But painting a garage door is doable for the advanced diy er.
Painting new garage doors.
If your garage door has inset panels prime these first using a high quality 2 inch paintbrush with nylon bristles.
When working outside it is best to work out of direct sunlight in temperatures between 50º 90º f with moderate humidity.
Next apply 1 coat of primer to help the paint stick and allow it to dry for 12 hours.
Let lou manfredini ace s home expert show you how it s done.
Then tape off any areas you don t want the paint to touch like the edge of the house.
I give this project a difficulty rating of 7 out of 10.
Wipe away any excess that may have crept outside of the panels in the areas.
Before painting a garage door clean it with a sponge and soapy water and dry it with a towel.
Painting your garage door boosts your curb appeal and protects it from the elements.
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.
Acrylic latex exterior house paint is the best choice but be sure to choose a high quality paint.