Need help painting new fiberglass door
#1
08-06-05, 10:23 PM
Need help painting new fiberglass door
I ordered this exterior door from lowes, the brand is reliabilt.
The quality seem decent and I special ordered the 6 panel fiberglass version. It is a smooth finish and NOT simulated wood grain, and I cannot find any instructions on painting it for a smooth finish.
I cannot get anyone in the store to tell me how to paint it!
I have grabbed the sheet for the reliabilt steel door and it says use exterior acrylic paint. The paint department is telling me to use a rustoleum oil based spray paint in cans!
Did my door come primed or is it raw fiberglass? It received it in a almost white tone and looks very glossy right now. If anyone has dealt with this door please let me know how to paint it properly. I want it to do it once and get it right.
Thanks in advance
The quality seem decent and I special ordered the 6 panel fiberglass version. It is a smooth finish and NOT simulated wood grain, and I cannot find any instructions on painting it for a smooth finish.
I cannot get anyone in the store to tell me how to paint it!
I have grabbed the sheet for the reliabilt steel door and it says use exterior acrylic paint. The paint department is telling me to use a rustoleum oil based spray paint in cans!
Did my door come primed or is it raw fiberglass? It received it in a almost white tone and looks very glossy right now. If anyone has dealt with this door please let me know how to paint it properly. I want it to do it once and get it right.
Thanks in advance
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08-07-05, 05:11 PM
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i dunno about reliabilt, as i sell thermatru doors, but if you have a smooth door, go over it first with a 220 grit sander and then use a high quality latex paint. if you have a storm door over it, remember to keep the color light. also, it goes without saying to paint all the edges of the door as well as the faces, as most door manufacturers won't honor a warranty unless the ENTIRE door is painted.
#3
08-08-05, 11:17 AM
Hi, thanks for the reply.
Is there a way to tell if the door is primed or not? It is a very smooth glossy surface on it right now and slightly off-white, I am suspecting it is not primed?
In that case do I still use the 220 and then use exterior acrylic paint?
And also, is there anything wrong with using the door as is without painting if it was already raw fiberglass? Does the paint protect the core from moisture or something? the door area does not get direct sunlight.
Is there a way to tell if the door is primed or not? It is a very smooth glossy surface on it right now and slightly off-white, I am suspecting it is not primed?
In that case do I still use the 220 and then use exterior acrylic paint?
And also, is there anything wrong with using the door as is without painting if it was already raw fiberglass? Does the paint protect the core from moisture or something? the door area does not get direct sunlight.
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10-13-05, 09:50 AM
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sorry it took awhile to get back. i've been busy lately. hopefully you've got this sorted out by now, but just in case...
fiberglass doors aren't primed when you buy them, and generally don't need to be primed. as long as you sand first, painting isn't an issue. also, you can install it without painting if you don't mind the current color. fiberglass doors are naturally weather resistant with or without paint.
fiberglass doors aren't primed when you buy them, and generally don't need to be primed. as long as you sand first, painting isn't an issue. also, you can install it without painting if you don't mind the current color. fiberglass doors are naturally weather resistant with or without paint.
