by delta | Oct 27, 2022 | GarageDoor
If your garage door is starting to look a little rusty, you can easily give it a fresh coat of paint with just a few simple steps.
Tools Needed
- Exterior paint 1gal
- Enamel paint for wooden garage door 1gal
- Small Roller & Brush
- House Wash
- Mild detergent for metal doors
- Beach towels
- Wire brush
- Sandpaper for metal door
- Paper Drywall Tape
- Clear Silicone Sealant
- Caulk for rainy places or wet
- Putty for small holes and scratches
- Choose the right timing
You may not think about it but when you’re doing any kind of exterior painting like the garage door we’re gonna paint today weather does play into its temperature, humidity, and the rain you really want to pay attention to what the forecast is and direct sunlight is also problematic with a garage door especially if you’re gonna be painting it during the heat of the day and the Sun is bearing down on it you may not get the best results so timing is everything.
- Clean Your garage door of dirt
we don’t want to paint over dirt so you have to wash your door with any normal kind of house wash that use to clean mold and mildew. if your garage door is metal and has some not clean and smooth texture then use the scrub brush with some mild detergent that will really help to make your paint stay longer without getting cracks. I recommend you wash your door for the day and start painting the next day Especially if you have a wooden garage door, but if you only have this day then just wipe your door with beach towels until you dry it all off completely.
- Remove Any Loose paint or rust
Once you finish cleaning, time to remove any loose paint or rust. If you have rust spots on the door you want to handle those first.
If you want to scrub them down, using a wire brush and a little sandpaper here’s a topic we had about how to clean rust off your garage door.
- Fixing any holes or cracks
If there are any holes or cracks in the door, now is the time to fill them in with putty or caulk.
Caulk is usually used as a waterproof because there are some caulk products that contain silicone, so if you are in places that are usually wet try to fill them with caulk but if it’s just small holes and scratches use putty to match. Use sandpaper until it has a smooth surface. Wooden garage door use sandpaper with rough-grit sandpaper between 40 and 60 grit then continue sanding with medium-grit sandpaper between 80 and 120 grit. Finish your sanding with fine-grit sandpaper between 150 and 180 grit.
- Wash Your Garage door again
After fixing any holes and cracks leave your door for no less than 2 hours to make sure that the putty or caulk is completely dry. Clean the surrounding area is recommended by using a vacuum after sanding to remove dust from the floor. Now wash your garage door again and wipe until it is totally clean and there are no particles or flaking. Use beach towels and try to smooth the surface of your door as possible as you can to make everything clean and doesn’t have any particles. This will make the final result of the painting more satisfying.
- Prepare your garage door to paint
Tape all your garage door edges with paper tape and don’t forget to put some paper under your garage door to prevent spilling some paint drops on the floor.
- Time to paint your garage door
( Before you start painting don’t forget your protective gloves )
Once the door is prepared, it’s time to start painting with any type of exterior paint. Use a paintbrush or roller to apply a primer to the door, followed by a coat or two of paint in the color of your choice. the best way to start painting your garage door is by starting from the top panel then lifting the door up and doing each panel all the way down that’s will make your door dry in the opening position which will help in not getting any drips. A wooden garage door is different than a metal garage door in the type of painting you will use. The best choice to paint your wooden garage door is Enamel paint which has excellent durability and can adhere to any wooden surface for quite a long time. The way you will paint your wooden garage door is simple use a paintbrush and paint the panels first using vertical strokes. Next, paint the rest of the garage door using horizontal strokes. Finally, finish by painting the left and right sides of the garage door with vertical strokes. Remember one or two coats depending on the colors you choose but I always recommend putting two coats.
- Sealant to protect your garage door
The final step is after your finish painting and make sure it’s completely dry start to Seal your garage door by applying one or two coats of clear sealant that will protect it from future weathering and rusting.
- Let the paint dry completely for about 3 to 4 hours before opening the door.
by delta | May 13, 2020 | GarageDoor
Here are the basic steps to program a remote control of a garage door opener.
Program Using Your Garage Door Opener LEARN Button
learn button in the garage door opener
- Locate the LEARN button on the garage door opener.
- Press and immediately release the LEARN button. The LEARN LED will glow steadily.
- Within 30 seconds, press the button on the remote control that you wish to operate your garage door.
- The garage door opener lights will flash or two clicks will be heard. The remote control is programmed.
Program Using Your Door Controller LEARN Button
- Locate the LEARN button on the door controller.
- Press the LEARN button twice. The LED will blink.
- Press and release the button on the remote control that you wish to operate your garage door.
- The garage door opener lights will flash or two clicks will be heard. The remote control is programmed.
Program Using Your Smart Control Panel
- Locate your navigation button below MENU to view the Features menu.
- Use the navigation buttons to scroll to PROGRAM.
- Select REMOTE to program from the program menu.
- Press the button on the remote control that you wish to operate your garage door.
- The garage door opener lights will flash or two clicks will be heard when the code has been programmed.
