Pair light field colors with darker trim colors and vice versa. Feel free to be creative with accent colors in general, but an accent color used on a garage door will typically overwhelm the balance. The general rule is to either select a garage door the same color as the dominant color or choose white.
What do we recommend? Our rule of thumb is to take a color already on your house and match the door to that color. For example, if you have white trim on your windows, doors, and gutters, you could paint it white.
Professional recommendations often lean towards semi-gloss, gloss, or satin finishes as the best choices for garage doors due to their durability, aesthetic appeal, and weather resistance.
Garage doors should always be the same color as your house, so you will be painting it regardless.
Bright white is by far the most common color for garage walls and doors, and it will beautify your garage's edges. The best choice of paint is always white or light grey, followed by a light beige or blue color. Lighter hues create the impression that a room is much more spacious than it actually is.
Neutrals are always popular, but if you have a red-brick home, consider white, black or go a little bolder with green. For a creamy, yellow sandstone property, you could accent the shade with a brown, sandy colour door or keep things low-key with greys.
Classic Clay. Whether you call it tan, beige, or clay this neutral garage paint color paired with white is clean and classic for a fresh inviting look that blends perfectly with trees or other surrounding foliage. Choose lighter neutral shades for a relaxed feel or go a bit darker for a more modern, sophisticated look.
Pair light field colors with darker trim colors and vice versa. Feel free to be creative with accent colors in general, but an accent color used on a garage door will typically overwhelm the balance. The general rule is to either select a garage door the same color as the dominant color or choose white.
You can use any color to brighten up your front entrance, but we especially love vibrant shades of yellow and green to really amp up the friendly welcome.
Monochromatic – You can choose a color that exactly matches your home's exterior- OR go a shade or two lighter or darker. I recommend the latter, for added dimension & depth. This works well if your primary goal is for the garage door to blend seamlessly with your home.
Since garage doors have a fairly large surface area, you might want to use a foam roller for faster application and a smooth finish. Of course, if your garage door has any panels or glass, then you'll want to paint around these areas with a brush.
Soft gloss or satin are the best paint sheens for garage doors, forming a hard, protective coating that is easy to clean. Flat finishes may cover blemishes well, but they scratch or scuff more easily.
In addition to enhancing curb appeal, painting a garage door provides valuable protection from the elements. The paint acts as a protective barrier against various weather conditions, such as UV rays, moisture, and rust.
Whichever shade you want to introduce in your facade, it will have to compliment them. Choosing the same colour as the roof will strongly impact the overall house appearance. If your roof is dark and very prominent, choosing the same dark colour for your garage door will instantly darken your house's exterior.
White. White is by far the most popular color for garage doors. If you were to drive around and look at garage doors you would find that they are both crisp and bright.
Matching your front door to your garage door is a surefire way to boost curb appeal without spending a fortune. With a few simple choices of color, material, and style, you'll create a cohesive exterior look that will be the talk of the neighbourhood.
Make it monochrome: Use the same gray as your home's field color to expand your house visually and keep your garage subtle. For contrast, choose a gray that's a shade or two lighter or darker — be sure to maintain the same cool or warm undertone as the dominant gray hue of your home.
Choose a darker neutral color that matches the field color to create a dramatic statement without overwhelming the color scheme. Consider a smokey gray like Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore for your garage door if your house is a pale beige. A black garage door is one of the best options for a white house.
A standard two-car garage door will only require about a gallon of paint. Of course, this depends on how many coats you put on (two is recommended) and the color you choose. Lighter colors may require more coats to ensure proper coverage.
If you have nice garage doors that you want to show off, you may want to play them up. You can do this by painting them a dark color like a rich brown or charcoal. Just be sure that the color you choose is not a new color to the overall scheme – it should tie in with your roof and perhaps your shutters or trim.
Gray garage doors and black garage doors are also great options for white houses. Black is bold and contrasting, and gray sits somewhere in the middle – offering some visual interest without feeling overwhelming. With shades from light to graphite, gray gives you plenty of options.