- Is a fiberglass door better than wood for an exterior entry?
- For most entries, yes. Fiberglass will not rot, swell or warp like wood, and it holds a stain finish far longer. Wood still wins if you want to sand and refinish the door yourself.
- What does left-hand inswing mean?
- The hinges are on the left when you look at the door from outside, and it swings into the house. Check your opening before ordering, because switching the swing means a different door.
- What size opening does this door fit?
- It is a 36 in x 80 in door, the standard entry size. The rough opening needs to be a bit larger to fit the prehung frame, so measure your frame before buying.
- Does the pine frame need finishing?
- Yes. The pine frame should be painted or sealed on all sides, including the edges, to keep moisture out. The fiberglass slab itself needs little beyond cleaning.
- Can I paint over the walnut stain?
- You can, but it takes sanding and a bonding primer first. If you want a painted door, buying an unfinished or primed slab is usually easier.
- Is this door a good value against other fiberglass entries?
- It offers the same fiberglass skin, glass lite and prehung frame as most stained fiberglass entries, so value comes down to the finish and frame quality. Compare the stain depth and frame material against steel and wood options before deciding.
- Where is the Reliabilt Entry 36 in 80 in x 6 9 16 in Fiberglass Left-Hand Inswing Walnut Stained Prehung cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $1,000.07, as of our latest check.