A fresh coat of paint protects your garage door from the elements and breathes new life into your home’s exterior, enhancing your property’s curb appeal. Repainting your garage door is also relatively simple, especially for handy homeowners looking for a weekend project. If your garage door is looking a little run-down, the tips below will help you make it look like new again.

How to Repaint Your Garage Door

1. Strip the Old Paint

Before pulling out the brushes and rollers, you’ll need to remove old, peeling paint and grime. Wire brushes and scrapers will get flaking paint off of wood, and can also get rust off metal doors. To create a stable surface, follow up with a sandpaper sponge or palm sander, then rinse the entire door off with a garden hose.

2. Carefully Tape Off Unpainted Areas

The key to professional results is keeping paint off of hinges, handles, and trim pieces. Once the door has been prepped, use painter’s tape to carefully cover any areas you don’t want to paint. In some cases, you may need to trim the tape with a razor blade to get crisp, professional results.

3. Apply Primer

Primer hides imperfections in the material and creates a smoother finish, so apply at least one coat to the entire door. Most latex primers will work on either metal or wood, but make sure the products you use are appropriate for your garage door.

4. Paint the Door

Give the primer about 24 hours to dry, then apply a fresh coat of semi-sheen paint in your preferred color. For the best results, try to paint when temperatures are between 50 and 85 degrees, and don’t choose a rainy day. Depending on the color and the consistency of the paint, you may need to add a second or third coat.

If your garage door is past its prime, Fred C Johnson Co Inc offers the best selection in Jessup, MD, with options perfect for any home. They even offer digital rendering services that let you preview what your home will look like with each door, so you can be sure you’re making the right choice. Visit their website to see some of their amazing garage makeovers, call (410) 792-2126 with any questions, or just visit their showroom today.