In my last post front door colors that pop i showed you some door colors that i was lusting after i ended up going with glidden s capri teal it s like turquoise and green had a love child and named it wonderful.
Can you paint a front door to look like wood.
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.
This is of even greater importance when you re creating a wood look since your brush strokes will be the wood grain.
A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look.
And i knew i could achieve the look using my faux wood grain painting technique.
Allow the door to dry completely before reattaching the hardware and rehanging the door if you removed it to paint.
But love child or not repainting my front door was not without its obstacles.
You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this.
Even if you use a roller you can use a brush for the final coat to achieve this look.
While our house was under the bathroom construction i had to stay home every day.
Paint a cardboard scrap for practice paint several pieces of scrap cardboard in the same base color you plan to use.
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.
As with any door you want to make sure your brush strokes are long even and look nice.
After i was finished with all the christmas decorating i found something else i have been wanting to do for years.
If you have a drab fiberglass door in your living room give it a quick inexpensive facelift.
Clean the door to remove grease and.
This technique will give the appearance of a high end solid wood door even close up for under 40.
How to paint fiberglass doors to look like wood in living rooms.
The front entry should serve as a welcoming beacon to greet guests.
You can watch my video on painting a front door by clicking here.
With these tips you can make your door stand out or blend in suit a design style or bend the rules depending on your vision.
How to paint metal doors to have a woodgrain look.
Although you can paint your front door any color you d like there are a few considerations that can help you pick a shade you ll love.