Garage Door Wood Refinishing
This large wooden garage door was fading and peeling. We used specialized equipment to strip and refinish the entire surface with weather-resistant coating.
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After
This custom cedar garage door on a luxury Mandeville home measured 16 feet wide by 8 feet tall and had been the pride of the homeowner's curb appeal for twelve years before Louisiana's brutal climate took its toll, causing the stain to fade to gray and the protective coating to peel extensively across the large surface area.
The homeowner had invested significantly in this custom door and wanted to restore it rather than replace it, but the size and weight presented unique challenges requiring specialized equipment and techniques.
Our large-format door restoration process began with comprehensive assessment of the cedar's condition beneath the failed finish - fortunately, the quality cedar construction had withstood the climate well with only surface-level damage.
The restoration required custom scaffolding and workspace setup to properly access all areas of the 128-square-foot surface while protecting the driveway and surrounding landscaping. Stripping such a large cedar surface required industrial-grade equipment and environmental controls to manage dust and chemical containment safely.
The cedar grain assessment revealed beautiful natural patterns that had been hidden by the failed stain, allowing us to enhance the door's natural beauty during refinishing.
Color selection involved testing multiple cedar stain options to achieve rich, natural tones that would complement the home's architecture while providing maximum UV protection for the large exposed surface.
The finishing system includes multiple coats of marine-grade protectant specifically formulated for large vertical surfaces exposed to weather. Professional re-installation included adjustment of the door mechanism to ensure smooth operation despite the door's substantial weight.
Large-format door assessment and planning
Custom scaffolding and workspace setup
Environmental protection and containment
Industrial stripping with specialized equipment
Cedar grain evaluation and enhancement planning
Professional stain application with spray equipment
Multiple marine-grade protectant coats
Mechanism adjustment and final installation
"Our garage door looks like it was just installed! The cedar grain is absolutely gorgeous."— Satisfied Customer
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