Cover the handles with tape.
Painting exterior metal door to look like wood.
Giani wood look will help you paint your front door to look like wood and upgrade your home s curb appeal in a single morning or afternoon.
Warm up a metal door with the look of natural wood.
The door i want to do this to is metal i think i know it s not a wood door do you think it ll work the same.
Ask this old house painter mauro henrique teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal front entry door.
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Ideal for painted steel aluminum and wood the standard materials of most front and interior doors.
Before you start to paint metal doors with a wood finish you need to do some prep work.
Test the color by dipping the tip of a brush into it and brushing straight lines over the cardboard.
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If your door has any glass work it would be best to cover it with paper or plastic.
Wood grain can be added to any door or surface with the help of a simple hand held tool that can be purchased at most hardware stores.
Materials and tools available on amazon painter s tape.
Giani wood look paint kit for front interior doors black walnut.
How to paint metal doors to have a woodgrain look.
Faux painting your metal doors to simulate natural wood can give them charming character and a welcoming ambiance.
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Pour some of the darker wood color and an equal amount of glaze or clear sealant into a fresh paint tray blending them together.
We have a dog that jumps on the door every day and there is not one single scratch in the finish.
You did an amazing job making your metal door look.
I used this exact same technique on our front door and it has held up spectacularly well for several years.
Together the exterior paint base and wiping stain create a superior durable finish.