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How to seal garage door in a rental?

Note: please, rental-friendly solutions only!

This garage door is unusable so I’d like to seal it off from. Considering the garage door type and the wide range of gaps currently allowing everything in, and body corporate won’t allow me to adhere anything to the outside, I thought my best option would be builders plastic covering the entire internal side - wall to wall, floor to ceiling. I believe the shape of the door arms mean I would have to place the plastic before them. Is this my best option for an effective seal? if yes, what mounting tapes/adhesives should I use?

If there is a better option, I’m open to it. However, it must be:

- easily removable with out leaving any permanent changes to the surfaces (or easily reparable)

- seal off dust, debris, water, etc

The fun of renting continues! Thank you all ☺️

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Jewelleryrescue

Hi @learningDIYer

Happy New Year.

What are you trying to seal ?

light , air noise or just an ugly door view this will let us help better.

If it is air and light we can consider packing the door edges with builders expansion foam friction fit no glue or tape not expensive.

But lets here what you say first.

learningDIYer

Yes, sorry it was towards the end but dust debris weather in general. It can get a little bit windy in winter too

Jewelleryrescue

Hi @learningDIYer

Thanks for info

Here is my idea take this roll of foam and pack it around to openings You might need to double or triple the foam layers in some spots. its about 10mm thick and 75mm wide. Expansion filler 2

learningDIYer

The link takes me to a general search result for “expansion foam”, it has lots of cans/spray foam?

Jewelleryrescue

Sorry @learningDIYer

Fixed the link now :0)

MitchellMc

Hi @learningDIYer,

I like the idea of using plastic to seal off the garage door as it creates a physical barrier against dust, debris, and drafts. One challenge you'll face is finding a tape that adheres well to your brickwork. To ensure good adhesion, thoroughly clean the brick surfaces beforehand. Cloth tape (also known as duct tape) should stick effectively to bricks, especially if they're clean and dry.

However, keep in mind that if the tape remains on the bricks for an extended period, some adhesive residue may be left behind when you remove it. This can usually be cleaned off with a solvent like isopropyl alcohol or a commercial adhesive remover. Just test a small inconspicuous area first to ensure it won’t damage the bricks.

Please let us know if you have further questions.

Mitchell

learningDIYer

Thank you so much. I will test out some cloth duct tape on a spot and see if it holds or damages the bricks.

Nailbag

Have you considered using actual garage door weather strip seals @learningDIYer These are excellent at keeping out the weather, debris etc. These types of brush seals when positioned correctly will still allow the door to freely open and close.

You could use an adhesive for a more permanent fixture or a high-bonding cloth tape might also work which would be removable. Gaffa tape is my go-to, which is what roadies/TV and Movie industries use to temporarily secure cables etc to floors and walls.

Nailbag

learningDIYer

The door is inoperable so I would like to utilise the space for something else, which would require it be completely free from the outside elements.

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