Painting Fiberglass Doors Black
DEAR TIM:
I have a question about changing the color of a fiberglass exterior door. I purchased a mahogany fiberglass door for the front of my house. My shutters are black and I want to know if I can paint the door black? What would be your advice? Thanks!
Pam
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DEAR PAM:
If the door gets lots of direct sunlight, it could be a huge mistake. The black paint can absorb a tremendous amount of heat and there may be an issue with the paint bubbling. But, if the door is shaded by a nice roof or faces north, you will be just fine. Be sure you use a paint that has a blend of acrylic and urethane resins.
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Tim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder in October 1993. Tim also operates https://DrawPlumbingPlans.com. His @askthebuilder YouTube channel was the first home improvement channel on YouTube.
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