How to Make a Garage Door Look Cute
Garage doors are typically parts of our home that we don't pay a lot of attention to. They guard our cars, our storage areas and sometimes our tools, but we don't think to liven them up as we do the rest of our home. Garage doors, however, can set the tone for the rest of our homes. They are one of the largest spaces at the front of our home, and the first thing that most people see when they visit. Decorating them is easy and well worth the effort. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Paint scraper
- Weatherproofing sealant for bare wood
- Sandpaper
- Latex exterior paint
- Decorative metal handles and accents, if desired
- Wrapping paper and caution tape, if desired
- Garage door screen kit, if desired
Instructions
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Keep the Garage Door in Good Condition
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Remove loose paint with a paint scraper.
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Weatherproof bare wood doors by applying weatherproofing sealant to clean garage doors.
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Keep steel doors in good condition by removing any rust with sandpaper.
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Replace the bottom seal when it gets old and worn. Replacements are available at most hardware stores and easily affix around the bottom of the garage door.
Decorate Your Garage Door
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Paint the garage door a color that complements the rest of your home. Neutral colors are popular, but bright colors that stand out can also be cute. It's best to paint the door with two coats while it's clean, letting each coat dry in between. Consider painting each panel a slightly different color, or painting raised areas and trim or molding on the door a different color than the base of the door.
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Add decorative metal handles and accents, which can be found at hardware stores and attach easily to any garage door. See Roomzaar.com for an example of this kind of decoration.
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Decorate your garage door during holidays. If you celebrate Christmas, wrap the door with wrapping paper and a bow by taping the ends of the wrapping paper at the corners of the garage door. For Halloween, use a similar method to wrap your garage door with "Caution" tape. GarageDoorDecor.com offers magnetic decorations that stick to metal garage doors.
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Install a garage door screen kit to protect your garage during days when you want to spend time in your garage doing craft or home improvement projects without being pestered by bugs or weather conditions, or exposing your garage's clutter to the neighborhood. Garage door screen kits are available at ImprovementsCatalog.com.
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Tips & Warnings
Be cautious about painting your garage door very bright colors, as this can sometimes anger neighbors who prefer to look at more traditional, neutral colors.
Resources
- Photo Credit Enrica Garroni
