Can I paint Garage Doors?

Generally speaking, garage doors are made from either steel or aluminium metals or certain species of wood.

  • Clean down as required using Tikkurila Cleaning agent or similar to remove any grease oil or other contamination.
  • If previously painted, remove any loose, flaking paint with a scraper and feather off any edges.
  • Sand hard, glossy and industrially painted surfaces matt. Remove sanding dust. Fill holes and cracks and sand the filled parts.

Metal Doors:

Primer – Rostex Super Akva (WB), Rostex Super Metal Primer (SB)

Topcoat – Panssari Akva, Everal Aqua 10, 40, 80

Wooden Doors:

Primer – Ultra Primer, Otex Adhesion Primer

Topcoat – Valtti Opaque, Ultra Classic, Ultra Matt

For Staining:

Primer if required - Valtti Primer 

Topcoat options

Valtti Color – non film forming matt

Valtti Plus Kesto – film-forming semi matt

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How much paint do I need? 

Use this calculator to work out your requirements, if you have any question please get in touch with one of our team who will be more than willing to help you.

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Disclaimer: Tikkurila UK Paint Calculator is provided as a guide only. The coverage rates will vary depending on surface being coated and the particular product range being used. More information on these products can be found on the cans, on the technical data sheets on individual product pages, by using our live chat service or by calling our technical team on 0131 334 4999.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the estimate, however paint requirements may vary depending on the surface, type of paint, sheen level and colour chosen.