A large proportion of the exterior of your property is made up of the garage door. Therefore, if yours is looking a little battered and worn, you might be thinking about giving it a new lease of life. Here are some top tips for painting an old garage door:
The first step before you apply any new paint is to sand down the door to remove flaking paint and to smooth the surface ready for the paint. It’s a good idea at this point to wash down the door with some water and a mild detergent to remove any grease, dirt and debris. Before painting, make sure the door is fully dry.
If the weather is very hot or cold, it might be better to wait as the optimum temperature for a successful paint job is between 8 and 25 degrees Celsius. Too hot or cold and the paint might not stick or hold as well as it could. Before painting, lay a dust sheet on the floor around the area to avoid dropping paint onto the driveway. If your garage door is past repair however, consider new Garage Doors Bath from a site such as https://www.upandoverdoorsltd.co.uk/garage-doors/garage-doors-bath/.
The best place to start painting is to lift the door and paint the sides that aren’t visible when it’s closed. Once dry, close the door and start at the top and then work your way down. You may need two coats depending on the paint you choose.