If you have a metal door it is best to test the stain on a small metal piece or door trim and allow it to dry for a few hours.
Painting a metal garage door to look like wood.
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.
Now it s time to paint.
Find a prop such as a broom handle or step stool to keep the door at your desired height while painting.
Be sure to check out the faux wood doors if you are shopping for new garage doors.
The newer generation faux wood door looks identical to a real wood door but is cheaper and requires less upkeep compared to a real wood door.
If you re comfortable removing the door handle remove it to simplify the painting process.
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First step is to roll on the wood tone base coat.
In this video i transform metal doors into works of art.
Set a dropcloth on the ground near the door and tape the door frame and hardware with painter s tape to protect it from primer and paint.
Gently sand a previously painted door to make the door more receptive to primer.
Step 1 cleaning begin by completely and thoroughly cleaning the metal garage doors.
A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.
You can make yours look different and more expensive by painting them so they look like wood.
So many people want wood garage doors here in utah but the climate is harsh and takes a toll on real wood doors.
After the paint dries you can see whether it looks good or not.