In most cases a single coat of paint is all it takes but keep in mind it could take more than one coat to provide good coverage if you re painting the garage doors a color that s lighter than the original color.
Spray paint garage door.
Painting a garage door.
Be sure the tip s hole size does not exceed the maximum capacity of your sprayer see spray tip info.
Pour your paint through a strainer to get rid of any dried sediment.
Put on your protective gear the work gloves dust mask and safety goggles and then remove any rusted or chipped.
Start spraying on the surrounding protective newspaper or cloth to get a comfortable pressure on the trigger and then move into the door spraying horizontally in straight lines.
Select the spray tip that s best suited for the paint you are using and the surface to be sprayed.
Next apply 1 coat of primer to help the paint stick and allow it to dry for 12 hours.
Then tape off any areas you don t want the paint to touch like the edge of the house.
Prepping the garage door ensures that paint will go on easily and hold up well.
Before painting a garage door clean it with a sponge and soapy water and dry it with a towel.