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Classic Steel

Think a garage door is just a garage door? Our Classic™ Steel collection is here to prove otherwise. This is the door most people picture when they imagine a traditional garage—only stronger, smarter, and far more stylish than you’d expect. Built from top-tier steel that shrugs off wild weather and daily wear, Classic™ Steel delivers the kind of curb appeal that can completely change the look of your home.

You’ll find every option you could want; short or long raised panels, a spectrum of colors (including Ultra-Grain® finishes that look just like real wood), plus window designs that let you bring in natural light without sacrificing privacy. Insulation choices range from basic to industry-leading, so your garage stays comfortable, and your energy bills stay in check.

But it’s not just about looks or comfort. These doors are engineered for quiet, smooth operation and built to last for decades with almost no maintenance. If you want to make a stylish, lasting choice that adds value to your home, the Classic™ Steel garage door is the way to go.

Overview

Classic Style, Features that Matter

Built Your Way

Choose from 1, 2, or 3-layer steel construction so you get the right mix of durability, insulation, and budget.

Strong Steel, Real Options

Every door uses tough, reliable steel. Plus you can pick from short or long panel designs, add windows, or go with a wood-look Ultra-Grain® finish for extra charm.

Colors for Every Home

Select from 14 popular factory colors or customize with over 1,500 Color Blast® paint options.

Comfort All Year

Insulation options include Intellicore® polyurethane or polystyrene which keep your garage quieter and more comfortable, with R-values up to 18.4.

Ready for Rough Weather

WindCode® door reinforcement is available for homes in high-wind areas.

Environmental Assurance

Clopay doors are compliant with environmental laws and regulations. Clopay doors do not contain HFCs. All Clopay doors are compliant with:

  • California SB 1013
  • Washington HB 1112 – Hydrofluorocarbon Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Canadian regulations amending the ozone-depleting substances and halocarbon alternatives regulations
  • New Jersey A-5583/S-3919 – Greenhouse Gas Bill
Construction

How It’s Made: Classic™ Steel

The Classic™ Steel garage door is designed to handle daily use while looking great for years to come. You can choose from single-, double-, or triple-layer construction, with every option starting with high-quality steel for reliable strength. For insulation, pick either Intellicore® polyurethane—Clopay’s advanced foam that expands to fill the door for maximum energy efficiency and durability—or opt for solid polystyrene panels that add comfort and quiet.

The exterior steel panels are protected by a multi-layer coating system, including hot-dipped galvanizing, a special metal oxide pretreatment, and a baked-on primer and topcoat, all working together to keep rust away and the finish looking sharp. Maintenance is easy, with a replaceable vinyl bottom seal in a rust-resistant aluminum retainer blocking out water and drafts, and removable window grilles for simple cleaning.

Safety comes built in, too, thanks to the patented Safe-T-Bracket® that helps prevent injury during maintenance. Insulated models also include smooth, quiet nylon rollers and heavy-duty steel hinges, so your door works smoothly every day.

Classic Steel

  1. Steel
  2. Intellicore® Polyurethane or Polystyrene Insulation
  3. Steel

Classic Steel

  1. Steel
  2. Polystyrene Insulation
Design Options

The Classic™ Steel collection offers styles that easily fit with most homes. You can choose between short or long raised panels, depending on whether you want a traditional or a more modern look. These panels add depth and symmetry, helping your garage door complement your home's design. If you like sharp, detailed short panels or prefer the clean lines of long panels, there’s an option for you. Plus, you can pick from single-, double-, or triple-layer doors to get the style you want with the durability you need.

Door Designs Door Designs

TRADITIONAL SHORT PANEL 2 and 1-layer doors
Elegant Short
3-layer doors
TRADITIONAL LONG PANEL 2 and 1-layer doors
Elegant Long
3-layer doors
ELEGANT SHORT 3-layer doors
Traditional Short Panel
2 and 1-layer doors
ELEGANT LONG 3-layer doors
Traditional Long Panel
2 and 1-layer doors

Depending on door height, exact door appearance and number of sections may be different than illustrations above. Click here for complete details.

