Should You Repaint Your Garage Door? 

Some homeowners may be considering whether to repaint their garage doors as a part of their home overhaul or not.  It’s a fact that repainting the garage door goes a long way toward enhancing your home's exterior and a powerful way to update your curb appeal.

In most cases, repainting the garage door hinges upon factors as the condition of the door, cost, time, and the painter you’d use.

However, when adverse weather elements like sun, rain, snow, and ice have damaged the surface of your garage door, repainting could seem the next course of action. But you might want to think through before making the final decision. To know if repainting is the best approach to restoring the appearance of your garage door, here are some useful tips.

How Old is The Garage Door

Whether you have a wooden or metal garage door, consider the age and condition of the door. For metal garage doors, there could be lots of rusted components like the ones appearing on the bottom of the door. Though repairs can be made to prevent further deterioration, let a service professional inspect the door to see if a replacement would be the best solution. Nothing is more frustrating than spending big bucks on repainting only to find out the door already reaches the end of its life.

Wooden garage doors also need to be checked for signs of wear. As time passes, older doors can become heavier due to moisture. Sagging in wooden doors is another big issue that must be considered properly. Though sagged doors can be fixed, touch base with a specialist to see if door replacement will be more practical.

Another concern in terms of age is design. If you’ve got an outdated or old-fashioned garage door, then consider replacing the door and put up a new, modern one.

Costs to Repaint

A new garage door can cost between $300 to $1200 while the costs for repainting a garage door could range from $200 to $500 or even more. Though these costs might vary depending on where you live, yet it might still not be practical to repaint. If your garage door is, however, still in good shape, putting up a new paint can restore its old.

Duration of the Project

Repainting a door isn’t difficult especially when the project is handled by a well-trained and experienced painter. How long would it take to find a good painter and matching paint, would the weather condition affect the work, and would the painter stick to the established deadline? These questions might seem trivial but the factors can literarily extend the time it would take to complete the project.

After ascertaining the condition of your door, costs of repainting and the project timeframe, you may decide to repaint. In this case, the painter matters. Entrusting the project into the hands of a dependable and qualified service professional will help you get a well-done job.

For garage door repair, replacement or installation services, contact Bob’s Advance Garage Doors. We’ll be glad to service your garage door. If you are still deciding, let one of our technicians inspect the condition of your door, so you can make an informed decision. Whether for garage door repair services, garage door installation or maintenance, Bob's Advance Garage Doors will be at your service.