# How to Keep Fiberglass Doors From Warping
Constant exposure to heat and moisture can trigger warping in doors. This exposure causes doors to bend out of shape or appear distorted, and a warped door can ruin the appearance of your exterior. Some fiberglass doors have wood grains molded into the construction, which makes these doors susceptible to warping. It's usually costly to replace a door, but you can alleviate this expense by properly caring for your fiberglass door.
Things You'll Need
- Tarp
- Paintbrush
- Sealant
Instructions
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Delay installation for 24 to 36 hours. New doors must acclimate, or adjust to their new environment. Slide the door out of the box and remove any plastic covering. Lean the door against a wall and wait at least one day to hang the door.
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Put a tarp on the floor and lay the fiberglass door on top of the tarp. Choose a large, well ventilated area.
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Apply sealant to the door. Cover the front side of the fiberglass door with a protective sealant. Apply sealant to all four sides of the door. Wait for the sealant to dry and then apply a coat to the back side. Repeat the process to apply a second coat, and then hang the door once the finish dries.
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General Home Repair
- How to Keep Doors From Sticking
- How to Keep Cold From Coming In Sliding Doors
- How to Keep Bedroom Doors From Slamming
- How to Refinish Residential Fiberglass Doors
- How to Finish Fiberglass Doors
- DIY: How to Keep Doors From Slamming Shut
- How to Keep Heavy Doors From Sagging
- How to Keep Hinged Doors From Closing on Their Own
- How to Keep Glass Doors From Leaking Air
- How to Keep My Exterior Door From Warping
- How to Remove Paint From Fiberglass Doors
- How to Keep Tiles From Warping
