Pour your paint through a strainer to get rid of any dried sediment.
How is a garage door spray painted.
How to paint a metal garage door with canned spray paint 1.
The cost to paint a garage door is around 200 with a professional company like us.
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.
If this is the first coat on a bare surface consider using a primer to prep the surface for the paint.
We spray three coats of paint onto the door leaving 30 minutes between each coat.
Check the weather forecast the week before you plan to start.
When our spray paint technicians visit you they will first carefully prepare the exterior of the garage door by cleaning off dirt and any old peeling paints.
Spray on a dry windless day with a temperature around 70 degrees f and relative humidity around 50 percent.
Plan to start your project on a cool day.
Acrylic latex exterior house paint is the best choice but be sure to choose a high quality paint.
Wait about five minutes and wipe away the excess stain.
This is what they do at the factory because it s quick and provides an even finish.
Prepping the garage door ensures that.
The tone of the stain and how much you apply will influence the richness and depth of the final look.
Ensure the door is crystal clean and then make sure it is completely dry before you start to apply the paint.
Use all the cleaning tools in your arsenal and get into all the grooves and corners.
Painting a garage door.
We spray paint garage doors rather than brush them.
Cover the driveway and any vegetation around the door.
Always ensure that you are standing at least 10 inches away from the garage door as spraying too close will cause the paint to become super thick and patchy.
Select the spray tip that s best suited for the paint you are using and the surface to be sprayed.
Rub the stain into the wood with a dry clean cloth a bristle brush or a foam brush.
We often use a high build etch primer which helps to rid the surface of scratches or minor indents we can also fill any holes or damaged areas as required before the spraying stage.
How to clean a garage door step by step.
Remove rust sand and wash the surface before you paint the garage door.
Close the door and mask the frame with masking tape and paper.
Start spraying on the surrounding protective newspaper or cloth to get a comfortable pressure on the trigger and then move into the door spraying horizontally in straight lines.
It s a simple process so just follow these easy steps and you ll have a great looking garage door year round.
Imagine what that could do to the protective finish or worse the paint on your garage door.
Be sure the tip s hole size does not exceed the maximum capacity of your sprayer see spray tip info.