Painting front door

kinger8938

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We are going on the market! But before i let them take photos I need to quickly sort this embarrassment out

Not a task I've done before. Bought some sand paper and a sanding block. Doesn't really seem to remove the paint? Just makes it smoother no matter which grit I tried.

Is it just a case of going over the door to make it smooth and soften the cracked paint a bit/blend it in the just slap some new paint on top? Same for the frame too. It's metal skinned.

Just want to tidy it up.

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Which brand paint would you recommend?
 
kinger8938 said:
We are going on the market! But before i let them take photos I need to quickly sort this embarrassment out

Not a task I've done before. Bought some sand paper and a sanding block. Doesn't really seem to remove the paint? Just makes it smoother no matter which grit I tried.

Is it just a case of going over the door to make it smooth and soften the cracked paint a bit/blend it in the just slap some new paint on top? Same for the frame too. It's metal skinned.

Just want to tidy it up.

Messenger-creation-54593-B3-A-7-A82-429-A-B0-B9-462-F91-EAE62-E.jpg


Messenger-creation-8-B92-D18-D-21-E4-4-D63-98-F3-4-DFE91425-D10.jpg


Messenger-creation-C55156-AA-F4-BD-4944-8-CB0-70-ED62-BA055-D.jpg


Which brand paint would you recommend?
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If it was mine and to do a half decent job I would.
Flat off as best as possible.
Apply two coats of Zinser 123 water based primer using a roller on large flat areas. This is recoatable after an hour.
Light sand off in between coats.
Choose a decent water based top coat applying at least two coats and again light sand off in between.

Good luck
 
Where paint is cracking or flaking, then flick it off using a suitable tool.

The sanding isn't to remove the paint, it's just to key the surface for paint adhesion. So, you won't see paint being removed.

What is metal framed?
 
radderfire said:
Where paint is cracking or flaking, then flick it off using a suitable tool.

The sanding isn't to remove the paint, it's just to key the surface for paint adhesion. So, you won't see paint being removed.

What is metal framed?
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Sorry metal door, well the front and back panel are metal.

Makes sense about the sanding, thanks sorry if that seemed a bit novice of me to ask :D
 
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passingthrough said:
If it was mine and to do a half decent job I would.
Flat off as best as possible.
Apply two coats of Zinser 123 water based primer using a roller on large flat areas. This is recoatable after an hour.
Light sand off in between coats.
Choose a decent water based top coat applying at least two coats and again light sand off in between.

Good luck
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Thanks, I'll have a look at the products mentioned.

Priming definitely required? I just assumed as it's already painted it would be ok? (I'm not really experienced in anything like this tbh)
 
kinger8938 said:
Thanks, I'll have a look at the products mentioned.

Priming definitely required? I just assumed as it's already painted it would be ok? (I'm not really experienced in anything like this tbh)
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Yes the zinserr 123 is a good etching primer. Technically you don't even need to sand before using it. The sanding is to remove high spots and flakey bits.
Everyone will be along shortly telling you what there preference is but this is mine.
 
kinger8938 said:
Sorry metal door, well the front and back panel are metal.

Makes sense about the sanding, thanks sorry if that seemed a bit novice of me to ask :D
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Everyone's a novice once. Regarding the frame, you can either be environmentally friendly and choose water-based gloss (I assume you want a gloss), or use paint with some degree of solvent in (and more oil based). The latter is more prone to yellowing, but gives a harder finish. I've used Dulux paints and they are good, and they'll have something specifically for outdoor wooden frames.
 
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Agree with the tips re. sanding and priming above. I re-did my front door about 5 years ago with Sandtex primer and paint and it's holding up well - although it's quite sheltered from the elements so YMMV.
 
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kinger8938 said:
We are going on the market!
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Then spend the money and get a professional to do it right. And fix the letterbox. First impressions count. In fact, get a friend to go round the house and look at what needs doing. Spending a few hundreds or even thousands now will reap far greater rewards when you sell.
 
Sand loose bits off, prime if needed and roll on a few light coats, try not to build up the edges as that's why my door kept sticking. Disagree with the above especially when decorating as people will have their own tastes. Just make it presentable. Not like the owners of the next house you'll buy will spend thousands making it perfect for you!
 
Quartz said:
Then spend the money and get a professional to do it right. And fix the letterbox. First impressions count. In fact, get a friend to go round the house and look at what needs doing. Spending a few hundreds or even thousands now will reap far greater rewards when you sell.
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Believe me I've tried. It's not a very lucrative job I guess. Either no replies or extremely long lead times :)

The hardware is being replaced, got that in hand for once the paint is done :)
 
kinger8938 said:
Believe me I've tried. It's not a very lucrative job I guess. Either no replies or extremely long lead times :)

The hardware is being replaced, got that in hand for once the paint is done :)
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Painting a door is not the hardest job in the world, and you will get a sense of satisfaction once you've done it. Also, I think it's the kind of task that you will easily be able to reach a "professional" standard on, as the quality of "professionals" varies considerably!
 
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