Question

Hi so I decided to take it upon myself to up-cycle my front door, as you can see it did not go to plan, is a complete mess (I am very aware! ) asking for advice on how to remove the black gloss paint please. I have used the wrong paint quite clearly. on the verge of having a breakdown. lol. how can I remove and start over without buying a whole new door?! Thanks in advance!  

Answer 1

Look up Frenchic Paint. fantastic paint and easy to use. Plenty of advice on their forum. Sand door down, sugar soap and paint frenchic paint.  

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@issiah30283 thanks I have heard nothing but positive things about frenchic x

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Agreed Frenchic is the best x

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100% as above you wont regret it x

Answer 2

You could use paint stripper, it will strip the paint back to it's original colour, it doesn't cost too much either! X

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@puryear9415 Thankyou, even though it is black gloss paint? X

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@highchair Yeah, paint stripper is usually used to get rid of paint off a car, so it's relatively potent but it will do the job! X

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@puryear9415 Thankyou xx

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@puryear9415 if it’s a plastic door dont use paint stripper it will eat through the plastic x

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Jaz if your going to use paint stripper I might be better to remove the door from the hinges and do it flat we use that on cars and if it gets on your skin then it will give you serious burns. But it's upvc so its only really used metals, x

Answer 3

Frenchic alfresco should fix it x

Answer 4

U can something called NITRO MORS. all u have to do is bush it on thick. Leave for 20 mins and scrap/wipe it off U can can buy cheaper makes of this nitro mors but it’s not as good. Hope this helps.  

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@rangel Thankyou x

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@highchair post later on see how u get on with it  

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@rangel where can I purchase this from? x

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@highchair any hardware store. Bnq home base. Or even ur local hardware store shud have it.  

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@rangel going to look on screwfix thanks x

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@rangel not if it’s a plastic door it will eat through it

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It will eat through a pvc door . don't it back and use the correct paint

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Nitromors is only suitable if door is wood, it's for stripping paints and varnish but not on upvc doors

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@phillada this is true. Sorry I shud of said. It cud only be use on wooden or metal doors not upvc cheers peeps

Answer 5

Just sand it x

Answer 6

Just check paint stripper's won't melt the uPVC . I would suggest sand and prepare then frenchic. X

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@nicolette Thankyou xx

Answer 7

Is it a wooden door?  

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@trichology26714 upvc X

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@highchair if the paint is dry i would sand it. Clean it well, make sure its dust free. Then prime it with B. I. N. and re paint. Not in direct sunlight though

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@highchair oh and make sure your paint is properly mixed. The gloss should be fine

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@trichology26714 Thankyou! Xx

Answer 8

Give it a light sand back to smooth it out and buy frenchic paint in blackjack.  

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@binary thanks may be the best option x

Answer 9

Is it composite or upvc?  

Answer 10

If the door is a composite door which it looks like it is nitro mors will ruin the door. the whole idea of composite is you do not have to paint them.  

Answer 11

If the door is wood the nitomors will work. If it’s plastic UPVC then it will eat the paint and the door. Keep it off the door surround and make sure you completely clean it all off before you finish. It will Reck your frame if it comes in contact

Answer 12

That's going to be some work getting that off.  

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@mandell probably but with everything going on at the moment I have a lot of time on my hands  

Answer 13

Composite doors are plastic coated. you need to be very careful

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@rarefaction I’m going to sand it down the best that I can and use the frenchic x

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@rarefaction thanks x

Answer 14

Maybe just use a sander on the paint and then repaint?  

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@experientialism8224 that’s the best option x

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@highchair good luck.  

Answer 15

Try a little nail varnish remover on a part see if it loosens it at all. Circular motions

Answer 16

Pressure washer

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This is also a good idea but needs to be a very high pressure one.  

Answer 17

****Do not use any acids on this door! **** Is the door solid or composite and what paint did you use?  

Answer 18

It’s a composite door paint stripper will ruin it if you are not careful. Also sanding will lose the grain on the door and will ruin the top coat. Best bet is try a heat gun gently or apply paint stripper a small amount at a time and take it off sharpish.  

Answer 19

Sand it down to make it a bit rough then use this. mine was black gloss it is now a lovely grey shade. from this to this using this. the back door is still black. i did the front door last week and i sprayed the gold accessories to silver.  

Answer 20

It’s not the paint as such that was wrong it’s the way you’ve applied it. It’s not been stirred properly and you’ve put it on too thick. Gently sand it all, heavier sand in the really built up areas of paint and repaint. You need to get a good surface no matter what you recoat it with. Sanding seems to be the only option without ruining the door entirely.  

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@crossfade709 Thankyou xx

Answer 21

You cant really paint Pvc doors. Everyone I've seen looks pretty bad. Better off just getting a vinyl wrap if anything?  

Answer 22

Sand it flat and start again. Nitromors barely touches paint anyway, so I'm not sure it'll be anything like the alien's saliva in Alien . If it were wood I'd use a gas blower.  

Answer 23

Turning comments off now thanks for all of the help! Xx