How to paint a metal garage door - Using Hammerite

Useful tip: We advise painting your metal garage door on a dry day with temperatures above 10 degrees. This ensures the paint will dry correctly and your endeavour won't be wasted. If you’re painting a brand new garage door, it may already have a powder or primer coat so you can skip ahead to step five.

Step 1. Remove old paint Lay down a dust sheet and put on a mask and goggles to protect yourself from dust. To help you get the best finish on your door, you need to get rid of blistering, flaking or bubbling paint. Use a flat scraper to remove the old paint so the surface is smooth. For the rest of the door, use a piece of 180 grit sandpaper and quickly rub down the surface. Open the door and do the same to the edges.

Step 2. Clean the door Use a sugar soap solution and sponge to clean the door and remove

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