3 Cheap + Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Garage Door This Weekend

Take a step back and look at your garage door. If it's anything like ours, it desperately needs a refresh.

Don't give up on your dingy, boring garage door just yet! We've got three easy ways you can overhaul your garage door this weekend. First up, a fresh coat of paint.

To make sure your garage door is ready for paint, it first needs a good cleaning. Start by removing any dirt or debris, then scraping off or sanding any loose paint. Spray down the entire door with a powerful degreaser and scrub away grime with a tough scrub brush. If the surface of the door is cracked, damaged or dented, you may need to call a professional before you begin.

Once the degreaser has worked its magic, rinse the door clean with water and allow to dry. Repeat the cleaning process on the trim around the door if you're planning to paint it as well.

Getting paint out of concrete is no easy feat. Avoid this altogether by laying out a tarp or a drop cloth.

Once you’ve chosen your paint, it’s time to begin. We chose Behr Marquee exterior paint in Iron Gate. Begin the painting process by first brushing your paint in all of the recessed areas on the top half of the door.

Once the recessed areas are fully covered, use a short roller to roll a thin coat on all of the flat areas on the top half of the door.

Instead of crouching down or bending over to paint the bottom of your door, simply lift the garage door up to an easily paintable level.

Repeat the process of brushing the recessed areas on the bottom of the door.

Repeat the rolling process on the flat areas at the bottom of the garage door until the entire door is covered.

We chose to paint the areas around the garage door white so the door and exterior of the home would feel bright and clean.

Use a brush to push paint into the fine, cracked details of the surface. Once finished, allow all surfaces to dry with the door open.

Say goodbye to that bland, run-of-the-mill garage door you currently have and hello to luxurious, iron hardware. This magnetic hardware pack is hands down the easiest, most affordable way to upgrade your garage door, requiring zero skill and very little effort.

Unpack all of your hardware and decide where everything will go on the door. This can be a trial and error process and it may help to research different garage door styles for inspiration.

Once you've decided where your hinge pieces will go, use a measuring tape to evenly space the pieces on each side of the door.

Take your time and apply the magnets evenly. Even the slightest tilt will be noticeable from a distance. The good news is, they're just magnets, so you can adjust and re-adjust as many times as you need!

Now that the hardware is in place, add extra detail with magnetic nailhead accents.

Get creative with your placement of the nailheads, but try to keep it realistic so the hardware seems like it belongs on your door.

But don't stop there. You can also add magnetic windows to your garage door for under $30.

Place all the windows across the top of the door and use a chalk marker to draw on any details.

Once you've finalized your layout, remove the pieces you desire to cut and use scissors to cut along the traced lines.

Now that the pieces are cut, position them back on the door. Just like with the hardware, take your time and make sure everything is properly aligned.

When placing the window pieces on the door, it may help to view the door from a distance. This will offer a better perspective when aligning the pieces.

Add curb appeal to your fancy new garage door with beautiful foliage.

Pre-drill holes for plant hangers in the mortar of the brick.

Mount the plant hangers using screws intended for use in mortar or concrete.

Hang your favorite beautiful blooms. Pro tip: be sure to pick plants that can handle the amount of light your garage door area receives.

Maximize the beauty of your space by choosing hardy, vibrant plants like verbena and calibrachoa.

Tall, slender planters on each side of the door will help to fill space and frame in the garage door. This is also a great opportunity to add a splash of color to your home.