- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Replacing bottom door seals & weatherstripping for doors
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:46 am
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:46 am
I have gone to HD and Lowe's and unfortunately, they do not have the color option I am looking for (only white or black seals and white or brown for weatherstripping).
Looking for a local option in Baton Rouge area, as in local door supply company. I am in need of a creme color and I would prefer the door seals to "slide in place" via a tongue and groove installation - the bottoms of my doors have cut-outs to accept door seals and "lock" in place.
Suggestions?
Looking for a local option in Baton Rouge area, as in local door supply company. I am in need of a creme color and I would prefer the door seals to "slide in place" via a tongue and groove installation - the bottoms of my doors have cut-outs to accept door seals and "lock" in place.
Suggestions?
6
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:49 am to Will Cover
Go to an actual Door Shop. HD and Lowes only carry what they carry. A shop that actually pre-hangs doors will at least be able to order what you need.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:49 am to Will Cover
quote:
tongue and groove
Gets me every time.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:50 am to Will Cover
I can't help answer your question, Cover, but I need to replace my seals too. Can they be replaced without taking door off hinges?
This post was edited on 5/23/17 at 9:53 am
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:50 am to Will Cover
Good luck! I assume these are steel doors? Seems like the door manufacturers use proprietary systems for these things so you may have to get them straight from the door manufacturer OR modify the door you have to accept some other type.
I went thru this several years ago also. Never found a compatible seal.
I went thru this several years ago also. Never found a compatible seal.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:51 am to Will Cover
Based on a quick Google of what's available in Baton Rouge, I would try Holmes Building Materials.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:52 am to ForeverLSU02
quote:
can't help answer your question cover, but I need to replace my seals too. Can they be replaced without taking door off hinges?
Sometimes you can slide them out, but most of the time you have to remove the hinge pins and lay it on some horses to work on the sweep.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 9:54 am to CHEDBALLZ
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:08 am to ForeverLSU02
quote:
I can't help answer your question, Cover, but I need to replace my seals too. Can they be replaced without taking door off hinges?
I popped the hinge pin off the top and middle. And then I actually had to unscrew the bottom hinge (left pin in) to remove the door - the bottom was too low to the ground in order for me to use a hammer and screwdriver - couldn't get enough force behind my "strikes."
Door is fairly heavy. I'll go about this next time with another person to help me guide the door back on the hinge.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:09 am to Green Chili Tiger
quote:
Holmes Building Materials.
I'll give them a shot. I think the owner's name is actually John.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:10 am to Will Cover
I'm OCD, but even I'm not OCD enough to care whether my weatherstripping matches.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:13 am to Will Cover
quote:
I think the owner's name is actually John.
Then the length of weatherstripping you need won't be a problem.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:16 am to Jim Rockford
quote:
I'm OCD, but even I'm not OCD enough to care whether my weatherstripping matches.
I normally wouldn't be either, but my doors are a creme color and the bright white really stands on the door seal - it wraps around the bottom of the door and sticks up from the bottom about 2 inches.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 10:16 am to Green Chili Tiger
quote:
Then the length of weatherstripping you need won't be a problem
Almost like an endless supply. Probably expands too when it gets warmer.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 11:53 am to Will Cover
You might try to use another type seal. I used the king that fit in grooves on bottom of door and nailed in place with 3-4 small nails. Doesn't show on bottom edges of door then
Posted on 5/23/17 at 12:13 pm to ForeverLSU02
Ive replaced some (slide in the groove kind) and have never had to remove the door. If the old one doesn't slide right out by hand grab it with a pliers. Simple.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News