I just purchased a steel door and someone said that saw a steel door that was faux finished to look like wood? Also, now I hear a lot of people saying the paint on steel door really peels?
2006-10-24 09:35:48 · 7 answers · asked by sml 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes, there is faux graining tool. It is a rubber, I believe, maybe plastic, curved piece with a handle. You apply either paint or stain with it. You randomly rock the the tool back and forth to create the effect of wood. You may want to practice on a scrap piece of painted drywall or plywood, first. Then let dry completely. Needless to say, don't wipe the stain off. You may want to use an under coat of paint to create a deeper effect. Probably lighter than the faux finish. Also important use a spray on polyurethane to seal. I usually suggest varnish, but any brush work after the finish will pull the finish off or at least distort it. I'd go to a paint store, like Sherwin Williams or Porter, and they can give you more tips. I'd avoid Lowe's or Home Depot on this one.
2006-10-24 11:27:00 · answer #1 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At Lowes or Home Depot, ask paint dept for primer/paint for a steel door. Buy light brown/tan and darker brown. Also ask for woodgraining tool in faux finish dept.
Use primer, then paint entire door in lighter color. Add glaze or water to the darker paint, roll this onto door.
While paint is very wet, use woodgraining tool
from top to bottom of door, using rolling motion to create the effect. If you mess up, roll over and start again. Finish with sealer.
2006-10-24 10:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by momtoaj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paint dark brown strips/swirls first them go back over with a lighter shade on top. I saw this done but I am not sure what type of paint they used. It turned out great. It should be an the label if it is suited for steel. Talk to a paint shop. Make sure the door is primed and primer is still good! That will keep it from peeling. 99% of the time you see paint peeling it has to do with the primer.
2006-10-24 09:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by BobtheBuilder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father-in-law has a steel door that he faux finished to look like wood and it is beautiful. They put a sealer on it afterwards, maybe polyurethane. They have had it up for several years and it hasn't peeled yet.
2006-10-24 09:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to be the paint manager at home depot and a faux finish would do great, on Saturday at The Home Depot the will have free how to classes on this subject, i would teach these classes and they are so easy, cost is a little more for the product but not bad at all
2016-03-18 23:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have not already painted the door, make sure the primer and topcoat are done well. On top of that, you can put the faux finish on without worry. The biggest reason for peeling is that the base is not done right and lifts off when the sun hits it.
2006-10-24 10:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-16 22:19:19 · answer #7 · answered by Brandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