Painted exterior of home including garage door

Hire A Professional For Garage Door Painting

Your garage door is a prominent and eye-catching feature of your home, and it is typically noticeable when it is time to paint your garage. Faded or peeling paint can be unsightly and make your home look ill-maintained. A fresh coat of paint can make your garage door look brand new and instantly impact your home’s curb appeal. But garage door paint is more than just aesthetic. The right garage door paint is also essential for weather protection as well as protecting the lifespan of your garage door.

Homeowners often think that they can just quickly re-paint over an existing garage door paint job. And while it is true that a coat of paint will improve the overall appearance, not going through the proper steps can cause more harm than good. Hiring a professional painting company ensures that all of the steps in the process are followed as well as the right paint for your state’s climate needs are being met, so that you can get the best life out of your paint project and your home looks its best at all times!

Choosing the Best Paint for Your Garage Door

Deciding on what paint you will need for your garage door is important and there are quite a few things to consider. Choosing the wrong paint can lead to rapid deterioration and issues like cracking or peeling.

Temperature

Ensuring that you have the right coat of paint for your type of garage door as well as for your climate and location is critical. Your garage door is impacted by fluctuations in temperature, such as humidity or sun exposure. This can cause problems such as fading, cracking or peeling. In order to protect your garage door around climate you must choose weather resistant paint that offers protective features such as UV resistance, thermal protection or moisture resistance that are specially formulated for certain weather conditions.

Garage Door Material

Garage doors are typically painted with acrylic paint because it offers great durability and adheres to most exterior surfaces including metal, as opposed to latex or water-based paint that is better for interior surfaces. Acrylic paint also dries quickly, is easier to apply and is able to resist UV damage.

The material of your garage door is an important consideration, because buying the right paint is dependent on what the material is. Garage doors can be made of various materials, and those each have specific needs around preparation and the paint process. Also, you will need to take into account the elements of your garage door, such as glass windows or hinges.

Types of garage doors that we paint include:

Condition of Garage Door

The overall condition of your current garage door will determine proper preparation, such as sanding or priming. If your garage door is in poor condition and is corroding or has signs of rust, this will impact the prep work and paint.

Maintenance

Daily wear and tear causes paint to chip or peel and weather impacts fading. Regular garage door cleaning can help to preserve the paint, and touch ups are essential if you are looking to maintain the paint job and protect the underlying surface. If your environmental conditions are more severe, more frequent repainting may be necessary to maintain the look of your garage door paint.

Why DIY Garage Door Painting Isn’t Always the Best Option

Painting your garage door requires a lot of preparation. If you are not an experienced painter, this process could take an extremely long time. As much as people think it is way cheaper to hire a professional, the time you may spend coupled with the tools you may need to purchase such as equipment, brushes and paint may not make it that much of a cost difference. If you have to do any rework, get extra paint, etc that could actually make it more costly.

In addition, professional work reduces the risk of uneven application, drips on your exterior or driveway, or any other common issues. It will also ensure that the right paint is purchased, and the proper sealing and weatherproofing is done to make sure your paint job lasts. Your DIY painting may also void a manufacturer’s warranty on your garage door.

The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Painting Company

A professional painting company like Arizona Painting Company has the experience and precision for garage door painting services. Are teams are trained on the proper techniques to ensure a smooth and even finish, and we have access to the right tools and the best materials to get the job done right the first time. We handle everything from the preparation to the cleanup and guarantee our work. This saves you the cost of repainting before it should be necessary and the stress of worrying if the job will be done correctly.

Benefits of a freshly painted garage door include:

Our team will follow a very specific process to make sure that your garage door painting project is executed flawlessly for long-lasting results.

Surface preparation
We prepare the surface because the best preparation yields the best results. We will remove rust, old paint or grime from the surface. We will then ensure that we sand the door to create a smooth base and then fully clean the area and allow it to dry.

Taping
We tape off the area so that paint does not get on your driveway or other areas with heavy-duty painters tape. We will also cover any elements like locks or trim and use a drop cloth for added protection.

Priming
Our team will prime your garage door so that the paint can best adhere to the surface and premature peeling can be prevented.

Painting
We will use high-quality paints that are specific to your door type. We will ensure that we let each coat of paint dry in between for best results.

Sealing
If necessary, we will seal or weatherproof the paint job with a protective coat of paint that is specifically designed for exterior use and to withstand climate.

Cleanup
Our team will provide a thorough clean up so that you are left with nothing but a beautifully painted garage door!

How a Freshly Painted Garage Door Boosts Curb Appeal

A beautifully painted garage door makes a compelling first impression of your home. A well-painted garage door enhances the overall appeal of your home. But did you also know that if you are looking to sell, your garage door makes a big impact with potential buyers. In fact, a 2022 survey showed that prospective homebuyers would pay approximately $6500 more if their home had a paint color they liked. So the color of exterior paint of both the home itself as well as the garage door can make a difference in the decision making process.

Call Arizona Painting Company For More Information!

If you are ready to repaint your garage, or are in the process of having a new garage door installed and need to have it painted, call our painting professionals. Our team will ensure that the right paint is used for durability and long-term value.

Don’t DIY your garage door paint job and take any chances. Hire our professionals at Arizona Painting Company for a trusted garage door painting experience. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

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