Find a prop such as a broom handle or step stool to keep the door at your desired height while painting.
Painting a metal garage door to look like wood.
Gently sand a previously painted door to make the door more receptive to primer.
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.
Before you start painting the garage door you should test the stain on a small area to have an idea of how it looks after drying.
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If you re comfortable removing the door handle remove it to simplify the painting process.
If you have a metal door it is best to test the stain on a small metal piece or door trim and allow it to dry for a few hours.
Be sure to check out the faux wood doors if you are shopping for new garage doors.
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You need to take off all the dirt and grime from the metal in order for the stain to adhere properly.
First step is to roll on the wood tone base coat.
Step 1 cleaning begin by completely and thoroughly cleaning the metal garage doors.
You can make yours look different and more expensive by painting them so they look like wood.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
Set a dropcloth on the ground near the door and tape the door frame and hardware with painter s tape to protect it from primer and paint.
A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.
Tape off the edges around your garage door and the bottom of your garage door to keep it from getting paint on the rubber seal.