Choosing the Best Garage Door Paint Color For Your Home

Choosing the Best Garage Door Paint Color For Your Home

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You may staring at that old garage door and thinking, it is definitely time to make it shine. Or maybe you are having a new custom garage door installed, and now it is time to pick the color that fits your style and your home. Golden Eagle Locks and Doors works with a variety of brands, however, the one brand we would like to highlight for its top performance in the industry, and as one of our best options we recommend for your residential or commercial garage door, is Amarr. There are many garage door options, including a variety of different color and material options. Choosing the best color for your garage door, will depend on your style and preference, as well as the material you choose, whether it be steel, aluminum, or even woodgrain. Incorporation in a natural, aesthetically pleasing way is common (as is the case for recycled wood), and mixed material exteriors like siding and bricks. Additionally, picking the appropriate door color will improve the appearance of your home. On the contrary, poor paint on garage doors can ruin your investment in your property. Needless to say, choosing the garage door color is an important decision

Amarr Garage Door Color Zone

Amarr garage door colors are premium quality. Amarr’s Color Zone offers custom paint colors for your garage door, and a choice of over 800 colors, allowing you to find the color that perfectly suits your style and your home. The quality of color will give your home that beautiful curb appeal you desire. Of course this color palette includes all of your traditional colors and custom colors for your garage door.

Amarr Garage Door Paint System

Amarr steel garage door paint system is done in layers. This is a multi-step rust prevention process that is long-lasting and requires low maintenance. The 5 step process includes:

  1. Steel
  2. Galvanized
  3. Primer
  4. Paint color
  5. Top coat

With the premium quality and overall finish that Amarr garage door color offers, you can feel confident with your decision. You can visit www.amarr.com to request a color sample

Wood Garage Door System

If you prefer a more traditional color or style, installation of a wood garage door system, might be the way to go. They create a timeless look, and there is a wide range of wood door colors and finish that will make your garage door attractive. In the case that you have a wood door system, you can either opt for paint or go for a stained finish, like in the picture below.

Remember, that the garage door doors in timber have strong insulation characteristics that require regular cleaning to protect them from the harsh environment. Depending on the exposure of the garage door to harsh environments, you may need to paint the door once or twice annually. If your garage door is stained, should have the same surface coating as recommended by Amarr. In the case that you would like a low maintenance option you may want to opt for a vinyl, steel, or aluminum material for your garage door and then choose a paint that mimics the look of wood.

Amarr Garage Door Colors: What Colors are Available for Garage Doors?

Amarr’s Color Zone allows for homeowners to color match their home exterior features like the shutters and trim to the front door, to the paint color of the garage door. It should be noted that this option is for most steel garage doors. Doing it this way, nicely complements the features of the home that are already there. Your garage door color can really pull the whole look of the house together.

Paint your Garage: What Kind of Paint is used for Garage Doors?

For Amarr garage door paint, Sherwin-Williams® paint is used, which is resistant to dirt, fingerprints, and UV weathering. There are more than 800 approved Sherwin-Williams paint colors to choose from. You can visit your local Sherwin-Williams store to pick up a few paint chip samples to help you decide.

What is the most Popular Garage Door Color?

You can’t go wrong with white paint! Many homeowners paint their garage doors white and we definitely recommend this as well. Why is white paint such a popular choice? White paint always stays in style, hence the popularity. The true beauty of color lies in its matching capabilities. White may be compatible with every color and aesthetic the dominant hue in your home has, and provides a nice contrast for homes with dark or light features. Some may argue that white has different shades, however, you can use the Amarr Color Zone for to get the right color match.

Not into white paint? What about Combination?

It’s always possible to use white paint to create an alternative color scheme. You could get a garage door with white finish and a different shade for the trims! For example, white and green provide a great combination of the two: white has both of these qualities and has two classic shades. Remember that dark colors generally fade over time, while lighter colors usually standout. Most home decor experts agree that the garage door must match the front door, which increase the visual appeal of your home exterior, giving it more curb appeal. There are many colors available to choose from.

For example, check out this Victorian style home in the picture below. They used the same solid color paint, a blue turquoise, for their garage door as their house siding. It created a more streamline look. If you want to create a similar look, you would need to check out the color matching with Amarr Color Zone.

Is it better to Paint or Stain a Garage Door?

Whether to paint or stain your garage door depends on the type of material your garage door is made of, however generally you can just go with paint. If you plan to have your door painted, the best paint finish you should choose is semi-gloss. You will be amazed that just giving your outdated garage door a new paint color will do for your home’s exterior. Painting your garage door can give your house an entirely new look at low cost and little effort.

Stain and Paint Options for Natural Wood Garage Doors

Wood garage doors are beautiful and timeless and they add warmth and depth that can only be accomplished with other materials. The doors in timber have strong insulation characteristics that require regular cleaning to protect them from the harsh environment. Depending upon exposure wood doors should be painted once or twice annually. Stained doors should also have the same surface coating as recommended by their manufacturer.

Can I paint the Garage Door myself or should I call a Professional?

While Amarr garage doors has all of the tools available to help assist you along the way to find the right color for your garage door, so that you can make those important choices, you may not be ready to take on such a big project. In the case that you prefer a professional to do the job, you can contact us, as we are company you can rely on. Of course our services for garage door are all inclusive, and go well beyond just choosing the right color. We can also help you decide on a new design, material, and help you find the best look for your garage door that fits your style.

If you are going with Amarr garage doors, it is best to speak with a garage door professional, like our technicians at Golden Eagle Locks and Doors, who can make the best recommendation based on the door your selected. Call us to schedule your free consultation today!

Golden Eagle Locks and Doors is licensed and insured garage door supplier which provides full garage door services for both residential and commercial properties. We are located in Willow Grove, and serving Montgomery County, the Greater Philadelphia area, Bucks County, and Delaware County. Our team of garage door professionals are certified and insured, and you can feel confident from the first call that we will be able to provide you the service you deserve.