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How to Paint an Exterior Metal Door | Ask This Old House
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2018
- Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal front entry door.
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Time: 3-4 hours
Cost: $100
Skill Level: Beginner
Tools List for Painting an Exterior Door:
HammerSaw horses
Drill driver
HEPA vacuum with dust attachment
2” angled synthetic paint brush
Shopping List:
DTM Paint
Drop cloth
400 grit sandpaper
Rags
Paint tray
Microfiber paint roller
Steps:
1. Remove the door from its hinge pins with the hammer and place it on the saw horses.
2. Remove the hardware from the door and place it somewhere safe.
3. Lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper.
4. Use the vacuum with the dust attachment to clean off the door, then wipe it down with a wet rag.
5. Pour the paint into a tray. Cut around the panels of the door or any other trim details using the paint brush.
6. Switch to a microfiber paint roller to paint the rest of the door. To minimize stroke marks, use long strokes and light pressure on the roller.
7. Let the door sit for an hour or two until dry, then apply the second coat.
8. Allow the second coat to dry, and then rehang the door.
Resources:
Mauro used DTM, or direct-to-metal, paint that can be found at most home centers and paint supply stores. The paint was manufactured by Benjamin Moore (www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us) in the color “Black Beauty” (www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/c....
Other supplies for this project, including foam rollers and a synthetic angled sash brush are sold at home centers and paint supply stores.
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Mauro’s Painting (maurospainting.com/).
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Mauro knows his stuff. Did not realize I was going to need special paint for my metal door
I was thinking a dtm paint isn't really necessary is it? The door is already primed. Therefore it no longer will be "direct to metal"
Watching Mauro grow into this role is such a charming thing. That’s what I love about This Old House. They are Home Professionals first who grow into tv personalities
The guy is a hack. Almost everything he did was wrong!
Great video. Mauro (the professional painter in this video) is 100% a trusted resource and his advice has helped me a lot throughout my years of painting. Thanks again This Old House and please keep the videos with MAURO coming 👍
This was great. Purchased the right paint and did exactly as you directed. Our door came out perfect. Thanks for uploading this.
What kind of paint did you get ? Did you go over the existing paint ? Any primer ?
What's the brand and name? Thanks
Super satisfying when you paint a completely new color. Doing this door paint the right way.
Perfect timing... My black, metal front door needs repainting. 😀 Great video - thanks for posting!
A velour roller is better than a foam one it leaves fewer stipples and applies the paint a little heavier
I don't like foam rollers; I used them years ago, to paint my bathroom cabinets and despite priming, sanding in between every coat there was an orange peel effect. Instead, I am using velour rollers with a short nap and the woodwork is very smooth. Thank you for the video, I like TOH videos and the crew :)
this is so true.
I had the same problem with the foam.rollers. I tried sponge brushes
"Velour" rollers? 🤔? That's surprising to me because growing up my mother would have us (me and my 4 other siblings) paint each room twice a year. She always said it's "spring cleaning/spruce up time" lol. All of those years painting every room over and over 🤪😶🙄, uhhgg! I'm pretty sure we used every kind of painting tool out there (also my mother was all about reusing the stuff we already had) but it could be I didn't hear of the velour roller because after leaving home I tried to stay as far away as I could from painting! 😂! My mother and father are gone now but don't you know I miss just those 2 people and those kinds of moments so much now. Love you Momma and daddy!
@@cindykincade589 Hello there. Very sorry to hear about your parents. But that is life I guess; mine are gone too. The thing about velour rollers is that they have a short nap, Very similar to microfiber cloths in appearance. They could be named something else in your area. But they sure are superior to foam rollers. On the packaging, you should see that they are suitable for varnish application. Obviously, this is for woodwork. You would not want that degree of perfection on a ceiling or wall, as the paint will be more matte and will not reflect light as much, showing less imperfections or texture.
Thank you for your video. It's exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate the color tips & your end product looks great.
To bad everything he did was wrong. He didn't paint the edge where the hinges are. The panels should have been rolled also. And the door did not need to be removed. I have been in the business for 30 years. This guy is a serious hack! HACK!
This was a great video. It really helped me out. This guy has lots of tricks and tips. He's very fun to watch. I want to watch more of these super helpful videos by this guy. Thank you.
He is a lot of fun to watch.
This guy is a hack! I have been painting for 30 years! He didn't paint the edge of the door with the hinges not the hinges but the side that faces out when open. Almost every step was wrong and that paint will fail in a couple months!
@@derekleesmith76what kind of paint would you use? And how do you keep it from peeling off? What are the right steps? Thank you!
