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Ugly Garage Door Be-Gone! Carriage Door Tutorial!

Written by Cassity

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Thanks to Randy of Capelli Design Group, the project we’ve been waiting for is here!

Garage Door Update Tutorial 1

If any of you Dallas/Fort Worth locals would like to have this done for you, while you sit back and relax, please contact Randy his email is randy @ capellidesigngroup. com.

 
The before is below:



I have been scheming of ways to to make my garage doors into faux carriage doors for a while, but our friend Randy did it first! That makes my life SO MUCH EASIER!!   Luckily, he and his wife took a ton of pictures too, so that we could feature it on the blog.   And, I KNOW you all wanna see how it is done, well, here you go!

Please remember, this blog is for entertainment purposes only. As with ALL of our free DIY projects and tutorials, be certain to read over the complete tutorial before starting a project. Build at your own risk and be smart, be safe. We will not be responsible for any injury or damage incurred while following a tutorial from our site. None of our posts should be considered expert advice; please consult a professional when needed, read all safety and instruction manuals, and take all safety precautions. All projects performed following instructions found on this site are done at your own risk. 

We have worked very hard and have spent a lot of time creating this tutorial! This project may not be reproduced on any blog without receiving Remodelaholic’s written permission before posting. If you receive permission, you may use the finished garage door image only, and link back to Remodelaholic for the tutorial. No part of the tutorial may be copied except for personal incidental noncommercial home use. If you build the project, and post about it, please link back to the instructions on Remodelaholic. Thank you.  Also be sure to follow the instrauctions, the garage door must be completely closed when attaching the wood, and do not skip the new spring step.  If you try this project you do so at your own risk.

 

Carriage Door Tutorial

Supplies: 
(for a 7′ x 16′ door)
4 sheets of 4 x 8′ outdoor groove board
Pine 1 x 6 (plus any wider segments you might need)
(Length according to design and panels on garage door)
Liquid Nail adhesive
Self Tapping Screws
Nails
Stain/Paint
Decorative Hardware
Garage door opener Springs
 
Tools:
Circular saw
Miter saw or handsaw and miter box (to keep cuts straight)
Jig saw or reciprocating saw
Drill
Hammer
Caulking Gun

**The space that is left at the top of the door in order to be able to operate, can be covered on the door frame (the actual wall portion of the opening) with an extra piece of case molding.

Remember that this could work for single garage doors too.  And whatever design you love best you can try to imitate.  Look for the carriage doors that you love, I sketched a few random options out, cause I like to sketch, no they are not perfect but you get the idea right?  Good.

 
Cost Breakdown:
Lumber $250.
Stain $30.
Hardware $75.
Tension Springs $140.
Total $495.
Congratulations you just saved yourself 
about $6,000 dollars, AT LEAST!
 
(*Hey locals -to get the installed price with labor please contact Randy)

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Published: March 16, 2010Filed Under: DIY Project Plans, Guest Bloggers, Tutorials Tagged: Garage, Guest Bloggers, Project Plans, Remodeling, Tutorials

About Cassity

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. She is an interior designer, wife, and mother of two. She and Justin have remodeled three homes from top to bottom and are working on their fourth. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.


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Comments

  1. jenjen says

    March 26, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    >That is just fantastic! It looks wonderful. You are truly amazing!!!!

    XOXO
    Jen

    Reply
  2. The Little Red Shop says

    March 26, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    >Beautiful thank you! Our handyman is working on our front porch door right now! The old door was very mangled and rickety…and he's refitting the space with a beautiful, at least 100 year old, door I rescued from the cellar of a house my mom and I moved. I definitely need to "back date" my carriage house and barn doors too!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    : )

    Julie M.

    Reply
  3. MessyMissy says

    March 26, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    >What a great idea!! You've given me something to consider….thanks!!

    Reply
  4. Funky Junk Interiors says

    March 27, 2010 at 12:07 am

    >Amazing difference! I'm surprised the wood isn't too heavy for the garage door opener. LOVE the new look!

    Thanks for linking it up to SNS!
    FJ Donna

    Reply
  5. Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden says

    March 27, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    >Wow! What a huge impact is has on the front of your house!

    Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden!

    Reply
  6. Tricia says

    March 27, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    >This is fantastic! I am going to include a link to this post in my Inspire My Saturday Post today. Thanks so much for sharing.

    XO*Tricia

    Reply
  7. Kim says

    March 27, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    >Just beautiful!! Keep up the great ideas for us.

    Reply
  8. Andy Porter says

    March 30, 2010 at 8:08 am

    >Seriously?! Who does projects like this?? AMAZING!

    Reply
  9. TidyMom says

    March 30, 2010 at 9:04 am

    >AWESOME!! this is just beautiful…..I wish I had a garage!

    Thanks for linking up to I'm Lovin' It! Hope to see you again this week!

    Reply
  10. [email protected] One Crafty Mommy says

    March 30, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    >wow!!! it turned out amazing! thanks for linking up this week!

    Reply
  11. Andy Porter says

    March 31, 2010 at 11:29 am

    >This post will be featured Friday on Creative Cats!

    Andy
    Poppies at Play

    Reply
  12. Kristi Flanagan says

    April 1, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    >Wow – I want garage doors like that – wait, I want a garage! LOL! Thanks so much for planting your creative seed at Plant a Punkin Seed Party! Come plant another seed on Friday and sign up for a give away! =0)

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

    Reply
  13. Abby says

    April 1, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    >I totally think my hubby and I are going try this out!

    Reply
  14. simplydesigning.blogspot.com says

    April 3, 2010 at 12:53 am

    >BEAUTIFUL! I love it!!

    Thanks so much for linking up last week.

    Be sure to link up on today's link party too!

    Reply
  15. david says

    May 10, 2010 at 7:26 am

    >marvellous and great tutorial – very useful resource – thanks for sharing

    Reply
  16. Amy says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:35 am

    >okay that is by far the coolest DYI project I have ever seen

    Reply
  17. Katie says

    October 13, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    >Drooling!!!

    Reply
  18. Josh says

    June 23, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Now that the door has been up for a couple of years, how is it holding up? I’m wanting to take this project on at my home. Is there anything you would have done differently? Have you found that other components (opener, hinges, etc.) have experienced premature ware and tare? Any info would be great!

    Reply
    • Brian Phillips says

      July 31, 2013 at 2:51 pm

      Also, wondering:

      1.) How is it holding up?

      2.) Did you calculate the extra weight issue – or did you just know that it would be ok?

      Great job.

      Reply
  19. Peter says

    September 23, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Nice DIY.

    You should make a note in your description for anyone attempting this to check the motor rating if automatic door. Most motors will burn out faster with the added weight.

    Reply
  20. Sean says

    November 8, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Inspired and now in the planning process – how thick is the groove board and is it rough or sanded? I was thinking about just using 1/4 in oak or maple smooth plywood, but I think I like the grooves. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Cass says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      Hi Sean! This tutorial is from a guest, so to get the best answer to your question, you’ll need to visit their blog (linked up at the top of the post) and ask there. Thanks!

      Reply
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