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Spring 2013 Home Improvement Magazine
Garage door decor
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[May 13, 2013]
Most homeowners enter their
houses more frequently by driving into their garage than they enter
by any other door in the home, so why not make it welcoming? To add
pizazz to the exterior of your garage door, the experts at Fypon
recommend that you install decorative urethane trim pieces, such as
moldings, crossheads, pediments and keystones to the garage door
surround at your home.
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 "People focus a great deal of attention on the curb appeal of a
home, but oftentimes they don't use their main entry door nearly as
often as they do their garage door," says Anita Piety, marketing
specialist for Fypon. "We recommend that homeowners treat themselves
by making their garage door entrance more aesthetically appealing by
adding synthetic trim pieces. This is a simple do-it-yourself
project that can be tackled in less than an hour once you have the
parts on hand."Piety suggests that the first basic element is to
surround the entire garage door entry with weather-resistant
urethane molding or PVC trim. The pieces are easy to cut and
install, plus they resist insect infestations, warping, splitting
and humidity. Urethane products come with a pre-primed surface that
is ready to paint or stain, so no sanding or additional priming is
needed before installation. PVC trim pieces do not need to be
painted.
As an option to molding and trim, more detailed pilasters, which
usually stand vertically to frame out an entry door, are a great way
to add dimension and beauty to the sides of the garage entryway.
After installing these, you can look at the top of the garage
entrance.
"If you have at least 2 feet of space between the top of your
garage and the roofline, you can get creative by 'topping off' the
garage entry with a crosshead," says Piety. "These come in very long
lengths -- up to 207 inches in width -- to accommodate large garage
openings. Or, you can order two smaller pieces, install them
side-by-side and cover the 'gap' with a keystone decorative element
placed in the center."
Because Fypon products are lightweight yet durable, installation
is fast and easy for homeowners. Simple tools, including premium
adhesive, saw, measuring tape, hammer, nails, a level, a ladder and
safety eyewear are all that is needed to completely transform the
garage door decor on a home.
Another way to enhance the garage door is with a Fypon PVC
trellis system. Available in two sizes to accommodate either single-
or double-car garages, each trellis system comes as a complete kit
including durable outlookers, attractive beams, lattice and
hardware. The trellis system adds architectural distinction to any
home and comes in smooth white or stainable wood grain.
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"One of the best aspects of adding synthetic millwork and trim to
the exterior of the home is that these products out-perform wood in
so many ways," says Piety. "Both urethane and PVC trim are made of a
closed-cell product, making them resistant to moisture and insects.
Each of the pieces also resists rotting, peeling and crumbling, so
once you install the garage door surround, there's virtually no
maintenance required to keep it looking warm and welcoming for years
to come.
Fypon offers thousands of decorative millwork elements in a
variety of architectural styles to enhance the interior and exterior
of homes. Each piece is crafted from tough, weather-resistant,
high-performance materials that are resistant to decay, insect
infestation and water damage for long-lasting beauty and low
maintenance.
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Fypon LLC is part of consumer products company Fortune Brands
Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS) and is owned by Therma-Tru Corp. For
additional information, call 800-446-3040 or visit
www.fypon.com.
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