Garage door

Mary108

Hello all

I have a metal 'up and over' garage door which is metal (of course!) and currently painted grey. I need to repaint it because its looking a bit dull. I have no idea what paint I used previously and I'm trying to decide which paint to buy.

The trouble is that I'm looking at the one and two star reviews which, for Hammerite, for example , are scarily bad! And whilst one or two star reviews are always pretty bad, they are putting me off

What paint would you guys suggest I buy?

Thanks

WIAWSNB

I'd use an all-in-one paint that primes, undercoats, and tops in one. There's a few, but Zinsser AllCoat 15-year is a good one, and being water-based, is a delight to use. I'd personally go for 'satin', and use a mini foam roller to apply. 

What colour are you considering - another grey?

Dulux do a similar type of paint, I understand, and there's Bedec Barn paint which I also understand is an aio. 

Obviously clean the existing surface thoroughly - use a scourer or similar - and expect to apply 2 to 3 coats. 

Mary108

Thank you. Thats fabulous information. I was wonderfing about  a dark/navy blue, to be honest   I've never heard of Zinsser or Bedec Barn! 

MysteryMe

I've used other Zinsser products and really been impressed with them.

bjorn_toby_wilde

Mary108 said:

Thank you. Thats fabulous information. I was wonderfing about  a dark/navy blue, to be honest   I've never heard of Zinsser or Bedec Barn! 

Both great suggestions. I’ve never used Bedec but it’s well reviewed and I can’t fault any of the Zinsser paints I’ve used