Important note: Programming will not erase if the opener is unplugged for a long period of time. For example; The garage door opener was unplugged while the customer left on a long vacation. When the customer returned years later and plugged the opener back in, the remotes still commanded the opener. Erasing the memory will remove ALL remote controls and keyless entry codes from the garage door opener’s learn button.
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by delta | Aug 14, 2019 | GarageDoor
Most of the garage doors get rusted really fast and this back to many reasons, for example, the Air humidity and long time of abandonment. but there’s an effective method to clean rust off the garage door
Cleaning steel and aluminum Garage Doors
Things You Will Need
- grease-fighting dish-washing liquid
- White vinegar
- Lint-free cloth
- Steel wool pad
- Palm sander
- Zinc chromate primer
- Paintbrush
- Rust-resistant paint
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1- Close the electricity from your opener first
then start cleaning the panel of the garage door with water and liquid dish soap formulated especially for grease to remove oil and dirt from the door.
2- Dip an old cloth in white vinegar
and wipe a steel wool pad over the rusted areas. Repeat until the surface of your garage door become bright again. Please Note to don’t use any cider or spiced vinegar. I else Recommend using thick liquid toilet cleaner it works with me really well.
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3- Use the Palm Sander:
Some garage doors have a really thick amount of rust so it needs more effort with some heavy tools like a Palm sander could really help u with the process but it needs some focus and care while you use it. A palm sander is usually used for painting purposes but could also help you clean rust from your garage door
4- Apply a Zinc Chromate primary corrosion inhibitor:
to avoid further rusting. zinc chromate primer is a chemical compound that works as an anti-corrosive and anti-rust primer also used in spray paints, and pigments in varnishes so your garage door will definitely need it.
5-Paint Your garage door with Rust-Resistant Paint
The paint layer has been peeled in some areas or maybe your whole garage door. So this time you need to take care about a point to prevent rust from forming again, Rust-resistant paint is the best way to prevent it paint your garage door with Rust-resistant paint and let it dry then lastly check your garage door if there are any other spots that need to get cleaned it’s important from time to time to check it because places like Miami gets really hot and humid weather and that makes a higher chance for rust off. If you don’t know how don’t worry we did a blog post on How to paint your garage door with simple steps.
If u experience problems with your garage door because of rust I really recommend just calling expertise to check it out if it needs some repair services. Don’t forget you can call us for some consultation or even do the job for you (305) 702-0113
by delta | Aug 1, 2019 | GarageDoor
Garage doors are a really vital part of our home so we need to choose it perfectly and the most beneficial to serve our needs.
The good thing is today’s homes have actual so many choices for their garage door and every year we have a new Trends that blow our mind and for me i see one of those Trends is Carriage Garage doors those garage doors gives the house the style of the 19th century as we say Old Is Gold. But lets begin with
What are the best design for residential garage doors?
I see that garage doors looks good in modern style but there’s so many styles maybe you could prefer an translucent glass door maybe that Carriage look. However with respect for your choice you need to choose the one that fits your home style some people choose the wrong style as the garage door is an individual part of there home and this is a big mistake you should care for. Don’t forget to consider whether you have a single door or two car garage doors.
Here’s Our Gallery of Most Designs of the Year
1- CANYON RIDGE® COLLECTION LIMITED EDITION SERIES
Insulated carriage house garage doors with faux wood overlays.
The cladding and overlay materials are molded from actual wood pieces to reproduce the natural texture and intricate grain patterns of the species they emulate.
Available composite cladding materials are Clear Cypress, Mahogany and Pecky Cypress. Available composite overlay materials are Clear Cypress and Mahogany.
Many glass options, including clear, seeded, rain, obscure, frosted and insulated.
Attractive beveled edge clip-in window grilles are removable for easy cleaning.
Five factory finish color options available, including Walnut, White Wash and more.
Comes complete with spade lift handles and step plates. Additional decorative hardware options available.
CANYON RIDGE® COLLECTION LIMITED EDITION SERIES product available. (Click for details)
2- CANYON RIDGE® COLLECTION ULTRA-GRAIN® SERIES
The Clear Cypress overlay materials are molded from actual wood pieces to reproduce the natural texture and intricate grain patterns of the species they emulate.
Utilizes Ultra-Grain® steel finish; a durable, natural looking woodgrain paint finish.
Factory finish options are Walnut, Medium and Slate.
Many glass options available including clear, frosted, seeded, rain, obscure and insulated.
Attractive beveled edge clip-in window grilles are removable for easy cleaning.
Comes complete with spade lift handles and step plates. Additional decorative hardware options available.
CANYON RIDGE® COLLECTION ULTRA-GRAIN® SERIES product available. (Click for details)
3-CANYON RIDGE® COLLECTION MODERN SERIES ( DOOR IS NOT AVAILABLE OR APPROVED IN HURRICANE ZONE )
CANYON RIDGE collection MODERN series garage doors feature key elements of contemporary architecture, including clean horizontal lines, sleek windows and aluminum accents.
For doors with windows, insulated tempered glass is standard. Insulated Frosted, Insulated Obscure and Insulated Rain glass are also available.
