Hammerite have been producing metal specific paints since the 60s so it’s no surprise that this particular paint’s formula works well on metal garage doors. Application is smooth with the paint being sag resistant as well as having reduced runs on vertical surfaces compared to other paints.

We grabbed a tin of their Universal All-Surface paint that’s just as suitable on wood, plastic and ceramic as it is on a garage door, and put it to the test. It’s a well-known and reviewed paint for adding a touch of colour to any tired looking surface, and for good reason. The key to getting a pristine finish is coating all of the door’s nooks and crannies with paint, thoroughly. The only way to do this properly is by using a paint brush rather than a roller, as the bristles let you get into difficult areas that a roller would not. StartPaint from the top of your door and work your way downwards to the bottom in vertical strokes to catch drips and allow for stray splatters to be covered evenly. Owned by Akzo Nobel, Hammerite is a brand renowned for its quality products. It is hard to tell if we tested a faulty lot or if their Garage Door Paint is just awful, but we were disappointed by its performance. Okay so I’m trying to remember if I’ve ever — in 10 years of writing this blog — said these words: “It’s only paint, if it doesn’t work you can paint it again!”. After preparing the door, washing it with soapy water is a must, this will eradicate any dust or additional features on the surface. No matter the surface, ensure it is completely clean before progressing, as dirt and paint do not go well together!We recommend you DON'T schedule a painter or decorator until the paint has arrived, couriers rarely make mistakes but they can happen, we won't be held liable for any costs incurred for re-scheduling. Rust: Designers and architects love adding the rust color into many homes, despite the fact that it is a pretty bold color that isn’t the first choice for many homes. The color rust is a popular option for desert homes, as well as residences that showcase the popular midcentury modern style.

Supplied in 750ml tins, Hammerite paint comes in six colours and it dries to an elegant gloss finish. If you are looking to transform your garage door into the traditional wood look even though let’s say you have an aluminum or steel garage door, there is a paint for that! These wood-look garage door paint kits come in a large selection of colors to match your home’s vibe perfectly. Rust-Oleum Universal Paint isn’t a specific garage door paint, but its versatility and quality make it ideal for this type of surface. Resisting weather and outdoor elements, the product is ideal to use outdoors on a variety of surfaces, including wood and galvanised metal garage doors.

Plus if you have extensive staining or hard-to-remove scratches a dark navy blue could be perfect for some cover-up. Try the color In The Navy at Sherwin Williams. 5. A Muted Yellow Garage Door Paint Color Tip: Your garage may not need two coats, ours covered pretty well after the first one. But since there were a few spots that needed a bit more paint, we decided to give the entire thing another coat for full coverage. And by the time we were done with the first coat, the place where we had started painting was already dry. We were able to start at the top right away. Both coats took about an hour or hour an a half TOTAL. Painting The Inside