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.
How to make aluminum garage door look like wood.
I didn t know that simple stains can make a faux wood look that is very convincing.
Garageskins will allow any homeowner with a standard metal overhead garage door to add the look of a real wood carriage house door in under an hour and for less than 1000.
However the wood grains on steel do not look realistic.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
It comes with two cans of wood tone base coat two cans of wood grain finish coat a giani paint mitt 2 brush two plastic tarps roller tray 6 roller arm and one cover and two stir sticks.
Most neutral colors would work great for this but if you ve got a bright or bold garage door color you may consider painting it neutral before adding the gel stain.
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This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
Prime the door with a rust resistant latex primer even if the door is new and has been primed at the factory.
Use an exterior primer if the part of the.
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Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.
Then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
Our giani wood look kit for garage doors includes all the tools you need to makeover your garage door from start to finish.
Garage door makeover with stain to create a faux wood effect.
This project is simple and has a huge effect on the look of your home.
Remember a street facing garage door can take up to 60 of the first impression of your home so make it count.
A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.
If the door is new clean it with a mild degreasing household cleaner.