Aubrey, you are absolutely brilliant! I happened to be led to your channel as I’ve been looking for ‘how to paint a garage door myself’ because of my financial situations. However, I couldn’t help watching your other videos. Thank you for saving my life.
I loved that!! Liked and Subbed! Cant wait to paint my garage door now, thats coincidentally the same as that door. The "laying off" with the brush tip and immediate difference from the roller was night and day. Thanks Aubrey. 👏🏼
Hi Aubrey Wanted to say thank you very much. I followed this to the letter. Used the same paint as it’s the colour we wanted anyway. Used sugar soap, the same grade paper. Even bought the same brush. And the results are phenomenal. All as a result of following your video. I took some pictures to show you but don’t know how to load them on here. Or even if they can be. Thanks again. Tim Harper.
Thanks Aubrey. One question. I have another one to do. In the same colour again. But at the moment it is a vey pale turquoise/blue colour. Will I need an undercoat of some sort? Thanks Tim
The Metalshield paint does not require an undercoat. You may, however, have to apply an extra coat to get the depth of colour required. Hope it all goe well for you Tim.
Aubrey thank you so much for this video. I'm just gathering together the tools and know-how to get on with painting my garage door once the weather improves and have picked up so many tips in this short video of yours. This is after reading up on this task for a few days now and I now feel far better informed. My door's paintwork on their horizontal panels isn't too bad but is letting in rainwater when it's horizontal from the prevailing winds, so I'm hoping to fill in those gaps in the panels to prevent this too. I have a few chips that will need blending when sanding but hopefully won't have to remove too much of the old paint. Thanks again and now happily subscribed for future reference 🙂
As these paints have excellent adhesion you would only need to de-nib with a fine abrasive if there are any visible nibs on the surface. Hope all goes well for you James 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Hi when you say de-nib the first coat would you use the 240 grade sandpaper again or something else and would you advise going over the full door again or just those parts that need de-nibbing? also how much paint would be needed to paint the door in this video? Many thanks for a great video !
I normally use a piece of 240 grade abrasive which I have previously used for de-nibbing. The abrasive is not so sharp and used very lightly over the surface. To apply one coat to the door uses just over 0.5L so 2 or 2.5L would be needed for two coats.
Hi Elwood, make sure the paint you are using is not to thick, thin with the appropriate solvent (white spirit or water). When painting the rails go slightly over onto the stiles. When painting the stiles have the brush sideways when forming the mitre as the bristles are stiffer and form a better line. Paint the rails and stiles fairly quickly so the paint does not have time to dry. I hope that helps.
That’s a huge help, thanks. I never think to thin the product. I’ve been in construction for 20 years and find myself doing more painting in recent times. Always looking for tips to improve. Thanks again.
Hi Aubrey, really like the colour chosen for this garage door. Went into my local Dulux store today to request the same colour. After showing them your video they said they will need to know the actual reference number of the paint. Could you let me know the reference number and any other details I will need to be able to order the same colour? Many thanks !
Hi Mohammed, scrape of the flaking paint, apply one coat of thinned oil based gloss as this will adhere very well to the copper and then apply undercoat and gloss. I know this sounds a bit strange but this does work.
Copper pipes do not need to be painted with a special primer. If you are going to apply an oil based primer then first thin it 10% with white spirit to improve adhesion.
I’ve been finding it difficult to decide on which paint to use. I was thinking of Zinsser Allcoat but I guess Dulux is a safe bet. I will get the right paper to sand it down with, something I hadn’t thought about.
As long as you can get it back to a firm edge it should be ok. I suggest you scrape of any loose paint. Rub the edges where you have scraped it to feather in the edges so as it doesn't look like a step when you have painted it. f the flaking is extensive it may be best to remove all of the paint and start again. Hope all goes well for you Peter.
Great video Aubrey, just what I've been looking for. In the video you say you prefer to use a pure bristle brush when using solvent based paints; could you say why this is? and would it be possible to use a fine tipped synthetic brush with solvent paint for this job? I was thinking a fine tipped brush might leave an even smoother finish with less tramlines? Also could you advise what is the best type of foam roller to use with synthetic paint on garage doors? Thanks for a great video !
