The garage door is often the largest single surface on a home’s façade. A fresh coat of paint can transform curb appeal, protect the door from coastal moisture, and instantly elevate property value—yet most homeowners have only a vague idea of what it should cost. CountBricks demystifies garage door painting cost by delivering instant, AI-generated estimates that adapt to real-time labor rates and material prices in your zip code.
• Steel doors require specialized primers to prevent rust, adding to material budgets
• Wood doors often need filler and sanding, increasing prep labor hours
• Fiberglass and composite doors need high-adhesion coatings but minimal prep
• Single 8' x 7' doors consume less paint and labor than double 16' x 7' doors
• Paneled or carriage-style profiles introduce extra cutting-in time
• Windows and decorative hardware require masking that adds setup minutes
• Peeling or chalking paint means scraping and power-washing before priming
• Previous oil-based coatings call for bonding primer to ensure adhesion
• Newer factory finishes may only need a light scuff sand and single topcoat
Residential construction labor differs block by block. CountBricks references live databases to reflect what licensed tradespeople actually charge today, not last quarter.
The national average to paint a single garage door sits between $250 and $450, while a double door can range from $400 to $700. In coastal metros like San Francisco the high end can climb to $900 because:
• Premium marine-grade paints combat salty air
• Historic districts may mandate specific color approvals and additional site visits
• Union labor rates trend 15-20 % higher than the national mean
1. Surface Prep: $85-$180 (washing, scraping, masking)
2. Primer & Paint: $50-$140 (based on 2-3 gallons of exterior latex)
3. Labor Application: $120-$350 (spray or brush/roll, two coats)
4. Cleanup & Inspection: $20-$30
CountBricks updates each line item hourly through our proprietary material feeds and local wage indexes, so you’ll never be surprised when the final invoice matches the initial estimate.
Simply walk around your garage with the CountBricks mobile app, dictate measurements and door condition, and our AI transcribes and verifies inputs in real time.
• Integration with regional suppliers shows current paint SKU pricing down to the quart
• Surplus and bulk-buy discounts are flagged automatically for potential savings
• Our system assigns standard labor minute values to prep, masking, and coating tasks
• Overhead, travel, and permit considerations are applied based on your address
CountBricks compiles a branded PDF proposal—complete with scope, timeline, and warranty terms—that you can e-sign on any device. Need architectural color elevations? Our AI blueprint takeoff tool overlays selected colors onto a photo of your façade in seconds.
While painting seems straightforward, a botched job can void manufacturer warranties or accelerate corrosion. Ask yourself:
• Do you have HVLP spray equipment and a ventilated workspace?
• Can you safely detach torsion-spring hardware if deeper repairs arise?
• Will a weekend project drag into multiple evenings once sanding begins?
If any answer is “no,” CountBricks can match you with vetted, licensed painters experienced in residential garage doors.
• Schedule work in late spring when humidity is moderate, reducing drying time and labor hours
• Choose satin finishes; they hide imperfections better than gloss, allowing for fewer prep passes
• Opt for paint-and-primer-in-one products on newer doors to eliminate a coat
• Coordinate with neighbors for volume discounts on materials and mobilization
• Use CountBricks progress invoicing to pay only for completed milestones, protecting your cash flow
1. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation and schedule a free 15-minute call
2. Download the CountBricks mobile estimator and record a quick voice walkthrough
3. Receive your AI-driven garage door painting cost breakdown and sign the digital quote
4. Track job progress, photos, and change orders in your CountBricks dashboard
Ready to refresh your curb appeal without price surprises? CountBricks turns a once-mysterious garage door painting cost into a transparent, data-driven investment that adds lasting value to your home.
When the Garcia family contacted CountBricks, they’d received three wildly different bids—ranging from $550 to $980—for repainting their aging double wood door. Using our voice-powered walkthrough, Mrs. Garcia noted moderate peeling, mild water staining at the bottom rail, and a desire for a coastal gray satin finish.
• The CountBricks blueprint tool calculated 230 sq ft of paintable area—8 % less than the contractors’ rough guesses
• Live supplier feeds revealed a manufacturer rebate on a premium mildew-resistant paint, trimming materials by $42
• Our task library marked light sanding at 45 labor minutes rather than the full hour most painters assume
The final approved quote came in at $640—an 18 % reduction from the average of previous bids. The Garcias approved with one click, tracked progress photos in their dashboard, and paid through milestone invoicing. The project wrapped in a single day, and a post-job moisture reading confirmed the new coating would meet the manufacturer’s 10-year warranty guidelines.
• Precise square footage measurement is the quickest path to cost certainty
• Monitoring real-time supplier promotions can shave double-digit percentages off paint costs
• Matching task durations to actual door conditions prevents blanket “worst-case” labor padding
CountBricks isn’t just software—it’s your data advocate on every residential project. Ready to see similar savings? Request your custom garage door painting cost analysis at CountBricks.com/services and experience construction estimating made effortless.
