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How to paint a Composite or uPVC Door

Posted on July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 by bethshehata

Today I’m talking to you about Frenchic Paint, after I was sent a tin to try This is a step by step guide to paint your uPVC or Composite doors.

Most new houses have either a uPVC or a composite door. The reason is because they tend to have more endurance and are easier to maintain than the traditional wooden door.

Composite doors are made from a combination of materials, with a solid timber core and coated in glass reinforced plastic and uPVC. UPVC doors are purely plastic. Both doors tend to have a smooth and typically shiny finish (composite doors tend to have the effect of wood grain in them too).

The thing about uPVC or composite doors is that most people assume they can’t be painted, probably because of their shiny appearance. But the thing is, all the doors on our new build estate are the same. I’d assumed to change the colour I’d need to change the door. Enter Frenchic Paint.

I’ve never tried Frenchich paint before; I’ve seen lots of people using it to spruce up their entrances soI thought I’d give it a try.

I used the Black Jack paint from Frenchich’s Alfresco range. I found the paint incredibly easy to use with fantastic coverage. It’s hard-wearing and also waterproof! It’s c£18 for 750ml and you don’t need to do any prep work. There’s no sanding, no priming and no need to seal when you’re done!

A Step by Step Guide to Painting a Composite or uPVC door, with no prep required

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11 thoughts on “How to paint a Composite or uPVC Door”

  1. Nanda says:
    September 26, 2019 at 10:30 pm

    Hi, how much of the tin did you use for the door and frame? Just working out how much to get. Thanks

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    1. bethshehata says:
      September 28, 2019 at 6:37 am

      Hi, I probably used just over a third of a tin! A little goes a long way x

      Reply
  2. Loren Bassett says:
    January 8, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    Has the door faded at all over the last few months? Or is it still as good?

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    1. bethshehata says:
      January 11, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      hello! It’s still looking good so far! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amy says:
    January 15, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    Hi ya,
    Did you have to seal it with a top coat? Is Frenchie paint weather proof?

    Reply
    1. bethshehata says:
      January 16, 2020 at 6:04 am

      Hello, nope no need to seal it and it is weather proof! So far so good for mine!! ♥️♥️

      Reply
    2. bethshehata says:
      March 15, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      Hi Amy, it is indeed so no top coat needed 🙂

      Reply
  4. Zoë says:
    June 16, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    This looks great! Did you use a brush and did it leave any brush marks please?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    1. bethshehata says:
      June 16, 2020 at 11:42 pm

      Thank you! I did use a brush and no, no brush marks from it 🙂 x

      Reply
  5. Sarah Rammala says:
    November 24, 2020 at 10:07 am

    Thank you for sharing. I am renovating an old house and my budget is shrinking. Painting the front door will safe me a lot of money

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    1. bethshehata says:
      November 29, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      That’s brilliant! Good luck – PS don’t forget to paint in spring / summer as there will be too much moisture in colder months 😉

      B

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