A garage door redo is an ideal and the fastest way to perk up the curb appeal and change the street view of your home. For a do-it-yourselfer it is a cost-effective and doable project. A good coat of paint can change the overall appearance of your wooden or metal garage door. Metal garage doors are sturdy and generally require less maintenance, but it is advised to paint them periodically to protect them from the outer elements. Painting gives a simple facelift to your peeled or scratched doors that too without many efforts.
Follow some simple steps to paint your wood or metal door with excellent results.
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Clean & Prepare the Surface – For wooden doors a regular garden hose would work, but for metal doors, a pressure washer is required. If you use a pressure washer on wooden doors, the water will settle deep inside which takes a long day to try. Homeowners can also use a good quality cleaner. Scrub the door surface with a stiff brush to clean the area and then rinse well. Remember, the new paint will stick only when the surface is completely clean.
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Repair Damaged Areas – Particularly in wooden doors, you need to seal the gaps or cracks with paintable exterior caulk. It is required to prevent water infiltration. Scrape out the damaged or rusted area of the door.
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Cover the Surrounding Area – Cover the surrounding hardware, siding and widows with tape or plastic. Lay cardboard on the floor to protect the driveway. Make sure to mask off all the hardwares that might stop working if paint enters them.
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Prime the Garage Door – Use an exterior acrylic primer that can be applied on all types of door materials. For best results, you can use a sprayer to apply a thin layer of paint. If you cannot spray, use a roller or brush to apply a thin coat.
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Paint the Door – Make sure to use a high-quality paint for best and long-lasting results. After washing the door, allow it to dry thoroughly before painting. Apply two coats of paint as it provides best color-retention and durable finish.
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Clean Up – After painting, remove the tape, plastic and cardboard. If you find any paint on the glass, clean it using a flat razor. Now take a step back and see your whole new garage door.
If there are some garage door areas that are hard to scrape out or clean or you want them to get repaired, contact experienced technicians. We, at Promaster Garage Doors & Windows provides an assortment of garage door repair and installation options in Canada. Our trained and licensed technicians can handle broken springs, frayed cables, off-track doors, faulty openers and many other parts of your garage door.