How To Install New Garage Door Panels

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How to install new garage door panels.

The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. To hold the level in place tape it to the section. Have a friend help you pick up and move the heavy panel to the doorway.

Center and level the first section after you install the brackets. Loosen the bolts holding the bottom panel to the center bracket and carefully remove the panel and replace with new panel. Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. Part 1 removing the old door.

The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor. After removing the old door installing the new door is done by stacking the door panels one at a time and fitting the roller tracks around the panels wheels. Begin installing your new door. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.

Center the door panel in the garage doorway. If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center. Many new doors come with pilot holes drilled by the manufacturer. You ll also need to secure the springs that allow the door to move but once you do your garage will open and shut smoothly and safely.