How To Insstall A Garage Door

To install a garage door start by placing the first panel in the doorway and installing the parts of your track according to the manufacturer s instructions.

How to insstall a garage door. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws. To hold the level in place tape it to the section. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor.

Begin installing your new door. The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it. Next lower the panel into place and screw the corresponding part of the track to the door frame. Measure attach hinges and handles measure the various areas where the door will be installed.

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. Center and level the first section after you install the brackets.