Glad to see you you have found the video helpful. I prefer pure bristle with solvent based paints as the bristles are stiffer and brush the paint out better. However, more and more decorators nowadays are using synthetic brushes for both types of paint. It is really just a personal preference. You could try using the foam roller like I was using in the video, it should work fine. The alternative rollers like the microfibre may apply to much paint but may be worth a try. Hope all goes well for you Glenn 😊
Great video. Before alloying the second coat does it need sanding or prepping? Is there a correct time to leave before applying the second coat? Thanks
I would leave the first coat at least 16hours to fully dry. You can de-nib by sanding very lightly with a 240 grade abrasive paper before applying the second coat. Hope all goes well for you Philip.
Hi Aubrey, have a question. I want to paint our garage door. The existing top coat has peeled away in certain areas on the door, revealing white paint underneath. The rest of the top coat is stable in some areas. My question(s) are: 1) should I sand it right back or just a light sand? 2) should I use something like zinsser primer 123 all over the door before applying the top coat? (I’ll use something like Dulux Weathershield as the topcoat)
Hi, make sure that the flaking areas have been scraped back to a firm edge, then perhaps apply something like Zinsser Peel Stop over the areas where flaking has occurred. If you are going to apply Dulux Weathershield as a top coat then it would be best to apply the appropriate undercoat from their range first. Alternatively apply two coats of the Dulux Metalshield as shown in the video. Hope all goes well for you.
Hi, I’m waiting for a new white garage to arrive metal, but we only bought it because it was cheap because it was white. Will we do exactly the same on the brand new door or shall we not sand? . Also, is there an alternative to super glossy? Thanks.
Hi, I would give the new door a very light sand with a 240 grade abrasive paper before painting. The Dulux Metal shield used in the video is also available in a satin finish. Hope all goes well for you 😊
Doesn't the first panel tack up by the time you meet the second set of verticals on the second panel? How much play time does that stuff have - looks really good though, great channel
Hi, painting the door as shown in the video did not cause any problems. The paint does give you enough time to paint the door leaving crisp straight lines on all the joints. I am impressed with this paint, it is great to work with and gives a really nice finish. Glad you are finding the video`s helpful 😊
@Loveable Troll Thanks for the reply was thinking of using Zinsser 1-2-3 was not sure neighbour did his gates with Skip and Container Primer/undercoat and gloss looks good but a bit dearer.
Hi Mark, I would recommend zinsser allcoat exterior satin for this purpose. Can also be used inside. Make sure the surface is clean and dry and apply two coats. Hope that helps 😊
Yes it is a multi surface coating. Here is a link to the technical data sheet: www.zinsseruk.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/AllCoat-Exterior-Satin2.pdf
Hi Graeme, the mini roller creates a slight orange peel effect on the surface so I prefer to lay off with the brush afterwards to remove it. It can look ok on some surfaces but I think it looks a bit strange on panel doors.
Hi, as long as it is a painted steel roller door the paint shown in the video should be suitable for the door. Some have a plastic coating and if so an alternative paint would be required. Zinsser allcoat exterior would be a suitable paint for this. Hope all goes well for you 😊
Hi Aubery. Can you tell me why my 4inch foam roller, when painting, I get alot of bubbles in the paint when painting? How can I avoid these please? Not sure if you had vid on this subject. Thank you. Take care and stay safe. 🇬🇧👍♥️
Hi Pete, yes this frothing can be a problem. This is particularly prominent when applying water based paints with a foam roller. Air gets trapped in the wet paint film and causes bubbles. It is best to use a microfiber roller for these paints. I find that laying the paint off lightly with a good quality brush after using the roller usually gives a better finish. Hope that helps 😊
Aubrey, you are absolutely brilliant! I happened to be led to your channel as I’ve been looking for ‘how to paint a garage door myself’ because of my financial situations. However, I couldn’t help watching your other videos. Thank you for saving my life.
