After you’ve taken care of all the spring maintenance for your garage door, it’s time for the fun part: choosing a new look to update your curb appeal! One of the easiest ways to give your home a facelift is to paint the garage door. The change can be bold and daring or simple and clean. Think of it as an art project and get in touch with your inner Picasso – neighborhood style.

Before You Begin Your Masterpiece…

  • Take precautions to keep you and others in the vicinity safe by closing the garage door and disconnecting the automatic opener system
  • Use blue paint tape to outline the frame, trim and anywhere on the door you would like to keep clean from new paint
  • Prepare any materials you may need, such as primer, exterior paint, rollers, brushes, trays, rags, step stool, drop cloth and a stir stick or two

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Garage Door Paint Ideas

After your equipment is prepared, think about what you want the finished product to look like. Prime your garage door if needed and then choose one of the following suggestions to begin:

Bold: choose a color that is striking next to your home. Reds are often a good choice for homes with a solid-colored exterior, such as shades of white or grey. Play with the shade of red that will best resonate with the building material of your garage.

Simple: blues give off a relaxing vibe for those approaching your home. Because it is a neutral color, it will match nearly every type of home exterior and the shade can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Stain: a popular choice for updating a garage door is to stain it for a natural wood-like effect. The light or dark stains should be chosen based on the type of original garage door material. This is a particularly good idea for old aluminum doors that need a facelift.

Unique: put your own spin on your garage door by painting the recessed panels a different color than the rest of the door. For the ambitious, you can even paint your own carriage style door!

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Motor City Door Can Provide You With the Canvas

Looking to get a new door that you can give a personalized touch? Motor City Door has a variety of doors to choose from, in multiple styles and materials. Invest in a quality garage door that you can paint as many times as you want to match your home and personality. Call (586) 501-5874 to speak with one of our experts or contact us online and request a free quote!

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