Make Metal Garage Doors Look Like Wood

This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.

Make metal garage doors look like wood.

But after thinking it over i decided to make this door look richer like a brand new expensive solid wood door. Creating the fake wood finish requires two latex enamel wood colors and a clear latex glaze or acrylic sealer. You ll be happy to know that garaga offers a steel garage door in american walnut. 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. Be sure to check out the faux wood doors if you are shopping for new garage doors. It is painted in two directions a first in the garage door industry and then fired. Our overhead door courtyard collection has some great choices for homeowners looking for garage doors that imitate the beauty of real wood.

This technique will give the appearance of a high end solid wood door even close up for under 40. A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door. Match the trim on your home with the nine standard color options available. And i knew i could achieve the look using my faux wood grain painting technique.

Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.