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STEP 1
For new pre-primed steel or wood doors, simply clean the surface. For bare metal or wood doors, prime the surface first with Rust-Oleum Clean Metal Primer for metal or Painter’s Touch Primer for wood. If your door already has paint on it, remove any loose paint or rust with sandpaper. Priming is not needed, but recommended.
STEP 2
Apply one coat of Rust-Oleum Door Paint (we used Cranberry) to the door using a roller and/or brush. For optimal results, use the roller for the entire door or paint the recesses edges of raised panels with a brush, then use the roller for the remaining flat surface. Apply a second coat, if necessary, within 1 hour or after 24 hours.
STEP 3
Tip: For new and existing doors, we recommend painting the door off the frame to allow paint to dry completely before hanging. If painting a hanging door, do not close the door until the paint is fully dry to prevent it from sticking to the door frame.
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ESTIMATED PROJECT TIME
2 Hours
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
Wood or Metal Door (new or used)
Rust-Oleum Door Paint (color of your choice)
3/8” nap, 6-1/2” shed resistant roller
High quality brush with flagged (split) ends
Sandpaper