Be sure to get in between the lips of the horizontal panels too.
Garage door roller or paintbrush.
How to paint metal garage doors there is a little preparation work involved before you actually start painting.
A filthy garage door will be harder to paint and may result in a sloppy uneven finish.
You can avoid the long tedious process of brush painting by using a paint.
Give the garage door a thorough cleaning.
This is a time consuming task and requires patience and leaving your garage door in some stage of open for several days.
Scrub from top to bottom side to side and don t neglect the corners.
Gently wipe away any caked on dust dirt or grime clinging to the outer surface of the door.
Reload the brush when necessary and maintain a wet edge.
You ll want to paint when the weather is comfortable and dry as paint may not dry to the desired finish if it s too hot or cold outdoors or if conditions are damp or wet from recent rain.
Next prime the stiles using the brush or a inch roller.
How to paint a door with a roller.
Start at the top corner and continue along the walls.
Even if the paint is dry to the touch when you close the door the paint is still curing.
Paint the garage door.