How to Paint an Exterior Metal Door | Ask This Old House

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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.benjaminmo...) in the color “Black Beauty” (www.benjaminmo....
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.....
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@horatioswrld
@horatioswrld 4 жыл бұрын
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
@derekleesmith76
@derekleesmith76 2 жыл бұрын
The guy is a hack. Almost everything he did was wrong!
@PaulJacksonOttawa
@PaulJacksonOttawa Жыл бұрын
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 👍
@mistersimes
@mistersimes 5 жыл бұрын
This was great. Purchased the right paint and did exactly as you directed. Our door came out perfect. Thanks for uploading this.
@jetboy770371
@jetboy770371 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of paint did you get ? Did you go over the existing paint ? Any primer ?
@mariovazquez5520
@mariovazquez5520 2 жыл бұрын
What's the brand and name? Thanks
@Starry_Night_Sky7455
@Starry_Night_Sky7455 Жыл бұрын
Super satisfying when you paint a completely new color. Doing this door paint the right way.
@PMichaels
@PMichaels 6 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing... My black, metal front door needs repainting. 😀 Great video - thanks for posting!
@krizm
@krizm 2 жыл бұрын
4:05 I keep telling this to my wife
@juan6810
@juan6810 6 ай бұрын
Man! that's what I've been telling her also
@janetclaxton3781
@janetclaxton3781 2 жыл бұрын
Mauro knows his stuff. Did not realize I was going to need special paint for my metal door
@Lando1020
@Lando1020 Жыл бұрын
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"
@jordanxfile
@jordanxfile 5 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@jmcc1640
@jmcc1640 2 жыл бұрын
this is so true.
@janetjones4710
@janetjones4710 Жыл бұрын
I had the same problem with the foam.rollers. I tried sponge brushes
@cindykincade589
@cindykincade589 Жыл бұрын
"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!
@jordanxfile
@jordanxfile Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@construction-productscemen4935
@construction-productscemen4935 6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I did the same on my door. Thank you for sharing.
@gstrader73
@gstrader73 6 жыл бұрын
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
@toneguk6703
@toneguk6703 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@ted946
@ted946 4 жыл бұрын
He is a lot of fun to watch.
@derekleesmith76
@derekleesmith76 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@cindykincade589
@cindykincade589 Жыл бұрын
​@@derekleesmith76what kind of paint would you use? And how do you keep it from peeling off? What are the right steps? Thank you!
@speedviper47
@speedviper47 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@sethburkhart1021
@sethburkhart1021 Жыл бұрын
He says they are using Direct To Metal Paint. If it’s designed to grab the metal, using a primer would defeat the purpose.
@nancyk5203
@nancyk5203 Жыл бұрын
He also mentioned that the door came primed from the manufacturer
@johnjkizer6399
@johnjkizer6399 10 ай бұрын
@@nancyk5203yeah, but this door was painted, it wasn’t bare primer
@olive4naito
@olive4naito Ай бұрын
It depends. Their paint is water based so if the manufacturer's primer is oil based, they'd need to use a water based primer before using the paint they're using. If the manufacturer's primer is water based there wouldn't be a problem painting right on it.
@billprezioso3677
@billprezioso3677 Жыл бұрын
A velour roller is better than a foam one it leaves fewer stipples and applies the paint a little heavier
@queondacanal4775
@queondacanal4775 6 жыл бұрын
I would have paint it same color of the windows shades it looks greyer.
@ticktock2383
@ticktock2383 8 ай бұрын
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
@ticktock2383
@ticktock2383 8 ай бұрын
Remember to put psper covers down at bottom of door. You can cut up and use paper grocery bags
@shwnshts9469
@shwnshts9469 11 ай бұрын
1:13 shouldn't it have just matched the shutters?
@geronimocantu1412
@geronimocantu1412 5 жыл бұрын
Good rattle can works best and easier on steel doors
@howtodoitdude1662
@howtodoitdude1662 3 жыл бұрын
Enamel spray paint is the way to go. Don’t forget to paint the edge that faces out, in this case, the hinge side!
@jeanphillips5687
@jeanphillips5687 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip
@marvinelder3828
@marvinelder3828 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@chavaloworldproductions
@chavaloworldproductions 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@danwood4942
@danwood4942 3 жыл бұрын
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,
@drsawyer5085
@drsawyer5085 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. It's exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate the color tips & your end product looks great.
