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>

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Q: What maintenance is required for newly constructed garages?

• <div><p>Regular checks of structural elements, weatherproofing, and energy systems.</p></div>

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: How long do garage door seals last?

• <div><p>You can expect your seal to last anywhere from 1 to 5 years. Several factors affect this&mdash;material, frequency of use, and the weather. For example, seals made from high-quality rubber are built to withstand the elements and can go the distance with a little TLC. If your door sees a lot of action or faces extreme heat or cold, the seal could wear out more quickly. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/diy-garage-door-maintenance.htm">Regular maintenance</a>&mdash;like cleaning and lubrication&mdash;can make your seal last longer. And while it&rsquo;s rare, a professionally installed seal on a smooth floor can potentially last up to 10 years.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type lubricant for a garage door?

• <div><p>It's best to use a silicone- or lithium-based lubricant since they're designed to deeply penetrate the door's components and provide long-lasting protection against wear and tear. Avoid using WD-40 and standard grease since they can potentially strip away existing lubrication or attract dust and dirt, respectively. </p></div>

Q: What style of garage door is cheapest?

• <div><p>Sheet metal garage doors, particularly steel and aluminum, have the cheapest materials and installation. Experienced homeowners may cut and shape the metal themselves; however, you can buy prefabricated metal from a hardware store or pay a metal fabricator to shape the metal to your specifications. Steel and aluminum garage doors can cost as little as $500 and go up to $3,000.</p></div>

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Last update on October 29, 2025

Reviewed in October 2023
The crew showed up just after nine A.M. We had given notice to residents that all cars must be off the lot by 8:00. The final car cleared the lot abou 15 minutes before the crew arrived so they were able to set up and begin. The area near the street was in deplorable condition. The areas near...
The Blacktop Guy
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Reviewed in May 2023
My house has settled over the years and it became increasingly difficult to throw the deadbolt on the garage door leading into my backyard. Also the 50+ year old single pane sidelights of my front and back doors caused cold spots every winter and I was using narrow shades all summer to block the...
Illinois Energy Windows & Siding Inc
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Reviewed in May 2023
My house has settled over the years and it became increasingly difficult to throw the deadbolt on the garage door leading into my backyard. Also the 50+ year old single pane sidelights of my front and back doors caused cold spots every winter and I was using narrow shades all summer to block the...
Illinois Energy Windows & Siding, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2020
Would definitely recommend Andrew. He is a veteran with great work ethics and always responded promptly. Our garage floor and steps looks amazing. Very good value. Five stars all the way through.
Cavalry Custom Coatings
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Reviewed in June 2018
factory a little slow. 2- 9x7 garage doors removed, new doors installed. 2 hours total . HBA desposed of old doors and cleaned area. doors adjusted for operation. Outstanding work !
HBA Garage Door
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Reviewed in October 2016
They didn't complete the job. They started framing the foundation and putting gravel in for the foundation...And then it sat there for 3 weeks before they came to pour cement. My main contact Jiovanne always had an excuse as to why the guys were not going to show up. When they did show up they...
1 Vision Construction Co Inc
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Reviewed in February 2015
November 8, 2013, I signed a contract with Red?s Concrete. At that time I gave Mr. Johnson a deposit of $6,000.00. Work was to commence on November 11, 2013, time was of the essence in this contract. The possibility of inclement weather delays was discussed and it was agreed that under no ...
Reds Concrete
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Reviewed in July 2014
Pat was professional, friendly, and informative. It was easy to make an appointment with him, and he was flexible to fix our door problem on a weekend. His service was reasonably priced. He arrived when he said he would, and fixed the door. He talked me through some of the things I could do to...
The Door Doctor
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Reviewed in May 2014
Brian replied promptly and gave me an estimate on a weekend. The job was to replace my old wood garage door with a new one, replace rotted trim molding and install a new header. I had already ordered a door which some other installers didn't want to bother with, but it wasn't a problem for...
GARAGE DOORS & MORE LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
My first two calls to other door repair services only got me the possibility of coming out in a couple of days and Professional Garage Door showed up and repaired same day as my call in. I will be using this service again when needed and would highly recommend to anyone who needed fast, high...
Professional Garage Door Inc
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