Fiberglass Door, to paint or not to paint?

6 years ago

The front door to my house is fiberglass (HD special), would love to paint in a different color. Any suggestions? has anyone out there has successfully done it? results

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GannonCo

6 years ago

Fiberglass doors usually come with sticker attached saying they have to be top coated. They arent raw fiberglass and are already pre primed so there should be zero adhesion issues.

If they are have embossed woodgrain they sell kits to make the door look like wood. It is basically a base tan color then an application of get stain with a stiff brush. Honestly it is very convincing when done. I believe Old Masters sells the kit anti even is recommended by Truline? doors. Super easy for a DIY and you will be amazed at how much it looks like wood.

If you are painting a color or have no texture then just buy a good exterior trim paint, pick a color and go at it.

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K Laurence
6 years ago
I have a fiberglass door, smooth finish. You need to have it done professionally IMO, by a competent painter. I got a recommendation from a door company. The painting area should be enclosed ( via plastic tenting or whatever) to achieve a dust free finish.
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PPF.
6 years ago
"would love to paint in a different color"

They are made to be painted, so pick your color and get to painting.
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Porter Edun
6 years ago
A photo of the home would help Houzzer's offer suggestions for paint colors.
K Laurence
6 years ago
You can't just "pick your color & get to painting " with fiberglass. I suggest you research online before you DIY, it's not the same as painting a wood door...
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PPF.
6 years ago
@K Laurence

Give us the Cliff Notes version. What's different?
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Horner Millwork
6 years ago
Masonite has a good guide to painting steel or fiberglass doors: http://www.masonite.com/docs/default-source/marketing-creative/instructions/how2paintsteelfbrglss_entry354f9b80531168168625ff0200ddc435.pdf
K Laurence
6 years ago
Yes, many how to's online... bottom line is "adhesion ".
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Happnie Homes Painting and Home Improvements
6 years ago
Whether it's a new pre-primed door or a previously painted one, give it a light sanding with a sanding sponge or some 120 grit paper (recommended for painted door), clean dust off and apply 2 coats of a quality paint in your choice of color. There's no difference in painting a fiberglass door from a wood door.

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