Replacing a 36" door with a Stanley Door - Can this be done?

Hi all,

I have a steel Benchmark Door that I just installed. I thought it was a nice door. However, painting it blows. I used Behr Exterior Latex paint on it and it just peels like a bastard. The door is defective and the primer used on this door doesn't take in the paint. I painted a Stanley door with the same paint and it's just awsome. Here's my question. Would I be able to get only a Stanley Steel 36" door and hang it on the existing hinges from the Benchmark Door? Will they line up?

John

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grus_jc
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Sounds like you didnt properly prep the door first. Steel doors should be cleaned with solvent or a detergent, dried completely, then lightly sanded all over, and wiped dust free.. Then a coat of exterior primer, such as bullseye or Kilz rated for exterior. Once that is done, an exterior enamel, of whatever texture or gloss you choose, should be applied. I would use alkyd over acrylic/latex based, on metal. Regular exterior house paint does best on porous surfaces, such as wood, or over extremly well- prepped primered surface..

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Roger Taylor

Changing a door every few years just because paint is peeling could get expensive . But we all have our own ways of doing things.

Perhaps just sanding down the present door might be cheaper ?

AMUN

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Amun

Your poor preparation is the door's fault? Strip off the paint you applied, sand, clean with paint thinner, then use the proper paint, something for metal. Greg

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Greg O

Doubtful but they t might. Measure and see.

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