Thank you, that is brilliant news, hope all goes well with the decorating for you 😊
Thanks, Mate! I’m no stranger to painting doors, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching. Bit of an unintentional ASMR going on there, as well! Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I loved that!! Liked and Subbed! Cant wait to paint my garage door now, thats coincidentally the same as that door. The "laying off" with the brush tip and immediate difference from the roller was night and day. Thanks Aubrey. 👏🏼
Glad you found the video helpful, hope all goes well for you 😊
Hi Aubrey
Wanted to say thank you very much. I followed this to the letter.
Used the same paint as it’s the colour we wanted anyway.
Used sugar soap, the same grade paper. Even bought the same brush.
And the results are phenomenal.
All as a result of following your video.
I took some pictures to show you but don’t know how to load them on here. Or even if they can be.
Thanks again.
Tim Harper.
That is fantastic news Tim. I am so glad it worked out so well for you. Hope all goes well with all your future decorating projects 😊
Thanks Aubrey.
One question. I have another one to do. In the same colour again. But at the moment it is a vey pale turquoise/blue colour.
Will I need an undercoat of some sort?
Thanks
Tim
The Metalshield paint does not require an undercoat. You may, however, have to apply an extra coat to get the depth of colour required. Hope it all goe well for you Tim.
Love watching you work Aubrey it's very relaxing. You put me in the right frame of mind to tackle my jobs. 😊
That is great news. Glad you are enjoying the videos. Hope all goes well with your decorating projects 😊
Thanks for a clear and instructive video. I’ve just completed my garage door and it looks great!
That is brilliant news, glad it went well for you 😊
Aubrey thank you so much for this video. I'm just gathering together the tools and know-how to get on with painting my garage door once the weather improves and have picked up so many tips in this short video of yours. This is after reading up on this task for a few days now and I now feel far better informed. My door's paintwork on their horizontal panels isn't too bad but is letting in rainwater when it's horizontal from the prevailing winds, so I'm hoping to fill in those gaps in the panels to prevent this too. I have a few chips that will need blending when sanding but hopefully won't have to remove too much of the old paint. Thanks again and now happily subscribed for future reference 🙂
Glad to hear you are finding the videos helpful. With all that research I do hope things go well for you Mick 😊
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to make another excellent video. Very much appreciated. Keep them coming. Stay safe!
Thank you for your kind comment John, you stay safe as well.
Looks beautiful! Great step by step instructions. 👍
Glad you found it helpful Spring bloom 😊
Hi Aubery. Great job. Looks so much better. Love the colour to. Excellent painting job. Take care and stay safe. All the best. 🇬🇧♥️👍👌😊
Thanks Peter for the positive comment, I also like the colour. You take care as well 😊
Crackin job Aubrey as always
Cheers Brian much appreciated 😊
Excellent instructional video, thanks
Thanks for the positive feedback Michael 😊
Very detailed and thorough! Many thanks
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Great tutorial! I have a red faded metal door, wonder if I can paint white over it without have to remove the old paint? Thank you for sharing this.
Absolutely Stirling job from a true professional 😘
Thanks Kathy 👍
Exactly what I was looking for
That is good to hear, glad it was helpful 😊
Respect old man...very helpful.
Glad it helped 😊
Great video. Could you advise if you rub down the first coat, to provide a 'key' for the second, or is this unesscesary? James.
As these paints have excellent adhesion you would only need to de-nib with a fine abrasive if there are any visible nibs on the surface. Hope all goes well for you James 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Many thanks.👍
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Hi when you say de-nib the first coat would you use the 240 grade sandpaper again or something else and would you advise going over the full door again or just those parts that need de-nibbing? also how much paint would be needed to paint the door in this video? Many thanks for a great video !
I normally use a piece of 240 grade abrasive which I have previously used for de-nibbing. The abrasive is not so sharp and used very lightly over the surface. To apply one coat to the door uses just over 0.5L so 2 or 2.5L would be needed for two coats.
