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My own DIY SOS, need some advice on painting....

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Hi Folks

We are about to move in to a new house. It has brand new aluminium framed patio doors, that are 'wood effect'. We hate them, but think its pointless replacing them.

The question is, can they be painted? I am assuming you would need a speciality paint.

Serious answers gratefully received.

xxx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes. Check youtube. Plenty of tutorial videos on the subject.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yup, special metal paint suitable for aluminium & a metal primer, rub em up a bit and splosh it on...neatly and jobs a goodun

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh and you can get it from any of the DIY sheds too

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By *wingerdelightCouple over a year ago

eastliegh

Any water based paint will cause corrosion so avoid these. Any other paint will be fine. Gloss is ok. No need to spend on expensive metal paint

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By *orestersCouple over a year ago

The Forest

"Any water based paint will cause corrosion so avoid these. Any other paint will be fine. Gloss is ok. No need to spend on expensive metal paint"

Be careful if you're painting over the "wood effect" - you may need an acrylic paint.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Thanks for the advice folks

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By *uke olovingmanMan over a year ago

Gravesend

hammerite .. read the tin to check before buying

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By *tressfreeMan over a year ago

Northampton

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By *tressfreeMan over a year ago

Northampton

If it's wood grain it will have plastic (PVC) coating on it. You'd need a primer to key to that first.

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