Shop around for paints in different colors that you think might suit your garage door.
Paint garage door like wood.
Use denatured alcohol soaked in an a clean rag or wiping cloth to remove grime.
Applying a new coat of paint 1.
Now it s time to paint.
After removing the hardware and cleaning off all the cobwebs and bugs i gave the door a once over with a coat of exterior flat paint.
Tape off the edges around your garage door and the bottom of your garage door to keep it from getting paint on the rubber seal.
First step is to roll on the wood tone base coat.
The primer will both provide a flat base for the paint and make for.
A commonly used base color.
Select a shade you like.
Pressure wash your garage door.
Choose a suitable outdoor uv protected paint base color with no gloss added matt finish.
Wood stains sealers clear topcoats.
Detail the smaller areas with a.
I chose clark kensington paint primer in one in copper pot purchased at ace hardware.
Apply a primer to help the fresh paint stick.
Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.
Part of the process of staining a garage door to look like wood is using brush strokes to allow the base color to come through just a little to give it that woodgrain look.
If the door has raised panels apply the paint in the direction you prefer for the faux wood grain this way any visible brush strokes add to the grain effect.
Find a prop such as a broom handle or step stool to keep the door at your desired height while painting.
Most neutral colors would work great for this but if you ve got a bright or bold garage door color you may consider painting it neutral before adding the gel stain.
This technique will give the appearance of a high end solid wood door even close up for under 40.
Upgrade your home s curb appeal in a single day.
Painting your garage door is a great way to add curb appeal to your home.
This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
Prepare to paint the garage door.
Paint a cardboard scrap for practice paint several pieces of scrap cardboard in the same base color you plan to use.