Discussion in decorating and painting started by jamiller 15 jun 2008.
Undercoat for metal garage door.
Make sure to allow each coat of paint to dry before you apply the next.
Metal garage door flaking paint advice please.
If the garage door is made of wood you re likely best using a wood primer for exterior surfaces.
Remember the better the job is prepared the better it will look and there is nothing quite as scruffy as a peeling faded garage door.
Most modern garage doors are made of metal and in most cases a universal primer for ferrous and non ferrous metals will do the trick.
Acrylic latex exterior house paint is the best choice but be sure to choose a high quality paint.
In general it s a good idea to match the color of the garage door to the color of the house itself.
Wash with appropriate detergents providing a sound surface to coat.
Apply the agent as instructed and leave to dry and cure for at least 24 hours.
Richard wenham 1 aug 2016 in forum.
A contrasting trim color will create the look of depth around the door.
Metal garage door is undercoat required before gloss.
The factory paint was white but the customer painted it green about 8 years ago.
Many companies make a metal primer and undercoat mixed.
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For repainting existing doors any existing paint coatings need to be thoroughly abraded to provide a key and remove any loose and or flaking material.
The paint is not flaking or blistering it s just dull.
Made with a tough and durable formula designed to withstand the elements with a quick drying time available in a range of colours to compliment.
The door was originally bought from the factory and had a baked on enamel finish.
How to paint a metal garage door.
19 nov 2005.
Metal garage doors can be painted by brush or by roller but if using a roller try and use one with natural fibers rather than man made.
Metal garage doors can be painted by brush or by roller but if using a roller remember to buy one with natural fibres rather than a man made material.
Re apply several coats of paint until the metal is completely coloured with no metal shining through.
After rolling for a top class finish run over the paint with a good quality dry brush.
He can t remember if he used primer.
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.