Exterior door painting Q.

[Joe Tonich]

I bought a new storm door for my front door and want to paint the wood security(?) door and frame before I install it. I think what's on it is an oil based paint. I scuff sanded it w/220grit to get the shine off of it. (Heard that it makes paint stick better ) Do I need to use oil base paint again or can I use Latex? What would be the best to use?

Now that the sun came out and the land warmed up, it's Honey-Do season again!

Thanks,

Joe

[Jason Roehl]

What you really need is a bonding primer first, then a high-quality exterior acrylic, Joe. Talk to a paint store rep. (I prefer ICI/Dulux/Glidden or Sherwin-Williams for exterior products).

[Phil Phelps]

Just to be fair and balanced, Joe, I prefer Benjamin Moore products. You'll probably have to pay more, though.

[Russ Filtz]

I've had good luck with Zinnser exterior oil based primer. It's good for ANY combination of under and overcoats, so no worries about sticking with and oil/latex combo.

[Frank Pellow]

I would definately go with an oil based paint for the door.

My basic rule is water based inside, oil based outside. About every 5 to 7 years, I break the "oil based outside" rule and every time I have regretted breaking that rule.