STICKY Garage weather stripping

[dewilson58]

Any solutions to end the bottom garage weather stripping from sticking to the concrete??

Have cleaned with mild soap. :ohdear::ohdear:

[villagetinker]

Have you tried a powder on the garage floor, the rubber will pickup the powder and not stick to the concrete, may need to repeat. I would try a real fine wood powder like from sanding a piece of wood.

[JRichm369]

3-M has a 2" wide slip resistant Tape place it where the weather strip contacts the garage floor.

[dewilson58]

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[stevecmo]

You might try wiping on a couple good coats of Armorall.

[RICH1]

Replace it... it's crushed.... Amazon has replacement strips ... it's very easy to install...

[tomvic811]

From my experience, it's not the rubber on the bottom of your door that's giving you the sticking problem, it's the rubber seals on the sides and top of the door that melts a bit and adheres to the door. I had the problem and with warm soapy water clean thoroughly the rubber portion that comes in contact with the door when it's down. After that cleaning and letting it dry, rub petroleum vaseline along that same area of the rubber seal that comes in contact with your door. You will see that it will stick no longer. I recommend doing this every 6 months or so, especially in hot weather.

[Bwolf1]

As already stated, the problem is not the strip that touches the floor, it’s the strip around the door’s edge (top and sides) touching the frame that is sticking. Clean it off with a damp rag every few weeks. Let it dry. Problem solved.

[Professor]

Any solutions to end the bottom garage weather stripping from sticking to the concrete??

Have cleaned with mild soap. :ohdear::ohdear:

There isa product called Goo Gone you can use on all the weather striping around the door. Then use a light coat of car wax on the seal and it will solve your issue. Repeat once a year.

[Graspher]

I’d replace the rubber seal. Just did that several months ago. You can buy by the foot at romac off rolling acres.

Takes all of 15 minutes to complete the task.

No need to clean the rubber every couple of weeks or deal with tape that - in time - will lose its adherence due to water exposure.

[egmcaninch]

Any solutions to end the bottom garage weather stripping from sticking to the concrete??

Have cleaned with mild soap. :ohdear::ohdear:

We use a wide weather stripping that lays flat on the ground where the driveway is against the garage door. It doesn't "stick" to the driveway, but it stays in place.
Works like a charm.

[DaleDivine]

We use a wide weather stripping that lays flat on the ground where the driveway is against the garage door. It doesn't "stick" to the driveway, but it stays in place.
Works like a charm.

Mine was sticking really bad and yes, it is on the floor. I went to Lowes and got the rubber floor molding like you see in offices. Put it down without any adhesives. Stays in place. Works like a charm...
:coolsmiley::ho:

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

You might try wiping on a couple good coats of Armorall.

Like it was said, clean the strip well, allow it to dry, and coat it with Two coats of ArmorAll allowing it to dry well between coats. Don’t get Armor All on the garage floor, since it will make it slick. Good luck, don’t hurry the job, allow it to dry well (1 hour minimum) between coats.

[OhioBuckeye]

Any solutions to end the bottom garage weather stripping from sticking to the concrete??

Have cleaned with mild soap. :ohdear::ohdear:

Oh wow. I live Texas & we just had 2 or 3 weeks of 100+ temperatures &
I never had an issue like that & haven’t heard of anyone else having this issue. This is a new one on me. I would smear a very thin coat of some kind of grease or vasoline on the rubber water seal.

[lmack]

From my experience, it's not the rubber on the bottom of your door that's giving you the sticking problem, it's the rubber seals on the sides and top of the door that melts a bit and adheres to the door. I had the problem and with warm soapy water clean thoroughly the rubber portion that comes in contact with the door when it's down. After that cleaning and letting it dry, rub petroleum vaseline along that same area of the rubber seal that comes in contact with your door. You will see that it will stick no longer. I recommend doing this every 6 months or so, especially in hot weather.

Ditto here, vaseline on the sides periodically seems to do the trick.

[pgettinger01]

Try a mixture of glycerin and powder. The glycerin holds the powder to the rubber strip. It also works on rubber seals around car doors and windows.

[Joe C.]

Try wiping it down with a good amount of WD-40 and let it dry. If while wiping it down, it gets tacky, then I'd replace it. It's inexpensive and you can get garage door edge parts and bottom door seals at Lowe's or Home Depot. Easy to install.

[dewilson58]

Thanks for the input.

Lots to pick from.

Will start cheap and work up the $$$ scale.

:coolsmiley:

[USA2170]

Had the same issues with my rubber seals....changed seals to a brush seal both top and bottom.....the best seal ever. Your welcome to stop by and see. I have not been able to find these in Florida so needed to order track and seal from a company in WIS.

[MrChipster]

Ditto here, vaseline on the sides periodically seems to do the trick.

Vaseline will catch and hold dirt and dust. Use bicycle chain lube it does not attract dust and dirt.

[DaleDivine]

Oh wow. I live Texas & we just had 2 or 3 weeks of 100+ temperatures &
I never had an issue like that & haven’t heard of anyone else having this issue. This is a new one on me. I would smear a very thin coat of some kind of grease or vasoline on the rubber water seal.

That will make it dirty and gritty. I tried it...
:ohdear::ohdear:

[Down Sized]

From my experience, it's not the rubber on the bottom of your door that's giving you the sticking problem, it's the rubber seals on the sides and top of the door that melts a bit and adheres to the door. I had the problem and with warm soapy water clean thoroughly the rubber portion that comes in contact with the door when it's down. After that cleaning and letting it dry, rub petroleum vaseline along that same area of the rubber seal that comes in contact with your door. You will see that it will stick no longer. I recommend doing this every 6 months or so, especially in hot weather.

This is how I solved mine door sticking also. A door repair person showed me the solution.

[Jfowl1234]

Was your driveway or garage flow painted? Check to see if they use the correct paint

[DangeloInspections]

When we find sticky garage door bottom gaskets it is usually from having that portion of the garage door painted. Especially on non-North facing garage doors, it heats up and the paint sticks to the rubber seal. The best way to solve this is to but a few 4" strips of Vinyl commercial mop board or vinyl base mold.

All the big box stores sell these 4 foot strips for about $2.00 each. It has a curved bottom that just fits against the small hurricane lip. You do not need to glue it or anything....stays right there.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/FLEXCO-4-in-W-x-4-ft-L-Black-Dahlia-Vinyl-Wall-Base/3105543

We have recommended this for years...even keep a piece on our truck to show folks. It comes in different colors. Takes four of them for a 16' garage door, so for like $9.00 your set for life.

Frank D.

[dewilson58]

You do not need to glue it or anything....stays right there.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/FLEXCO-4-in-W-x-4-ft-L-Black-Dahlia-Vinyl-Wall-Base/3105543



Really???.......Garage door up & down multi times per day, golf carts driving over it. Really??

Thanks!!

[DangeloInspections]

Yes....it stays down nice and never moves. Hundreds of folks have done this with zero problems. I promise.....:)

[dewilson58]

Yes....it stays down nice and never moves. Hundreds of folks have done this with zero problems. I promise.....:)

:coolsmiley::coolsmiley::coolsmiley:

[HORNET]

I purchased a rubber strip ( just for under garage doors) online when I had my driveway design painted. 6 years now, works great and no door stick and no special care!

[dewilson58]

Ditto here, vaseline on the sides periodically seems to do the trick.


To bring this thread full circle and closure....................Vaseline did the trick.

Sprayed the rubber.....no luck.
Purchased the rubber mop boards.....helped, but not 100% cure.
(look kinda nice, so i might just keep them)

Did Vaseline...........100% fix.

Thanks to all posters!!!!
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