Paint for metal doors

Every owner of an apartment or private house is faced with such a task as updating the appearance of the front door. One of the easiest and best options is to color the product. Fortunately, there are many formulations available from modern manufacturers that can be used for this purpose.

Before considering the features of coloring compositions, you need to familiarize yourself with the main advantages of the method of painting metal doors. The first advantage of this method of updating the entrance structure is the minimum cost. All you need to get the job done is the right paint and tools to apply it.

Coating the surface with a new composition will be much cheaper than purchasing a new model. In addition, the door will be reliably protected from various influences from weather conditions.

But in order to achieve such results, it is necessary to seriously approach the choice of paint for the iron sheet. In the opposite case, the coating will lose its original appearance and, moreover, will not provide adequate protection to the structure.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that the correctly chosen paint is able to fill the voids that are in the material of the metal door. Thanks to this, not only the appearance of the structure will improve, but also its thermal insulation qualities.

Many modern coloring compositions contain components that prevent the development of corrosion.

You can update the appearance of a metal door yourself without resorting to the help of specialists. But for this it is necessary to choose the right composition for staining, as mentioned earlier. There are many different tools, the advantages and disadvantages of which are worth taking a closer look at.

• One of the most popular options among buyers is acrylic water-based paint... The peculiarity of these formulations is that they do not contain toxic substances. In addition, acrylic paint dries quite quickly, after the end of the process there is no unpleasant odor. The formulations are simple and easy to apply. But it is worth noting that acrylic products are rarely used to paint the front door in a private house.

• Also, for processing the inside of the front door, you can use nitrocellulose substances... It is worth paying attention to the fact that these paints have poor resistance to chemical and thermal influences.
• Quite often used hammer enamel for the front door. This is due to the fact that the compositions have excellent resistance to various types of influences. Hammer enamels provide metal structures with an attractive appearance. Compared to many options, this coating is durable. The main advantage of hammer enamel is that it can be applied in a variety of ways. The composition dries quickly, there is no need to prepare the surface before painting.

• The best and most reliable option is powder paint... The main advantages of these formulations include the following:

1. affordable cost;
2. paints provide an attractive appearance;
3. the compositions retain their color for a long time.

As for the shortcomings, they also exist. Powder formulations are almost impossible to use at home for treating metal surfaces. This is due to the fact that the funds need high-temperature chambers.

• Another good option for treating metal surfaces is blacksmith paint... The coating is resistant to various types of impact. But such a tool can be purchased only at specialized points of sale.
• Another option for painting the door is epoxy enamel... These funds belong to the group of two-component formulations. But epoxy enamels are rarely used due to the difficulty in applying. When using, it is necessary to choose the correct ratio of components, prepare the door in advance. Another challenge is the use of hot dryers.

• For the treatment of a door under constant weather conditions, it is often used alkyd enamel... For these compositions, different base options are used, which makes it possible to choose the most suitable option. But it is worth paying attention to such an important feature as the use of highly toxic components in the composition. Despite this, alkyd coating has some significant advantages.

When choosing a paint for processing a metal door, several important factors must be taken into account. It should be understood that each specific composition has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a remedy in accordance with some significant factors.

It is worth considering the type of surface on which the paint will be applied. For example, some formulations are distributed directly over the metal.

Sometimes the paint is applied to the old coat. But acrylic paint should not be used for applying on an old coating, as after a short time it will begin to peel off. The same point applies to nitro enamel, through which the old layer will be visible.

If you decide to independently update the appearance of the door from the street at home, turn to the simplest option - the use of spray paint in a spray can. Fortunately, modern manufacturers offer many of these options in different colors and at affordable prices. To fix the paint layer, you can use acrylic varnish in a spray can.

It is worth noting that such compositions are suitable even for a Chinese door. Such designs are rather difficult to paint, which is noted by many experts.

Stencils will also help to improve the updated look of the door.

Special attention should be paid to the manufacturer when purchasing paint. It is best to buy formulations at specialized points of sale in order to avoid substandard fakes. Today there are so-called color studios, in which a wide range of paints is presented. Such stores provide customers with a quality guarantee and all the necessary certificates.

Products from the Tikkurila company are in high demand among buyers. The products have excellent wear resistance and reliability.The paints from this company are suitable for both street entrance structures and the door to an apartment.

To achieve a successful staining result, you must first familiarize yourself with some of the intricacies of this process. It is best to prepare the surface for further manipulations so that the coating lies reliably and evenly on the metal sheet.

First you need to remove the fittings and decorative elements from the door.

After that, the canvas is thoroughly cleaned with sandpaper. The old layer is removed from the metal structure, it gets rid of rust. Before painting, the door must be thoroughly washed, cleaned of plaster.

Degreasing the surface is the final step in the preparatory process. This work is carried out using special formulations.

To paint a door with your own hands at home, you need to adhere to a certain stage in the work.

It is necessary to start the process from the top of the metal structure. First you need to do the processing of the panel, and then proceed to the horizontal surfaces. Then you can start painting the vertical elements. The whole process must be carried out at a fast pace so that the paint does not have time to dry. The layers must be applied evenly and exclusively on a dry cloth.

It is worth noting that there are several options for painting a metal door. The first method is to use an aerosol, as discussed above.

The second option is to use a roller. With this tool, paint can be spread quickly and easily. But please note that hard-to-reach areas will have to be brushed.

So that the staining process does not take much time, it is necessary to provide several nuances before starting work. For example, it is best to use a film to protect the surrounding elements. To prevent paint from getting on your skin, be sure to carry out the process in overalls. Buy hand and face protectors in advance.

Quite often, when self-painting, people are faced with such a problem as the formation of traces of paint on the pen.

A successfully painted metal door can decorate the facade of any private house. Particular attention must be paid to the color used to paint the entrance structure. One of the versatile options is the brown door. It fits perfectly into the facade of any home.

Powder coated entrance structures look good. But it should be understood that it will not be possible to process the door with this method at home.

You can also choose classic colors - white or black. But in this case, it is necessary to take into account the features of the facade design. The door should be in harmony with the windows and exterior wall decoration.

You can find out what powder coating of metal doors looks like from the video below.