Before doing anything make sure that you clean your garage roller door. The best method is to employ a hose with a spray nozzle attachment, once you have done this wipe over the entire garage roller door with a damp cloth. This will ensure that all dust, grime and dirt if off your garage door.
2. Scrub it
The next step is to use a coarse scouring sponge and a strong detergent to scrub your garage roller door. Not only will this remove any dirt that has managed to stay on and also cause the surface of your garage roller door to become extremely rough. Although this may not seem immediately attractive it will enable to new paint to stick to your garage door and therefore not chip or flake off.
3. Rinse it
Once this has been done, rinse the garage roller door once again. This will ensure that no detergent is left on the door, which could potentially react with the paint. After you have sufficiently rinsed your garage roller door, allow it to dry.
4. Prime it
It is extremely advisable to use a primer base coat before applying the main coat to your garage roller door. The best type of paint to use is acrylic as due to the nature of this paint it is able to bend once dry. This is ideal due to the movement your garage door will be making every time it opens and closes.
Make sure that you stir the paint with a large wooden stick before pouring the paint into a spray gun. This will guarantee that the paint is of an even consistency and colour.
5. Paint it
Use a spray gun rather than a brush as this will allow for an even and smooth application without any brush strokes. Ensure that you use large sweeping strokes when spraying the paint.
Allow for up to 24 hours for your base coat to dry, this will depend upon the brand of paint you have chosen to use and should be stipulated on the tin.
6. Colour it
Once your base coat is dry you are able to apply your final colour coat. Clean out the spray gun so your chosen colour is not impaired is anyway.
The method of applying your final coat is exactly the same as applying the base coat. However, once you have applied your first layer of paint, allow it to fully dry and then decide whether or not you would like to apply a second coat to darken the colour
A garage door is very important to homeowners and their families. When your door malfunctions, it is important that you get it replaced as quick as possible.
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