@derekleesmith76
@derekleesmith76 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@alexisjankowski3281
@alexisjankowski3281 4 жыл бұрын
This is the exact same door I will be painting! Exact same!
@evansolomon169
@evansolomon169 4 жыл бұрын
Is it?
@alexisjankowski3281
@alexisjankowski3281 4 жыл бұрын
This is the exact same door I will be painting! Exact same!
@evansolomon169
@evansolomon169 4 жыл бұрын
Is it?
@alvincente4080
@alvincente4080 7 күн бұрын
What if the door faces the sun and I don’t want the paint to blister or damage, the contractor whom said no because the door can reach temperatures of 140 degrees????
@johnjkizer6399
@johnjkizer6399 10 ай бұрын
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
@jeanphillips5687
@jeanphillips5687 Жыл бұрын
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
@obviouslyblack
@obviouslyblack 6 жыл бұрын
Long strokes. Long stroke. Don't put a lot of pressure. Just like a medium pressure.
@evansolomon169
@evansolomon169 4 жыл бұрын
Dude was definitely stroking.
@supersup999
@supersup999 6 жыл бұрын
@0:25 "I can definitely help you with that." Then he proceeds to walk away.
@Original-Juice
@Original-Juice 5 жыл бұрын
reminds me of my dad
@evansolomon169
@evansolomon169 4 жыл бұрын
He was going to get the lube and rubbers.
@tomhill4350
@tomhill4350 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@xcheatahx1971
@xcheatahx1971 4 жыл бұрын
Great I'm going to look for dtm paint now
@evansolomon169
@evansolomon169 4 жыл бұрын
Does dtm mean what I think it means?
@mrtv777
@mrtv777 3 жыл бұрын
@@evansolomon169 probably 😊
@AndysDogHouse
@AndysDogHouse 6 жыл бұрын
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
@sereezee
@sereezee 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@derekleesmith76
@derekleesmith76 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@jadem7164
@jadem7164 Жыл бұрын
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
@lordalcatraz000
@lordalcatraz000 2 жыл бұрын
this guys the Syrio Forel of painting
@maxrybold1531
@maxrybold1531 3 жыл бұрын
omg, why was this not spray painted?
@marissaserna7622
@marissaserna7622 5 жыл бұрын
So its ok to paint just one side of your door??
@ReneJethmal
@ReneJethmal 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Black on the inside would likely be too dark for the interior space. It all depends on the colors inside!
@pipesmoker4238
@pipesmoker4238 4 жыл бұрын
If it is OK with the door it is OK with me....
@fiorentinosliquor
@fiorentinosliquor 6 жыл бұрын
What did I learn from this video? Nothing....
@patelien
@patelien 6 жыл бұрын
you are right really poor instructions. I always tell homeowners to start with a foam roller, and keep an eye out for runs.
@mackhomie6
@mackhomie6 5 жыл бұрын
It's hard to remember anything when you're shitfaced drunk
@glenbutler9611
@glenbutler9611 2 жыл бұрын
Clicked on this video exclusively to find the type of paint to use for metal doors! Maro answered precisely: DTM (direct to metal) paint
@lewiskelly14
@lewiskelly14 6 жыл бұрын
Not a very thorough video, for example no explanation of how they should avoid the glass
@rlw3461
@rlw3461 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly, I watched twice to make sure I didn't miss it. He was concentrating too much on teaching her to paint the middle of the door and forgot what most people are interested in. When it comes to teaching / demonstrating to a large audience, he doesn't have the experience he needs. That's why TOH needs someone with experience and or someone with experience to view this before they publish it.
@randygonzalez5758
@randygonzalez5758 5 жыл бұрын
RL W it’s glass. Try to avoid it as much as u can. If anything happens to touch the glass, just use a razor to remove it.
@darylfitz4189
@darylfitz4189 4 жыл бұрын
Just take your time around those areas - use common sense for once.
@speedviper47
@speedviper47 4 жыл бұрын
You mask it off, unless you are an artist and can do it freehand.
