Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You’ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting—especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that’s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

What is the alternative to glass garage doors?

• <div><p>Plexiglass garage doors are a durable and less expensive alternative to garage doors, and they maintain a similar aesthetic. Other elegant <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garage-door-types.htm">types of garage doors</a> include carriage house garage doors and stylish wooden garage doors, but these don’t offer the same look as glass, of course. </p></div>

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Q: Do I need to seal a garage floor before painting?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll usually need to prime a garage floor before painting&mdash;especially if the floor is unpainted. Garage floors are made from concrete, which is porous and produces dust. The dust can contaminate the paint and cause issues with adherence. </p><p>Primer creates a barrier and gives you a clean surface to work on. It also minimizes absorption to help give you an even, pro-looking paint job. Make sure you choose a primer that&rsquo;s specifically designed to cover concrete flooring.</p></div>

Q: What kind of paint does a garage door need?

• <div><p>The paint type your garage door needs depends on the door's material. Aluminum garage doors generally require exterior acrylic paint, while vinyl and wood doors usually call for exterior latex paint. Pros typically recommend latex and oil-based paint for steel doors. Acrylic latex paint is a great option if you need something that&rsquo;s kid and pet-friendly as well as eco-friendly.</p></div>

Q: What are standard garage door sizes?

• <div><p>Standard garage door sizes for single doors range from 8 feet wide by 7 feet tall to 9 feet wide by 7 feet tall. An oversized single garage door would be 10 feet wide by 7 feet wide. The standard size for double garage doors is 16 feet wide by 7 feet high. However, some custom double garage doors can be as wide as 20 feet.</p></div>

Q: Should I spray or roll paint my garage door?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll want to use a sprayer to paint your garage door, especially if the door has panels and other details. A sprayer can get those hard-to-reach places much easier than cutting in with a brush or trying to roll the paint. Once you get comfortable using a sprayer, you&rsquo;re more likely to get a smooth, professional-looking finish. However, a paint roller will also work if you&rsquo;ve got a flat garage door or if you don&rsquo;t have access to a sprayer.</p></div>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
Really an 0 star company, only gave a 1 star because you have to select something. I will try and sum this up but I know they will come back with some more lies so… Would never rent from them again!!! Move in ready=broken tile, missing blinds, filthy (food on walls, cabinets, and in drawers)...
PRESTIGE PROPERTIES
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Reviewed in September 2021
Had epoxy put down in garage and patio. Great Job and wonderful customer service.
Garage Experts of Chattahoochee Valley
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Reviewed in November 2018
The lead mover was awesome. One of the crew was physically ill and I was concerned for him. They did great till it came to unloading the last half an hour they put boxes anywhere and did not read the labels. Heavy kitchen boxes in the garage. Heavy garage boxes in the house. Hard on an older...
Ancient City Movers, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
I have had a reocurring problem with one of my garage doors that I have attempted to repair on several occassions. After I finally accepted the fact that my door was in need of professional help, I called Chattahoochee Garage Door which I found here on this website. They scheduled a site visit...
Chattahoochee Garage Door
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Reviewed in July 2013
This was our first brand new home so we were a little bit green in the gills. My wife lost her left leg due to hospital infection. We came to Adams Homes to build a handicap accessible home. The initial paperwork went well. The sales lady took down our concerns and made notes on items of...
ADAMS HOMES
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Reviewed in December 2012
My Clopay brand garage door was originally purchased 13 plus years ago from The Home Depot. During my current research I found little had changed with Clopay garage doors (which I have been happy with), but the nearest authorized sales and service center was in Kennesaw Georgia (129 miles from...
Builder Specialties
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Reviewed in December 2012
Only garage in town I allow to work on my hybrid. My only complaint is they seem to fall behind on their appointments.
JAY TOYOTA
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Reviewed in October 2012
Arrived and immediately (without checking any other portion of the unit) declared the problem to be the lights were bad. He installed new ones (or so he said), closed and opened the door once. He sold me the lights for $99; a new remote for $20 and $49 was the labor. The next day, the door...
Alpha Garage Doors
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Reviewed in June 2012
After travelling 300 miles, our truck brakes started rumbling. We were not close to home and used Angie's list to find an auto repair in the area. Bobe's Garage did a thorough assessment and completed the work in less than 3 hours. The staff was very friendly. We had recently installed new...
Bobe's Garage
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Reviewed in January 2012
They were deceitful. They built a garage for me but the garage was 2 feet in the air. I wasn't able to park my car in the garage. When I asked them about this, they said they didn't think I needed a garage and built a shed instead. They said that they could fix it but my car would fall...
Classic Manor Builders
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