Use an exterior primer if the part of the.
Garage door painted to look like wood.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
I originally planned on simply painting that to match the tan on the rest of the door.
Our giani wood look kit for garage doors includes all the tools you need to makeover your garage door from start to finish.
Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.
Browse our gallery to find color inspiration for your garage door.
If the door is new clean it with a mild degreasing household cleaner.
Paint your garage door and your front door to look like real wood with giani wood look paint.
This technique will give the appearance of a high end solid.
You may remember last summer s tutorial on how i faux painted my front door to look like it was stained wood with transparent wood grain showing through.
But after thinking it over i decided to make this door look richer like a brand new expensive solid wood door.
This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
Giani wood look is a simple diy makeover system that requires little preparation and will transform the front of your home.
I love the look of stained wood doors so much.
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.
You can use a product like giani wood look paint and giani decorative magnetic garage door window panes to completely transform your plain white garage door in less than 3 hours.
Painting your garage door.
Prime the door with a rust resistant latex primer even if the door is new and has been primed at the factory.
Then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
And i knew i could achieve the look using my faux wood grain painting technique.
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.
A diy alternative to garageskins is painting your garage door.
The only color aspect of the exterior that i am 100 sure of is i like the look of stained wood doors like the wood on these garage door.
Be sure to check out the faux wood doors if you are shopping for new garage doors.
A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.
Upgrade your home s curb appeal in a single day.
Gently sand a previously painted door to make the door more receptive to primer.