Brick front almost same as yours.
How to paint a storm door handle.
Today i am showing you how to update dated brass hardware i am updating my doorknobs from brass to oil rubbed bronze.
After it is dry reinstall the hardware on the door.
Original color is almost same shade of blue with the storm door a dark brown alloy metal.
Lightly sand and wipe the doors i used 80 grit step 3.
At home depot andersen full view storm doors range from 199 to 410.
To ensure no fingerprints are left in the paint allow the hardware to dry for 24 hours.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.
My double front doors and storm doors are very similar to yours and have given me the push i needed to move forward with painting the doors.
To spray paint door hinges on furniture you can use the same process i use with the door knobs and handles.
As such it is not always the most pleasant fixture around your home but that can be rectified by using metal door paint.
And we had the ironwork posts.
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.
How to spray paint kitchen handles and drawer pulls on cabinets when painting cabinet knobs you can absolutely use this same process to help protect knobs and drawer pulls from everyday wear and tear.
Rustoleum satin nickel paint primer in one we didn t use any other paint but this one and applied 5 coats to get.
The after picture of our satin nickel painted door handles.
A metal storm door is purchased for protection against the elements rather than beauty.
This is the spray paint we bought to update the door handles and it comes in all colors including rubbed bronze if that is what you want.
Also remove kickplates if any.
Use tack cloth or a damp rag to clean a door that has been sanded.
If you want a pro to do the painting you might or might not save money compared with buying a new door.
Set up your hardware on a dropcloth or out in the grass and spray paint it in the color of your choice.
We wanted our door handles to not stand out in the room and to blend in.
After all the rust or flaking paint is removed clean the door s surface to remove any dust or particles that will mar the paint s surface.
After the primer has thoroughly dried spray hardware with metallic paint 7 the home depot.
For a door that did not need sanding clean the door with an all purpose cleaner that does not leave residue behind.
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You can turn your metal storm door from an eyesore to a winner with no more than a weekend s work.