Software
Houzz Logo Print
hellococostudio

What color to paint garage doors?

We are planning to hire a painter to paint our big garage doors and possibly the front double doors. The question is - what color(s) would you do? We are trying to get away from the very warm golds, even though the entire exterior is painted this way and was done just a few years ago. The inside has been redone with cooler greys/creams/hardwoods (previously a Florida/Tuscan look) and that's the direction we are headed.


I'm thinking about keeping the dark stain on the front double doors and pulling a grey out of the stone colors for the garage doors. Would you paint the front doors the same grey? Or a different color altogether? Thanks!


Comments (6)

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Beautiful house. A grey color from your stone would look great on the garage doors. I would paint the front door a different color than the garage doors, possibly a dark teal? You want them to be the focal point. They look nice in the existing color.

    Hello Coco Studio thanked phuninthesun
  • 8 years ago

    I would pull a color from the roof for the garage doors. The front doors will work as is.

    Hello Coco Studio thanked suzyq53
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Thank you both! Love the teal idea for a pop of color. My concern is that I stained and sealed the front door just a few months ago when we moved in (it badly needed it) and there are already spots where it looks like it is wearing away. This IS Florida, but I wouldn't think the heat/humidity/sun/rain would have gotten to it yet! Maybe a painter would do a better job than I did and have some type of guarantee.

    Also, the roof is getting pressure washed next week so I'd love to see what color it actually is so we can take that into consideration for the garage door!

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I would look at having the garage doors gel stained to make them look like wood. Not too dark, but a mid tone. It would blend in with the stone and balance out the stone on the other side of the house. If you stained the front door when there was already stain on it, that is probably why it is wearing. Stain needs to be applied to bare wood so it can soak in. A gel stain (General Finishes makes a good one) can go over an already applied finish with only light sanding as it sits on top of the wood. You'll be surprised at what the roof looks like after it's been cleaned!

    Hello Coco Studio thanked katinparadise
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Our painter doesn't do gel stain, so we ended up going with SW Brainstorm Bronze for the garage doors and front doors. I appreciate everyone's input! We are very pleased with the end result!


    The roof was pressure washed and the driveway is next! All those rust stains - ugh.

Sponsored
Daniel Home
Average rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars20 Reviews
Premier Interior Design Team Transforming Spaces in Franklin Co, Ohio