Attractive black powder coated grip handles and step plates are provided standard. Optional aluminum grip handles are available.
CANYON RIDGE® COLLECTION MODERN SERIES product available. (Click for details)
4-COACHMAN® COLLECTION
authentic looking insulated steel and composite carriage house garage doors.
The perfect blend of beauty and practicality, these carriage house doors look like wood, but they are actually crafted of multiple layers of durable, low-maintenance steel and insulation topped with a woodgrain textured composite overlay. COACHMAN® COLLECTION product available. (Click for details)
5- GALLERY® COLLECTION
grooved panel steel carriage house garage doors with or without insulation.We’ve taken the iconic raised panel steel garage door and given it a vintage feel by adding a grooved panel design, optional decorative windows and wrought iron hardware with many unique color choices including Ultra-Grain, Clopay’s exclusive faux woodgrain paint finish. GALLERY® COLLECTION product available. (Click for details)
by delta | Jul 28, 2019 | GarageDoor
A small troubleshooting garage door can go a long way in keeping the construction and functionality of your door. Your garage door endures through daily use because of the number of cycles, repairs to the garage door and annual maintenance are common.
Although you may not be able to manage repairs and maintenance on your own, there are prevalent problems you may be able to solve yourself. Identify and recognize the earlier but before you try to fix u have first to get noticed the most common problems that could u face with your garage door.
REMEMBER: You should do these tips for troubleshooting at your own risk.
So what are the most common problems with old garage doors
Garage doors do not open or close correctly
Doors move unevenly from side to side During opening and closing
Your garage doors make a very loud noise
Cracked or broken weather sealant
Sounds with Cracks or gaps
Unsightly and damaging rust formation
But to fix the problem we need to know the source of it first so every garage door has its own Hardware Components. This is where things can begin to become a bit confusing for most individuals when it comes to the hardware components of the garage door. You will see a range of parts if you look at the back of the gate. These operate together in perfect harmony when everything works properly to open and close the door and of course, it leads to those problems we mention especially these noises that so let’s Know more about these components
Lift Cables: Your door might have lifting wires connected to the springs of the door and help to open and close the door.
Hinges: The hinges are located in between each sectional piece of the door. They help to keep the door in place and allow each section to bend as the door is opened or closed. You can tell the quality of the door by looking at the hinges. Better-quality doors use double hinges, which better support the weight of each door section.
Door Rollers: On the side of garage doors are small rollers or wheels. As the door is opened and closed, the wheels should turn freely inside the door tracks. If you want a quieter opening door, consider upgrading from galvanized steel to nylon door rollers
Springs: Springs are an essential part of the counterweight system used in garage doors. This system is what makes it possible to open and close the door with one hand. Springs are typically one huge coil at the top of the door. Some designs also have secondary springs located over the door tracks. Secondary springs are more common on heavier styles of doors. broken springs is one of the most problems that could happen which is the most complicated one and needs a lot of attention from you. if you planning to replace your garage door spring we made an article for you talking about How to repair your garage door spring in detail.
Hinges: The hinges are located in between each sectional piece of the door. They help to keep the door in place and allow each section to bend as the door is opened or closed. You can tell the quality of the door by looking at the hinges. Better-quality doors use double hinges, which better support the weight of each door section.
Door Tracks: The tracks are the metal parts that are connected to the door sides so that it can be readily opened and closed. The tracks are suspended in most households and attached to the roof of the garage.
Garage Door Opener: An opener is a motor tool that is connected to the garage door to automatically open and close. The opener has its own particular components and parts, including a lifting arm, manual disconnection, and chains.
Now it’s time to know the problems and how to fix it
Sticking Rollers: Spin and turn the rollers on the door sides. This can cause the gate to fall off its tracks if they are stuck and sliding. Stuck rollers can also lead the gate to be noisier in opening and closing. If in the open or closed position the door has come off its tracks, leave it in place. Trying to close or open the gate might also cause the wires and springs to break. If the gate is just loud, replace the rollers and clean the tracks. Stuck rollers are often caused by inadequate lubrication and excess moisture.
The opener runs but the gate doesn’t move: check that the automatic door disconnect cord wasn’t pulled by trying to manually open and close the door. If you can, re-attach the gate to the lift arm of the automatic opener. If you locked your garage door, another prevalent cause of this issue is. Check that the gate is not locked.
Door Opens But Won’t Close: Sensors often have to do with this issue. If the lenses get dirty or something is right in front of them, they will stop closing of the gate. Clean the lenses and check that the sensors are not in the way. If the door doesn’t close yet, it’s time to call a technician for garage door repair.
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The Door Sticks or Stops: from modifications in humidity concentrations to an absence of adequate lubrication on moving components and parts, a sticking door can be quite prevalent. If the gate is no longer level and needs to be realigned, it could also be triggered.
The Remote Controler Doesn’t Work: If the remote control for your opener doesn’t work, see if the inside garage switch allows you to open the door. If the gate opens, the batteries that need to be replaced may be indicated. If the remote still does not work after replacing the batteries, it may need to be re synchs or substituted with the opener.
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