Our painting technique mimics the attributes of real wood to create a visual illusion of an authentic wood door.
Faux finish a garage door.
I use roughly 4 ounces of simple green to 1 gallon of warm water and just clean the door very well.
If your garage door is less than five years old and has a glazed paint finish you ll have to sand it to remove the sheen in order for the stain to adhere properly.
Your doors will last a lot long using water based products.
Depending on the condition of the paint that s currently on your metal garage door you may have to do a little sanding to remove any superficial rust.
They do not fade as regular painted garage doors do.
We did not use oil base at all for this tutorial.
Enjoy the authentic look of swing out coach house doors paired with the modern day functionality of upward operation.
Have your garage door faux finished to simulate wood.
Call today 303 552 1187 at faux doors we elevate the curb appeal and attraction of your home by hand painting your current garage doors to look like real wood grain doors.
Yes most of these photos are standard metal garage doors that we have faux finished to look like wood.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
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Zach freeman demonstrates a more refined method of applying faux finish woodgrain to metal garage doors.
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Yes it does take a little more work but you won.
Wood graining and layering stains achieve a deep rich wood look our faux garage doors are durable and protected against elements.
I started by washing my door with a mix of simple green and water.
Insulated carriage house garage doors with faux wood look overlays on a steel base clopay s canyon ridge carriage house 4 layer garage doors add character and charm to your home.
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.
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Getting a steel or fiberglass garage door for your home will not only improve your curb appeal but it can increase the value of your home.
If your door is very dirty you should wash it several times to insure it is clean and then allow it to dry.