prime all raw metal areas with Benjamin Moore Direct To Metal (DTM) primer, a quart will usually be enough. apply two coats of finish coats with light sanding in between using a Benjamin Moore quality finish paint for exteriors with a sheen of soft gloss or low luster. A sheen will allow it to be cleaned occasionally.
Should you paint the bulkhead?
Perhaps one of the biggest design dilemmas between professionals, bulkheads are in the grey area. Because of their random nature, it's hard to know how to paint them. The general rule of thumb is that they should be painted the wall colour on both the vertical and horizontal surfaces.2018-03-20
What kind of paint do you use on Bilco doors?
exterior alkyd base enamel
What kind of paint do you use on a metal cellar door?
Use an epoxy filler for dents in a metal door. Don't use Spackle on horizontal surfaces – it is too porous and will start cracking and crumbling within a year or two. Paint the cellar door with two coats of quality 100 percent acrylic deck paint. A satin or semi-gloss paint will hold up better.2017-07-17