Repainting A Steel Garage Door

Do not use scouring powders or industrial solvents since these agents may damage the paint.

Repainting a steel garage door.

In this segment we ll show you how to give a previously painted steel entry door a fresh new paint job. Always prime metal garage doors. Make sure the paint is mixed thoroughly and the garage door surface is completely dry. Wipe the door with a well soaked cloth sponge very soft bristled brush or.

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. No matter how good a job you do your garage door will inevitably need a new coat of paint. Working from the bottom to the top of the door panels wash the steel door with either solution.

Prepping the garage door ensures that paint will go on easily and hold up well. Then sand the door so that the newly applied paint will stick to the metal surface. Put on your protective gear the work gloves dust mask and safety goggles and then remove any rusted or chipped. 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.

Let lou manfredini ace s home expert show you how it s done. Remember painting can get messy so put masking tape on windows and accessories as well as a drop cloth on the floor. Acrylic latex exterior house paint is the best choice but be sure to choose a high quality paint. Repaint your garage door every 3 5 years.

For metal doors the best paint would be high quality acrylic latex exterior house paint.