What's the best brand of exterior paint for a steel door?

Question

I have to paint a new steel door with vinyl trim. I know I'll only need a quart for the door and sidelights. The door will come already primed. What's the best exterior paint? Does Sherwin Williams make a good exterior, or should I look elsewhere? I need it to last. It'll be a white color. Thanks.

Answer 1

Sherwin Williams makes multiple grades of paints that would be suitable to what you are looking to do the most durable product would be an oil based type because the hard shell created when a oil based paint dries is very durable. Sherwin Williams makes a water based alternative called Proclassic Waterborne which is a product that cleans up with water but has durability of an oil based product. You would want to apply this to your door using a brush to trim in with and a foam type 4-6" roller cover SW carries both of these at there stores. The other advantage is that it won't chalk like a standard oil base paint. Another Sherwin Williams alternative would be Super Paint exterior this is a fabulous line of product that also comes in an interior line of products easy to use and has excellent coverage. Both of these products come in quart sizes and are economical priced for the cost use the same brush and roller cover to apply. You will also need to scuff sand the factory primer to a dull finish for proper adhesion of the finish coats. I noticed in another question you had you were asking about a good interior product for your walls Super Paint would work as well as a product called Cashmere it is a product that Sherwin Williams developed to lay down extremely smooth on the with excellent coverage

Answer 2

"Best" is a relative term, but Sherwin Williams has some very good products. The local SW store here also sells a brand called C2, a vastly superior paint over almost anything except specialty dutch paint. It's more expensive, but for a door it's perfect, since it is extremely durable, has a great finished look, and spreads well. I've used it on both interior and exterior small projects. For more info try this site: http://www.c2color.com/index.html or go to your local SW store. The web site can also tell you how to order the paint if you can't find it locally.

Consumer Reports also rated Glidden Spred-Dura (gloss & satin finishes) as "Best Buys". Whatever you get, don't buy cheap. You'll be dissapointed with the results in just a year or two. And I always apply two coats, even with "one coat" paints. The result is a much more even look and it lasts much longer.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Best Exterior Paint Brand

Answer 4

Best Sherwin Williams Exterior Paint

Answer 5

I went to a auto parts store and had them mix the color I liked and a little clear coat ,I then took my new doors to a friend who paints cars and had him spray them just like you would a car. They turned out GREAT .No streaks, brush marks,and a coat of car wax once in a while is all you have to do.

Answer 6

i have had great luck with Benjamen Moore paint, they have one called iron clad, it's very durable, long lasting, it will stand up to the wear and tear that doors get. it's an oil based paint, but that is why it will last so long. good luck, hope this helps.

Answer 7

I've always heard good things about Rustoleum, both primer and paint. Their website is listed below.

Answer 8

whattle solar guard by far....
been on my door for 18yrs
still looks good