The best way to paint a garage door will always be different depending on the type of paint you have and the type of surface you’re going to be painting on. There are however a couple of general guidelines you can follow to make sure you get the best finish, regardless of your chosen paint and surface. Preparation is Key Remember to plan out the day you’re going to be painting. A day where no rain is forecast and the temperature is between about 10 – 25 degrees celsius is always best. A Chartwell Green (BS 4800) Beaumont garage door is an excellent choice, combining classic light green tones with elegant Georgian panel pressings.

An Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) Design Range 200 garage door has a minimalist design and smooth panel, which is perfect for contemporary architecture, and when supplied with a brushed steel handle, it accentuates the door’s sleek design and makes a great first impression. White retains its subtle impact, drawing attention to other aspects of the house such as the structure or design. One of the great things about white is that it works well with wide profile or Georgian style designs of garage door, with the former lending itself better to modern architecture and the latter working well for traditional home design; but the choice of white as a colour delivering the same neutral appearance for each.This paint is SO easy to use. The primer looked a little flimsy at first glance, a little bit ‘meh’, but BOY does it do a good job! The paint stayed consistent to the bottom of the tin and went on wonderfully. You’ll NEED good weather and you’ll NEED a clean surface but if you’ve got both of those, all you’ll need to turn an ugly yard into a garden is these two products. Any item not in its original condition is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. Garage doors can make up a large portion of the exterior of a property. It is therefore important that they look smart and give a good first impression. When garage doors need smartening up, turn to Hammerite Garage Door Paint for the perfect solution. Follow the guide below for the best results. How to paint a garage door: Begin by opening the garage door and painting the edges which are not visible when it is shut. Once the edges are dry, close the door and begin painting at the top of the door. A step ladder may be required for this. Work your way down in stages until the whole door is painted.

The victory red colour is a particular favourite of ours but don’t feel like that’s the only option – there are 8 others to choose from to get the look that’s right for your home. Many times peeling paint on metal garage doors is down to the fact that you might’ve applied the wrong paint/primer or you didn’t prepare the door before painting.

Hands-On Expertise & Collective Knowledge: Our team boasts extensive DIY experience and in-depth knowledge. Independent: We will tell you exactly what we think of a product and we would never recommend anything we wouldn't use ourselves. Added to the standard colour range for Garador steel up & over garage doors in 2019, Slate Grey (RAL 7015) continues to grow in popularity, with an understated modern tone. It has increasingly been used as a colour for new kitchens and window frames, so the availability of the colour for other core building materials means you can achieve a more cohesive look with a matching garage door, front door and window frames.