We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
Paint metal garage door to look like wood.
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.
Another option is to buy a new steel garage door with wood grain patterns.
It s amazing how they can make tile look like real wood now.
Find a prop such as a broom handle or step stool to keep the door at your desired height while painting.
This gives it the appearance of a genuine wood door with the woodgrain effect embossed on the surface of the metal.
Creating the fake wood finish requires two latex enamel wood colors and a clear latex glaze or acrylic sealer.
Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.
To learn more consult a garage door specialist in your area.
I originally planned on simply painting that to match the tan on the rest of the door.
First step is to roll on the wood tone base coat.
However the wood grains on steel do not look realistic.
This technique will give the appearance of a high end solid.
Clean the door and apply a base coat of paint in the color of your choice.
Use gel stain and a.
When the home was built the home owners had a really beautiful driftwood tile floor installed.
This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
I offer a unique and.
And i knew i could achieve the look using my faux wood grain painting technique.
You have to do your prep work before you paint a metal door to create the wood grain look.
A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.
Now it s time to paint.
In this video i transform metal doors into works of art.
It is painted in two directions a first in the garage door industry and then fired.
To determine ideal wood shades examine an image or an actual piece of your favorite type of wood.
Choose exterior paints for an exterior surface and interior paints for a project area that faces the inside of the home.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
But after thinking it over i decided to make this door look richer like a brand new expensive solid wood door.
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.
The job is to paint a set of stairs and the hand railings to look like wood in a new home.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous fauxwood door with this easy gel stain diy garagedoor makeover.