How To Strip And Refinish A Fiber Glass Door
Apply the stain with a clean dry cloth.
How to strip and refinish a fiber glass door. Follow the manufacturer s instructions. Even better they require less maintenance and have fewer problems than steel or wood doors. While you shouldn t remove the frames from your home the door s frame should be treated the same as the doors. Apply the remover generously to a door one side at a time.
This video shows the step by step process that i used to refinish my fiberglass entry door. They need to be stripped sanded and stained. Step 7 refinish door frame. Again remember to tape up all the fiberglass to avoid damage.
The only solution at this point is to strip the door and start over provided you have a door made by a manufacturer that verifies you can use a stripper without ruining the fiberglass. Fiberglass entry doors typically have a wood grain finish that looks attractive when it is stained and lacquered. Let the remover sit for 15 30 minutes and scrape off the remover and finish with a plastic scraper while being careful not to gouge or mark up the door. 2 divide the door into quarters.
After the stain or paint has been removed scrub the door with an all purpose cleaner to completely remove any stripper residue. Pull the hinge pins take down the door and lay it flat on a pair of sawhorses. Gently rub and blot the surface of the door. However they do need staining or painting every three to five years.
Rinse well and wipe dry. Fiberglass doors are attractive. Unscrew the doorknob latch and any other hardware with a screwdriver and remove it.