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When painting an exterior door, the more paint you paint on will make it darker?

November 23rd, 2009 admin 2 Comments »

I am painting an exterior metal door the color clay pot. I am wondering if the more coats I paint on it will the color get darker. I have painted two coats on it already!

Hi,

On exterior metal, you should use a bonding primer first since the paint may not stick well or adhere appropriately.

The color should be what is advertised – it does not matter how many coats you apply. However, if it is a deep base color you are using you may need several coats to cover the door properly.

Ask your paint store for the bonding primer and if the color you are using is considered deep base.

If you need any other help, you can ask me any questions you’d like for free by going to my blog at blog.ezpaintinginc.com and clicking on "Ask Mike".

Sincerely,
Mike
E-Z Painting Inc.
blog.ezpaintinginc.com

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2 Responses to “ When painting an exterior door, the more paint you paint on will make it darker? ”

  1. SAPPER says:
    November 23, 2009 at 7:41 am

    I would think no matter how many coats you apply, the final finish will be "what it shows on the tin"
    If you require a deeper shade either blend the paint by adding a dark pigment, or buy a stronger colour
    References :

  2. EZPaintingInc says:
    November 23, 2009 at 7:52 am

    Hi,

    On exterior metal, you should use a bonding primer first since the paint may not stick well or adhere appropriately.

    The color should be what is advertised – it does not matter how many coats you apply. However, if it is a deep base color you are using you may need several coats to cover the door properly.

    Ask your paint store for the bonding primer and if the color you are using is considered deep base.

    If you need any other help, you can ask me any questions you’d like for free by going to my blog at blog.ezpaintinginc.com and clicking on "Ask Mike".

    Sincerely,
    Mike
    E-Z Painting Inc.
    blog.ezpaintinginc.com
    References :
    E-Z Painting Inc.
    http://www.ezpaintinginc.com