How To Prep And Paint Aluminum Garage Doors

Prepare a bucket of dish detergent and water.

How to prep and paint aluminum garage doors.

Begin at a corner of the recess and continue around its perimeter. Shake a can of exterior grade spray paint to mix the paint. Rinse thoroughly and let dry. Paint brush or roller with paint tray.

It is always a good idea to not paint outside objects in extremely wet cold or hot conditions. Acrylic latex exterior house paint. Clean the aluminum using a scrub pad. Spray the door lightly back and forth overlapping the paint strokes to encourage an even application.

Prepping the garage door ensures that. Step 3 continue painting the remainder of the panel until the entire panel is complete. Remove all flaking peeling paint using a paint scraper. Next you ll want to mask off any windows and hardware.

If your aluminum garage door s factory painted finish has faded or has areas where the paint is completely worn it s time for a new coat of paint. Heavy scrub brush and sponge. Aluminum doesn t oxidize but the factory finish can deteriorate. Remove any loose particles with a firm bristled brush and use the warm soapy water to clean the door and scrub off any loose parts that chip away from the surface.

Plan to start your project on a cool day. Rinse the aluminum using a garden hose. Check the weather forecast the week before you plan to start. Next apply 1 coat of primer to help the paint stick and allow it to dry for 12 hours.

Spray the entire door this way. Allow the garage. Lay drop cloths on the ground surrounding the garage. Lay a drop cloth in the area where you will be painting.

First prep the surface by removing any old flaking paint and cleaning with a degreaser or cleaner and a brush. Talk about an open and shut case. Starting with a top panel of the garage door paint into the recessed area of the panel. Then tape off any areas you don t want the paint to touch like the edge of the house.