Cover the surrounding area with drop cloths. It’s easier to clean and prepare the door for painting without them. Take out any glass or screens, if your door has them. To prep the door, take off any hardware you will repaint (by spray painting) or cover it with painters tape and foil. How to Repaint a Metal Storm Door InstructionsĪs you can see below, there was a lot of rust coming through the white paint. The doorknobs and mail slot were tarnished, and the glass desperately needed cleaning. You can read more about affiliate links here. I earn a small percentage from a purchase using these links. (I’ve included affiliate links for your convenience. Whether replacing or repainting your knobs, here are some easy steps on how to repaint a metal storm door. Of course, after you paint your door it may look so good that you’ll be inspired to replace those old door knobs.

We decided to replace the mail slot, but repainted the door and door knobs. There are a lot of color options to seal it and give it a new look. Add in a lot of dirt from the traffic on the street and we were in need of a face lift. In the front of our home, we have a wooden door and a white metal storm door with glass panes. Today I’ll show you how to repaint a metal storm door. This is a good time of year to take care of any of those “scary” maintenance projects on your home. The elements really take a toll on outside doors. How scary is your entrance? We live in an area that gets harsh winters and hot summers.

Fall is coming and that means the trick or treaters will be on your doorstep soon.

Security screen doors with mail slot