We want to paint our garage door this weekend. It's supposed to be around 60 to 63 degrees, 10% chance of rain but damp. Will it be okay to paint?
Also, I'm thinking we need to prime it first. Do we need to sand it before priming?
Lastly, should we use semi-gloss paint?
2007-10-10 04:28:31 · 6 answers · asked by GeminiVirgo1971 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
60 to 63 F
2007-10-10 04:29:20 · update #1
scrape or sand to remove all old flaking paint
Yes, prime with a good primer
Gloss or semi-gloss is the one you like best
paint will take much longer to dry in cool damp weather
2007-10-10 04:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most paint lists the conditions that you should not paint during. If you follow these you should be alright. Also, is your door wood or metal? If it's wood then you shouldn't have to prime it unless you are going from a very dark to very light color and visa versa. If it's metal you probably should prime it first to make sure the new paint will stick to the surface. do not get any kind of gloss in your paint. It will show every ding and dent and be very reflective. Look around your neighborhood and you probably won't see any glossy doors. Use a matte paint that is made to be used outdoors. They even have some specifically for metal surfaces. Check with your local hardware store and they should be able to help you choose a paint that's best for your situation. Good luck!
2007-10-10 04:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by k monster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're good to paint! All hands on deck! :)
You probably don't need to prime unless you're making a drastic color change. What you do want to do is make sure that you scrape off any loose paint. It'll last much longer that way.
I'd use a good, exterior latex paint. I'd think that semi-gloss would be fine.
2007-10-10 04:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by dlc3007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weather looks O.K., go for it. Do prime, sanding rough or iffy spots. Be thorough, so you don't have discolored zones in a couple years. Semi-gloss is fine depending on exposure and what the mfr recommends.
2007-10-10 04:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must sand the surface first. wipe the surface down with T.S.P. to remove all dust particles and dirt. Use an alkyd primer. If the surface is really porous, apply two coats of alkyd primer sealer. Then you can use an exterior semi gloss latex acrylic paint.
2007-10-10 04:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by Rawstuff 007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wood or metal ?
2007-10-10 04:49:17 · answer #6 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