How can this PVC/metal kitchen door be reconditioned to useful life?
Question:Hi...
Have a problem with our back door.. the kitchen one leading to the backgarden.
Photos here:
http://www.stormkrewsaders.com/recond/do...
Any useful tips or thoughts on how I could recondition it? I'm bad with DIY but can usually do something so long as I get stuff planned out clearly in advance.
It's PVC metal... and quite old. Except.. it's still in good structural condition.. but the paint has worn in areas.. and the handle and lock (mortice 5 lever suitable for insurance) is a real pain cause its worn.
I'm being pestered to pay out like £500 for a new door by family... and.. well... I don't want to cause that's alot of money. If I can get the door working fine again.. then they will be much happier and get them off my case.
Thanks. :)
Answers:
The good news is that your door can be saved! Your best bet is to lightly sand the door except where there is metal showing. You will need to use a metal priming paint before you can paint it. The primer will help the paint to stick to the door. Don't forget to mask off or cover up the glass before you paint. As for the latch plate, you can try longer screws. You can also try filling in the holes with a metal putty that when it hardens it is as strang as steel. Then redrill your holes. Hope this helps the door look GREAT!
If you`re looking for another 20 yrs, I would`nt be to optimistic.
Sure you can "hose" it down with paint and "cobble" some sort of inappropriate fasteners in the appropriate areas. But when all is said and done you`ll still have a 20 yr old door with 20 yrs of wear and a couple of new "Bandaids". Not to mention the family that will still be pestering you.
I`d have to suggest, give the old "girl" a proper burial, bite the bullet, and spend the 500!
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