The only places to use a brush is inside the grooves. You need to minimize the brush marks. I use the brush inside grooves then lightly use the roller to get rid of any brush marks. This guarantees you consistency. I would never use a brush to paint panels.
Agreed. So now the panels will have brush marks and the rest of the door will have a light textured finish. Weird experts giving better info. Specially when you’re using semi gloss or gloss enamel, it is gonna show Everything In a dark color. Brush the grooves and before that dries roll the whole door and make sure it’s not hot out, you want the whole door to stay wet while you paint or it will look horrible. You also want to tape the edges so if any paint runs down you won’t have a mess on the edge. Honestly the best way is to spray it. Make sure u sand and I would primer it before paint, I have seen the paint peel off the hot metal too many times,
Use a Foam Roller and dry roll runs as it drys. First job I did for a contractor was 10 doors, and I had no clue about painting, but its all came out perfect doing that.
What does it mean to “dry roll” exactly?
@@frisco61 roller with very little paint on it. Take the paint off the roller using the paint grade. Then come back to the door and check for runs. Also. On metal use a lot Less paint than you think. 2plus thin coats
@@patelien wow thanks so much! So helpful as I’m working on ourour metal front doors right now.
Thinking about doing my outside doors thank you for the video
This is the exact same door I will be painting! Exact same!
Is it?
wow just amaizing😍 from Bangladesh🇧🇩
4:05 I keep telling this to my wife
Man! that's what I've been telling her also
Thanks for posting great video
Explained well with little chit chat
Enamel spray paint is the way to go. Don’t forget to paint the edge that faces out, in this case, the hinge side!
Thank you for the tip
thank you
Such a great video I hav same door now I’m excited thnk u
Good video, short and to the point.👍🏻
Omg this is totally helpful thanks for sharing 👍😁
I would have paint it same color of the windows shades it looks greyer.
Thank you very much I need to do that that to my door
No need to take off hinges, should roll flats of panels to mach texture to other flats on the door and the heel, or where the hinges are, should have been painted that color as well. A couple of other things, but I don't want to get nitpicky. Otherwise...Yep, that's how you paint an Exterior Metal Door! lol
I would advice to Do take the door off the hinges. If you don’t paint on a daily basis, i guarantee you that there will be drips if you paint it vertically.
Very interesting. I did the same on my door. Thank you for sharing.
No need to take off hinges, should roll flats of panels to mach texture to other flats on the door and the heel, or where the hinges are, should have been painted that color as well. A couple of other things, but I don't want to get nitpicky. Otherwise...Yep, that's how you paint an Exterior Metal Door! lol
Just bought a house-the door to the garage is metal and apparently painted with a latex paint to match the interior doors as it began peeling off when I went to clean it. How do I remove the old paint before repainting? Sand paper? A chemical?
Will spraying a coat of lacquer after painting the door protect the paint/door better? What about if you used exterior grade normal paint?
Gracias senor Excellent
Clicked on this video exclusively to find the type of paint to use for metal doors! Maro answered precisely: DTM (direct to metal) paint
Does it matter if you use oil based or water based direct to metal paint?
Great to be seeing more of Mauro and the other presenters who get less screen time, like Mark the other day.
Wondering if it was better to use airless pint sprayer?
On the second coat that he used the roller on should i use a roller again or finish it up with nice brush? Thank you for your time
Great video! Great information. Thanks so much! I would have compared the black sample colors to the shudders.
Exactly what I was thinking but I do like the color of the door.
@@janetclaxton3781 Me, too! It looks great!
Same, kept wondering why didn't match black to shutters
Great I'm going to look for dtm paint now
Does dtm mean what I think it means?
@@evansolomon169 probably 😊
Awesome
We have two doors to be painted the same colour. One door is metal clad , the second is wood, can you use the direct to metal paint on both?
I don't trust the primer that comes from the factory. I always put a second coat of primer on to ensure paint sticking. I got burned once by not doing this, trusted the factory primer and paint peeled right off. Had to redo the paint job totally.
Another great video guys. I am replacing both my doors with metal doors and I was wanting to spray them to get a nicer finish. I was thinking of using my spray gun that I use with my air compressor. How do I thin my paint or can I even thin it down.
Thanks. And keep those videos coming.
Andy
I’m confused, so you can still use a DTM primer when you’re not actually putting on directly to metal? You’re putting it on previously primed/painted door?
Good rattle can works best and easier on steel doors
Would CIL DUO Exterior 100% Acrylic Paint + Primer be ok to use on an exterior metal door?
Need one for how to Style Tommy's Hair!
Ask this Old Barbara ?
