A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.
Painting a metal garage door to look like wood.
In this video i transform metal doors into works of art.
Before you start painting the garage door you should test the stain on a small area to have an idea of how it looks after drying.
Gently sand a previously painted door to make the door more receptive to primer.
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.
If you re comfortable removing the door handle remove it to simplify the painting process.
Now it s time to paint.
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.
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.
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.
After the paint dries you can see whether it looks good or not.
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.
You need to take off all the dirt and grime from the metal in order for the stain to adhere properly.
Be sure to check out the faux wood doors if you are shopping for new garage doors.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
I offer a unique and.