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Painting Garage Doors

A step-by-step tutorial on how to paint garage doors like a pro.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours
Yield: 1 garage door
Author: Rachel
Cost: $75

Equipment

  • Paint Tray
  • Small Paint Roller
  • 2-inch Paintbrush

Materials

  • High Quality Exterior Paint
  • Painter's Tape

Instructions

  • Clean garage door surface with pressure washer or hose. Use a brush to remove any loose paint or buildup.
    Beaten up garage doors before painting.
  • Tape off edges, windows, and hardware with painter's tape to prevent bleeding.
    Taping around garage windows and boy painting a garage door with a roller.
  • Determine whether or not priming is necessary. If needed, apply primer to entire surface before painting.
    Gray garage door with windows.
  • Apply paint to inset panels and around trim using a 2-inch paintbrush. Using a paint roller, apply paint on all flat surfaces on garage door. Allow to dry according to suggested drying time listed on your paint product. Repeat process with second coat.
    Gray garage door with windows.

Notes

Should I sand the garage doors?
Generally, Sanding is not necessary unless you have glossy garage doors. You will need to be sure that all the dirt and grime is removed so that finished paint looks as even as possible.