Comments on: How To Paint A Garage Door http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/ Two Young People + One Old House = Love Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Garage Flooring Guy http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-273623 Garage Flooring Guy Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:25:43 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-273623 Great job on the new floor. It's amazing how just a little color can spruce up a boring garage. Great job on the new floor. It’s amazing how just a little color can spruce up a boring garage.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-189007 YoungHouseLove Sun, 16 May 2010 23:47:53 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-189007 We actually had that strip of metal running down our door to begin with, so when we repainted we just followed the shape that was already there. You could add a strip of metal or wood to yours to mimic the look or just try taping it off to "cheat it" if you'd like. Good luck! xo, s

We actually had that strip of metal running down our door to begin with, so when we repainted we just followed the shape that was already there. You could add a strip of metal or wood to yours to mimic the look or just try taping it off to “cheat it” if you’d like. Good luck!

xo,
s

]]> By: Angie K. http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-189003 Angie K. Sun, 16 May 2010 22:00:03 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-189003 First of all, LOVE your site! Second, I too have a detached double-car garage (well, almost - I close on my house this week). Until funds allow for something nicer, I plan on putting one metal roll-up door on it & painting it. How did you paint your door to make it look like two garage doors? I would love to try that trick on mine! First of all, LOVE your site! Second, I too have a detached double-car garage (well, almost – I close on my house this week). Until funds allow for something nicer, I plan on putting one metal roll-up door on it & painting it. How did you paint your door to make it look like two garage doors? I would love to try that trick on mine!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-174405 YoungHouseLove Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:58:22 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-174405 We used exterior latex paint and it worked like a charm. Years later (and after tons of rough weather) it still looks mint. xo, s

We used exterior latex paint and it worked like a charm. Years later (and after tons of rough weather) it still looks mint.

xo,
s

]]> By: Malinda http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-174012 Malinda Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:08:45 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-174012 What kind of paint did you use on your garage door? I've read that acrylic paint is the best because it "bends" and isn't as likely to chip off the metal door. What kind of paint did you use on your garage door? I’ve read that acrylic paint is the best because it “bends” and isn’t as likely to chip off the metal door.

]]> By: David http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-156053 David Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:42:41 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-156053 Its amazing the difference a drop of paint can make - well done! I've only recently discovered your blog and have on ly praise for you guys. There's a great sense of community about it, and you've perfectly balanced the personal element with riveting renovations. Keep up the good work! Its amazing the difference a drop of paint can make – well done!

I’ve only recently discovered your blog and have on ly praise for you guys. There’s a great sense of community about it, and you’ve perfectly balanced the personal element with riveting renovations.

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-150481 YoungHouseLove Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:51:55 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-150481 We definitely don't think your garage door and front door have to match (our front door is lipstick red and our garage door is onyx black) but they certainly can, especially if they're not right next to each other competing for attention. As long as they complement each other and work with the big picture of your home there really aren't any rules. So a shiny dark blue door on both your garage and house would look lovely. Hope it helps! xo, s

We definitely don’t think your garage door and front door have to match (our front door is lipstick red and our garage door is onyx black) but they certainly can, especially if they’re not right next to each other competing for attention. As long as they complement each other and work with the big picture of your home there really aren’t any rules. So a shiny dark blue door on both your garage and house would look lovely. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

]]> By: Nicole http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-150475 Nicole Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:59:50 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-150475 Love coming to your site each day! We purchased our red brick home last year - more of a traditional looking home in a bland neighborhood. I have been trying to come up with different color otions for the front door and am very inspired by European front doors that have a bold color choice. Right now we are leaning towards a rich dark, shiny blue. The only concern though - should your garage door match your front door? Ours is on the side of our house (we have a corner lot) and while I would love to have a blue garage door, I'm wondering if the design world would think it too tacky (leave it black). Thanks for any feedback you can provide. Love coming to your site each day! We purchased our red brick home last year – more of a traditional looking home in a bland neighborhood. I have been trying to come up with different color otions for the front door and am very inspired by European front doors that have a bold color choice. Right now we are leaning towards a rich dark, shiny blue. The only concern though – should your garage door match your front door? Ours is on the side of our house (we have a corner lot) and while I would love to have a blue garage door, I’m wondering if the design world would think it too tacky (leave it black). Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-141206 YoungHouseLove Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:00:54 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-141206 We would ask around at your local home improvement store to see if they have anything that will work. Good luck! xo, s

We would ask around at your local home improvement store to see if they have anything that will work. Good luck!

xo,
s

]]> By: Priscilla http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-paint-a-garage-door/comment-page-1/#comment-141199 Priscilla Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:47:54 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=9661#comment-141199 Hi guys, Do you know if it is possible to paint a garage door that isn't metal or wood? Our garage door is made from some kind of plastic material... It is pretty old - probably from the 50's and it's a dingy cream color. I want to replace it but I'm hoping paint will be a cheaper fix! What do you guys think? Hi guys,
Do you know if it is possible to paint a garage door that isn’t metal or wood? Our garage door is made from some kind of plastic material…

It is pretty old – probably from the 50′s and it’s a dingy cream color. I want to replace it but I’m hoping paint will be a cheaper fix! What do you guys think?

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