It is not recommended that you paint these doors.
													
																	Undercoat metal garage door. 
									
	
		
	
																	When you think it s time repeat the process to restore the door s color and luster. 
																	Painting a metal garage door involves some time and effort but in the end it s a great way to give your home a fresh new look. 
																	Many companies make a metal primer and undercoat mixed. 
																	Normal metal paint will not adhere properly to galvanized metal and after a few days it starts peeling off in flakes. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Choosing a paint color may be the most difficult aspect of the entire process and there are a few things to keep in mind. 
																	Metal garage doors can be painted by brush or by roller but if using a roller remember to buy one with natural fibres rather than a man made material. 
																	No matter how good a job you do your garage door will inevitably need a new coat of paint. 
																	This will polish any roller marks out and give. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Other garage doors when new are galvanized. 
																	Made with a tough and durable formula designed to withstand the elements with a quick drying time available in a range of colours to compliment. 
																	How to paint a metal garage door. 
																	If the doors were previously painted you may want to choose a color that s. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	You can remove the old paint coating entirely if desired using a paint stripper but if. 
																	What follows therefore is a guide for painting either pre primed new metal doors or doors that have been previously painted. 
																	Wash with appropriate detergents providing a sound surface to coat. 
																	For repainting existing doors any existing paint coatings need to be thoroughly abraded to provide a key and remove any loose and or flaking material. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Repaint your garage door every 3 5 years.