Nice one keep them coming
Thanks, will do Mark 😊
That came out amazing. How do you avoid lap marks on the rails and stiles?
Hi Elwood, make sure the paint you are using is not to thick, thin with the appropriate solvent (white spirit or water). When painting the rails go slightly over onto the stiles. When painting the stiles have the brush sideways when forming the mitre as the bristles are stiffer and form a better line. Paint the rails and stiles fairly quickly so the paint does not have time to dry. I hope that helps.
That’s a huge help, thanks. I never think to thin the product. I’ve been in construction for 20 years and find myself doing more painting in recent times. Always looking for tips to improve. Thanks again.
Hi Aubrey, really like the colour chosen for this garage door. Went into my local Dulux store today to request the same colour. After showing them your video they said they will need to know the actual reference number of the paint. Could you let me know the reference number and any other details I will need to be able to order the same colour? Many thanks !
Hi Glenn, the colour code was RAL 3003 333. Hope all goes well for you 😊
Excellent tutorial video.
Bathroom copper pipes paint is flaking off really bad what primer is needed to prime and finish paint required.
Hi Mohammed, scrape of the flaking paint, apply one coat of thinned oil based gloss as this will adhere very well to the copper and then apply undercoat and gloss. I know this sounds a bit strange but this does work.
Thanks
What if I use oil base primer
Copper pipes do not need to be painted with a special primer. If you are going to apply an oil based primer then first thin it 10% with white spirit to improve adhesion.
I’ve been finding it difficult to decide on which paint to use. I was thinking of Zinsser Allcoat but I guess Dulux is a safe bet. I will get the right paper to sand it down with, something I hadn’t thought about.
Zinsser Allcoat is also a popular choice for this type of work. Hope all goes well for you Tony.
that is a good quality paint how long takes to dries between coat enjoyed the video.
Hi, yes the paint is quality stuff. The manufacturer says you can re-coat in 4 - 6 hours but I leave it overnight to be on the safe side.
Hi my garage door has flaking white paint revealing the original undercoat. Can i paint over or should i remove all the paint and start again
As long as you can get it back to a firm edge it should be ok. I suggest you scrape of any loose paint. Rub the edges where you have scraped it to feather in the edges so as it doesn't look like a step when you have painted it. f the flaking is extensive it may be best to remove all of the paint and start again. Hope all goes well for you Peter.
Hi
I have wallpapers painted with vinyl silk emulsion paint can vinyl silk be applied over again.
Hi, yes you can apply further coats of vinyl silk over the top but don`t apply vinyl matt directly over vinyl silk as the paint will crack badly.
Thank you.
You're welcome! 😊
In a warmer day you can't use the brush after using the roller will cause brush marks due to heat drying up the paint
Great video Aubrey, just what I've been looking for. In the video you say you prefer to use a pure bristle brush when using solvent based paints; could you say why this is? and would it be possible to use a fine tipped synthetic brush with solvent paint for this job? I was thinking a fine tipped brush might leave an even smoother finish with less tramlines? Also could you advise what is the best type of foam roller to use with synthetic paint on garage doors? Thanks for a great video !
Glad to see you you have found the video helpful. I prefer pure bristle with solvent based paints as the bristles are stiffer and brush the paint out better. However, more and more decorators nowadays are using synthetic brushes for both types of paint. It is really just a personal preference. You could try using the foam roller like I was using in the video, it should work fine. The alternative rollers like the microfibre may apply to much paint but may be worth a try. Hope all goes well for you Glenn 😊
May I ask what paint you used? I've used two types over the years. Both were very runny and difficult to use.
I used Dulux Metalshield Gloss. A solvent based paint which has a nice consistency and easy to apply.
