Allow the primer to dry.
Faux wood stained front door.
Sidelites model m6410 143014 ct 4ilh 2 359 00 2 359 00.
Prime the door with a rust resistant latex primer even if the door is new and has been primed at the factory.
If the door is new clean it with a mild degreasing household cleaner.
Then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
The doors are unique in design and solid but the finish was in bad shape and i have been wanting to lighten the wood stain color of the doors so it matches the lake side of the house where the wood trim is lighter.
Sidelites model m6410 103010 ct 4irh 16.
However the wood graining tool may be too difficult to use consistently for a large surface area like a garage door.
And i knew i could achieve the look using my faux wood grain painting technique.
Choose the right stain color.
Savannah clear 6 lite rhis mahogany stained wood prehung front door with double 10 in.
I used a faux wood painting technique and gel stain to give our ordinary metal front door the l.
Diy faux wood front door makeover.
This technique will give the appearance of a high end solid wood door even close up for under 40.
After removing the hardware and cleaning off all the cobwebs and bugs i gave the door a once over with a coat of exterior flat paint.
Home owners looking for the look of a real wood garage door to improve curb appeal but on a limited budget will find this faux wood painting technique useful.
Apply your gel wood stain to the door with a foam brush.
A wipe down faux painting technique can be used.
Savannah clear 6 lite lhis mahogany stained wood prehung front door with double 14 in.
Steves sons 60 in.
Here is the before photo of the front entrance of my house that i shared with you on instagram a few weeks ago.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
Steves sons 68 in.
Start with the inside panels and work your way to the outside of the door.
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Use vertical strokes for the panels and sides of the door and.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
Select a cheap brush.