You can use either oil or latex based paints f.
Painting a garage door with a brush.
Never apply fresh paint to a wet.
Painting a panel door will require using both brush and roller for a finer paint finish.
In this video i show you step by step how to easily and quickly paint a garage door with professional results.
A bare exposed metal garage door is susceptible to rust and requires paint to protect it from natural elements.
A good paint job is a cost effective way to protect your metal garage door for many years to come.
The garage door frame step 1 again with your brush paint the inside frame of the door starting at the top of the frame.
However if i was tackling this project solo i would definitely tape around the garage door so the black paint wouldn t get on the cream siding or brick.
If your garage door has inset panels prime these first using a high quality 2 inch paintbrush with nylon bristles.
Lay a drop cloth in the area where you will be painting.
Next you ll want to mask off any windows and hardware.
Paint each square with a brush it was a hot day outside when we tackled the garage door so we painted section by section so that the paint on the border of each box didn.
Rinse the door with a hose and blot it dry with a clean towel prior to painting.
Prime the garage door with an exterior paint primer that s suitable for the door s material.
The paint will increase its life and enhance the appeal of the exterior of your house and the surrounding landscape.
Step 2 continue until the door frame is complete.
Having painted 1000 s of these over the years knowing what works best you ll want to pick out your favorite purdy or wooster brush with a fine bristle and thick shank.
Rinse thoroughly and let dry.
First prep the surface by removing any old flaking paint and cleaning with a degreaser or cleaner and a brush.
Next prime the stiles using the brush or a inch roller.