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!
Hi, how much of the tin did you use for the door and frame? Just working out how much to get. Thanks
Hi, I probably used just over a third of a tin! A little goes a long way x
Has the door faded at all over the last few months? Or is it still as good?
hello! It’s still looking good so far! 🙂
Hi ya,
Did you have to seal it with a top coat? Is Frenchie paint weather proof?
Hello, nope no need to seal it and it is weather proof! So far so good for mine!! ♥️♥️
Hi Amy, it is indeed so no top coat needed 🙂
This looks great! Did you use a brush and did it leave any brush marks please?
Thanks!
Thank you! I did use a brush and no, no brush marks from it 🙂 x
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
That’s brilliant! Good luck – PS don’t forget to paint in spring / summer as there will be too much moisture in colder months 😉
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