Top Sections Top Sections

Solid Top Sections

Solid Elegant Short
Solid Elegant Short
Solid Elegant Long
Solid Elegant Long

Decorative Insert Series Windows

COLONIAL 509
Colonial 509
CHARLESTON 508
Charleston 508
STOCKTON 612
Stockton 612
SUNSET 601
Sunset 601
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Charleston 608
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Madison 611
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Prairie 510
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Madison ARCH613
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Prairie 610
SUNSET 501
Sunset 501
SUNSET 503
Sunset 503
SUNSET 603
Sunset 603
Plain Short
Plain Short
Plain Long
Plain Long

Architectural Series Windows

Plain Short
Plain Short
Short with square grilles
Short With Rectangular Grilles
Plain Long
Plain Long
Short with rectangular grilles
Short With Squares Grilles
Long with Rectangular Grilles
Long With Rectangular Grilles
Long with Square Grilles
Long With Square Grilles
Arch1 Plain
ARCH1 Plain
Arch1 with vertical grilles
ARCH1 With Vertical Grilles
Arch1 with grilles
ARCH1 With Grilles
Arcg2 Plain
ARCH2 Plain
Arch2 with grilles
ARCH2 With Grilles
Arch2 with vertical grilles
ARCH2 With Vertical Grilles
Wrought Iron Short
Wrought Iron Short*
Wrought Iron Long
Wrought Iron Long*
Wrought Iron Arch
Wrought Iron Arch*

DOUBLE TOP SECTIONS

MADISON ARCH 613
Madison ARCH613
MADISON ARCH613 (Double Door)
Madison ARCH613 (Double Door)
SUNSET 502 (7', 7'6", 12' widths only)
Sunset 502 (7', 7'6", 12' widths only)
SUNSET 502 (Double Door)
Sunset 502-Double Door
SUNSET 503 (Double Door)
Sunset 503-Double Door
SUNSET 504 (14', 15', 15'6" widths only)
Sunset 504 (14', 15', 15'6" widths only)
SUNSET 505 (16', 17', 18' widths only)
Sunset 505 (16', 17', 18' widths only)
SUNSET 506 (10', 20' widths only)
Sunset 506 (10', 20' widths only)
SUNSET 603 (DOUBLE DOOR)
Sunset 603-Double Door
SUNSET 605 (DOUBLE DOOR)
Sunset 605 (Double Door)

With the Classic™ Steel collection, you can tailor the top of your garage door, whether you want extra light, a decorative accent, or an uninterrupted look. Choose from a variety of solid top sections for a simple appearance, or get creative with decorative insert windows like Colonial, Charleston, Stockton, Madison, Prairie, and several Sunset styles. The Architectural Series offers everything from plain glass to grilles in rectangles or squares, arches, and even elegant wrought iron-inspired designs. There are also special double door top sections and unique arch window options for wider openings.

*Acrylic window designs.
**Available only on 2" thick 3-Layer doors only.
***Sunset Windows not available on Ultra-Grain® doors.

Specialty Glass Options Specialty Glass Options
Clear Glass
Clear
Seeded
Seeded
Rain
Rain
Frosted
Frosted
Obscure
Obscure
Midnight Gray Glass
Midnight Gray

You can determine the level of privacy the windows offer in your Classic™ Steel garage door with a range of specialty glass. Choose clear glass if privacy isn’t an issue and you like the idea of sunlight streaming through the windows. If you want a little more character or privacy, try seeded or rain glass. Both options add subtle patterns that blur the view while still allowing daylight to brighten your garage. Frosted and obscure glass options take privacy up a notch, gently diffusing light and keeping your space hidden from view. For a modern twist, Midnight Gray glass brings a chic, tinted look with added privacy and glamour.

With these options, you can control both the amount of light and the level of privacy in your garage, modifying your door to fit your needs. Some designs and glass types may have specific compatibility restrictions, so be sure to check which options are available for your chosen door style.

Colors Colors

Standard Colors

Standard White Standard White
Almond Almond
Sandtone Sandtone
Bronze Bronze*
Chocolate Chocolate
Mocha Brown Mocha Brown*
Hunter Green Hunter Green*
Charcoal Charcoal*
Desert Tan Desert Tan

Premium Colors

Black Black*
Iron Ore Iron Ore*
Medium-Finish Classic Panel Ultra-Grain Classic Medium Finish*
Cherry Finish Classic Panel Ultra-Grain Classic Cherry Finish*
Walnut Finish Classic Panel Ultra-Grain Classic Walnut Finish*

The Classic™ Steel garage door is available in a wide range of colors and finishes. Choose from classic shades like Standard White, Almond, Sandtone, Chocolate, and Desert Tan for a timeless, versatile look. For a bolder statement, select from premium colors such as Black, Bronze, Mocha Brown, Hunter Green, Gray, Charcoal, and Iron Ore. These rich colors add depth to your garage door and work beautifully with modern or traditional exteriors.