@Katwoman4318
@Katwoman4318 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@ToddASchuh
@ToddASchuh 3 жыл бұрын
Does it matter if you use oil based or water based direct to metal paint?
@mtareen
@mtareen 3 жыл бұрын
Wondering if it was better to use airless pint sprayer?
@Engineer9736
@Engineer9736 6 жыл бұрын
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).
@mackhomie6
@mackhomie6 5 жыл бұрын
Brush marks?
@adrianjesaitis4068
@adrianjesaitis4068 2 жыл бұрын
Will spraying a coat of lacquer after painting the door protect the paint/door better? What about if you used exterior grade normal paint?
@patelien
@patelien 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@frisco61
@frisco61 2 жыл бұрын
What does it mean to “dry roll” exactly?
@patelien
@patelien 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@frisco61
@frisco61 2 жыл бұрын
@@patelien wow thanks so much! So helpful as I’m working on ourour metal front doors right now.
@virgil3241
@virgil3241 6 жыл бұрын
Ive read that people take metal doors to autobody get them painted. Has anyone ever done that?
@homesteadengineer
@homesteadengineer 6 жыл бұрын
Virgil you can go to an auto paint supply store and get custom mixed paint in spray cans. We'll worth the extra money.
@derchesten
@derchesten 6 жыл бұрын
It's kind of expensive since they remove all the paint and apply green base paint. But the finish is terrific
@speedviper47
@speedviper47 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@saboorsaboor704
@saboorsaboor704 6 жыл бұрын
what happened to the primer, no primer??
@EduardoHernandez-pq6mx
@EduardoHernandez-pq6mx 5 жыл бұрын
they come primed already you Joke
@bethanyhouk7536
@bethanyhouk7536 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mrtv777
@mrtv777 4 жыл бұрын
Bethany Mericle An oil based (petroleum) paint will fade a lot quicker than a latex DTM paint. I see it all the time.
@bricelewis7869
@bricelewis7869 4 жыл бұрын
clearly said in the video that the door came primed from the manufacturer lol
@edwardelric8354
@edwardelric8354 4 жыл бұрын
Karen Stevens Glidden is a joke never use it
@terilist7064
@terilist7064 2 жыл бұрын
What if your metal door paint is peeling off?
@bobbg9041
@bobbg9041 5 жыл бұрын
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@swimbikerunmud
@swimbikerunmud 2 жыл бұрын
how much paint do you typically use for two coats of paint on a standard sized door?
@derekleesmith76
@derekleesmith76 2 жыл бұрын
A quart!
@XzTS-Roostro
@XzTS-Roostro 6 жыл бұрын
I would've used a paint that's UV resistant
@jackwardley3626
@jackwardley3626 4 жыл бұрын
even uv resistant paints fade deep base colours no matter what paint will fade in 5-6 years
@davidleegoth
@davidleegoth 5 жыл бұрын
So brush strokes and roller finish? Hmmmmm....
@rpolk2010
@rpolk2010 6 жыл бұрын
Missed the hinge side (edge) of the door.
@Justchuck69
@Justchuck69 6 жыл бұрын
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 !
@Justchuck69
@Justchuck69 6 жыл бұрын
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 !
@JackmanWorks
@JackmanWorks 6 жыл бұрын
They left the whole back of the door white and the edges match that...
@Justchuck69
@Justchuck69 6 жыл бұрын
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 !
@Justchuck69
@Justchuck69 6 жыл бұрын
Sorry i should add that the video was great ! Was too busy nitpicking and forgot to compliment first !
@elmerj112
@elmerj112 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Great information. Thanks so much! I would have compared the black sample colors to the shudders.
@janetclaxton3781
@janetclaxton3781 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking but I do like the color of the door.
@elmerj112
@elmerj112 2 жыл бұрын
@@janetclaxton3781 Me, too! It looks great!
@tarablack4294
@tarablack4294 2 ай бұрын
Same, kept wondering why didn't match black to shutters
@gwarlow
@gwarlow Жыл бұрын
0:15 I think this house needs a larger brass bell. ;-)
@fabiolamarchena7771
@fabiolamarchena7771 6 жыл бұрын
I like the look of just stripped metal door on the interior side. Is it ok to leave the interior side unpainted?
