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Paint My Garage Door LLC.
Expert painting services for all types of residential and commercial garage doors.
Servicing all of Manatee County
At Paint My Garage Door You Will Receive:
- Free low-cost estimates, usually over the phone. Takes 15 minutes to complete.
- Referrals upon request.
- Certificate of Liability Insurance available upon request.
- Workmans Compensation coverage available upon request.
- Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products.
- 5 Star Customer Service.
- Registered with www.sunbiz.org
Get Inspired with Paint My Garage Door
Manatee County Realtors, Current and Future Residents, at Paint my Garage Door, we bring over 25 years of experience painting residential homes and working alongside realtors to help them get the most out of their listings. I understand how important first impressions are in real estate, and a freshly painted garage door is one of the quickest ways to add instant curb appeal. We offer fast, affordable, and dependable painting services designed to make your home or listings stand out. For example, a standard 7’ x 16’ garage door can be painted for just $225.00. This service includes: Pressure washing, one coat of Extreme Bonding Primer, two coats of SuperPaint Satin (all Sherwin-Williams products), A 5-year transferable warranty (perfect if the home is being sold). We take pride in delivering high-quality results quickly and efficiently, helping you showcase your properties at their best. The next time you need to refresh a home’s exterior and boost curb appeal before listing, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Types of Garage Doors
Selecting the appropriate type of garage door is essential for enhancing your home's aesthetic appeal while ensuring functionality, durability, and security. Various popular garage door types are available, each offering distinct advantages and disadvantages. The most common options include sectional, roll-up, side-hinged, tilt-up, sliding, and bi-fold doors.
Garage doors can be made from several different materials, each with its own benefits for durability, maintenance, insulation, and curb appeal. Here are the most common ones:
1. Steel
- Most popular choice for modern garage doors.
- Strong, durable, and relatively affordable.
- Can be insulated for energy efficiency.
- Wide range of colors and finishes (including wood-look).
- Downsides: can dent, scratch, or rust if not properly coated.
2. Aluminum
- Lightweight and resistant to rust.
- Good for wide double doors (less strain on the opener).
- Often used with glass panels for a sleek, modern look.
- Downsides: can dent more easily than steel.
3. Wood
- Classic, natural look with high curb appeal.
- Can be custom-made in different styles.
- Strong and durable if maintained properly.
- Downsides: requires regular maintenance (painting or staining) and can warp, rot, or crack from moisture.
4. Wood Composite / Faux Wood
- Made of recycled wood fibers and resins.
- Offers the look of wood without as much upkeep.
- Resistant to splitting, cracking, and rotting.
- Can be insulated for energy savings.
5. Fiberglass
- Lightweight and resistant to denting, cracking, and salt-air corrosion (good for coastal areas).
- Can mimic wood grain.
- Downsides: less insulating, can yellow or become brittle over time with sun exposure.
6. Vinyl
- Durable, dent-resistant, and low-maintenance.
- Won’t rust, peel, or fade easily.
- Often marketed as “kid-proof” because it resists dents from balls and bikes.
- Downsides: limited color/style options compared to steel or wood.
7. Glass (usually combined with aluminum frames)
- Contemporary, modern style.
- Lets in natural light.
- Frames are typically aluminum or steel.
- Downsides: less insulation and privacy, can be more expensive.
A lot of today’s residential garage doors are steel with insulation (like polyurethane or polystyrene) for durability and energy efficiency, but high-end homes sometimes go with wood or glass/aluminum for style.