Repaint The Garage Door

Painting the door after the 24 hour drying time has elapsed you can paint the top coat on your garage door.

Repaint the garage door.

Prepping the garage door ensures that paint will go on easily and hold up well. No matter how good a job you do your garage door will inevitably need a new coat of paint. You can use either oil or latex based paints f. Paint from top to bottom in the case of vertical panel doors or from the top then side to side with horizontal panels.

Paint the garage doors using a large brush using a smaller model for the edges of the doors. Start at one end of the garage door and apply the paint moving the spray gun in vertical motions as you move along the garage door. Oil based exterior paint is a good choice for going over an oil based primer but a 100 percent acrylic exterior paint can also be suitable. It should not be necessary to remove the doors for painting even in the case of up and over designs.

Acrylic latex exterior house paint is the best choice but be sure to choose a high quality paint. Allow the door to dry before moving on. In this video i show you step by step how to easily and quickly paint a garage door with professional results. Protect the surrounding area with painter s tape and drop cloths.

Put on your protective gear the work gloves dust mask and safety goggles and then remove any rusted or chipped. It s also recommended to overlap your passes to ensure even coverage. Scrub the door clean and then hose it down with water. Use a large brush to cut down on your overall painting time.

The flexio 5000 is an hvlp paint sprayer that features a turbine base which keeps the weight on the ground instead of your hand. Maintaining a protective layer of paint is key to extending the lifespan of your home s garage door. Start by cleaning the garage door with a cleaning solution of water and a small amount of a cleaning detergent. Repaint your garage door every 3 5 years.

Steps for painting a vinyl garage door.