I originally planned on simply painting that to match the tan on the rest of the door.
How to paint metal garage door to look like wood.
In this video i transform metal doors into works of art.
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.
Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.
First step is to roll on the wood tone base coat.
So many people want wood garage doors here in utah but the climate is harsh and takes a toll on real wood doors.
This technique will give the appearance of a high end solid.
Find a prop such as a broom handle or step stool to keep the door at your desired height while painting.
There are 12 stair treads a landing and then 6 more treads plus the handrails.
Here is a cool video that shows how to make a faux wood grain look on a lighter color garage 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.
Clean the door and apply a base coat of paint in the color of your choice.
Use denatured alcohol soaked in an a clean rag or wiping cloth to remove grime that have accumulated over a period of time on the garage door surface.
Match the color of the trim on your home for a compatible look.
When the home was built the home owners had a really beautiful driftwood tile floor installed.
3 prepare to paint the garage door.
This is a bit more advanced and will take a little longer but i think the project turned out great.
This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
Lightly sand the door surface with a fine sandpaper for better paint adhesion.
But after thinking it over i decided to make this door look richer like a brand new expensive solid wood door.
It s amazing how they can make tile look like real wood now.
They used minwax gel stain for this project but you can always use a comparable product.
Pour some of the light base color into a paint tray and paint the door completely using a paintbrush.
If you have a garage door such as this you can get this project done for about 40 and that s including the brushes.
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.
Paint a cardboard scrap.