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Redo an old garage door.
But a boring garage door can still be remedied and fairly inexpensively with these diy garage door update ideas.
Clean the garage door with ez prep cleaner and water.
It may be easier to entirely disconnect the opener and set it aside.
Remove all chalk and oxidation wiping with a rag if necessary.
They started with a good cleaning with a power washer.
Also remove the garage door opener brackets and support the opener on a ladder.
You could just use a rag or sponges and some vinegar and dish soap to the same effect though.
8 ways to give your garage door a makeover paint glaze.
As you can see here the old door was worn down by the sun.
Rinse until water sheets off of the door and no bubbles remain.
Look for any dings dents scratches or gouges that cut through the surface and would allow for moisture to penetrate.
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Larissa gave her garage door this faux wood carriage look using just paint.
Touch the door to determine if it feels dry or if there are areas where the finish is missing.
Reinstall the garage door track brackets using a new section of angle iron on the ceiling.
The framed garage already reflects the homeowners desire for garage doors tall enough to handle an suv.
Look for fading cracking peeling or blistering.
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Unscrew or unbolt the brackets that support the garage door tracks and remove them.
Take a look at the process of building a detached garage to match the character and style of a 1913 arts and crafts home.
Rinse well and let dry.