How to add decorative garage door hardware

Adding decorative garage door hardware involves cleaning the surface, planning placement with tape, and securing items via magnets (fastest) or screws (permanent) to create a custom carriage-house look.

Optional: Use hinges on top/bottom corners and handles in the center, typically on the top or second panel.

Key Steps for Installation:

• Preparation: Clean the door surface thoroughly with soap and water to remove dust.
• Placement Planning: Use masking tape to mark the location of hinges (usually top/bottom corners) and handles (center of the door). Measure to ensure they are level and spaced equally.
• Installation - Magnetic: Simply place the magnetic hardware on the designated spots. Ensure they are not on bending areas of the door.
• Installation - Screws: Drill small pilot holes, then use a screwdriver to secure the hardware, avoiding over-tightening to prevent stripping.
• Positioning: Place handles between the first and second panel from the top (usually at eye level) and hinges on the outer edges of the top and bottom panels.
  
  

Tips for Success:

• Spacing: Ensure the distance between hinges is consistent for a balanced look.
• Handles: Place handles close enough to the edge to look like they could open the door, but not directly on the horizontal seam.
• Double Doors: For a two-car garage, use two sets of handles and hinges on each side.