Painting a metal garage door involves some time and effort but in the end it s a great way to give your home a fresh new look.
Spray paint garage roller door.
Then tape off any areas you don t want the paint to touch like the edge of the house.
With all the angled panels of modern garage doors spraying a garage door with a paint sprayer is quicker and easier than brushing or rolling and is the best way to get a professional smooth even finish.
Product choice is important.
Starting with a top panel of the garage door paint into the recessed area of the panel.
Choosing a color choosing a paint color may be the most difficult aspect of the entire process and there are a few things to keep in mind.
Prepping the garage door ensures that paint will go on easily and hold up well.
Wear a dust mask and some goggles to protect yourself while you sand prime and paint.
Always ensure that you are standing at least 10 inches away from the garage door as spraying too close will cause the paint to become super thick and patchy.
For the record you ll want to dip the winnie roller in the paint shaking off using a couple quick turns in the bucket then laying it on the door horizontally or vertically.
Step 3 continue painting the remainder of the panel until the entire panel is complete.
Next apply 1 coat of primer to help the paint stick and allow it to dry for 12 hours.
We often use a high build etch primer which helps to rid the surface of scratches or minor indents we can also fill any holes or damaged areas as required before the spraying stage.
Whenever operating spray equipment take proper safety precautions stay alert and be mindful of potential hazards.
When our spray paint technicians visit you they will first carefully prepare the exterior of the garage door by cleaning off dirt and any old peeling paints.
Make sure any ladders are secure before you climb onto them especially while using sanders and other power tools.
When preparing and painting garage roller doors your safety should be a big consideration.
How to paint a door with a roller is a very common question we are asked several times a year.
Begin at a corner of the recess and continue around its perimeter.