Updating a Plain Garage Door

Overview

You might be surprised at how easy it is to take a boring garage door from drab to fab! After years of looking at my plain garage door I decided to give it a makeover. It really didn’t take much effort and the results are surprisingly impactful! I wanted to give the illusion of the carriage style garage doors with windows and decorative hinges, but I didn’t want to spend the money to actually replace the door. Fortunately, painting faux garage door windows is a very easy and inexpensive way to get the look!

Before

After

Stencil Faux Windows

Create the Faux Window Frames

I began this garage door project by using the top row of squares on the door, and I taped around the border of each square first.
Next, I measured the centers of each square both horizontally and vertically. I used a level to draw pencil lines across each way.

Step 1

Tape and Mask

Use Tape for Window Frames

I used skinny painter’s tape over each of the pencil lines to create the window frames
Press down on the painter’s tape firmly to ensure good adhesion and to prevent any bleed through.

Step 2

Paint the Garage Door

Black Paint for Windows

Once I had everything taped off, I set up my FLEXiO 5000 paint spray gun. I’ve used my paint sprayer before on stencils and it always gives me a nice, crisp line.
I used an exterior paint that prevents rust in a shiny finish. The high shine finish will help.

Step 3

Add Hardware

Let the Paint Dry & Add Hardware

Once the “windows” are painted, allow it to fully dry before removing the painter’s tape.
As the paint is drying, add decorative hardware to complete the transformation.
I found this set of hinges and handles that are actually magnetic. They stick right to your metal garage doors with no tools needed!

Step 4

Enjoy the New Garage

This simple makeover could not have been easier and the before and after is like night and day! All for under $40!
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Step 5