Can aluminum framrs on sliding glass doors be "stained" or painted,?
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Can you paint sliding doors and if so what kind of paint can you use?
Can I paint an aluminum storm door with chalk paint?
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You bet! You can oil paint (brush or spray) or gel stain. If you gel stain you will need to seal with a polyurethane. If the aluminum is new it will need to be etched so that the paint will adhere. Have fun.
It peels off really fast - not worth cost & time.
Personally aluminum...no
Heres how to paint exterior trim...http://www.homepainterstoronto.com/blog/2014/07/09/paint-metal-exterior-trim-tips/
old anodized aluminum.... https://www.finishing.com/112/63.shtml
They don't look very good. If you want them to shine, run them with alcohol
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Cannot be stained. You can spray paint them with Rust -Oleum or Krylon spray paint made for metal. Lightly sand smooth.
Vinegar will stain aluminum. Almost black.