If there are windows in your storm door there is probably caulk around the windows that was applied for a good seal.
Can you spray paint a storm door.
The storm door is the first thing people see when they look at your house so it needs to look good.
You can update brass door pulls or knobs too.
The best way to paint a steel storm door.
As such it is not always the most pleasant fixture around your home but that can be rectified by using metal door paint.
If you do not have a glass or storm door that stands between your door and the elements you ll want to make certain you use exterior paint.
The spray paint kind of spreads everywhere even if you re directly targeting the door knobs.
You can turn your metal storm door from an eyesore to a winner with no more than a weekend s work.
The easiest way to do that is to simply paint the door.
I used one can of paint and one can of primer to paint this door on both the inside and out let the door dry over night.
Let it dry completely before moving on to the paint.
It is important to remove this caulk prior to painting.
We also spray painted on a wooden board which prevented our yard from getting painted.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.
Painting our storm door.
Step 4 paint the door.
Aluminum storm doors can be spray painted or you could hire a pro to apply a highly durable powder coat finish.
If you can t remove the screens or glass from your door protect them by covering them with layers of plastic as sanding or stripping can etch glass or.
Prime with a good oil based spray paint using thin coats.
Paint your door with a gloss enamel paint in the color of your choice.
Now you are ready to prime and paint the door.
Oh and i found out the name of the paint for everyone that was asking.
A metal storm door is purchased for protection against the elements rather than beauty.
It also allowed us to be more thorough with the paint since we could hit it from all sides.
The spray paint method works whether you re updating brass door knobs or door handles.
Simply use a metal primer spray can to apply the primer.
Let it dry the recommended time.