Fiberglass front door staining problem; any suggestions?
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Comments (3)Didn't your sales rep recommend the factory finish? Or did you buy it at a box store? Anyway, finishing fiberglass doors is much different than wood because it's not porous. We use a base coat (not primer) followed by two topcoats. I can't share the brand with you because it is a proprietary finsihing product available through authorized finishers only. The product we use requires drying at 100 degrees for 24 hours. Pella should have a finishing instruction sheet with the door. If not, call Therma-Tru or Perma Door. The door may be made by one of them and then labeled Pella. Michael...See MoreProblem with prehung fiberglass front door installation
Comments (9)"1) The caulk between the threshold and the brick has some gaps after partially drying - this one seems like an obvious problem that the installer should immediately address. See the picture below" If he followed the manufacturer's instructions, the caulk doing the work wouldn't be visible, as it would be under the threshold. If you can slide a thin blade under the threshold easily, it probably isn't there and the caulk you see is only topical. I looks a bit sloppy to me. "2) The installer added 2 pieces of wood trim on the inside - I have no idea why this was added..the only thing I can think of is that without this extra trim the strikeplate may stick out further? See pics. The problem with this wood trim is it does not match up smoothly with the vertical trim that it meets on top of the door....maybe when painted I would not notice." Are you sure you meant "vertical trim" and not "horizontal head casing"? I believe this trim is to cover where the new pre-hung jamb meets the sidelight jambs. "3) When closed, there is pressure on the door bolt/lock. In other words when I turn the handle the door pops open to relieve the pressure. If I swing the door close (not excessive force), the lock often will not catch. Is this something that should be expected to subside over time...or does it sound like the strikeplate/locking mechanism is not properly aligned? also only the very end part of the locking mechanism(bar? not sure of the formal name) actually sits in the strike plate." You want a new door to seal tightly; the gaskets will break in eventually. The deadbolt should throw completely into the pocket in the jamb. "4) There is a very narrow widening of a small piece of trim that runs parallel to the threshold on the floor. This seems very minor, but was still noticeable to me. See picture." I can't see this. "5) The screw caps from one of the sidelites were missing. The installer said they would return to install the missing caps. However, it it expected for the installer to sand down any caps that jut out or is that not typically included?" This is a tough call. You want a happy customer, but jeezeâ¦. "6) There are some other areas where there the caulk does not seem well applied. I've included an example where there is a a small missing spot right in the corner. Is this sloppy work or nothing with which to be concerned?" This guy flunks caulking. "7) Lastly in one bottom corner, where the new door frame meets the existing houseframe, there is a small amount of wood rot (softness in about a 1 inch section of the house trim/support). The installer informed us that they would replace an rot under the old door so I would expect them to replace this too." It could be consolidated with epoxy, but I can't imagine a mega-store installation including such a thing. Here is a link that might be useful: Door Installation...See MorePaint advice needed! shutters, front/side fiberglass doors,cedar stain
Comments (2)I suggest no shutters. Most of the windows could not carry properly sized ones....See MoreWanting to paint our fiberglass front door..
Comments (5)Edna it is easy to paint a door. Its all in the prep work. I would go down to the paint store and tell them what products you've used on the door and they should be able to tell you exactly how to prep it and what type of paint to buy. Make sure to tell them you have a UV issue because of the door getting full sun all day. Right now Sherwin Williams is doing curb side pick up so you would need to speak to them on the phone in regards to that. Home Depot and Lowes are open. I would keep a nice pure black like Tricorn if you want to keep the door black and minimalist....See MoreRelated Professionals
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