Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question?

[ushdadude]

Instructions are usually good.
Is there an opener there and needs to replaced or installing the first one?
If none is there you might need a bracket for the door for reinforcement.

Nothing there currently. So it's a more involved process?

[CountValentine]

Nothing there currently. So it's a more involved process?

Yes as you will need to support the back of the opener (motor section).
Maybe watch a couple YouTube videos and see how comfortable you are. Feel free to ask questions.

[ushdadude]

Yes as you will need to support the back of the opener (motor section).
Maybe watch a couple YouTube videos and see how comfortable you are. Feel free to ask questions.

Just realized, if I put a traditional motor it'll interfere with the rafters. I keep my succa up there. I would probably be better off with a motor that I can mount on the side of the door.

[CountValentine]

So we are not talking about a typical garage door?

[ushdadude]

So we are not talking about a typical garage door?

typical garage door but i would need something like this.

[CountValentine]

typical garage door but i would need something like this.

That looks pretty neat. Probably easier to install.

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[Help]

can I paint walls before installing trims around doors?

[Yo ssi]

can I paint walls before installing trims around doors?

Yes it's even preferable. Just paint the trims before installing them.

[Help]

Yes it's even preferable. Just paint the trims before installing them.

preferable? Why is that? That’s not how builders do it. They always paint after the trims are up.

[RebYid613]

preferable? Why is that? That’s not how builders do it. They always paint after the trims are up.

Preferable because you get a cleaner look and painters probably don't install trim.

[lcm]

Preferable because you get a cleaner look and painters probably don't install trim.

The only "downside" is that you won't be painting over the tiny nail holes which you made when attaching it

[CountValentine]

can I paint walls before installing trims around doors?

No right or wrong way. Which ever you prefer.

[Yo ssi]

Preferable because you get a cleaner look and painters probably don't install trim.

+1
Especially when you paint it a different color than the wall.

The only "downside" is that you won't be painting over the tiny nail holes which you made when attaching it

You can always touch it up later

ETA
To really be a perfectionist, you can paint the side and edges, put it up and paint the rest after it's up.

[Yo ssi]

No right or wrong way. Which ever you prefer.

It's like not taking off light switch and outlet covers before painting, while right and wrong sound a bit strong, there should be a proper way to do it.

[CountValentine]

It's like not taking off light switch and outlet covers before painting, while right and wrong sound a bit strong, there should be a proper way to do it.

Ask any carpenter. It is about preference.
You put up trim last and what happens when you scratch those beautiful painted walls? 

[yos9694]

It's like not taking off light switch and outlet covers before painting, while right and wrong sound a bit strong, there should be a proper way to do it.

Speaking of... write the paint color code on the inside of the light switch cover

[Help]

One of my stair risers is made out of pressed wood, the paint dosnt conceal it.
Can I put joint compound and then paint it? Sounds a bit weird. Any other idea?

[CountValentine]

How about wood filler?

[Help]

How about wood filler?

Interesting idea.
I just have joint compound left over, you think it will do the job?

[CountValentine]

Interesting idea.
I just have joint compound left over, you think it will do the job?

Guessing it will crack and fall out a lot sooner.