How much does it cost to paint a garage door in Vancouver and is it worth doing or should I just replace it?

Painting a garage door in Metro Vancouver typically costs between $350 and $700 for a standard single or double door, depending on size, condition, and whether it is steel, wood, or aluminum. Replacing a garage door, by contrast, runs $1,500 to $4,000 or more installed. If your existing door is structurally sound with no major dents, rust-through, or broken panels, painting is absolutely worth it and can transform your home's curb appeal at a fraction of the replacement cost. Preparation is the most important part of painting a garage door in our climate. Steel doors need to be sanded to remove any surface rust, primed with a rust-inhibiting primer, and finished with a high-adhesion exterior acrylic paint. Wood garage doors require more extensive prep including sanding, filling any cracks, and priming bare wood to prevent moisture absorption during our rainy season. For aluminum doors, you need a bonding primer specifically designed for non-ferrous metals. One thing to keep in mind with Vancouver's climate is that garage doors take a beating from rain, and south-facing doors get significant UV exposure in summer. Using a paint with built-in UV protection and choosing a colour in the light to mid-range will help the finish last longer, typically five to seven years before needing a refresh. As a next step, clean your garage door with a degreaser and inspect it closely for rust, dents, or wood rot to determine whether painting or replacement makes more sense for your situation.

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