How to paint a composite exterior door?

LouAnn Ridgely
by LouAnn Ridgely
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  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on May 22, 2017

    I have seen recommendations to look at the types of paints used on fibreglass boats or even cars, or to wipe over with white spirit first or to use an extra-grip primer; even that you can just rub it down to get a key to hold gloss paint. I would not do that in case of damage to the surface or paint adhering unevenly so not getting a clean smooth finish and it would look a mess. There's a company that spray paints them using a type of polyurethane paint.

  • Teresa Teresa on May 22, 2017

    Try chalk paint. I used Rustoleum's chalk paint for my laminate cabinets. You don't need to sand or prime. It appears to adhere to everything. As the paint dries with a chalky, flat finish, you will want to add a coat of poly or such.