Written Fitting Instructions for our Seal Kits

Clean the installation area to remove dust, debris, oil, and grease prior to fitting. If your floor is painted, use a wire brush to remove any loose paint and provide a sound surface for the adhesive to bond properly. Be sure to remove any dust or debris left behind after doing so.

Measure the overall width of the opening between frame or side tracks. Allow an additional 40mm (1 ½”) at each end for the threshold seal t be notched back around the door frame and cut the threshold seal to that required length.

With the door closed, position the threshold seal against the back of the door from inside the garage. Mark where the threshold seal needs to be notched back around the door frame/tracks so it can sit tight against the back of the door. Use a hacksaw or sharp utility knife to cut the threshold seal where you have marked.

With the garage door closed, place the threshold seal in position and push it up against the back of the door to create a tight seal. The garage door should close onto the front face of the seal (please ensure the garage door shuts correctly and locks with the seal in position – if it does not, then move the threshold back slightly and re-check. It is also advisable at this stage if you have an electrically operated door that the motor continues to operate normally).

If there is visible daylight, then the threshold seal may need to be cut back further around the door tracks to ensure a tight seal.

With the threshold seal in position, mark along the back edge of the seal inside the garage with a pencil or marker.

Open the garage door and mark along the front edge of the seal. Remove the threshold seal from the floor and mark two parallel lines approx. 10mm (⅓”) inside the existing lines. Then mark an unbroken zigzag line inside the inner parallel lines.

Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any dust, debris, oil, and grease from the bottom of the threshold seal. Sweep the floor thoroughly ensuring that it is clean and free from dust, debris, oil, and grease.

Cut the end off the adhesive tube using a hacksaw or sharp utility knife.

Important

The adhesive / sealant should be stored at room temperature prior to application so it can flow freely from the tube. The recommended ambient temperature for applying the adhesive is 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F).

Use a hacksaw or sharp utility knife to cut the adhesive nozzle approx. 15mm (½”) from the tip before fitting the tube into the sealant gun.

Apply the adhesive to the floor in unbroken lines, following the inner parallel lines marked out in Step 6. Apply an unbroken zigzag line of adhesive between the parallel lines, following the line marked previously.

Starting at one end, place the threshold seal in position on top of the adhesive and press down firmly. Continue along the length of the threshold seal, pressing down firmly and ensuring good contact in all areas. Take care to keep the threshold seal positioned correctly within the lines marked previously. Remove any excess adhesive from the sides with a clean cloth.

Apply adhesive around the door frame and ends of the threshold seal to ensure a watertight fit. Take care to check for any remaining gaps and apply more adhesive as required.

(For Sectional or roller garage doors with open side tracks)

For doors with open side tracks, GaraDry foam side blocks should be inserted into the space between the wall and the track to prevent water ingress.

1. Measure the distance between the wall and the garage door track.

2. Cut the side block to size using a hacksaw or sharp utility knife.

3. Use plenty of adhesive to stick the side block in position on the floor and wall.

4. Apply unbroken lines of adhesive around the side block where it meets the wall, door, and track.

5. Check for any remaining gaps and apply more adhesive as required.