Bottom to top starting with the inner panels and working outward to the.
What kind of paint for steel garage door.
Start at the top corner and continue along the walls.
Paint the garage door.
Make sure you re selecting the right one and if you have a door that has a range of materials such as wood frame or trim over a metal door panel a paint that s suitable for use on.
Primer is not essential but it helps the paint adhere to the metal and gives it an overall even and smooth finish.
Use a large brush to cut down on your overall painting time.
In this video i show you step by step how to easily and quickly paint a garage door with professional results.
The flat smooth paneling of most garage doors make them a breeze to clean especially if you ve used a semigloss latex or enamel paint.
You can use either oil or latex based paints f.
When left untreated dirt can eat away at a coat of paint causing it to crack and fade.
Paint the door with at least two coats of exterior satin or semi gloss paint following the same process you did for the primer and being sure to leave the recommended amount of drying time between.
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.
Apply an even coat of primer to the entire surface of the door including handles and any knobs or bolts.
Then apply 2 coats of the primer letting it dry after each coat.
Purchase several cans of exterior metal spray primer or use a liquid form with a paintbrush.
With your brush paint cut in around the perimeter of the garage door in a 2 3 wide section.
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.
Apply a quality exterior paint to the door using the same method as described for priming.
Reload the brush when necessary and maintain a wet edge.
Acrylic latex exterior house paint is the best choice but be sure to choose a high quality paint.
Painting the door after the 24 hour drying time has elapsed you can paint the top coat on your garage door.
Before you apply the primer and paint lightly sand the door with 400 grit sandpaper so the primer and paint will stick to it better.