How To Change Garage Door Bottom Seal

The bottom seal of a garage door is an important part of the door's weatherstripping system. It helps to keep water, snow, and cold air out of the garage, and it can also help to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

Over time, the bottom seal can become damaged or worn, and it will need to be replaced. Replacing the bottom seal is a relatively easy DIY project that can be completed in a few hours.

Tools and materials you will need

New garage door bottom seal
Utility knife
Pry bar
Hammer
Screwdriver

Instructions

Open the garage door completely.
Identify the bottom seal. It is usually a strip of rubber or vinyl that is attached to the bottom of the door.
Use the utility knife to cut the old bottom seal away from the door.
Use the pry bar to remove the old bottom seal from the door frame.
Clean the mating surfaces of the door and the door frame with a damp cloth.
Apply a bead of adhesive to the bottom of the new bottom seal.
Press the new bottom seal into place on the door.
Secure the bottom seal in place with screws or nails.
Open and close the garage door several times to make sure that the bottom seal is working properly.

Tips

When choosing a new bottom seal, be sure to select one that is the correct size and type for your garage door.
If you are not comfortable replacing the bottom seal yourself, you can hire a professional garage door repair company to do it for you.
Replacing the bottom seal is a good way to improve the weatherstripping of your garage door and keep water, snow, and cold air out of your garage.