You can use the techniques shown to customize a new door or update an old one.
What to do with old wood garage doors.
Can be insulated to r 8.
All it takes is creativity and imagination.
Removal of torsion springs.
Many old doors have recessed panels perfect for insetting a mirror.
The list of the things you can do with your old garage door in this article is not exhaustive.
Excessive moisture compels paint on exterior wood to peel while blistering paint is a result of extreme temperatures.
If your wood is only exposed to a dust then it s much easier to clean.
I built my own.
You can buy an inexpensive full length mirror at your local home improvement center.
And i did it using an inexpensive hardboard door cedar boards and tongue and groove paneling.
Start with cleaning your wooden garage door always use high quality wood cleaning products.
Cut the mirror to size by scoring it with a.
When cleaning your door you might come across moss or mold especially if your garage is exposed to a lot of moisture.
Here are 19 creative diy old door project ideas.
Clean your door gently to avoid ruining it.
Cellulose fibers fused with resins create a material that won t crack warp or rot like wood or rust or dent like metal.
A garage door which is not linked to a spring weighs it s real weight and trying to handle it alone could be dangerous.
We suggest you place a wood block under the door before closing it to prevent getting your fingers caught.
This low maintenance material is also used as trim over wood and steel doors.
If you already have an old door at home and you don t know what to do with it don t worry.
Simply using improper painting techniques can cause paint to appear scaly and unattractive.
If you re lucky enough to have a garage door made from solid wood strip the paint and hang the panels.
This unique artwork complements a rustic interior and makes for an interesting story to share.
You can now undo the panels of your door starting by the top panel.
The carvings and designs of a wooden garage door will look awesome as a bed headboard.
The design of the garage door panels will look awesome and classy.
Use one of the panels as a headboard for a bed.
Each section has a foam core for stiffness and insulation.
For a twist on a traditional headboard trim an old garage door to fit your mattress and use the scraps for a footer.
You can put two pieces together for one bed or cut down a panel for a twin.
So i did what any self respecting do it yourselfer would do.