Removing Paint From Fire Rated Door

[Guest Rachel Ong]

Hi

I just bought a resale unit and the previous owner had painted the main door. Can anyone advise if I'm able to remove the paint and re-varnish/re-paint? My contractor keeps telling me cannot. The door is in a awful color.

[spaceger 0]

I realised contractor /ID always like to say "cannot" and give you solutions - buy a new one, replace one. etc. Zzz
maybe u can find those specialist in door for them to assess.

[angelbrown 0]

Hey,
Yes definitely you can paint fire doors as desired. There is no evidence to suggest that over painting of the door or of fire door seals has any detrimental effect on the ability of the door and seals to perform efficiently.