Paint For Door Panels

Switch to a mini roller for flat areas.

Paint for door panels.

Keep in mind paints dry faster in higher temperatures lower humidity and when exposed to direct sunlight. The most common kinds of exterior door paint are acrylic resin or latex based and with a semi gloss finish. In this video i show you how to paint your door panels useing dupli color vinyl and fabric flat black for the f350 shop truck. Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the panels.

Finish with the outer sections. Cover hinges with painter s tape if you want to keep them free of paint. When possible paint your door in early morning or late afternoon. Latex based exterior paint is the most flexible type and is quite popular.

For fiberglass doors apply a water based paint as its thinner and less sticky composition. It fills in larger imperfections on a door s surface and resists cracking and chipping. Follow this order for best results when using snapdry paint on your doors. Smooth out the paint working with the grain.

When painting a panel door a paint brush may be more effective than a roller. Door area a begin by using an angled brush in recessed or detail style areas. For metal doors such as a steel storm door work with oil based paint to stave off the formation of rust.