How To Paint A White Door To Look Like Wood
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How to paint a white door to look like wood. I became determined to figure out how to paint a door to look like wood so that i could get the wood look without all of the hassle. 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. Because of my mistakes i probably did not save myself any time and could ve stripped and re stained in the same amount of time. You can paint white molding trim to make a stunning contrast and frame a room.
26 thoughts on thrifty transformation. How to paint fiberglass doors to look like wood in living rooms. How to paint to look like wood by susan. Paint a cardboard scrap for practice paint several pieces of scrap cardboard in the same base color you plan to use.
Discover and save your own pins on pinterest. Today i am sharing how to paint a plain white door to look like wood. If you have a drab fiberglass door in your living room give it a quick inexpensive facelift. While our house was under the bathroom construction i had to stay home every day.
I am proud of the transformation i have been asked to do this for others and it looks better in person. I primed them with zinzer 1 2 3 then i put a top coat of a tan or any color. Once you get the knack of this fairly forgiving process it s easy. Jan 18 2017 how to paint a plain white door to look like wood.
I totally messed this up at first. It is not a complicated task. Wood grain paint technique. This entry was posted in exterior frugal living how to and tagged faux wood door.
Clean the door to remove grease and. Those of you who did not like when i changed oak over to paint may like that i changed paint over to wood. After i was finished with all the christmas decorating i. Painting crown molding bland white door trims bookshelf backs and buffets with a faux wood finish can bring warmth and texture to a boring space.
My white oil painted cabinets were old and dingy plus i spilled hair dye on a cabinet. Here s an inexpensive diy faux painting project that you can do to improve the curb appeal of your home especially if you have a boring white. Apr 18 2013 this pin was discovered by hoopers hollow. In fact you will have it done in no time and be amazed.