smooth doors

[digitalage]

I am trying to get a super smooth surface on a door. Can formica be painted? My idea is to laminate the door with formica or similar and then paint it. Any help be greatly appreciated.

[Charles Spitzer]

yes, formica paint is available. the door will be thicker. formica isn't especially smooth. you might get a better surface removing the door and painting with an oil based paint when it's horizontal. sprayed on is best.

[*Casey*]

Hi, Do a web search on "swedish putty"; this stuff is used to obtain a limousine-like smoothness to front doors. The paint job must be flawless to get anything out of this type of prep. Think of rubbing out a good quality lacquer with 10000 grit abrasive. Then wax. It will redefine what you consider to be shiny. Casey

[m Ransley]

Interior or exterior door, do you want high gloss or satin, I guess its a flat door if you are thinking formica.

[Bob Stan]

Have you priced a smooth new honey combed replacement door vs formica in the size necessary? Paint isn't free either.

-Bob Stan

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