Refresh/renew paint on front door?
#1
02-14-13, 09:18 AM
Steel front door
I am hoping this is the right thread to ask this... but the mrs wants the front door to our home painted. It is a basic steel, contractor grade, front door. However temperatures here arent really condusive for me taking off the door to sand, let paint dry properly, etc.
Are there any tricks or options that would kind of "refresh" the look of the paint on the front door till it warms up and I can paint it?
Thanks!!
Are there any tricks or options that would kind of "refresh" the look of the paint on the front door till it warms up and I can paint it?
Thanks!!
#2
02-14-13, 09:36 AM
Group Moderator
Welcome to the forums.
I would just put this project on the to do list for when the temperature is reasonable for removing the door.
I would just put this project on the to do list for when the temperature is reasonable for removing the door.
#4
02-14-13, 09:47 AM
Super Moderator
Sure....just tell her you'll take it down and work in the garage. She won't mind no front door for a few hours or so will she? Lol
Wives..........
Wives..........
#5
02-14-13, 10:15 AM
It is a black, oil based(I am assuming) paint on the front door. We have been in the house about 7 yrs and it does get a fair amount of sun during the afternoons.
#6
02-14-13, 10:28 AM
Group Moderator
Latex paint would be a better choice so you'll want to scuff sand, apply an oil based primer and then the paint. Also, a lighter color would be better if the sun shines on it.
#7
02-14-13, 11:14 AM
Super Moderator
I'd guess it's already a latex. Oil based on a steel door that gets a fair amount of sun would probably be all cracked and chipped up in my experience. Black is also about the worst color for a door in the sun.
I was only partly kidding in the prior post. Do you have a storm door? You could take down the main door for a few hours and get it done....but it would be best to wait til spring.
I was only partly kidding in the prior post. Do you have a storm door? You could take down the main door for a few hours and get it done....but it would be best to wait til spring.
#8
02-14-13, 11:47 AM
good point about the latex thing... that didnt occur to me. With that being said, that makes the turnaround time in terms of drying, additional coats, etc a lot short.
I just assumed it was oil based because it was a standard metal front door that the contractor put in when the home was built. he just painted it black at our request.
since it is latex, any other suggestions? or jump over to the painting forum?
you guys are great!
I just assumed it was oil based because it was a standard metal front door that the contractor put in when the home was built. he just painted it black at our request.
since it is latex, any other suggestions? or jump over to the painting forum?
you guys are great!
#10
02-14-13, 02:51 PM
You need to determine for sure what type of paint is on the door - http://www.doityourself.com/forum/pa...latex-oil.html
I agree that it's probably latex but latex paint may not dry hard enough in 8hrs to close/lock the door assuming it has good weatherstripping.... without it sticking and pulling the paint off
I agree that it's probably latex but latex paint may not dry hard enough in 8hrs to close/lock the door assuming it has good weatherstripping.... without it sticking and pulling the paint off
#11
02-19-13, 09:14 AM
Refresh/renew paint on front door?
I have a front door that is a standard, contractor metal front door on my home. The weather in my area isnt conducive to a full blown repaint of the door as of yet.
Is there anything I can do that will renew or refresh the current paint on the door temporarily? My wife is hosting a baby shower this weekend and this has all of a sudden become a huge action item...;->
Thanks in advance for any tips!!
Is there anything I can do that will renew or refresh the current paint on the door temporarily? My wife is hosting a baby shower this weekend and this has all of a sudden become a huge action item...;->
Thanks in advance for any tips!!
#12
02-19-13, 09:39 AM
Super Moderator
I think you already got all the answers in the other thread. Short answer, other than cleaning well...not much you can do.
I guess you could try a spray detailer/wax like you can use on cars, but you'll have to be real aggressive with the cleaning when it comes time to paint.
I guess you could try a spray detailer/wax like you can use on cars, but you'll have to be real aggressive with the cleaning when it comes time to paint.
#14
02-19-13, 10:05 AM
Super Moderator
Yeah....the spray detailers I was thinking of are more of a silicone type thing (I think). You'd need to probably use TSP or even a solvent of some sort to clean it up after.
#19
02-19-13, 11:26 AM
Member
I think you already got all the answers in the other thread. Short answer, other than cleaning well...not much you can do.
I guess you could try a spray detailer/wax like you can use on cars, but you'll have to be real aggressive with the cleaning when it comes time to paint.
I guess you could try a spray detailer/wax like you can use on cars, but you'll have to be real aggressive with the cleaning when it comes time to paint.
I don't think using detailing spray (spray on wax) would be a good idea. It's very short lived stuff and from my experience, pron to attract dust and dirt (like a TV does). Would make more work to clean later and the effect it would offer wouldn't last long.
#21
02-19-13, 12:05 PM
Member
Even on cars, I hate the stuff. It's only good at a show or photoshoot to remove finger prints.
