Paint Instructions - Smooth Fiberglass and Steel Doors
Supplies Required:
- High Quality, Exterior Grade Acrylic Latex Paint - Approx. 1 Quart
- High Quality, Synthetic Bristle Paint Brush
- Painter’s Tape
- #400 Grit Sandpaper or green ScPad
- Cotton Cloths
- Mineral Spirits
- Elastomeric or Polyurethane Caulk (To ensure that the door unit is properly caulked and all fastener holes are filled.)
Step #1
Remove or mask off all hardware and weatherstrip prior to painting. The weatherstrip is a friction fit and can be removed by carefully pulling the weatherstrip out of the kerf in the frame.
Note: The door can be removed or left in the frame for final finishing.
Note: Never paint the weatherstrip, the cornerseals or any other vinyl sealing components.
Step #2
Lightly scuff sand the door with #400 grit sandpaper or a green Scotchbrite pad.
Step #3
Wipe the door with a clean cotton cloth dampened with mineral spirits. Allow the door to dry completely.
Step #4
Wipe the primed frame and brickmould with a clean cotton cloth dampened with mineral spirits to remove any dirt or oils deposited during installation. Allow the frame and components to completely dry before proceeding.
Step #5
Apply a quality exterior acrylic latex paint according to manufactures instructions.
Note: Make sure all six sides – front, back, edges, top and bottom – receive the same uniform coverage.
Step #6
Allow the paint to dry completely before unmasking and installing the hardware and weatherstrip.