Painting Plastic Trim On Exterior Door
Emaxxman00 Posted in General Discussion on May 19 2008 0836am I just installed a new front door and need to replace the brickmold it came with some new PVC brickmold.
Painting plastic trim on exterior door. Use a quality acrylic latex primer that is recommended by the manufacturer for exterior PVC surfaces. Dont hold the brush by the handle. Denatured Alcohol works well for cleaning PVC.
Painting the plastic door trim can restore a bright appearance and update the look of your doors. Brush with long strokes applying gentle pressure. I used Benjamin Moores Aqua Lock primer for this step.
Begin your painting project by pouring thoroughly mixed paint into a bucket and dipping a quality 2-2 ½ wide nylonpolyester brush into the paint. For doors that open to the outside use latex-based exterior paint designed specifically for use on trim. Shake plastic primer filler as per instructions lay down 2 coats at 5 minutes apart.
Allow the door trim to dry for two hours. Since plastic is smooth and non-porous paint wont adhere to it properly without sanding and. Use a brush no wider than the door widest part of the door trim.
But there are some things to know about the pro. Clean the door surface well. What is the best paint for PVC trim.
You are finally ready to start painting. Ad Discover the cost to paint your exterior with a free quote from a Master Painter. Like any other facet of cosmetic construction each.