Painted Sliding Door And Now It Is Sticky

A painted door may stick to a door frame for many reasons.

Painted sliding door and now it is sticky.

The key to fixing a sticking door is to determine what is causing the issue and then you can decide if you can fix the problem with a simple trick. Leave the sliding section open until the paint dries. Mine is still slightly sticky if you leave something on for a couple days it still peels off a tiny bit but i think mine is the extreme case i had many coats of paint painted on too quickly over the other. In other cases it may be the wood door edge itself scuffing on the door frame.

Vacuum again and wipe clean with a damp sponge or cleaning eraser. Tom s rule of thumb for keeping a door from sticking in the jamb is that the reveal the space between the door and jamb should be 1 8 to 3 16 inch wide or about the thickness of a nickel. Use wax for protection one way to prevent paint. My thinking was that if the paint is sticky a little 2 x1 4 strip of tape inside the door stop just at the right spot would hardly be noticeable and would almost certainly solve the problem.

Mike powell sep 12 10 at 23 22. A door should be sanded sealed and painted and the paint should completely dry before the door is hung. Each time you open it there is a little grab before it releases. The length of drying time depends on the paint used.

There are many fixes that are easier than planing down the entire door or buying a new one. Yes it s that sticking door of yours. Its been a little over 9 months from the time i painted and the furniture has definitely dried become less sticky over time. Keep the doors moving when painting sliding doors keep the sliding section open until the paint dries and move it slightly about every half hour to keep the paint from forming a seal along the top and bottom tracks.

Too much paint humidity induced swelling or an improper fit. If after inspecting the track rollers and alignment and your door is still difficult to open and close it may be time for replacement. In some instances you have a door that sticks along the strike area the metal part of the door frame where it meets the outermost edge of the door. A painted door may stick to a frame for many reasons.

Heat builds up between the two doors causing the paint to stay warm and sticky. An old toothbrush will work wonders or invest in a grout brush that is narrow enough to fit in the track. The best paint for an exterior door is a satin or semi gloss paint. Doors can start sticking for various reasons and it s always a hassle.

Sometimes a sliding door sticking can be caused by the door simply being too old and has underwent years of wear and tear.