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating thankyou
Great video,can I ask if you used roller on the “number 3” panels or a brush? Thank you
All door components were first rolled and then laid off with the brush, Glad you liked the video Maxine 😊
Great video. Before alloying the second coat does it need sanding or prepping? Is there a correct time to leave before applying the second coat? Thanks
I would leave the first coat at least 16hours to fully dry. You can de-nib by sanding very lightly with a 240 grade abrasive paper before applying the second coat. Hope all goes well for you Philip.
That’s great. Thanks for your help
Hi Aubrey, have a question. I want to paint our garage door. The existing top coat has peeled away in certain areas on the door, revealing white paint underneath. The rest of the top coat is stable in some areas. My question(s) are: 1) should I sand it right back or just a light sand? 2) should I use something like zinsser primer 123 all over the door before applying the top coat? (I’ll use something like Dulux Weathershield as the topcoat)
Hi, make sure that the flaking areas have been scraped back to a firm edge, then perhaps apply something like Zinsser Peel Stop over the areas where flaking has occurred. If you are going to apply Dulux Weathershield as a top coat then it would be best to apply the appropriate undercoat from their range first. Alternatively apply two coats of the Dulux Metalshield as shown in the video. Hope all goes well for you.
Hi, I’m waiting for a new white garage to arrive metal, but we only bought it because it was cheap because it was white. Will we do exactly the same on the brand new door or shall we not sand? . Also, is there an alternative to super glossy? Thanks.
Hi, I would give the new door a very light sand with a 240 grade abrasive paper before painting. The Dulux Metal shield used in the video is also available in a satin finish. Hope all goes well for you 😊
Doesn't the first panel tack up by the time you meet the second set of verticals on the second panel? How much play time does that stuff have - looks really good though, great channel
Hi, painting the door as shown in the video did not cause any problems. The paint does give you enough time to paint the door leaving crisp straight lines on all the joints. I am impressed with this paint, it is great to work with and gives a really nice finish. Glad you are finding the video`s helpful 😊
That is brilliant to hear. So glad you are finding the video`s helpful. More video`s are in the pipeline 👍
What would you do to a previous galvanised door that has been painted but some patches of galvanised are showing
@Loveable Troll Thanks for the reply was thinking of using Zinsser 1-2-3 was not sure neighbour did his gates with Skip and Container Primer/undercoat and gloss looks good but a bit dearer.
Hiya what paint would you recommend for vinyl/fibreglass door please?
Hi Mark, I would recommend zinsser allcoat exterior satin for this purpose. Can also be used inside. Make sure the surface is clean and dry and apply two coats.
Hope that helps 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating it does thankyou. Paint is a minefield. Appreciate it
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating there is metal, wood and multi surface versions of it. I take it it's the multi surface version only?
Yes it is a multi surface coating. Here is a link to the technical data sheet:
www.zinsseruk.com/core/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/AllCoat-Exterior-Satin2.pdf
Why do u lay off after the foam mini roller?
Hi Graeme, the mini roller creates a slight orange peel effect on the surface so I prefer to lay off with the brush afterwards to remove it. It can look ok on some surfaces but I think it looks a bit strange on panel doors.
Can you paint a roller door garage?
Hi, as long as it is a painted steel roller door the paint shown in the video should be suitable for the door. Some have a plastic coating and if so an alternative paint would be required. Zinsser allcoat exterior would be a suitable paint for this. Hope all goes well for you 😊
Hi Aubery. Can you tell me why my 4inch foam roller, when painting, I get alot of bubbles in the paint when painting? How can I avoid these please? Not sure if you had vid on this subject. Thank you.
Take care and stay safe. 🇬🇧👍♥️
Hi Pete, yes this frothing can be a problem. This is particularly prominent when applying water based paints with a foam roller. Air gets trapped in the wet paint film and causes bubbles. It is best to use a microfiber roller for these paints. I find that laying the paint off lightly with a good quality brush after using the roller usually gives a better finish. Hope that helps 😊
@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating oh right, I see. Thank you so much for your help. Great vids, by the way. All the best.
Take care and stay safe. 🇬🇧👍👌♥️
You are a bit of a show off…but why not! You did an excellent work with that painting