Allow the primer to dry completely before putting on the top coat.
Best way to paint a fiberglass entry door.
Other exterior paint options include convenient all in one varieties which eliminate the need for applying primer.
Also paint the vertical centerpiece of the fiberglass door which is known as a stile in the smooth up and down motion.
Take your time and apply thin even coats.
If your door is paneled start with the panels.
If there are any recesses you will have more brush work to do.
Paint a section at a time.
Your door will look much better if you put on two thin coats of paint as opposed to one thick coat.
Rolling or brush application with care also will yield good results.
Some doors don t need primer but typically a good quality primer helps the topcoats of paint adhere better and creates a longer lasting finish.
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.
Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the.
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.
Use the type of primer and paint recommended by the door manufacturer.
Alkyd paint alkyd oil based paint works well on fiberglass doors although the long drying time makes it inconvenient for an entry door since you need to keep the door open slightly as it dries.
Alkyd paint is also more likely to fade if exposed to a lot of sunlight especially if it has red or blue pigments added.
Brush the remaining vertical stiles.
Although less common richly colored oil based exterior paint is also available which features a high gloss finish that will make the design pop.
For fiberglass doors apply a water based paint as its thinner and less sticky composition goes onto the slick surface of fiberglass more easily than thicker stickier oil based paints.
If the door was previously painted or stained follow the same pattern to apply a bonding primer to the entire door before you begin painting.
Start the paint from the top and then work the way to the bottom.
Oil based door paint is also significantly resistant to chipping and dries quickly.
Choose exterior grade water based latex paint.