You can stain metal garage doors by applying a gel stain and allowing it to dry. Your garage door has withstood the elements for a number of years and is beginning to show its age. Apart from a few little dings and scratches, there is nothing really wrong with it and going to the expense …
You can paint your garage door black by applying the paint in two thin coats, with the second coat applied perpendicular to the first. Like any exterior paint job, painting your garage door will take some time because of the inherent drying time needed between coats. However, it is a reasonably simple task if you …
There are several ways to paint your wood garage door. Using a paint sprayer probably takes the least amount of time when compared to a brush or paint roller. However, it is the preparation work that takes the most time if you want your paint job to be long-lasting. Giving your garage door a new …
Selecting the best material for a garage door usually depends on a combination of operational, financial, and visual considerations. Fortunately, homeowners have a variety of materials to choose from. Wood, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, and glass garage doors are all available to the homeowner. Years ago a garage was often found tucked away at the …
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A universal remote, which has more than one button, can easily be programmed to operate two garage doors. When you go through the programming sequence, or learning process, each door opener will send a unique code to one of the remote’s buttons, and when the openers have “learned” which buttons you have chosen, the two …
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At least once a year. If you use it only twice per day, it will open and close 1,460 times per year. The recommended service interval is a maximum number of 3,000 cycles. When it comes to figuring out when to have your garage door serviced and how often it should be done, there is …
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If you have ever wondered “why is my garage door opener opening both doors,” the answer is probably pretty simple. Common causes of this problem include wireless interference, a faulty remote control or an incorrect setting. Modern garage doors are sturdily built and designed to provide years or even decades of reliable service. When they …
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Using either a gloss or semi-gloss paint finish will give you the best results, as they both dry hard, and are somewhat scratch-resistant. If you’ve been thinking about painting your garage door, but are unsure about what kind of paint to use, or what type of finish will be best, then read on. We’ve done …
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If you’re finding it difficult to move your roll up garage door, you need to start by loosening the bolt that attaches your garage door to the wall. After doing so, you’ll have enough space to slide your garage door track back in place and also reattach the bolt after you’re done realigning the track. …
The cost of converting two garage doors into one will range between $650-$4600. To come up with this figure, you need to consider the cost of a new double garage door, the cost of removing the existing two garage doors, the cost of materials, and the cost of installation. This cost can even go higher …
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