Wash the door with a few squirts of dish soap added to a bucket of warm water.
How to paint fiberglass french doors.
If there are any recesses you will have more brush work to do.
Painting your fiberglass entry door before you actually begin painting your door make sure that you clean the surface thoroughly with soap and water.
You ll never go wrong starting with a primer.
It is common practice to paint both stiles the same color as the exterior side of the door.
If applying a second coat follow the manufacturer s instructions for drying time between coats.
Just make sure that you cover the surrounding area including the glass with plastic to avoid accidental paint drips.
Use the roller on the wide flat parts of the door.
Dip a narrow paintbrush into the paint and remove.
If applying a second coat follow the manufacturer s recommendations for drying time between coats.
While some experts suggest that primer isn t necessary it will ensure that you have a smooth surface before applying your top coat of paint.
Most professional painters remove the fiberglass door before painting on it if you are doing it by yourself you can leave it as it is.
Allow it to dry and apply primer.
Avoid rapid stirring which can cause air bubbles to appear.
Cover all the areas the roller can reach.
Remove all weatherstripping from the door following the manufacturer s directions.
Cover the surrounding area.
Move the roller at a steady pace to apply an even coat of paint.
How to paint a fiberglass entry door.
Focus on 1 side at a time.
Take your time and apply thin even coats.
Apply paint apply paint with a 4 brush in the direction of the grain.
Remove loose dust and debris by brushing down the door.
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.
Paint all door panels stiles and rails.
Dip in a sponge and wipe.
That said i didn t use primer on this particular door.
It sticks to pretty much everything and any paint will stick to it.
The best way to paint french doors especially if they have old glossy paint on them is to start with a coat of zinsser bin shellac based primer.
Paint the doors 1 side at a time.
Your door will look much better if you put on two thin coats of paint as opposed to one thick coat.