If you love the warmth of wood but want the durability of steel, the Ultra-Grain® finishes in Medium, Cherry, or Walnut offer a realistic wood-look texture without the upkeep of a traditional wood door. If you need a specific color, the ColorBlast® custom paint program lets you match nearly any color scheme, with more than 1,500 custom shades available.

Keep in mind that not all colors or finishes are available on every model, so be sure to check which options work for your chosen design.

Request Color Samples

*Available on select models.
ColorBlast® Custom Paint Option Available.

Resources
Classic Steel Premium

Classic Premium Brochure

Clopay Classic™ Steel Premium garage doors featuring Intellicore® insulation technology represent the ultimate smart choice for homeowners. Clopay’s Intellicore® insulation is a proprietary polyurethane foam that is injected into our Premium doors, expanding to fill the entire structure. The result is a door with incredible strength and durability. Its dense insulation also produces a quieter door, and with one of the industry’s leading R-values of 18.4, it provides year-round comfort and improved energy efficiency.
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Classic Steel Value Plus

Classic Steel Value Plus Brochure

Improve your home’s appearance and energy efficiency with a Clopay Value Plus insulated garage door. Available in 24 or 25 gauge steel with 1-5/16" polystyrene insulation, Value Plus models offer moderate insulating R-values, strength and security, as well as quiet operation and a beautiful appearance. Choose from two panel styles, many color options and a wide range of window options to create a door that fits your budget and enhances your home’s curb appeal.
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Classic Steel Value Garage Doors

Classic Steel Value Brochure

Improve your home’s appearance with a Clopay Classic™ Steel Value garage door. Available in 24 or 25 gauge steel with a durable 2" steel frame construction, Classic™ Steel Value models are designed for beautiful, long-lasting performance. Choose from multiple panel styles, many color options and a wide range of window options to create a door that fits your budget and enhances your home’s curb appeal.
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Ultra-Grain

Ultra-Grain Paint Option Brochure

Clopay’s Ultra-Grain® finish delivers the best of both worlds: the realistic look of natural wood with the low maintenance and energy efficiency benefits of insulated steel. But unlike real wood, it’s UV-resistant and impervious to moisture, so it won’t fade, rot, split, shrink or crack, saving you and the environment material, energy and resources necessary to maintain or replace door components.
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Idea Book

Products Available Through Independent Dealers

A garage door can represent as much as 30% of your home’s front façade, which makes choosing the right design especially important — and Clopay has the widest selection available.
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Home Depot Brochure

Products Available at Home Depot

A garage door can represent as much as 30% of your home’s front façade, which makes choosing the right design especially important – and Clopay has the widest selection available
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Installation Manual-Insulated Garage Doors

Installation Manual for Residential Sectional Insulated Steel Doors

Installation instructions for our residential insulated steel garage doors
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Installation

Residential Sectional 1-Layer And 2-Layer Doors

Installation Instructions for Residential Garage Doors
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Steel Garage Door Care & Maintenance

Steel Garage Doors Care and Maintenance

Steel Garage Doors Care and Maintenance
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Installation Warranty

Installation Warranty

All of our Elite, Authorized, Master Authorized and Advanced Authorized Dealers offer a minimum 1 Year installation warranty on Clopay replacement doors.
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FAQ
  • What is the difference between the Elegant and the Traditional panel design?

    The Elegant design has decorative panel edging and is available on Premium insulated door designs. The Traditional panel does not have this edging detail and is offered on the Value and Value Plus models.

  • What is a “pan door”?

    “Pan door” is a garage door industry term referring to a single layer, non-insulated steel door.

  • Which architectural styles best complement Classic Steel doors?

    The Classic™ Steel garage door is designed to suit just about any home thanks to its versatile raised panel design and range of color and window options. It’s a great match for traditional homes, where its symmetrical panels and enduring look echo classic American architecture. Colonial and ranch-style houses can enhance their curb appeal thanks to the door’s clean lines and customizable finishes. The Classic™ Steel also works beautifully with more contemporary homes, offering a simple, understated look that blends well with modern exteriors. Even Craftsman and cottage-style houses benefit from its understated elegance and wide variety of panel, window, and color choices. No matter your home’s architectural style, Classic™ Steel provides a polished, welcoming look that never goes out of fashion.