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.
Can you paint a front door to look like wood.
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.
Today i am sharing how to paint a plain white door to look like wood.
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.
Even if you use a roller you can use a brush for the final coat to achieve this look.
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.
The front entry should serve as a welcoming beacon to greet guests.
After i was finished with all the christmas decorating i found something else i have been wanting to do for years.
This is of even greater importance when you re creating a wood look since your brush strokes will be the wood grain.
Paint a cardboard scrap for practice paint several pieces of scrap cardboard in the same base color you plan to use.
This technique will give the appearance of a high end solid wood door even close up for under 40.
And i knew i could achieve the look using my faux wood grain painting technique.
You can use a low nap or foam roller or a paintbrush for this.
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.
A paintbrush will give you a nice hand painted look.
You can watch my video on painting a front door by clicking here.
After i covered the whole door with the top coat.
While our house was under the bathroom construction i had to stay home every day.
But love child or not repainting my front door was not without its obstacles.
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