Repainting A Steel Garage Door

Let lou manfredini ace s home expert show you how it s done.

Repainting a steel garage door.

In most cases a single coat of paint is all it takes but keep in mind it could take more than one coat to provide good coverage if you re painting the garage doors a color that s lighter than the original color. Remember painting can get messy so put masking tape on windows and accessories as well as a drop cloth on the floor. For metal doors the best paint would be high quality acrylic latex exterior house paint. Always prime metal garage doors.

Applying a good paint thinner or stripper and scrubbing it with a metal wire brush should do the trick. No matter how good a job you do your garage door will inevitably need a new coat of paint. Make sure the paint is mixed thoroughly and the garage door surface is completely dry. Working from the bottom to the top of the door panels wash the steel door with either solution.

Put on your protective gear the work gloves dust mask and safety goggles and then remove any rusted or chipped. Maintaining a protective layer of paint is key to extending the lifespan of your home s garage door. When you think it s time repeat the process to restore the door s color and luster. Then sand the door so that the newly applied paint will stick to the metal surface.

Wipe the door with a well soaked cloth sponge very soft bristled brush or. Acrylic latex exterior house paint is the best choice but be sure to choose a high quality paint. In this segment we ll show you how to give a previously painted steel entry door a fresh new paint job. Once all the paint is removed you will need to clean the door and let it dry.

Painting your garage door boosts your curb appeal and protects it from the elements.