Painting Garage Overhead Door

[barnee]

Purchased a Haas Carriage house overhead door which is a stamped metal panel with fake wood grain and a composite overlay in a barn door pattern.

We wanted it black, and it came in a factory applied "cool black" which is a nice color, but it is so reflective (probably to keep the heat down) that it looks awful and very fake/plastic. We had seen samples of the lighter colors which looks normal but they didn't have the black at the time to review.



Id like to paint the stamped metal part of the door (basically the four triangles per side and not the composite trim) the same color as the barn siding but that color is above their reflective index and will void the door warranty. This color is a flat paint as well. Basically if you paint the door anything but an off white it will void the warranty.

I know I'm taking a risk, but I hate this door and may replace it anyways. Anybody try this and how did it come out for you?

 

[barnee]

Here's a shot of the sun hitting it directly. Looks like bad camouflage

 

[Hot Rod Grampa]

The expansion rate of the dissimilar materials may cause the bond to fail. Yes could void warranty but you have to look at it everyday and if you can live with the possible after effects of the new color then go for it. You may have to use mechanical fasteners to hold the trim on but they can be made to look old timey and add to the look.

 

[barnee]

The door came with the composite trim which is glued and nailed/pinned to the door.

I'm sure painting the composite trim would be bad since that material does expand more than the metal would and I would leave that with the factory finish.

I wonder if I took a infrared thermometer and measure the surface temp of the siding vs the door in full sun to compare how each absorbs or reflects the heat? If they are close I would think its OK, but if the siding is much hotter it may cause the door to expand too much.

 

[nadogail]

IMHO, I would use a rattle can of High Temperature Barbecue paint.

 

[rsparks64]

IMHO, I would use a rattle can of High Temperature Barbecue paint.

That paint works very well.

 

[matt_i]

I think my man-doors came with paint instructions because these were white.

My takeaway and actions....use a TSP (tri sodium phosphate) cleaner solution in warm to hot water. Let dry, then use high quality latex paint. I happen to like Sherwin Wms, they have paints from $10/gal to $100/gal. I can't tell you which one specifically but they can give you some choices. I didn't get into triple digits but I think I spent $40-50/gallon and its holding up very well after approx 3 years.