Painting a large area like a garage door which often faces the street with semi gloss paint creates some glare from sunlight especially if it s textured or rough.
Gloss black garage door.
Choosing a color choosing a paint color may be the most difficult aspect of the entire process and there are a few things to keep in mind.
Ok let s state the obvious right from the start.
This pair of black painted garage doors provides an eye catching contrast to the lighter house color.
In my neighborhood there are only a few of black doors so i was a bit ahead of the curve at the time since none had a high gloss finish like mine.
But also because it s tough very very tough.
And in this case it is easier to paint again.
Mid gloss 1230 black don t ask me why.
Since the planet is moving from grey to black here is the scoop on when it s a good idea and when it s a bad idea to paint your doors black.
That way it doesn t look like a giant mouth on the front of the house.
I wouldnt paint the garage doors black as i feel it may be too harsh.
Garage side and exterior doors that get little use may look best painted to match the siding.
Using a semi gloss or gloss finish would make a garage door stand out like a sore thumb.
You could create this fetching ombré effect with almost any color such as shades of blue yellow or any neutral hue.
Do s and don ts for painting your doors black.
Comments 1 paint the garage door the same color as the house with a darker trim.
If batman was going to paint his garage doors he would probably choose this paint by por 15.
But splash on a bit of ebony paint and you have instant drop dead sophistication.
A white door would have looked charming and cottage y in this entrance hall.
Also understanding semi gloss is a term generally thought of for interior surfaces.
Painting a metal garage door involves some time and effort but in the end it s a great way to give your home a fresh new look.
Front door and front garage door color dark tan houses.
Also i have received many requests to post my opinion on painting doors black.
Black doors are elegant.
I love the way the black door is framed by the black walls in the foreground.
Wrought iron railing leads to a lustrous door with circular knocker and brass mail slot.
The high gloss black door with matching lion head knocker stands out upon this grey brick home with central brass knob as a unique touch.
Garage doors have a smooth metal surface.
Black front door paint tips i did learn that achieving this type of finish requires a slight amount of pre planning and skill.
The darker accent color on the gables helps balance out the large chunks of black at ground level.
And not just because it s black and its semi gloss finish will really go well with the batmobile s color aesthetic.