I just applied a coat of paint to my exterior metal door similar to the one in this video and used a brush for the panels and a foam roller for the rails and stiles and noticed that there were air pockets that formed after using the foam roller. After the door dried, you can see the air pockets on the door. How can I avoid this happening again while applying the second coat while using a foam roller?
Wow I love the finish! Where can I find this paint?
Lol, I have the same door and insert.
That is good to know as I have a metal door that needs painting and wasn’t really sure the best way to prep and paint
I like the look of just stripped metal door on the interior side. Is it ok to leave the interior side unpainted?
It could cause the door to be more like tight to close its better to leave it the way it is or door won't close right. Remember your adding an additional layer.
No, it should be painted. Whatever color you choose, but most people do either white or a neutral color to accent their walls or trim.
Long strokes. Long stroke. Don't put a lot of pressure. Just like a medium pressure.
Dude was definitely stroking.
I read somewhere that if your metal front door gets a lot of direct sun, you should use an oil-based exterior paint with a bonding primer underneath. What are your thoughts on that,TOH?
What do you do if your door has peeling paint on it and you want to repaint it?
Can I use plasti dip?
What kind of brush and roller do I use. Last time I paint my door it left roller marks and do want to to happen again plz help
Since the door is primed is it really "direct to metal"? I don't see why dtm paint was necessary.
Does not have to be a DTM specific paint valspar Duramax or SW weathershield would do the job just fine.
What if your metal door paint is peeling off?
1:13 shouldn't it have just matched the shutters?
What about all the bugs flying into your house when the door is off for hours? Here if FL it is too hot to leave a big hole in the house. All the AC goes out. I did mine with the door in place and it came out great.
Either do it when it's cool or create a temporary covering for the hole.
I live in Florida. The best answer is just wait until winter when you have a weekend where temps are cooler. The amount of bugs are also significantly less in winter/cooler weather than they are in summer. The last answer is to use house wrap (thin painters drop cloth tends to be too flimsy and stretches) and seal up the opening by taping it around the door frame if the door will be off for an extended period.
You are partially right. It didn't have to be taken off, but it wolud need to stay partially open for a few hours to avoid sticking where it makes contact with the weather stripping.
You cannot paint the side of a door that closes against the door sil and then actually close it. It will be glued shut LOL. I’m sure there are at least 20 possible creative ways to close the door opening with something temporary.
tape and plastic.
No sanding between coats?
My wife painted the door with a standard latex paint how to I remove that so I can follow this
@0:25 "I can definitely help you with that." Then he proceeds to walk away.
reminds me of my dad
He was going to get the lube and rubbers.
I guess they don’t let amaro use the Festool stuff
So, for how long was the door removed from the house? All that time it was open to let bugs fly or walk in, and the AC or Heating was most likely running. Finally, the door goes back on, so the question is, was the door off long enough that the paint was dry enough so that it did would not stick to the seals? Here, in South Texas, having the door removed for just a few minutes would be long enough to cause some serious bug problems, including scorpions.
You should consider making a new video showing suggestions of how to prevent energy loss or bug invasions during the time the door is not in place. Not to mention if the door must be left off overnight.
Tape up a tarp
how much paint do you typically use for two coats of paint on a standard sized door?
A quart!
0:15 I think this house needs a larger brass bell. ;-)
Imagine finally getting a response from Ask TOH and having one of the new guys show up instead of one of the original cast members?
Mauro had been around awhile and he is the paint guy.
Yeah they should have sent Roger
What about the plastic trim?
WOW Who put the trim on that door....
JayZ41 I did
I had to laugh at the black tint choosing. “What color do you want? Black, black, black or black?” 😂 it’s so smartassing.
She looks like the type.
With all do respect, I wouldn't have had much of a different response. I'd be like, "IDK. They almost look the same.........Wifey!!!!!!" Works every time. :)
Love her natural beauty.
Can I use exterior paint for exterior metal door? Thanks.
You can use alkyd (oil based) paint but not latex.
Does power washing the door replace sanding? Or should I just sand?
you should still sand. It slightly roughs up the surface to give something for the paint to stick to. Power washing wont do that.
What about the primer?
Takes too much time and doors are hard to reinstall correctly. I have painted many doors. Leave door on hinges, pick a warm day, leave open inside house, tape off the hardware, repair and sand, wipe clean and use a special nap roller for metal after brushing. Works great with less effort
Remember to put psper covers down at bottom of door. You can cut up and use paper grocery bags
What is the red clip on the paint tray used for?
There are two magnets on it. One Vertical and the other horizontal. My guess is the horizontal one is to keep the paint brush out of the pan and in place. The vertical magnet would be to keep the paint brush tip into the pan and in place. The other end of the clip looks like a paint can opener.
