Make A Wall From Garage Door

Garage door torsion springs mounted above the door are under high tension and can unwrap with great force.

Make a wall from garage door.

It is not uncommon for homeowners seeking more space in their house to convert their garage into a living space by covering the interior of the garage door with a false wall. A false wall may be as simple as fabric attached to a frame or more complex like drywall attached to a frame. The plan is still to insulate my garage door but that s further down the road. Landscaping will improve the look and help the new wall blend into the original house.

If the garage door was placed at the end of your driveway consider replacing the driveway with landscaping. The first step in converting a garage is to remove the door and build a wall. Make a plan for tearing up the driveway outside the wall area. If you want to follow along with the entire process here s how i did it.

Consider hiring a garage door contractor to remove the doors if you have this style spring. I want to see how much cooler my garage is with the drywall and wall insulation make first. Upsize to 2 6 walls for more space for insulation and increased r value. Choose from several foundation options.

Add an extra service door in back if needed. Position the building to avoid water runoff problems. Build taller walls to accommodate a larger overhead door. Leaving the asphalt or concrete driveway leading into the new wall is a sure sign that it was created from a garage door opening.

Waterproof your garage walls with drylok.