No matter how good a job you do your garage door will inevitably need a new coat of paint.
Repainting a steel garage door.
Repaint your garage door every 3 5 years.
When you think it s time repeat the process to restore the door s color and luster.
Working from the bottom to the top of the door panels wash the steel door with either solution.
Applying a good paint thinner or stripper and scrubbing it with a metal wire brush should do the trick.
Prepping the garage door ensures that paint will go on easily and hold up well.
Remember painting can get messy so put masking tape on windows and accessories as well as a drop cloth on the floor.
Wipe the door with a well soaked cloth sponge very soft bristled brush or.
Put on your protective gear the work gloves dust mask and safety goggles and then remove any rusted or chipped.
Do not use scouring powders or industrial solvents since these agents may damage the paint.
In this segment we ll show you how to give a previously painted steel entry door a fresh new paint job.
Then sand the door so that the newly applied paint will stick to the metal surface.
Painting your garage door boosts your curb appeal and protects it from the elements.
Once all the paint is removed you will need to clean the door and let it dry.
For metal doors the best paint would be high quality acrylic latex exterior house paint.
Maintaining a protective layer of paint is key to extending the lifespan of your home s garage door.
Always prime metal garage doors.
Make sure the paint is mixed thoroughly and the garage door surface is completely dry.