Holy cow! I never would have thought of using a spray paint on it. I thought there would be too much overspray. Great idea and you made it look so easy!
Anyone attempting this should be reminded that in this case, overspray was not a big issue because the house is already white. If the house had been any other color, the wrapping paper or brown kraft paper would need to be taped all around the outside of the doors as well, otherwise you'll have white overspray and white spots on anything near. Great job, BTW, I may go ahead and paint my own sliding door frames as well! Thanks
Thank you! I have dark brown sliding glass patio doors from my living room to what is now an enclosed patio. I am going to paint them white and add grids. I had considered going to the expense of installing French doors however my contractor suggested I should make the new doors sliders in case someone in the future wants to open the patio again. So a big expense to replace them more or less for Cosmetics as they work well and are heavy duty. Hoping this gets me the look I want the cheap.
Wow! Looks so good. I’m fixing to do my windows and sliders. Thank you so much for making it quick and informative, especially the tip on turning the spray can upside down and spraying for 5 sec to stop clogging! Subbed today... gonna watch some more😀
Would you also use spray paint indoors? I want to paint my sliding doors and windows black but from the inside. I’m not experienced with spray paint so it might be a stupid question.
Not a stupid question at all. And yes, I also spray painted the inside of my doors a few years ago and it worked great! Just make sure to open as many doors/windows as you can for ventilation and protect everything nearby in case of overspray.
I was wondering if i could paint my sliding door from silver to white and thanks to your video i now know that i can but i do have a question, what brand and type of paint did you use?
I spray painted because I find that spray paint (which is generally oil-based) sticks to metal surfaces really well. You could also paint with a paintbrush instead. In that case, I would use an oil-based primer and oil-based paint to help it really adhere well.
Yes, I used Rustoleum Semi-Gloss Protective Enamel. It works well for indoor and outdoor projects and is oil-based. Oil-based paint is definitely a good idea and most spray paints are oil-based.
Yes, I did paint the tracks too. The paint has worn off the tracks a bit over time, but hasn't come off anywhere else. And even though it has worn off the track, I'm still really happy with it overall.
@@LovelyEtc i'm planning on doing my windows and doors and am wondering if when you paint the tracks does that make it harder to open and close the door/windows? and if so what would you use to make it smooth again? Also I've been watching a bunch of tutorials, have you ever tried a primer before painting? I'm wondering if it would help the paint adhere better to the tracks and not wear off over time?
This DIY tutorial is amazing!! Sss as ves me $7000 to replace my slider!!! You mentioned you painted the inside of your slider? Is it the same process? I couldn’t find a vid on that one if you did one… thank you!
Thanks! Yes, I painted the inside too and used pretty much the same process. I don't have a video because it's been a few years and it was before I did videos. It has held up really well!
I didn't cover that part and it really isn't noticeable. But if you wanted to, you could definitely paint that part of the door - I would probably open the door about a foot. Use drop cloth or paper to cover the inside of the opening so no paint gets inside, tape off the surrounding area outside and then paint.
I didn't do any sanding first, just a really good cleaning. I've done this a few times on metal doors and windows and some of the times I started with a separate primer and some of the times I just used a paint+primer. Both ways adhered well and have lasted.
I painted the track that is visible when the door is closed. I didn't open the doors and also paint the small strip that only shows when the door is open. Since I painted light metal doors white, the color contrast isn't enough to make the unpainted part stand out.
No I haven't had any problems so far! It has only been a few months since I painted these but I painted the interiors of my sliding doors several years ago. Those doors have a little wear to the handle and the bottom of the track where the door slides but otherwise still look great even years later.
I have the same sliding door and want to paint it white. Thank you for showing us how it's done! Now I'm excited to do mine.
Painting it white makes such a difference! Good luck!
Holy cow! I never would have thought of using a spray paint on it. I thought there would be too much overspray. Great idea and you made it look so easy!
Yes! It is super easy with spray paint and such a timesaver!
Anyone attempting this should be reminded that in this case, overspray was not a big issue because the house is already white. If the house had been any other color, the wrapping paper or brown kraft paper would need to be taped all around the outside of the doors as well, otherwise you'll have white overspray and white spots on anything near. Great job, BTW, I may go ahead and paint my own sliding door frames as well! Thanks
Great point - spray paint overspray can be a pain to clean up!
LOVE THE SHUTters on your windows
Thank you!
Great idea with the wrapping paper! Thanks
Thanks! I'm all about using what I already have on hand rather than buying more excess stuff!
Thanks for the tips! Blessings from New Zealand
Thank you! I have dark brown sliding glass patio doors from my living room to what is now an enclosed patio. I am going to paint them white and add grids. I had considered going to the expense of installing French doors however my contractor suggested I should make the new doors sliders in case someone in the future wants to open the patio again. So a big expense to replace them more or less for Cosmetics as they work well and are heavy duty. Hoping this gets me the look I want the cheap.
