{"id":2528,"date":"2021-01-16T09:03:44","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T16:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/?p=2528"},"modified":"2022-01-25T22:16:29","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T05:16:29","slug":"how-to-update-an-old-garage-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/index.php\/2021\/01\/16\/how-to-update-an-old-garage-door\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update an Old Garage Door!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s update an old garage door and create a modern beauty! As an anniversary present, Hubby decided to update our garage entryway. He started with our basic, builder-grade garage door and gave me the modern door I always wanted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links and we will earn a commission if you make a purchase using any of these links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6021375135080120\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3858885546\"><\/ins>\r\n\t<script>\r\n         (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n\t<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s Go Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/5OWZb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Birch plywood<\/a> (1\/4&#8243; x 2ft x 4ft)<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/QVaA6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronze radius door hinge<\/a> (1)<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/ALdna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronze adjustable door hinge<\/a> (3)<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/OGkKZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wood glue<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3i187tS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brad nails<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/RJAnX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spackling paste<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/nDqPM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deadbolt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/2noM0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doorknob<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bx6XVU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Door handle<\/a><\/li><li>Paint (Sherwin Williams Iron Ore)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/d42VW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brad nailer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/P1e4j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Door lock installation kit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/a3brY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saw<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/bL0ek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drill<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/BqNRJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sander<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/3bBmn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sandpaper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35xaQq1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini paint roller<\/a> <\/li><li> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bx8Hyq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini paint roller frame<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MXGOoP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angle paint brush<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qfh85c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center hole punch marker<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/mxLE7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Putty knife<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6021375135080120\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3858885546\"><\/ins>\r\n\t<script>\r\n         (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n\t<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garage Door Build<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This old garage door update started with a clean, blank surface. Using <a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/5OWZb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">birch plywood<\/a>, we tackled the vertical pieces first, cut 6&#8243; wide. These were glued on to help keep them in place and further secured with brad nails. To create the holes for the deadbolt and doorknob, be sure to pick up a <a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/P1e4j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">door lock installation kit<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns no-bottom-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1411\" src=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20201104_004840938_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"Old white garage door with 2 vertical wood panels.\" class=\"wp-image-2530\"\/><figcaption>Door measurement = 95&#8243; x 32&#8243;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1411\" src=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20201104_194115116_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"Old, white garage door with 2 vertical wood panels and 3 horizontal wood panels.\" class=\"wp-image-2531\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on our door measurements and some basic math, we chose a 7-panel design. To keep it interesting we used 3 different horizontal panel sizes. Once all the panels were installed, we filled each nail hole with spackling paste and sanded the door to a smooth and uniform finish!<\/p>\n\n\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6021375135080120\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3858885546\"><\/ins>\r\n\t<script>\r\n         (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n\t<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns no-bottom-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1411\" src=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20201104_213954992_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"Old garage door with 2 vertical wood panels and 7 horizontal wood panels.\" class=\"wp-image-2532\"\/><figcaption>Horizontal panel width = 18&#8243; <br>1st and 7th panel height = 5&#8243;<br>2nd and 6th panel height = 17&#8243;<br>3rd, 4th and 5th panel height = 16&#8243;                                                                                                             <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1411\" src=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20201104_225702154_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2533\"\/><figcaption>Spacing between each horizontal panel = 0.5&#8243; Spacing between the vertical panels and horizontal panels = 1&#8243;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6021375135080120\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3858885546\"><\/ins>\r\n\t<script>\r\n         (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n\t<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Painting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We gave the door a good wipe down, with a damp cloth, prior to painting to ensure we had a clean surface to work with. We used an angled brush to paint between the spaces and then a mini roller to paint the rest of the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns no-bottom-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1411\" src=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20201104_232705639_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"Natural wood panels on door.\" class=\"wp-image-2534\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"1411\" src=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20201107_234813949_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2535\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gorgeous color is none other than Sherwin Williams Iron Ore!! The door was initially painted in a semi-gloss finish but we quickly realized that was a mistake! Eggshell is much more my style and I won&#8217;t be forgetting that anytime soon!<\/p>\n\n\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6021375135080120\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3858885546\"><\/ins>\r\n\t<script>\r\n         (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n\t<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns no-bottom-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"2100\" src=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20201111_151923000_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"Black garage door with wood panels.\" class=\"wp-image-2537\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to sand the edges of each wood panel for a smooth and crisp finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When purchasing a door installation kit, remember to choose a size that compensates for the new door thickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get HELP to lift the door! Ours was very misleading and so much heavier than expected! We highly recommend purchasing an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sin0Na\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">air wedge bag pump leveling kit<\/a>. This inflates to the perfect height to get under the door and allows you to easily pop out and reinstall the door hinges. A total life saver!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"4411852\">\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n                    !function(d,s,id){\r\n                        var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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I can&#8217;t get over the difference some paint and plywood made to our old garage door! If you have a plain door anywhere in your home, I suggest you grab some plywood and get to work on this DIY. I know you can do it and we&#8217;re happy to answer any additional questions. Just leave us a comment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CHxrLKOn_Zr\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram Reel <\/a>on how this door came together! If you love small but mighty projects, then you&#8217;ll also love our <a href=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/index.php\/2020\/08\/22\/bold-design-in-a-small-space-how-to-achieve-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stairs Nook Update<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/neatlyliving.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/02\/3-day-nook-space-refresh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loft Nook Update<\/a>! Until next time friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"signature wp-block-paragraph\">Aminah Chung<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&rsquo;s update an old garage door and create a modern beauty! As an anniversary present, Hubby decided to update our garage entryway. 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