The exterior of the houses is painted not only for aesthetic purposes, but also to prevent it from being damaged by dust, sunlight and bad weather. If your garage door is a little discolored or the paint layer is damaged, you may want to consider refinishing it to increase its durability. Plus, a freshly painted garage will make your whole house look better!
Steps
Step 1. Check the weather conditions
Painting anything outside the house is difficult because time affects the process itself. Avoid painting your garage door when it's too hot or too cold, try not to paint it in direct sunlight, and make sure it won't rain for some time after you finish the job.
Step 2. Clean the door thoroughly
Some professionals may clean the door for you with special materials, but if you don't want to spend the extra money, try to scrub it well with a soapy sponge.
- If the door is dirty, it will be much more difficult to paint it and the result may not be uniform and beautiful to look at.
- Use sandpaper on the peeling paint.
Step 3. Tape or cover areas you don't want to paint
Put protective sheets under the door and use masking tape to mark the perimeter of the area you want to paint.
Step 4. Using a roller, paint the entire area
To do the details, it might be a good idea to use a brush. The primer is essential if you want to change the color of your door. Applying the primer means ensuring a uniform and well-matched color for your door.
- If you don't use it and change the color of your door, the previous color may remain visible under the new one. You would get a bad result and give the impression of a job done by a beginner; better avoid it!
- Alternatively, take a tint with the built-in primer.
Step 5. Paint the door
Make sure the paint is good for outdoor use. Apply the paint evenly with a roller and try to finish all the paint in one day. For lighter shades it might be useful to give a second coat of paint, after the first one has dried.
Step 6. Remove the tape and protective sheets when the door has dried
Advice
- Make sure you paint the garage door a color that matches the rest of the house.
- Choose a week with good weather to make sure the door dries evenly.
- If you want to give two coats of paint, apply the first one horizontally. When it has dried, give the second vertically; the result will be professional and perfect!
