At one point or another the paint on your garage door will become faded and chipped and need a bit of freshening up. You wouldn’t want to leave your garage vulnerable to rust or further degradation. Below is a step-by-step process to giving your garage door the fresh coat of paint that it needs.
Steps
1. Prepare the door by first sanding it down with coarse sandpaper or a wire brush.
2. Wash the door with water and diluted detergent to remove any dust, dirt and grease. Then allow door to fully dry.
3. When painting outdoors, ensure the temperature is between 8°C and 25°C to optimise paint performance.
4. Before painting, ensure the ground and surrounding area is protected with a paint sheet or newspaper to catch drips or spills.
5. Start by opening the garage door and painting the edges which are not visible whilst the door is shut. After these areas have dried, close the door and paint the door from the top down.
6. Only apply one thin coat to begin with and follow up with a second one, if necessary. Leave to dry for the specified time on the paint tin before applying a second coat.