Make sure you re selecting the right one and if you have a door that has a range of materials such as wood frame or trim over a metal door panel a paint that s suitable for use on.
													
																	Acrylic latex exterior garage door paint. 
									
	
		
	
																	Painting your garage door is a great way to add curb appeal to your home. 
																	There are acrylic latex paints oil based paints and exterior stains. 
																	Choosing paint when re painting a garage door. 
																	For other surfaces use a bonding primer to promote the best adhesion. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The best exterior paint be it latex or oil based forms a durable bond on trim siding or decks offering protection and a fresh look. 
																	For recoating a garage door or painting a factory prepared product primer may not be necessary. 
																	The types of exterior paints. 
																	There is metal garage door paint there is wood garage door paint and there are even a few paint products that can be applied to multiple surfaces. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Browse our gallery to find color inspiration for your garage door. 
																	Using semigloss exterior paint and a 2 inch angled sash brush with synthetic bristles paint around the edges of the. 
																	Paint a section at a time. 
																	If your door is paneled start with the panels. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A latex acrylic primer limits the topcoat to a latex acrylic exterior paint. 
																	In most cases a single coat of paint is all it takes but keep in mind it could take more than one coat to provide good coverage if you re painting the garage doors a color that s lighter than the original color. 
																	How temperature and humidity affect your paint job. 
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