Yes, adding the grids sounds like a great ideas too! I bet it will look beautiful when you are done.
I cant wait. Mine are brown yuck. Thanks
You make it look so easy great job
Thank you!
Wow! Looks so good. I’m fixing to do my windows and sliders. Thank you so much for making it quick and informative, especially the tip on turning the spray can upside down and spraying for 5 sec to stop clogging!
Subbed today... gonna watch some more😀
So glad it helped!
Thanks! i will paint my aluminum screen door soon!
Go for it!
Great video how many cans did you need for both inside and out?
Would you also use spray paint indoors? I want to paint my sliding doors and windows black but from the inside. I’m not experienced with spray paint so it might be a stupid question.
Not a stupid question at all. And yes, I also spray painted the inside of my doors a few years ago and it worked great! Just make sure to open as many doors/windows as you can for ventilation and protect everything nearby in case of overspray.
Stupid questions do not exist. Only stupid answers.
Take the doors off and paint on a flat surface. DONT PAINT THE TRACK! Take off the hardware. Use oil paint for covering wood stain. Put new rollers on
Thanks. I just bought a fixer upper and would like to save some money. Thanks
You're welcome!
Great Job!
Thanks!
Great video! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks!
Lovely!
Thank you!
Great idea,
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing by the way you’re beautiful
I was wondering if i could paint my sliding door from silver to white and thanks to your video i now know that i can but i do have a question, what brand and type of paint did you use?
I used Rustoleum semi-gloss protective enamel. I got mine from Lowes but it is available most places that carry spray paint. Good luck with your door!
Great
Thanks!
Omg!!! Wrapping paper!!!! Genius hack!! Like seriously!
Thanks! It really works so well and I always seem to have too much of it!
You’re good
How has the aluminum windows held up?
What Type / Brand Of Spray Paint Do You Recommend ??
I have had good results with both krylon and rustoleum spray paint. I used rustoleum semi-gloss enamel on this project and it worked great.
Did you spray instead of using a paint brush for a particular reason? Do you think brush painting would work ok?
I spray painted because I find that spray paint (which is generally oil-based) sticks to metal surfaces really well. You could also paint with a paintbrush instead. In that case, I would use an oil-based primer and oil-based paint to help it really adhere well.
Nice video.....can you share what kind of paint you used? I've heard oil based only on metal door casing...was hoping to hear you talk about that
Yes, I used Rustoleum Semi-Gloss Protective Enamel. It works well for indoor and outdoor projects and is oil-based. Oil-based paint is definitely a good idea and most spray paints are oil-based.
So you painted the tracks where it opens and closes- does this spray paint technique chip away over time and come off at the bottom?
Yes, I did paint the tracks too. The paint has worn off the tracks a bit over time, but hasn't come off anywhere else. And even though it has worn off the track, I'm still really happy with it overall.
@@LovelyEtc i'm planning on doing my windows and doors and am wondering if when you paint the tracks does that make it harder to open and close the door/windows? and if so what would you use to make it smooth again? Also I've been watching a bunch of tutorials, have you ever tried a primer before painting? I'm wondering if it would help the paint adhere better to the tracks and not wear off over time?
Will it last 😢please as i really wanna do mine?
It has lasted with no problems. Very happy with it.
This DIY tutorial is amazing!! Sss as ves me $7000 to replace my slider!!! You mentioned you painted the inside of your slider? Is it the same process? I couldn’t find a vid on that one if you did one… thank you!
Thanks! Yes, I painted the inside too and used pretty much the same process. I don't have a video because it's been a few years and it was before I did videos. It has held up really well!
great video. How did you cover the part of the door that slides into the frame?
I didn't cover that part and it really isn't noticeable. But if you wanted to, you could definitely paint that part of the door - I would probably open the door about a foot. Use drop cloth or paper to cover the inside of the opening so no paint gets inside, tape off the surrounding area outside and then paint.
Very nice. The lock didn’t spray shut/ you could still lock it?
Thanks! Yes, the lock is still fine. I was just really gentle when handling it at first.
No primer or sanding?
I didn't do any sanding first, just a really good cleaning. I've done this a few times on metal doors and windows and some of the times I started with a separate primer and some of the times I just used a paint+primer. Both ways adhered well and have lasted.
I’m thinking of doing this myself but do you also paint the sliding parts or do you leave that? Thank you :)
I painted the track that is visible when the door is closed. I didn't open the doors and also paint the small strip that only shows when the door is open. Since I painted light metal doors white, the color contrast isn't enough to make the unpainted part stand out.
@@LovelyEtc Thank you!
No sanding?
No sanding for the sliding doors I painted. They have held up really well! 😃
Have you had any problems with chipping or scratching of the painted surfaces?
No I haven't had any problems so far! It has only been a few months since I painted these but I painted the interiors of my sliding doors several years ago. Those doors have a little wear to the handle and the bottom of the track where the door slides but otherwise still look great even years later.
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Thanks!