Painting Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors
To try to better explain it when the surface energy of pvc is raised to this type of energy it can be thought of as creating micro anchors points to which the paint can adhere.
Painting vinyl sliding glass doors. Aside from the flaking and peeling risks already mentioned mentioned in the section above you risk damaging your window frames and voiding your warranty if you do use many of the primers available on the market today. We have been changing the color of vinyl siding plastic radar domes on boats and other hard to adhere to surfaces for years now. Jump to latest follow 1 6 of 6 posts. That s why it s extra noticeable when the paint starts to chip or the color is outdated.
Primers contain a number of chemicals that can soften the vinyl and reduce its structural integrity. Sliding doors often add a beautiful element to your home. If there is a grain in the vinyl you should paint with the grain rather than against it. At westeck we subject the pvc to a flame treatment process that can raise the surface energy from 42dyne to above that of water s 72dyne.
How to paint sliding glass doors. Painting a vinyl door requires adhesion. In order to get the type of sliding glass patio door i want blinds between glass and stay on budget it looks like my choices will be vinyl construction with a a. My particular installation will be north facing and shielded by a.
Painting vinyl sliding glass doors. Be sure to cover up any window panes in the door or any other part that you don t wish to be painted over. I used a good multi purpose cleaner method all purpose cleaner along with paper towels and q tips to get in the little nooks and crannies. Joined jan 29 2007 27 posts.
My door tracks had quite the build up of dirt and other gunk. Luckily for homeowners painting sliding doors is very simple. Risks of painting vinyl windows. Painting vinyl is an inexpensive option particularly when compared to buying tinted panels to fit over the door s surface.
In order to get the type of sliding glass patio door i want blinds between glass and stay on budget it looks like my choices will be vinyl construction with a a choice of one color. It just takes a little bit more time. Painting sliding glass doors and aluminum windows using spray paint. Discussion starter 1 jan 5 2008.
Painting a vinyl door can be done old school style with a roller or brush. It s a quick and easy way to update your old doors and windows for just a few dollars. Painting vinyl sliding glass doors. If you were to paint a vinyl door with normal exterior paint it would peel and chip very quickly especially with frequent use and exposure to the elements.
Door manufacturers say do not paint the vinyl.