steel doors are tough and solid and strong, giving you an extra layer of security and ensuring that you and your family are safe inside your home. with steel doors you also need to take proper care of them-they are prone to damage from exposure to the elements.

the most important part of looking after your steel door is ensuring it has a layer of paint that can help protect it. you will need to redo it every few years, but it’s not a particularly challenging job. and if you need a guide, here a how to paint a metal door

What You’ll Need For Painting A Steel Door

hammer
nail
sawhorses
degreasing cleaner
rag
towel
screwdriver
painters tape
old newspaper
fine grit sandpaper or sanding block
patching compound or auto body filler
primer
pain
paint roller
small paintbrush

these are the steps you need to follow to paint your steel doors

step 1. remove the door

It’s better to remove your steel door from its hinges for painting. this makes all the processes easier, you won’t have any problems with hard-to-reach and it will be simpler to avoid getting paint on parts you don’t want to work on.

first, you need to start by removing the hinge pins.to do this we need a nail and hammer. you need to open the door wide to give good access to the hinges, put a nail on the bottom of the hinge, and hit with a hammer

this makes the pin pop up out of the hinge, and you can pull it out the rest of the way with your fingers.
if you chose to do this, be aware that painting a door can take several days due to the several coats required and the drying time between each application.

step 2. clean the door

the next step is to start to prepare the door for the painting. first, you need to clean the door. if you paint onto a dirt road. the paint will not adhere to the door properly and will not last as long. this will mean you need to repaint much sooner

for cleaning use some degreasing cleaner and rag. clean the whole area of the steel door and make sure that you remove all dirt, dust, and anything else that is stuck on the door.

when it is finished, wipe the door down with a towel and leave it to dry. don’t do the next step until it is completely moisturized.

step 3. remove any fittings from the door

take any screwdriver and remove any fittings like the handle or doorknob, the knocker, or anything else.

step 4. cover any areas you don’t want to paint

if there is any section you don’t need to paint, cover them over using painter’s tape and old newspaper. you can also do this to cover any items you can’t remove from the door.

step 5. sand the door

when the steel door is dry, you should give the whole surface a light sanding. this will help the new paint adhere more effectively and remove the older paint that is stuck into it.

when you finished, make sure the door is completely clear of all the dust-you may even prefer to wipe it down with a damp towel.

step 6. apply the primer

if you want the paint wants to last. you should apply primer before putting the main coat of paint with the help of a roller and brush. when you are finished with primer leave it to dry before adding a second coat.

step 7. paint the door

the second coat of the primer is dry, you can do painting the door with the main coat. you can use a roller or spray can.
leave the paint dry completely before applying the second coat.

step 8. put the door back in place

when the door is painted on both sides of the door you have to leave it to dry, you can now remove the painter’s tape and newspaper. when this is done, reattach the fittings like the doorknob or knocker