Ive read that people take metal doors to autobody get them painted. Has anyone ever done that?
Virgil you can go to an auto paint supply store and get custom mixed paint in spray cans. We'll worth the extra money.
It's kind of expensive since they remove all the paint and apply green base paint. But the finish is terrific
I did that on a door we purchased. Took it straight from the dealer to the auto shop. They painted the outside a beautiful red and the inside white. Absolutely awesome! After 10 years, it looks the same as the day I hung it!
this guys the Syrio Forel of painting
looks interesting. now that it's some 18 months later, can you describe how the paint job is holding up? Any flaking, chipping, etc? tnx so much for feedback!
It's probably doing all of that! That guy is a hack painter. I have been painting for 30 years that job he did was horrible!
omg, why was this not spray painted?
Can you clear coat over this paint job to make the paint job more durable and last longer or does it not need any clear coating? I don't know these things so I am asking.
Josh Hibbs There is special transparent laquer for yaughts to make things waterproof. I used it on some MDF panels that i have outdoors on the inside of my balcony fence to keep eyes from protruding my private space. Those panels are still in top condition after 3 years or so. But mileage may vary. Just try it if you feel brave for it. If it doesnt work somehow, get out the sander and paint it another time without the experimental stuff.
Richard van Pukkem Cool, sounds good. 👍🏼
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Missed the hinge side (edge) of the door.
Yes but the paint they were using was for metal and the spline is mostly wood and would of looked ugly if painted with the same paint ! I was guessing that is why they skipped it !
I mean if i was doing that door i would of done the spline with a spray can that had a similar look to the paint on the door ! As you stated the spline is usually done to look the same as the outside of the door so it will not stand out when the door is open !
They left the whole back of the door white and the edges match that...
Yes i saw that but i was taught that the spline should be the same color as the outside color and the striking ( or hardware ) side should be the same as the inside of the door ! So when the door is open nothing will really stand out ! Maybe I'm too old school and maybe they don't teach that anymore !
Sorry i should add that the video was great ! Was too busy nitpicking and forgot to compliment first !
I thought you used an oil based paint for metal door.
Dang rolling it I wouldn't do to many coats.
He says the door comes primed from the manufacturer. So the door has been on the house for years without paint over the primer?
A lot of folks think the door comes painted from the store. So they proceed to install it. Not knowing it’s just a primer.
So its ok to paint just one side of your door??
Absolutely! Black on the inside would likely be too dark for the interior space. It all depends on the colors inside!
If it is OK with the door it is OK with me....
I was just gonna spray paint
Wouldn't that work just the same? I've been considering this as well.
what happened to the primer, no primer??
they come primed already you Joke
With this Old House, they should’ve done an existing metal door that was older. Not a brand new one straight from the factory. Saboor, if your metal door is older and has been painted on; you will need to sand, wipe and prime before painting. Glidden says an oil paint made for metal works best.
Bethany Mericle An oil based (petroleum) paint will fade a lot quicker than a latex DTM paint. I see it all the time.
clearly said in the video that the door came primed from the manufacturer lol
Karen Stevens Glidden is a joke never use it
I would've used a paint that's UV resistant
even uv resistant paints fade deep base colours no matter what paint will fade in 5-6 years
What if it starts raining while in the middle of it?
then your neighbors won't see the tears rolling down your face :(
Umbrella
Do we need to take the door off?
No
Are u from this old house?
How does it matter that it’s a steel door? You are not painting the steel, but on top of the old paint layer (or primer).
Brush marks?
So brush strokes and roller finish? Hmmmmm....
No primer???? Unless the door is brand new, I would have added a coat of good primer. Also, what's with brushing the middle sections? Make no sense whatsoever. You roll that just like you do the outside area. And he missed the hinge edge. That gets the same color as the outside. The inside hinge gets the same color as the inside of the door.
He says they are using Direct To Metal Paint. If it’s designed to grab the metal, using a primer would defeat the purpose.
He also mentioned that the door came primed from the manufacturer
@@nancyk5203yeah, but this door was painted, it wasn’t bare primer
Where’s the step of primer
steel doors are pre-primed from manufacturer
Why do you need to sand a primed door
2:40 - DTM = Direct to Metal paint. Did not even know it existed.
For decades
The paint is going onto primer, so does DTM really matter? I imagine that the primer needs to be for metal.
Also spray it
Shit if I already had that thing off it’s hinges I would have just whipped out my airless with a 211 and sprayed it and been done. With a nice spray finish no brush marks. But if I only had brush and roller there would have been no need to take it off the hinges I usually paint them swinging.
Should have used the foam roller on the inserts as well.
what's he say?