@fernandosalas8589
@fernandosalas8589 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@speedviper47
@speedviper47 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@user-gz5pq9hm8t
@user-gz5pq9hm8t 3 жыл бұрын
I thought you used an oil based paint for metal door.
@Rick-tb4so
@Rick-tb4so 6 жыл бұрын
I like spraying a door.....better finish....
@joshhibbs_nola
@joshhibbs_nola 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@Engineer9736
@Engineer9736 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@joshhibbs_nola
@joshhibbs_nola 6 жыл бұрын
Richard van Pukkem Cool, sounds good. 👍🏼
@curtiswaldon6391
@curtiswaldon6391 3 жыл бұрын
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@edgarromero8551
@edgarromero8551 2 жыл бұрын
Dang rolling it I wouldn't do to many coats.
@HungNguyen-sb1yu
@HungNguyen-sb1yu 3 жыл бұрын
Can I use exterior paint for exterior metal door? Thanks.
@againsteveryoneswill1923
@againsteveryoneswill1923 3 жыл бұрын
You can use alkyd (oil based) paint but not latex.
@edwardelric8354
@edwardelric8354 4 жыл бұрын
Just spray it
@againsteveryoneswill1923
@againsteveryoneswill1923 3 жыл бұрын
What do you spray your doors with (brands, types)
@JodiVautrin
@JodiVautrin 5 ай бұрын
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?
@thomasfreer580
@thomasfreer580 2 жыл бұрын
So 2 different finishes? Why not do either one exclusively? Also if he's a professional painter why does he get so much paint running down the side of the can? And last one.....you should always put the paint on liberally and push it around, never milk out the roller or brush.....just sayin...
@johanizquierdo9111
@johanizquierdo9111 6 жыл бұрын
Does not have to be a DTM specific paint valspar Duramax or SW weathershield would do the job just fine.
@researchandbuild1751
@researchandbuild1751 5 жыл бұрын
I was just gonna spray paint
@evansolomon169
@evansolomon169 4 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't that work just the same? I've been considering this as well.
@garyraines9839
@garyraines9839 2 ай бұрын
My wife painted the door with a standard latex paint how to I remove that so I can follow this
@ashrafulislamsayeem9420
@ashrafulislamsayeem9420 3 жыл бұрын
wow just amaizing😍 from Bangladesh🇧🇩
@Engineer9736
@Engineer9736 6 жыл бұрын
I had to laugh at the black tint choosing. “What color do you want? Black, black, black or black?” 😂 it’s so smartassing.
@evansolomon169
@evansolomon169 4 жыл бұрын
She looks like the type.
@packattackallday
@packattackallday 3 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@c.b.-11
@c.b.-11 2 жыл бұрын
By the time he took the door down I would have it painted and better. Color selection should have been put beside the shutters to match. * the back edge of the door is still white 😆. This is definitely not a professional Painter or Job
@womanwithtoolbelt9171
@womanwithtoolbelt9171 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@pne333
@pne333 2 жыл бұрын
Would CIL DUO Exterior 100% Acrylic Paint + Primer be ok to use on an exterior metal door?
@mibz1117
@mibz1117 2 жыл бұрын
Never ever paint your front door with a brush or roller. Save money to buy a cheap airless sprayer around $300.
@Engineer9736
@Engineer9736 6 жыл бұрын
He says the door comes primed from the manufacturer. So the door has been on the house for years without paint over the primer?
@mrtv777
@mrtv777 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@carace72
@carace72 4 ай бұрын
What do you do if your door has peeling paint on it and you want to repaint it?
@theresanania636
@theresanania636 4 жыл бұрын
Such a great video I hav same door now I’m excited thnk u
@jamesonstalanthasyu
@jamesonstalanthasyu 4 жыл бұрын
What is the red clip on the paint tray used for?
@gsambolin
@gsambolin 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrAustin61
@MrAustin61 6 жыл бұрын
WOW Who put the trim on that door....
@Engineer9736
@Engineer9736 6 жыл бұрын
JayZ41 I did
@Lando1020
@Lando1020 Жыл бұрын
Since the door is primed is it really "direct to metal"? I don't see why dtm paint was necessary.
@ahmedelhasaki7107
@ahmedelhasaki7107 4 жыл бұрын
Where’s the step of primer
@evm7272
@evm7272 3 жыл бұрын
steel doors are pre-primed from manufacturer
@darylfitz4189
@darylfitz4189 4 жыл бұрын
Need more cowbell.
