How To Paint A Fiberglass Door Smooth
Make sure you buy a can of paint that specifically states that it is formulated for fiberglass.
How to paint a fiberglass door smooth. An inexpensive paint may just ruin your beautiful fiberglass door. Painting the door 1. Fiberglass surfaces can get quite smooth as you will have realized if you sanded the door so if you want that super clean finish you can apply the primer with a spray. Just follow the same procedure and replace the stain with paint.
Paint the trim door. Apply the paint in a smooth side to side stroke. Apply paint apply paint with a 4 brush in the direction of the grain. If applying a second coat follow the manufacturer s recommendations for drying time between coats.
Two coats for the door which was black two coats for all. If applying a second coat follow the manufacturer s instructions for drying. Then i start with the semi gloss. Also paint the vertical centerpiece of the fiberglass door which is known as a stile in the smooth up and down.
To paint fiberglass you ll need to buff it with sandpaper apply a primer then paint it. Smooth out chipped paint and imperfections from previous paint. Apply exterior grade paint with 4 brush beginning with the panels. Sand the door smooth start with a light sandpaper or a sanding sponge 180 or 220 grit.
You ll want to use regular spray paint. Paint the door with a latex primer first. If the fiberglass door is completely flat you can use a paint brush to cut around the edges and a roller to paint the rest of the door. Clean first with mild detergent and water or.
Paint all door panels stiles and rails. Put a second coat of primer on everything that is going white all trim except the fiberglass door. If there are any recesses you will have more brush work to do. All therma tru smooth star fiberglass entry and patio door systems must be finished within 6 months of the installation date for continued warranty coverage.
Start by buffing away the shine using 150 400 grit sandpaper since paint won t stick to a glossy surface. Start the paint from the top and then work the way to the bottom.