What kind of paint should i use on a steel entry door that has old faded paint on it?

[Remodeling Maidiac]

That looks like a foam filled fiberglass, such as a Smooth Star by Thermatru, rather than a standard waffle filled stock steel door. Painting recommendation would be the same. Taking out the insert was a good idea also. Replacement screw covers are easily available.

That's good cause half of the covers were gone but I never actually noticed lol

 

[White 6]

That's good cause half of the covers were gone but I never actually noticed lol

If Therma-Tru, you can probably get some through Lowes millwork department or TT customer service, as they aren't put on at the certified TT millwork jobber/distributor prior to shipment to end point seller, but usually bagged, stapled to the jamb. If not TT, try Western Reserve unless it was a common half wagon wheel insert, as they are pretty generic as that cutout is common across the industry, but size and fit of screw cover varies insert manufacturer to manufacturer.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Yikes! I hope it's just that bright because it's on plastic lol. Was supposed to be maroonish to match the shutters.
Door is pretty old so if all else fails I'll just get a new door prestained

 

[RodISHI]

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Yikes! I hope it's just that bright because it's on plastic lol. Was supposed to be maroonish to match the shutters.
Door is pretty old so if all else fails I'll just get a new door prestained

Bright reds, blues and greens are a trend right now.

 

[Harry Dresden]

You guys aren't very helpful lol. I'm not painting a boat or dock and Rustoleum is a brand not a type

i thought this was what you do?....we should asking you....

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

i thought this was what you do?....we should asking you....

I don't paint. I try in my own home because I'm too cheap to hire but I don't do that for customers.

 

[Harry Dresden]

I don't paint. I try in my own home because I'm too cheap to hire but I don't do that for customers.

after seeing what you can do i just thought....you knew....lol....

 

[White 6]

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Yikes! I hope it's just that bright because it's on plastic lol. Was supposed to be maroonish to match the shutters.
Door is pretty old so if all else fails I'll just get a new door prestained

Pretty bright, alright. I doubt getting a perfect match out of a can. Lowes and HD pretty good at matching if you want to go to brush on. If your house, Classic Craft may be the way to. I like the TT stain kits, everything necessary being all in one package, and they have the largest selection of color and shading available for theirs or anybody else's stainable fiberglass product, as I am a hands on kind of guy on my own finish projects. If you decide to go that far, follow the directions to the letter. There are no shortcuts.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Pretty bright, alright. I doubt getting a perfect match out of a can. Lowes and HD pretty good at matching if you want to go to brush on. If your house, Classic Craft may be the way to. I like the TT stain kits, everything necessary being all in one package, and they have the largest selection of color and shading available for theirs or anybody else's stainable fiberglass product, as I am a hands on kind of guy on my own finish projects. If you decide to go that far, follow the directions to the letter. There are no shortcuts.

It's mixed and I used my sprayer that I bought to do my deck earlier this year.

Think it's just like that cause I'm out in full sun. I hope....lol see the difference from the can sample?

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

after seeing what you can do i just thought....you knew....lol....

Nope lol

I've had 2 shoulder surgeries so all that repetitive arm shit is a no go

 

[White 6]

It's mixed and I used my sprayer that I bought to do my deck earlier this year.

Think it's just like that cause I'm out in full sun. I hope....lol see the difference from the can sample?View attachment 540970View attachment 540971

Take it back and tell them to try again. I have sold a lot of vinyl shutters, but never seen that color.
"Ruby Lips"? Did you take down a shutter and carry it with you? Those lasers are usually pretty accurate on clean surface paint matching.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Take it back and tell them to try again. I have sold a lot of vinyl shutters, but never seen that color.
"Ruby Lips"? Did you take down a shutter and carry it with you? Those lasers are usually pretty accurate on clean surface paint matching.

I brought sample charts home and it looks like I told them the wrong color ffs. It was supposed to be Mesa Red.

 

[White 6]

I brought sample charts home and it looks like I told them the wrong color ffs. It was supposed to be Mesa Red.

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I would still take back or at least go back with a shutter (as they fade over time) and make them match, so color match becomes their problem. Your slab has been trimmed from the top for fit, and appears to be in good condition. I would not go to the expense of moving up to stainable products unless you just want to.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

I would still take back or at least go back with a shutter (as they fade over time) and make them match, so color match becomes their problem. Your slab has been trimmed from the top for fit, and appears to be in good condition. I would not go to the expense of moving up to stainable products unless you just want to.

Too late for that today. I still have other projects and a customer to meet. Door has to go back on soon.

 

[White 6]

Too late for that today. I still have other projects and a customer to meet. Door has to go back on soon.

Always another day to get it the way you want it.

 

[The Irish Ram]

I was going to remove the door. Bad idea?

good idea.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Always another day to get it the way you want it.

Too much damn work. Close enough LLC has completed the task.

 

[White 6]

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Too much damn work. Close enough LLC has completed the task.

In that lighting, looks pretty close. Nice job on the rail system.