Good Paint For Garage Doors

 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 02-23-2007, 08:47 AM   #1
New Guy
 
bigbrew's Avatar
 
Trade: painter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 26

Good Paint For Garage Doors


Can anybody recommend a good paint to paint a garage door?

Dan

bigbrew is offline  
Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. ContractorTalk.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task!

Old 02-23-2007, 09:33 AM   #2
Pro
 
Dustball's Avatar
 
Trade: Project Manager/Licensed Remodeler
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St. Paul, MN
Posts: 756

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


Wood or metal?
Dustball is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 11:18 AM   #3
New Guy
 
bigbrew's Avatar
 
Trade: painter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 26

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


metal it is. Never painted one myself.
bigbrew is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 11:50 AM   #4
Pro
 
Traditions's Avatar
 
Trade: painting
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 309

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


i painted my metal garage door 5 years ago with latex super paint from sherwin. Still looks great!
Traditions is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 02:19 PM   #5
Registered User
 
scottonpainting's Avatar
 
Trade: Painting Contractor
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DeLand, Florida
Posts: 10
Send a message via Yahoo to scottonpainting

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


DTM ( direct to metal ) paint works great u need to prime it first.
__________________
David P. Scotton
Scotton Painting Services, Inc
DeLand, Florida
scottonpaintingservicesinc@yahoo.com
scottonpainting is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 07:01 PM   #6
Pro
 
Traditions's Avatar
 
Trade: painting
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 309

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


when i painted my garage doors I also painted all the overhangs and fascia on my house. I washed with tsp and sprayed two coats of superpaint. i was really nervous that it wouldn't hold up. however, still looks good. It is what sherwin williams reccommended.
Traditions is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 07:29 PM   #7
Pro
 
Workaholic's Avatar
 
Trade: Painting Contractor
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Huntsville Alabama
Posts: 1,349

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


I recomend a good quality semi-gloss latex paint. We use, dulux fortis. I know a lot of guys are partial to SW or BM, I have always been partial to Dulux, for exterior painting. Dulux is made by ICI.
__________________
Sean
Workaholic is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 08:00 PM   #8
Registered User
 
C&SPAINTING's Avatar
 
Trade: painting contractor
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


I use Duration a Sherwin product the best extirior latex out.
C&SPAINTING is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 08:23 PM   #9
Pro
 
metomeya's Avatar
 
Trade: Painting
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 314

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


Quote:
Originally Posted by scottonpainting View Post
DTM ( direct to metal ) paint works great u need to prime it first.


But if you prime it, the paint wouldn't be directly on metal.......
metomeya is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 09:21 PM   #10
Mike Danahy
 
Danahy's Avatar
 
Trade: Signature Painter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Ontario
Posts: 670

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


Bm's topline exterior low lustre.
Danahy is offline  
Old 02-23-2007, 11:37 PM   #11
Pro
 
Joewho's Avatar
 
Trade: Painter
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Las Vegas NV
Posts: 845

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


The easiest way to get a nice finsh is to use BM, superpaint or duration. Duration is superior but needs to be worked quick and even to get a nice finish.

DTM is a really good paint for a garage door, especially if sprayed, but it's not as easy to work with as the others.
Joewho is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 07:58 AM   #12
Pro
 
MakDeco's Avatar
 
Trade: Painting Contractor
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SW Suburban Chicago
Posts: 610

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


If it is a standard metal pre finished door, then any top of line exterior paints will stick to it nice. I usually use the lo Lustre or Satin finish on the garage doors.
__________________
MAK Deco
MakDeco is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 10:13 PM   #13
Member
 
profinish's Avatar
 
Trade: painting and drywall
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 74

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


Quote:
Originally Posted by MakDeco View Post
If it is a standard metal pre finished door, then any top of line exterior paints will stick to it nice. I usually use the lo Lustre or Satin finish on the garage doors.
It is the same as the rest of the house usally A-100 Satin is a good choice
profinish is offline  
Old 02-25-2007, 12:43 AM   #14
Pro
 
remodeling joe's Avatar
 
Trade: residential remodeling
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 119

Re: Good Paint For Garage Doors


superpaint by sw has never let me down... i use it on my own house; clean it with tsp first then 2 coats and you won't have to worry for about 5 to 7yrs pending on weather and direct sunlight
remodeling joe is offline  


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Best Paint for the Conditions? realpurty2 Painting & Finish Work 9 01-16-2008 08:02 PM
Paint exterior metal railing navco1390 Painting & Finish Work 3 07-09-2006 08:07 PM
paint coming off the ceiling lornmastro Painting & Finish Work 6 06-02-2006 01:31 PM
Sherwin Williams Paint?? Guardi Pro Painting & Finish Work 24 04-29-2006 04:42 AM

Join Now... It's Fast and FREE!

Privacy Badge
I am a professional contractor
I am a DIY Homeowner
ContractorTalk.com is for
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTORS ONLY!

At ContractorTalk.com we cater exlusivly to professional contractors who make their living as a contractor. Knowing that many homeowners and DIYers are looking for a community to call home, we've created www.DIYChatroom.com DIY Chatroom is full of helpful advices and perfect for DIY homeowners.

Redirecing in 10 seconds
No Thanks
terms of service

Already Have an Account?