Ugly Garage Door Be-Gone! Carriage Door Tutorial!
Thanks to Randy of Capelli Design Group, the project we’ve been waiting for is here!
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!
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Carriage Door Tutorial
(Length according to design and panels on garage door)
Garage door opener Springs
**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.
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
>That is just fantastic! It looks wonderful. You are truly amazing!!!!
XOXO
Jen
>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.
>What a great idea!! You've given me something to consider….thanks!!
>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
>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!
>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
>Just beautiful!! Keep up the great ideas for us.
>Seriously?! Who does projects like this?? AMAZING!
>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!
>wow!!! it turned out amazing! thanks for linking up this week!
>This post will be featured Friday on Creative Cats!
Andy
Poppies at Play
>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
>I totally think my hubby and I are going try this out!
>BEAUTIFUL! I love it!!
Thanks so much for linking up last week.
Be sure to link up on today's link party too!
>marvellous and great tutorial – very useful resource – thanks for sharing
>okay that is by far the coolest DYI project I have ever seen
>Drooling!!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!