Photo: Claire McFerran / Styling: Alex Carter
Even the most beautiful home exterior can be let down by a weathered, flaking garage door.
Luckily, revamping a garage door is a project that can be achieved in a single weekend with just two coats of garage door paint.
The key is all in the preparation. It’s important to create a clean and smooth base for the new paint to adhere to. Here, we run through the steps you need to follow in order to paint a garage door like a professional.
What you’ll need
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Wire brush or sandpaper
Bucket
Dishwashing detergent, such as Selleys Sugar Soap
Newspaper or drop-sheet
Paint brush
Repainting a tired garage door will improve the look of your home’s exterior.
(Credit: Image: Getty)Method
Remove rust and loose paint with a wire brush or coarse sandpaper.
Using water and a diluted detergent wash down thoroughly to remove all dust, grease and dirt which may prevent the paint from sticking to the surface. Rinse with clean water.
Place a drop-sheet or newspaper around the surrounding area to catch any spills or drips.
Ensure the garage door is completely dry before painting.
For best results apply 2 coats of Hammerite Garage Door Paint. Apply second coat after 16 hours.
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