If the door has raised panels apply the paint in the direction you prefer for the faux wood grain this way any visible brush strokes add to the grain effect.
Garage door paint looks like wood.
Paint a cardboard scrap for practice paint several pieces of scrap cardboard in the same base color you plan to use.
This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
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.
Our giani wood look kit for garage doors includes all the tools you need to makeover your garage door from start to finish.
Be sure to check out the faux wood doors if you are shopping for new garage doors.
Giani wood look is a simple diy makeover system that requires little preparation and will transform the front of your home.
Most neutral colors would work great for this but if you ve got a bright or bold garage door color you may consider painting it neutral before adding the gel stain.
Paint your garage door and your front door to look like real wood with giani wood look paint.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.