door that the previous owner of our home painted with flat wall paint??? Any advice?
Thanks for watching and for the question. And really you should be able to just go over it eith regular door and trim paint. Assuming the flat wall paint is latex on the door now, just lightly sand the surface wipe it down with a warm rag and apply 2 costs of latex door and trim paint over top. Hope this helps
The Canadian Home Painter yes it does. Thank you I was afraid I’d have to try to get all that old paint off. 😱
@@ladystef5055 no that shouldn't be necessary. Let me know how it works out for you 😊
The Canadian Home Painter I sure will.
I've encountered experienced painters who do not prime medal doors and they think it's odd when they have two give it four coats of paint. I do not understand why they would do that. maybe to avoid having to buy primer and just hop the paint will cover. but after years of painting you would think they would know what to do.
Experienced painters know you do not have to prime something every time you paint it. Bare metal yes, a colored door that's been primed and painted, not necessary. In general primer is for bare surfaces.
@@da324 yes agreed. And then there's the paint primer all in one. I think painters use that stuff to get it done faster, but I'm told it's inferior.
@@gianthills I hear you. I personally think the paint and primer all in one is a marketing ploy, because it doesn't make logical sense.
What type of roller and brush do you recommend for oil-based paint (high gloss)
I use the Bennet brushes, they have some for oil and some for latex
How can you tell what kind of door you have?
If a fridge magnet sticks to it, it must be steel.
Magnet
Do you use latex?
Yes I use sico door and trim latex paint
Hello, how do I remove water based stain from metal door?
Acetone
Can you paint the whole door with a brush
Hi Sara, I suppose you could, it will be hard to avoid seeing your brush strokes though. I would suggest using a small roller sleeve for the best finish. Thanks for watching and for your question
Unless your using a thick oil based door paint. It'll turn out good but you can buy a mini roller and pan at Home Depot for like $3
@@miztrusa 8 now!
Is the 4" roller a smooth or fluffy one?
Fluffy, I always go with the fluffy one