How To Replace Garage Door Bottom Rubber

Joe Conti, our wonderful master tech, goes over a common question here at Precision Garage Doors. That question is, "can I replace the bottom seal/rubber on my garage door?". The answer is yes! However, you're going to need the right size bottom rubber in order for it to fit snugly on the door. Joe runs through how homeowners can replace the bottom rubber themselves.
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[@paulgeary531]

Thank for explaining everything in detail I was just trying to put weather strip in on the bottom of my door and the thing is the channel thickness is smaller than the Frost King bottom seal rubber that I bought at home Depot so I'm going to have to buy one with a thinner channel thickness, but thank you for explaining this otherwise I would not know why it doesn't fit

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

No problem! Glad we could help!

[@douglasbencsko1646]

Great Job Joe. This can help many homeowners who want to save some money doing it themselves.

[@davidgoodman3545]

good video and very good tip on tucking in the ends.

[@danstvguy]

I've watched about 10 videos today on replacement of a bottom weatherseal .... This is far and away the best. Good job. Still trying to find weatherseal about 3" with 3/16th T ends.

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

No problem! Glad we could assist.

[@tonymorgan2813]

First time watching your channel.. .great video, you made it look so easy!

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

Thanks for watching!

[@ManuelArellano-pb4fh]

Nicely done and explained

[@JohnPontrelli-e5k]

Very helpful video. Changed it myself took less than 10 minutes once i got the right size T.

[@richkuban2027]

Best video on this task that I have found. Thanks!

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

No problem, glad we could help!

[@dickeymoore3662]

I need 1/4" T rubber for my retainer but can't find any locally do you know where I can find some?😢

[@cecilkumar6021]

you make it look so easy

[@jdigi82]

Great video. Unfortunately, I installed the new rubber bottom, but I can still see light through on one side of the garage when it's closed. It appears the ground is slightly warped. I don't suppose there's something else not too drastic I could do to fill the remaining gap?

[@w.l.graves7228]

excellent video joe , best one on youtube .. thank you . !

[@MrsC1223]

What does one use to stop water from coming in? That is the issue I am dealing with, lots of water during a heavy Florida rain.

[@dp4104]

Great effective instructional simple video! 🙏🏽

[@geoffreyluce9254]

Hi Joe, thanks again for your video a couple of years ago. Is there a way to take a measure tape to help decide what size stripping you need? Thx.

[@fauxque5057]

First time I replaced mine I did it by sliding it in. It wasn't fun. The last time I did it I used a heavier duty Bowsen brand. Their installation video shows to push the back edge into the track and then work the inside edge in. Then move to the front side and stick the back edge in, and then push the front edge in. At first I was using a plastic trim tool to push it in. Then I switched to a screen roller and it zipped right in. Worked out faster than trying to slide it. Last time I would get half way or more and it would pop out of the track when I tried to slide it.

[@dawnkruse3666]

Great video, but unfortunately I have a wooden door that is flat on the bottom and does not have channels. Looks like the weatherstripping, which is now pretty broken up, was nailed on. Any tips or suggestions for replacing it? Thank you.

[@tdog6612]

I have watched a few videos on this and no one has mentioned how much down travel should be on door so that the seal doesn’t get fully squished and then in short time, it gets misshaped.

[@lkw5699]

You made made me laugh at the fake spray at your face. Good video. May tackle this diy

[@codymcclure7362]

So if you have a steel door with a t channel and wood accents on the outside of the door what can you use to fill the gaps on the front bottom sides?

[@mykalimba]

This T-channel stuff looks like a piece of cake to replace. I just replaced my double-wide garage door seal, and it has what's called a "P bulb" type channel. What a major pain in the backside it was to replace.

[@melabshier5812]

Nothing about Bead type? I have a Taylor door. I need to replace the bottom rubber. Your explanation on how to install may still work on Bead style but for us "rookies" it would be helpful to know what to do and give us confidence. Or maybe a separate Bead style video so those who do a search go straight to it. Just an idea.

[@indiogator]

Soapy water. Wd40 will collect grime.

[@lizard944]

Two clues that these people have no idea what they are talking about. 1). Recommending Wd40 which is solvent based and great at breaking down rubber. Anyone that recommends this to lube the retainer, don't walk away, RUN! Only use silicone spray or soapy water. 2). They have some kind of grease in the roller track which is a big no-no. Dries, collects dirt and hardens. Increases rolling resistance, especially in the winter. Only lubricate the roller bearings.

[@stringtheory1968]

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[@jredbokie1247]

Go ahead and try to slide one in without it lmbo😂

[@anuroop9100]

Thank you for the video. I did the same exact thing. But now, the door is a standing a few centimetres up frm the ground and the latch is not falling in to close the door. I think this is because of the thickness of the rubber. How do i fix it ?

[@erntam1990]

Have you try adjusting the closing limits of your garage door opener?

[@bekind8243]

Where can you buy the seal that has different t-channel sizes?

[@DaDaDo661]

Amazon

[@mdmyer]

Can you just cut a piece off the old one and take it in and match it?

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

Yes, of course! That's honestly probably the best way to do it.

[@edsherrod5216]

I have a garage door that needs the bottom rubber replaced, but there is a portion of the door that has been damaged, and in the current condition it won't be possible to get past that area. Is it possible to repair the section of the door that is damaged, or am I looking at replacing the entire door?

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

There's a chance that you can just replace the section, but you'll have to figure out who manufactured the door. If it's a common door type, then you can possibly call the manufacturer and see if they'd have the right panel size for your door. But if you cannot figure out the manufacturer, then it might be time for a new door.

[@d.m.4815]

Is there a secret spot where the manufacturer’s name is located?

[@rockyraccoon8270]

yeah that keep it at the factory where it won't wear out.

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

usually it's at the bottom right or left panel.

[@uGeneG]

I just replaced Bottom Rubber Seal and it sticks to the the painted floor and makes motor work a lot harder to break that sticking. Any solution to that? I am in Florida and my garage door exposed to the sun.

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

You can purchase Slick It! It's a lubricator for your bottom rubber and weather seal, you apply is similar to a deodorant. That should do the trick!

[@nancydaeschner6530]

👍

[@tinawarfield9471]

How did you position the door so that it won’t fall?

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

We just kept it in the open position. You can also vise grip it!

[@Sukiipod]

I’d use soap and water and slide on and avoid the WD which will attract more gunk

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

That's definitely another option!

[@paulorlando5877]

Great video but I thought it was good for leaks.

[@kataysmith9581]

Doesn't wd40 eat rubber?

[@PrecisionGarageDoorTriState]

It does not. It is however, a water displacer. Therefore, it technically removes grease, which isn't good!

[@charleen5871]

You say it doesn't keep the water out, so what keeps the water? That's my problem.

[@Sukiipod]

I bought a garage door threshold sealer strip … very easy to install … it definitely helps

[@wrufai1]

@@Sukiipod Can I ask the specific name and model of the one you purchased?

[@prawnstar9213]

This sucks to do btw.. get garadry. Literally called garadry. Now I have no leaves or water.. and it’s air tight

[@coreyboardman2517]

Air tight but not water tight????

[@MatthewOchoa]

Why does this guy sound like John Madden?

[@Barryd57]

MUTE THE MUSIC

[@jamessharp4361]

No need for the music

[@BallBusta]

Whoever put the background music in this video needs to not. It's weird and out of place.

[@TheRealGrandadNo1]

Wow, you speak so fast it is rather difficult to keep up or even understand you. Calm down please!

[@lauralake7430]

No, he's from North Jersey. This is him talking slow and calm!!❤❤😂