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.

Make metal garage doors look like wood.

This was done in 2 steps in 2 days. Our overhead door courtyard collection has some great choices for homeowners looking for garage doors that imitate the beauty of real wood. A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door. Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.

Creating the fake wood finish requires two latex enamel wood colors and a clear latex glaze or acrylic sealer. And i knew i could achieve the look using my faux wood grain painting technique. These next three doors are made of steel and are designed to look like a traditional wood carriage house door. Choose exterior paints for an exterior surface and interior paints for a project area that faces the inside of the home.

This gives it the appearance of a genuine wood door with the woodgrain effect embossed on the surface of the metal. 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. Be sure to check out the faux wood doors if you are shopping for new garage doors. You ll be happy to know that garaga offers a steel garage door in american walnut.

Match the trim on your home with the nine standard color options available.