Wednesday, August 17, 2011

TOP TIPS … Spruce up your garage door


YOUR garage door is a prominent feature at the front of your home, so make sure it doesn't let you down. Prepare the garage door by rubbing it down with coarse sandpaper or a wire brush, ensuring you remove any unstable paint. Use a sugar-soap solution to clean off the sanding dust and any grease and dirt, then wash the door down with clean water. Ensure it's completely dry before painting it.


Start by opening the door and painting the edges that can't be seen when it's shut. Once they're dry, close the door and paint the front, working your way down in sections until the whole door's done.before painting it.They were seen playing in the garage on Woodford, Allerdene, Gateshead, last night, before a wheelie bin was pushed inside and set alight.

Apply one thin coat to begin with, followed by a second (if necessary), being careful to stop the paint from running. Leave the first coat to dry for the time specified on the tin before doing the second. For best results, use a specialist paint. Try Hammerite Garage Door Paint, pounds 11.79 for 750ml. It's designed not to flake or discolour and to minimise runs when applied vertically. See www.hammerite.co.uk for more information and tips.




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