Spraying Garage Doors

When most people think of painting their garage doors they go with the spray cans options but if they knew that doing so is much more expensive than hiring a professional, then they would do otherwise. You need at least three coats of paint to make sure the garage door looks good and the paint has taken place. You need at least seven can sprays to do one coat so do the final math yourself.

When to Spray
Since a garage door is a large surface you want to make sure to start spraying during a dry windy day so the paint can dry out better and the process can be quicker. Don’t paint when you know it’s going to rain or otherwise the rain is going to ruin the paint after you’re done. Painting during a hot day is not advisable as well because it can cause the paint to develop cracks on the surface even shortly after you have painted the door. A day when the temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit is a perfect day to spray paint your garage door.

Preparations
Use paper to cover the frame and make sure to close the door. Put the paper on the ground in front and back of the door to make sure you don’t leave any stains. Cover any other surface that is not going to be painted. Make sure to scrape off any old paint, or bump created from previous leaking and clean the door with a pressure washer to remove any dirt, dust or rust on the surface. You can choose to first sand the door and then use the pressure washer to remove everything before you start spray painting.

Choosing the Paint
When choosing the paint you must understand that it is not only about the colour of the paint but also the purpose of it. It is best to get paint that is self-leveling since you are working on a big surface and you want to avoid any dried out leakage in the future. When painting, make sure to cover all the surfaces on the first coat and then give it fifteen minutes of time to dry out before continuing. Usually, you want to apply three coats of paint to make sure the whole process is done properly and the garage door looks like a brand new one.

Tips
When you are spray painting you need to make sure that the tip of the device is an average of 8 inches away from the surface. Wear gloves and eye protection when you spray paint as it is really easy for any drops to end up inside your eye that might cost you a trip to the emergency room. Make sure you clean all the surfaces that are going to be painted and that you cover all the surfaces that are not going to be painted. Call the company for any free advice or questions you might have