Can you preserve a garage door with paint?

Are there special paint products which can preserve garage doors longer and make them more weatherproof?

Asked by carole on 15th Oct 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"there are paints for painting metal gates that will ensure a long service life"
Answered on 18th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"To make it last you need to buy extior paint apply to layers to make sure it's on thick also make sure rubbed down with sandpaper before you apply the paint"
Answered on 5th Jan 2024 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"Yes you can buy metal paint to preserve any metal work including your garage door"
Answered on 16th Oct 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Yes, a good quality paint will last longer. If you're doing it sand all areas first with sandpaper. I tried putting the grit but it wouldn't send as it thought it was a postcode!!!! Good luck 👍"
Answered on 15th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Absolutely if the has been rubbed down , primed , undercoated and a quality exterior gloss applied"
Answered on 15th Oct 2022 - Member since Apr 2019 - report
"Hi you can preserv a garage door by decorating it , as long as it is done properly
It would need rubbing to a smooth finish and applying a primer to any bare ares, then 2 undercoats and 1 top coat
Kind regards
Mal"
Answered on 15th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Is the door already rotten, glossing it with a few coats would help preserve it."
Answered on 15th Oct 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"If it’s a wooden door any decent external paint (not emulsion) is good, be sure to prepare door first -prime-undercoat etc
If it’s a metal door again a decent metal paint be sure to prepare and prime door first 👍"
Answered on 16th Oct 2022 - Member since Jun 2018 - report
"Yes by using a. Led based paint as with steel structures, protects against rust and decay."
Answered on 16th Oct 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"YES YOU CAN, WITH AN ANTI-Corrosive and Oil-Proof Paint, Call --Maglenian -Paint."
Answered on 16th Oct 2022 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
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