@walterkersting9922
@walterkersting9922 Жыл бұрын
If I use the term DTM at the paint store they’re going to know I’m not a pro.
@videodistro
@videodistro 6 жыл бұрын
Nice gray color. Hmm, black? Nope. Now the shutters actually looked black. I think they would try to match the shutters as trim color. Poorly done, guys.
@TheOtherBill
@TheOtherBill 6 жыл бұрын
I thought that too, but it's her choice.
@robanderson84
@robanderson84 6 жыл бұрын
i would say he did it right, by letting her decide, and she can only blame herself that way =) If i was her i would have gone darker too.
@weston0614
@weston0614 6 жыл бұрын
videodistro ... Her house, her paint color choice.
@Lysander-Spooner
@Lysander-Spooner 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@RichardGMoss
@RichardGMoss 6 жыл бұрын
Either do it when it's cool or create a temporary covering for the hole.
@cup_and_cone
@cup_and_cone 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@gstrader73
@gstrader73 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@Engineer9736
@Engineer9736 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@moonblink
@moonblink 6 жыл бұрын
tape and plastic.
@jamesthornock8214
@jamesthornock8214 2 жыл бұрын
I feel bad, but she looks bad in black.
@tjohnson034
@tjohnson034 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@bebetigre1252
@bebetigre1252 4 жыл бұрын
NO NO NO,paint it as a regular guy ,cant do this waywithout pro.
@jpatrick1967
@jpatrick1967 6 жыл бұрын
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?
@webdev217
@webdev217 5 жыл бұрын
Mauro had been around awhile and he is the paint guy.
@Cacti88
@Cacti88 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah they should have sent Roger
@Wanker59
@Wanker59 2 жыл бұрын
She wanted black and still didn’t get it matching her shutters
@James-wk5mj
@James-wk5mj 5 жыл бұрын
I guess they don’t let amaro use the Festool stuff
@chrisd9961
@chrisd9961 2 жыл бұрын
Spend more time on improving yourself not a building
@Andrewpiter
@Andrewpiter 2 жыл бұрын
Would have been great if they painted the wrong side by accident
@christinelema1254
@christinelema1254 6 ай бұрын
What about the plastic trim?
@firstlast-yn4qg
@firstlast-yn4qg 2 жыл бұрын
what's he say?
@mariaemilianegron
@mariaemilianegron 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much I need to do that that to my door
@gstrader73
@gstrader73 6 жыл бұрын
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
@Engineer9736
@Engineer9736 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimcagney6696
@jimcagney6696 3 жыл бұрын
the hinge side should have been painted too. When the door is open you will see the unpainted side. A pro should know this. Does Mauro have his papers? Relax I meant his license and insurance.
@chriskeelor799
@chriskeelor799 6 жыл бұрын
Lol, I have the same door and insert.
@cashaww
@cashaww Жыл бұрын
Does power washing the door replace sanding? Or should I just sand?
@Lady_Hiccups
@Lady_Hiccups 6 ай бұрын
you should still sand. It slightly roughs up the surface to give something for the paint to stick to. Power washing wont do that.
@Gitarzan66
@Gitarzan66 6 жыл бұрын
That was a big waste of time to take that off the hinges. Its just more work. Especially if you're just going to roll it. Also using DTM was pointless because the door was already painted with a factory primer at least. I painted hundreds of doors by hand over the years and mostly I use acrylic latex. It can take some time to learn how to use it but it holds up in weather and looks really good. I always took off the hardware and the weather strip. Never paint hardware. If its a stick on strip just take it off while you paint and replace it after your finished. Its cheap. You can let the door dry overnight with the strip out.
@oldtwinsna8347
@oldtwinsna8347 6 жыл бұрын
They took it off the hinges for a much better camera angle.
@Gitarzan66
@Gitarzan66 6 жыл бұрын
Are you on the filming crew?
@Doc_Fartens
@Doc_Fartens 6 жыл бұрын
Great to be seeing more of Mauro and the other presenters who get less screen time, like Mark the other day.
@kodaxrose50
@kodaxrose50 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking about doing my outside doors thank you for the video
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