Blondi Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Hi, we want to paint our garage door black, can anyone recommend a quality paint and also what size tin to buy? Our garage door is metal and a standard size, I've been looking at the Dulux weathershield paint, but just wanted some advice before buying. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 9, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, Blondi said: Hi, we want to paint our garage door black, can anyone recommend a quality paint and also what size tin to buy? Our garage door is metal and a standard size, I've been looking at the Dulux weathershield paint, but just wanted some advice before buying. Cheers! Hammerite. At least that way, if you reverse the motor into the door, its harder to see the dent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Make sure you rub it down like a bastard first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Hammerite. At least that way, if you reverse the motor into the door, its harder to see the dent. Can't believe how hard it is to find a garage door paint, Hammerite make a garage door paint, but it seems practically impossible to buy one, but they sell a metal paint, sooo confused! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted August 9, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 Buy a black garage door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 9, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, Blondi said: Can't believe how hard it is to find a garage door paint, Hammerite make a garage door paint, but it seems practically impossible to buy one, but they sell a metal paint, sooo confused! Like gonzo said. Rub it down well. Use a good quality metal paint. Not sure if you'll need primer- check instructions. Avoid doing it when its windy- can get dust in the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 29 minutes ago, Spider said: Buy a black garage door Correct. BGDLM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted August 9, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 Black Hammerite will do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Get someone round to do it for you. It’s what tradesmen are for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Escobarp said: Get someone round to do it for you. It’s what tradesmen are for In one. Getting decorators in was a revelation. I’ll never wield a paint brush again. They do a miles better job in about a quarter of the time it’s take you. When I worked out what my hourly rate was for my job was multiplied by the fucking days it takes me to paint a room, getting blokes in seemed a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Just now, mickbrown said: In one. Getting decorators in was a revelation. I’ll never wield a paint brush again. They do a miles better job in about a quarter of the time it’s take you. When I worked out what my hourly rate was for my job was multiplied by the fucking days it takes me to paint a room, getting blokes in seemed a bargain. Quality is different class agreed. Looks so much better. Although we’ve just got a lad round to quote for the hall stairs and landing and he’s £1400!!! So im currently on the look out for an alternative as he’s at it I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 9, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Escobarp said: Get someone round to do it for you. It’s what tradesmen are for 3 minutes ago, mickbrown said: In one. Getting decorators in was a revelation. I’ll never wield a paint brush again. They do a miles better job in about a quarter of the time it’s take you. When I worked out what my hourly rate was for my job was multiplied by the fucking days it takes me to paint a room, getting blokes in seemed a bargain. Aye, since i went freelance i look at everything vs my hourly rate Not arsed about a cleaner as can do bits round the house whilst on toddler duty But I'll pay a gardener with a pro mower £20 to do my lawn in half hour rather than take 3 myself with a flymo I'll certainly never consider doing anything that falls into the DIY category Currently trying to decide if I can be arsed cleaning my car inside and out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted August 9, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Quality is different class agreed. Looks so much better. Although we’ve just got a lad round to quote for the hall stairs and landing and he’s £1400!!! So im currently on the look out for an alternative as he’s at it I reckon. Just for painting we just got quoted 550 Includes walls, ceilings and all woodwork 8 doors and a spindle hand rail Edited August 9, 2020 by Casino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted August 9, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, Casino said: Just for painting we just got quoted 550 Includes walls, ceilings and all woodwork 8 doors and a spindle hand rail I'll do it for 549. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, Casino said: Just for painting we just got quoted 550 Includes walls, ceilings and all woodwork 8 doors and a spindle hand rail Bloody hell. Prices up here are crazy for tradesmen. Be cheaper me paying for someone from back home to come up and stay in a hotel for a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 9, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Escobarp said: Quality is different class agreed. Looks so much better. Although we’ve just got a lad round to quote for the hall stairs and landing and he’s £1400!!! So im currently on the look out for an alternative as he’s at it I reckon. Chap round the corner from me, always busy, and never needs to go further than the village. Reckons his van never gets out of third gear. Anyway, he plans to 'retire' to Scotland in the not too distant future. Reckon he wouldn't charge that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 We paid our decorator £150 a day, which seems to be the going rate for most tradesmen Quality job though, no point skimping on the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Blondi said: Hi, we want to paint our garage door black, can anyone recommend a quality paint and also what size tin to buy? Our garage door is metal and a standard size, I've been looking at the Dulux weathershield paint, but just wanted some advice before buying. Cheers! Get it sprayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 We paid £800ish for Hall stairs and landing. 3 coats including plaster paint and all wood work. Pay cheap you pay twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixu Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Chap round the corner from me, always busy, and never needs to go further than the village. Reckons his van never gets out of third gear. Anyway, he plans to 'retire' to Scotland in the not too distant future. Reckon he wouldn't charge that much. I had the same problem with my van. Tell him it probably needs topping up with gearbox oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane57 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Escobarp said: Quality is different class agreed. Looks so much better. Although we’ve just got a lad round to quote for the hall stairs and landing and he’s £1400!!! So im currently on the look out for an alternative as he’s at it I reckon. Hundred quid a day is about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 9, 2020 Members Share Posted August 9, 2020 6 hours ago, ZicoKelly said: Aye, since i went freelance i look at everything vs my hourly rate Not arsed about a cleaner as can do bits round the house whilst on toddler duty But I'll pay a gardener with a pro mower £20 to do my lawn in half hour rather than take 3 myself with a flymo I'll certainly never consider doing anything that falls into the DIY category Currently trying to decide if I can be arsed cleaning my car inside and out Just buy a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter superjohnmcginlay Posted August 9, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2020 Give Sherwin Williams a call they will have some stuff, they are always good advisors on paint. Off the shelf stuff I used Dulux Metalshield on ours which has been ok, primed it with a micaceous iron oxide primer only because it’s what’s we use on our metalwork at work. or Rust-Oleum is ok too according to this article https://www.whatpaint.co.uk/by-object/garage-door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Get a new door... http://www.wanderersways.com/forum/topic/85605-garage-door-specialist/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter HomerJay Posted August 11, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 09/08/2020 at 12:34, mickbrown said: In one. Getting decorators in was a revelation. I’ll never wield a paint brush again. They do a miles better job in about a quarter of the time it’s take you. When I worked out what my hourly rate was for my job was multiplied by the fucking days it takes me to paint a room, getting blokes in seemed a bargain. painting - shittest job in the world* FACT *when youre not a painter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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